Bolivia Highlights

• Arrive in the atmospheric city of Santa Cruz de la Sierra where you will be met and transferred to your hotel to relax after your flight. • In the afternoon begin a city walking tour at the busy main square of 24 de Septiembre, including the main sights such as the church of San Lorenzo, the History Museum, and the handicrafts market of Recova Vieja. • Overnight at Hotel Americana or similar.

• Today we'll transfer to the airport for a flight to Sucre at 0700 hrs • Board in Bolivian Airlines(OB 566) at 1040 hrs to Sucre • Arrive in Sucre at 1140 hrs • On arrival, Lunch at Restaurant • Visit Sucre City Tour,is the capital of Bolivia; this charming colonial city lies at the head of the valley at 2700 meters high. • We'll take a city tour, which includes the visit of Casa de la Libertad, where the Act of Independence of Bolivia was signed in 1825; Bolivar Park, to see examples of the aristocratic tradition in Sucre with small replicas of the Eiffel Tower and the Arc of Triumph of Paris; the church and museum of La Recoleta, and the museum of Indian Textiles ASUR. • Dinner at Restaurant • Then transfer and check into Hotel Parador Santa Maria La Real(4*) or similar • Overnight stay at Hotel

• Today we'll travel by coach to Potosi (3 hour), traveling by an amazing road starting in the valleys at 2,759 masl / 9.020 ft. • Reach Pilcomayo river and see Puente Arce (a pending bridge used in past), then go up to the highlands at 4,060 masl /13.320 ft, and reach the famous colonial mining city of Potosi. • Lunch at Restaurant • In the afternoon we'll tour Potosí on a journey back in time through traditional colonial streets and the artisan market. • Along the way we'll visit the famous Mint House, San Francisco church and the front of San Lorenzo church that has one of the greatest examples of stone carvings of the baroque-mestizo style. • Dinner at Restaurant • Then transfer and Check into Hotel Coloso (4*) or similar • Overnight stay at Hotel

• Today we'll enjoy a unique excursion that allows the visitors to experience an unforgettable trip hundreds of meters underground, to see the living and working conditions of the Bolivian miners (protective clothing and helmets are provided). The silver mine is in the famous Cerro Rico, once the richest of the world. • Then we'll enjoy an amazing trip, starting in Potosí and passing through great branches of the Andes range, with lots of colors, erosion and cactus. • We'll see the villages of Chaquilla and Tika Tika, and the famous Pulacayo tin mine. It ends in the village of Uyuni (3 to 4 hours), once a big train maintenance and workshop center, now growing a lot due to tourism of Uyuni salt flats and the region. • Dinner at Restaurant • Then transfer and check into HotelLos Jardines de Uyuni (4*) or similar • Overnight stay at Hotel

• Today we'll depart from Uyuni to the great salt flats. • On the way, we'll visit the train cemetery where the remains of 19th and 20th century steam locomotives area. • Then we'll stop in Colchani as this is the best place to observe the methods of salt extraction before heading to Incahuasi Island (known as Fish Island). This is an oasis with a unique and isolated ecosystem that is populated by giant cactus up to 10 meters high. • Lunch at Restaurant • Then, continue north to the mummies of Pukara de Ayque fort. • Finally, at appropriate time go back to Uyuni village. • Then transfer and check into Hotel Palacio de sal (4*) or similar • Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel

• Transfer from Colchani to Uyuni’s airport to take a flight back to La Paz at 0700 hrs • Board in Bolivian Airlines (OB 303) at 1015 hrs to La Paz • Arrive in La Paz at 1115 hrs • On arrival to La Paz we'll pick you up from the airport and take enjoyable nice trip by private transportation north through the highlands to Lake Titicaca. • We'll travel parallel to the Andes Royal Range until we arrive at Copacabana (3 ½ hours), a pleasant town on the shores of Lake. • Visit its church and the famous "Virgen Morena" before taking a Lake Titicaca cruise to the Island of the Sun (1 hour) and Huacani to have an Aptapi (typical lunch in the highlands). • We'll continue by boat up till to the ruins of Pilkokaina Inca temple. • Finally we'll hike to La Estancia with a wonderful view of Lake Titicaca (1 hour approximately). • Then transfer and Check into Hotel Ecolodge La Estancia or similar • Dinner and Overnight stay at Hotel

• Wake up early today to enjoy the sun rise over Lake Titicaca. • After breakfast we'll cruise to La Chincana (1 hour) and see this great Inca ruins. • Then we'll continue by boat (1 hour) to the Moon Island and visit the Iñak Uyu ruins. • Then we'll return to Copacabana (1 ½ hour) and begin our journey back to La Paz (3 ½ hours). • Upon arrival we'll head to El Alto City to take the Cable car ride (Teleférico) from El Alto city to La Paz.

• Today you'll arrive at El Alto airport, currently the highest International airport in the world at 4,080m/13.115 ft above sea level. • From here we'll transfer you to your hotel in La Paz, traveling via a short highway, from which there is a nice evening view of the city lights. • Then Check into HotelEuropa (4*) or Similar • Overnight stay at Hotel

• We'll begin our Bolivia tour with a visit to Tiwanaku. • Tiwanaku is a 1½ hours’ drive from La Paz (72 km/45 miles), throughout which the highlands are passed and the Aymaran way of life can be seen. Tiwanaku dating back to 1580BC - 1200AC, was one of the most important pre-Inca civilizations and considered to be among the most developed at the time. • The main constructions visited during this tour are: Kalasasaya temple and the Gate of the Sun constructed out of stone, Ponce and Fraile monoliths; the Akapana pyramid and the semi-underground temple. Two local museums to view pottery, stonework and learn about the culture are also included on this trip. • Return to La Paz. • Lunch at Restaurant • In the afternoon, take a four hours city tour through La Paz, elected as one of the 7 wonder cities in the world. It is located in a valley at the foothills of the Andes Range, situated at 3,632m / 11942 ft. above sea level. • The tour goes through the street markets rich in handicrafts, weavings and witchcraft items, followed by a visit to the colonial section of the city, San Francisco Church, Gold Museum, Murillo Square also visit to the viewpoint "Mirador de Killi Killi"; and the outdoor replica of Tiwanaku temple. • Then descending to the more modern, southern part of La Paz to reach and visit the Valley of the Moon, where a clay mountain has been impressively shaped by erosion. • Dinner at Indian Restaurant and Overnight stay at Hotel