Day 01: La Paz, Bolivia
Upon arrival at La Paz International you are met and transferred to the hotel for check-in and overnight.
Hotel EuropaDay 02: La Paz
Half-day city tour of La Paz and Moon Valley. La Paz is a " City of contrasts" with it is a unique blend of cultures and races, and located within breathtaking panoramas. Enjoy visits to the native, colonial and modern areas, Indian Market, Open Air Museum of Tiwanaku, Witch Doctor's Market & Moon Valley. Hotel Europa (B)
Day 03 : La Paz - Lake Titicaca
Moring visit to Tiwanaku Ruins. Continue by road to Huatajata Harbour at the shore of Lake Titicaca, transfer to your hotel for check-in. This afternoon you will visit the Andean Roots Eco Village and Altiplano Museum.
Inca Utama Hotel & Spa (B,L,D)
Day 04: Lake Titicaca
This morning you will board a 20-minute flight from Tiquina to the Uru-Iruitos Floating Island. A well-kept secret and sustainable tourism project of local natives from Quewaya Island, visit their authentic island to gain an understanding of the 5,000 years of this culture’s history.
Continue to visit to the Shrine of Copacabana. Visit the cathedral and the local handicraft market and hear the story of this Virgin that brought peace among the tribes of Lake Titicaca.
Arrive at the Island of the Sun and enjoy a soft llama trek to Posada del Inca Eco-Lodge. Enjoy lunch and dinner at Posada del Inca Lodge and free time to explore the island on your own. Posada del Inca Eco-Lodge (B,L,D)Day 05: Lake Titicaca - La Paz
This morning, enjoy a visit to the Inca stairways and the Sacred Fountain believed to give eternal youth and happiness. Enjoy lunch at the archaeological and panoramic Uma Kollu restaurant featuring an interior wall that is a “Sukakollo” (an authentic Inca terrace.) From the Inca balcony, delight in a breathtaking view of sacred Lake Titicaca and the range of the Andes.
After lunch cruise to the Island of the Moon, with a visit “Inak Uyu” Sun Virgins temple. Continue your cruise to Tiquina Straits, which divide the large Lake Chucuito from small Huiñay Marca. Watch the native ferries crossing cars and trucks from San Pablo to San Pedro or vice versa.
Continue by hydrofoil to the Reed Boat Fishing grounds (which can be seen only in this area) and arrive at Huatajata Harbor. Meet your driver for a private transfer to La Paz. Check-in to your hotel and enjoy the evening at leisure. Hotel Europa (B,L)Day 06: La Paz - Sucre
Transfer to the La Paz airport for flight to Sucre. Upon arrival, you are met and transferred to your hotel for check-in. This afternoon you will have a half-day city tour of Sucre. Visit the Recoleta and San Francisco churches, the House of Liberty where Simon Bolivar signed the independence of Bolivia, the second oldest University of the continent San Francisco Xavier, and the local colorful market. Merced Hotel (B)Day 07: Potosi
Full day excursion to Potosi. Arrive to this colonial city approximately 2 ½ hour drive through unique panoramas of mountains and valleys. The 16th-century silver-mining town of Potosi claims to be the world's highest city (15,380 ft.) and declared by UNESCO “The Historical and Cultural legacy of Mankind.” Enjoy a city tour of Potosi, including visits to La Casa de la Moneda (Royal Mint) and a local mine. Return to Sucre this evening. Merced Hotel (B,L)Day 08: Sucre - Santa Cruz
Transfer to the Sucre airport for flight to Santa Cruz. You are met on arrival and transferred to your hotel. This afternoon, enjoy a city tour of Santa Cruz. Walking on the streets of Santa Cruz evoke the charm and the colonial tradition, combined with a growing commercial activity. Visit the Zoo, one of the most complete in South America; the San Lorenzo Basilica and its museum, la Casa de la Cultura, the "Cica" or center for the investigation of local crafts, the Arenal Park with the famous mural painted by a local artist Lorgio Vaca and the ethnic folk museum. Finish the tour at the Pirai River, a traditional meeting place. Hotel Los Tajibos (B)Day 09: Samaipata Ruins
Full day excursion to Samaipata Ruins. The pre-Incan ruins at Samaipata and to the region east of Santa Cruz called the Chiquitania, where the cities of Concepcion, San Ramon and San Javier have restored churches that date from the Jesuit missions of the 1600s. Hotel Los Tajibos (B,L)Day 10: Santa Cruz - Depart
Transfer to the Santa Cruz airport for your departing flight. (B)
