Bolivian Encounter

9 days - from $1870

An adventure into the highest and most isolated of the Latin American nations

Bolivia is a landlocked nation complete with towering mountain peaks, high altitude plains, colonial cities and lush farming lands. With nearly 65 percent of the population belonging to the Aymara, Quechua and other indigenous groups, it is the most ‘Indian’ nation in South America. Starting in the lofty heights of La Paz our adventure crosses the Altiplano to the spectacular salt plains of Uyuni where the horizon disappears into a sea of white shimmering salt. The small city of Potosi lies beneath the Cerro Rico – or Rich Mountain – a peak veined with silver ore. Finally we come to Sucre, arguably the nation’s finest city and still technically the capital of Bolivia. Here, we explore Old Sucre including the Recoleta Church and Monastery, the Chapel of the Virgin of Guadalupe, and the absorbing Museum of La Casa de la Libertad.

Highlights

• Uyuni Salt Desert's caves and cacti
• UNESCO World Heritage-listed colonial city of Sucre
• The potions of 'Witches’ Market'
• La Paz - the world's highest 'unofficial' capital city

Itinerary:

Day 1-2: La Paz3-4: Uyuni - Uyuni Salt Plains5-6: Potosi7-8: Sucre9: La Paz
Included:

• The services of Peregrine's expert English-speaking local leader throughout the tour, and local guides at some sites.

• Local flight from Sucre to La Paz.

• Sightseeing (including entrance fees where relevant): La Paz including Witches Market and Valley of the Moon; high Bolivian Plateau; sliver mining town of Potosi; and the colonial city of Sucre.

• Full-day 4WD excursion to the Uyuni Salt Plains.

• Scenic train journey around Lake Popoo and across the Altiplano in Bolivia.

• Free time to explore La Paz, Potosi and Sucre.

• Arrival transfer.

International flights, airport departure taxes, visas where required, meals not included in the itinerary, insurance, laundry, any optional tours or activities during free time, tips and items of a personal nature.