Bolivia Excursions

Our day tours ensure that you will see Bolivia’s most important attractions, from Sucre to Uyuni and beyond.

• Half-Day Private Potosí Silver Mine Tour
• Half-Day Potosí City Tour & Mint House
• Half-Day Sucre Tour
• Full-Day Tarabuco Market Tour – Sucre
• Full-Day Uyuni Salt Flats Tour

Half-Day Private Potosí Silver Mine Tour

• Potosí was once the richest and largest city in the Americas, largely due to the massive silver mining industry that developed here. However, these riches came at a price: thousands of miners and slaves lost their lives under dire working conditions.
• During this private half-day tour, you’ll visit a mining cooperative and descend down into a maze of active mining tunnels to experience the same sensations miners feel – solitude in a universe of infinite darkness. This tour is not for the faint of heart, but it does offer fascinating insight into the difficult working conditions and realities of a miner’s life.

Included

• Transportation
•  Entrance fees
•  Expert English-speaking guide
• Safety equipment (boots, helmet, waterproof jacket, and flashlight.)

Note: We suggest you purchase a small gift for the working miners you will visit. Your guide will be able to help you pick something small and appropriate at the Miner’s Market.

Price per person
Double	$49
Single	$59
Prices may vary according to the season, availability, and client preferences. Certain transport costs may not be included. Please contact one of our expert travel advisors for more information.

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Half-Day Potosí City Tour & Mint House

• Explore the sky-high city of Potosí during this walking tour of Potosí city. You’ll get to see town’s main attractions, including the baroque façades of the Compañia de Jesús church, the San Lorenzo church, and the Santo Domingo church.
• You’ll then take an exclusive tour of the National Mint House (Casa de la Moneda). This was the center of coin production and storage during colonial times. Today it also includes a very interesting collection of paintings from colonial times.

Included

• Entrance fees
• English-speaking guide

Note: This tour is not available on Mondays, and on weekends it is only available in the mornings.

Price per person
Double	$59
Single	$79
Prices may vary according to the season, availability, and client preferences. Certain transport costs may not be included. Please contact one of our expert travel advisors for more information.

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Half-Day Sucre Tour

• During this half-day city tour of Sucre, you’ll have the opportunity to visit all the main attractions in town, including the main church and monastery of La Recoleta.
• You’ll then get to learn about two different Bolivian cultures at the Indígena Art Museum: Tarabuco and Sucre. You’ll end your tour with a visit to Casa de la Libertad, where Bolivian independence was declared in 1825.

Included

• Private transportation
• English-speaking guide
• Entrance fees

Price per person
Double	$59
Single	$89
Prices may vary according to the season, availability, and client preferences. Certain transport costs may not be included. Please contact one of our expert travel advisors for more information.

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Full-Day Tarabuco Market Tour – Sucre

• Visit one of the most authentic street-fares in the Andean region with this full-day tour to the Tarabuco Market.
• Located about 40 miles (65 km) from Sucre, the Tarabuco Market takes place every Sunday when locals dress in their traditional clothing and come from miles away to sell their products. This is a great place to find original handmade clothing and unique keepsakes.

Included

• Private transportation
• Lunch
• English-speaking guide

Price per person
Double	$139
Single	$219
Prices may vary according to the season, availability, and client preferences. Certain transport costs may not be included. Please contact one of our expert travel advisors for more information.

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Full-Day Uyuni Salt Flats Tour

• During this full-day Uyuni Salt Flat tour, you’ll begin by visiting the Train Cemetery (Cementerio de Trenes), an odd collection of rusting trains. You will then travel to Colchani Village to see a domestic salt processing plant.
• • Afterward, you’ll visit the "Palacio de Sal & Spa Hotel2 considered as one of the most unique hotels in the world for its salt block construction. Venture out into the salt flats to Incahuasi Island (also called Fish Island), where you’ll see giant cacti growing out of this rocky formation in the middle of the salt desert. You’ll have time to hike around the island before enjoying lunch. In the afternoon you’ll visit Coquesa Mummy Cave, where you’ll see mummies that date back to 1,000 AD, before heading back to Uyuni.

Included

• English-speaking guide
• Transportation
• Entrance fees
• Lunch

Price per person
Double	$249
Single	$469
Prices may vary according to the season, availability, and client preferences. Certain transport costs may not be included. Please contact one of our expert travel advisors for more information.

Our multi-day tours in Bolivia allow an in-depth experience of the country's natural treasures.

• Lake Titicaca Tour from La Paz – 2D1N
• Chalalán Jungle Lodge – Rurrenabaque – 4D3N
• Amboró National Park Backpacking – 4D3N
• Uyuni Salt Flats & Lagoons – 4D3N

Lake Titicaca Tour from La Paz – 2D1N

Itinerary

Day 1: Lake Titicaca & Sun Island Tour

• Your English-speaking guide will pick you up at your La Paz hotel and you’ll journey to Copacabana, a lake-side town on the shores of Lake Titicaca. After boarding your boat, you’ll sail through the Strait of Tiquina, the narrowest part of the lake, dividing Lake Titicaca into two parts. The larger, northern section is called Chucuito and the smaller, southern section is called Winaymarka.
• Upon arrival at Sun Island (Isla del Sol) you’ll visit the Pilkocina temple, the Royal Staircases, and the holy Inca Fountain. You’ll then return to your hotel in Copacabana where you will spend the night.

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Day 2: Copacabana Tour & Departure from Lake Titicaca

• • On the second day, you'll enjoy breakfast at your hotel before taking a short tour of Copacabana. You'll visit the famous Cathedral with its impressive carving of the Virgen de Candelaria, Bolivia’s patron saint, and enjoy an optional hike up Calvary Hill. You’ll then journey back to La Paz or if desired, continue on to Puno, Peru, located on the other side of Lake Titicaca.

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Included

• 1 night in Copacabana in a hotel based on US standards
• Bus & boat transportation
• English-speaking guide
• Entrance fees
• All breakfasts

Price per person
Group	--
Private	--
Prices may vary according to the season, availability, and client preferences. Certain transport costs may not be included. Please contact one of our expert travel advisors for more information.

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Chalalán Jungle Lodge – Rurrenabaque – 4D3N

The Chalalán Ecological Lodge is located about 5 hours outside of Rurrenabaque, within the Madidi National Park, one of the most biologically diverse regions in the world. During this 4-day jungle adventure, you’ll discover rare wildlife and explore lush tropical forests.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival to Rurrenabaque

• You'll be met at the Rurrenabaque airport by one of our representatives who will take you to your confirmed hotel in Rurrenabaque.
• • A representative will meet you to explain your upcoming adventure and help you complete paperwork required for entry into the national reserve. You will then have the remainder of the day to explore the town at your own pace.

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Day 2: Arrival to Chalalán Jungle Lodge & Canoe Ride

• After breakfast at your hotel, you will take a boat ride up the Beni River to the lodge. The trip will take about 5 hours, during which you’ll enjoy views of the Bala Canyon before you pass on to the Tuichi River.
• You’ll then take a 30 minute walk to reach the lodge in the heart of the jungle. Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted with a welcome lunch and have the afternoon to relax.
• In the mid-afternoon you’ll go on a natural walk with an expert guide. The hike will conclude with a lovely canoe ride along the shores of Lake Chalalán.
• You’ll return to the lodge for dinner and to spend your first night in the jungle.

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Day 3: Jungle Excursions

• You’ll enjoy breakfast at the lodge and then set off on a nature activity of your choice. Options include early morning bird watching, a lesson on medicinal plants, and several hikes on jungle trails.
• After lunch back at the lodge, you can choose among other jungle activities, perhaps a canoe trip or handicraft session.
• Refresh yourself with dinner at the lodge before setting off on an exciting night hike to see amphibians, reptiles, nocturnal monkeys, and other exotic creatures of the night.

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Day 4: Return to Rurrenabaque

• Enjoy a final lodge breakfast and short jungle hike before boarding a boat for the trip back to Rurrenabaque.
• When you arrive at the city, you’ll either be taken to your Rurrenabaque hotel or to the airport for your transfer to your next Bolivia travel destination.

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Included

• All transfers
• One night in a Rurrenabaque hotel based on US standards
• All meals at lodge
• Two nights at Chalalán Ecolodge
• English-speaking guide

Not Included

• Entrance fee to Madidi National Park
• Meals outside of lodge
• Airfare or airport taxes
• Alcoholic beverages

Price per person
Group	--
Private	--
Prices may vary according to the season, availability, and client preferences. Certain transport costs may not be included. Please contact one of our expert travel advisors for more information.

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Amboró National Park Backpacking – 4D3N

The Amboró National Park has a unique geographic position, surrounded by 3 completely different ecosystems: the Amazon basin, the Chaco, and the Andes. During this 3-day private backpacking trek, keep an eye out for endangered spectacled bears, jaguars, giant river otters, tapirs, various species of monkeys, and over 700 bird species that all call this place home.

Note: This excursion is available with Spanish-speaking guides only.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival to Amboró National Park

• You’ll take a private transfer to the Amboró national park, passing small towns such as Montero, Warnes, and Buena Vista along the way. After arriving at the park, you’ll walk to the Mataracu community where you will have lunch and set up camp.
• In the afternoon you’ll take a jungle trail to the Puerto Picon waterfalls, where you can swim in refreshing natural pools before continuing your hike.
• You’ll return to the campsite for dinner. Afterwards, you can participate in an optional night hike.

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Day 2: Hiking in Amboró National Park

• After breakfast, you can take a refreshing bath in the nearby natural pools before starting a 3-hour hike to your next camping spot. Keep an eye out for woodpeckers, parrots, quetzals, and other birds.
• In the early afternoon, you’ll arrive at your new camping location. After setting up your tent and settling in, you’ll enjoy lunch before heading off on another hike looking out for exotic wildlife.
• You’ll return to camp for dinner and have the chance to participate again in an optional night hike.

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Day 3: Jungle Excursions

• After breakfast at camp, you’ll set off on a guided hike of the area. This will be a full-day hike, so you will carry a packed lunch with you to eat on the trail.
• Enjoy dinner back at camp and a final night in the woods.

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Day 4: Departure from Amboró National Park

• After breakfast, you’ll hike back toward town, passing some natural swimming pools on the way.
• You’ll enjoy lunch and be treated to a hot shower before your transfer back to Santa Cruz.

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Included

• Transportation to/from Santa Cruz
• Amboró National Park entrance fee
• Camping equipment (tents and sleeping pads)
• Meals during trek (3 lunches, 2 dinners, 2 breakfasts)
• Spanish-speaking guide
• Entrance fees

Not Included

• Sleeping bag

Price per person
Group	--
Private	--
Prices may vary according to the season, availability, and client preferences. Certain transport costs may not be included. Please contact one of our expert travel advisors for more information.

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Uyuni Salt Flats & Lagoons – 4D3N

During this 4-day tour, you’ll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in one of the most unique places on Earth. The salt flats of Bolivia and the surrounding desert regions are characterized by volcanic and geothermal activity. The area is literally empty and there are neither real villages nor luxury hotels. However, the overwhelming beauty of the landscape definitively compensates for the lack of comfort.

Note: Be aware that accommodation on this tour is rather basic.

Itinerary

Day 1: Begin Uyuni Tour

• You'll begin your Uyuni Salt Flat tour by visiting the Train Cemetery (Cementerio de Trenes), an odd collection of rusting trains not far from Uyuni town, as well as the Colchani Village where you’ll see a domestic salt processing plant.
• You'll then visit the "Palacio de Sal & Spa Hotel," considered one of the most unique hotels in the world because it is constructed entirely of salt blocks.
• You will enjoy lunch at Incahuasi Island (also called Fish Island), an extraordinary island with huge cacti and a large population of viscachas (South American rabbit).
• After lunch you’ll visit the Coquesa Mummies, which date back to 1,000 AD, before continuing on to Tahua where you will spend the night at Tayka de Sal hotel.

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Day 2: Galaxy Cave

• After breakfast at your hotel you will journey to the small town of Mala Mala to visit the Awakisa Museum and Galaxy Cave with its stunning formations.
• After lunch you’ll drive through the salt flats to San Pedro de Quemez where you’ll visit the nearby ghost town of Pueblo Quemado. The town was destroyed in 1879 during the Pacific War between Bolivia and Chile.
• You’ll spend the night at Tayka de Piedra hotel and have the evening to relax.

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Day 3: Route of Jewels

• After breakfast at your hotel you will enjoy a spectacular drive across the Chiguana Salt Flat. You will see two massive volcanoes, the active Ollague and the extinct Tomasamil.
• You'll then arrive at several colorful lagoons, called the "Route of Jewels," and hopefully see the famous local flamingos which feed on the algae that give the lagoons their brilliant blue, green, and red colors. You will have lunch at Cañapa Lagoon before visiting the Hedionda, Chiarcota, Honda, and Ramaditas lagoons.
• You’ll continue your journey with a drive through the Siloli Desert to the Tayka del Desierto hotel, where you will spend the night.

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Day 4: Laguna Colorada

• After breakfast at your hotel you’ll continue to drive through the surreal Siloli Desert, stopping to visit the Arbol de Piedra, an isolated rock formation in the shape of a tree that projects out of the desert sand.
• Next you’ll enjoy one of the strangest sights in area, the red-colored Laguna Colorada (also called the Red Lagoon). This a great place to see numerous types of flamingos, including Chilean, Andean, and James flamingos.
• The spectacle continues when you visit Sol de Mañana, a geothermal field that includes a 165-foot-high steam geyser surrounded by boiling mud-holes. After visiting the geyser, you’ll continue to thermal waters at the edge of Laguna Chalviri where, if desired, you can bath in the natural hot springs.
• After a relaxing bath in the surreal ambiance of the altiplano, you’ll continue through the barren landscape of the Pampa de Chalviri and via a pass at 16,000 feet above sea level (5,000 meters). You’ll arrive at the Laguna Verde, a remote green-colored lake and the southeastern most point of the country.
• After a relaxing bath in the surreal ambiance of the altiplano, you’ll continue through the barren landscape of the Pampa de Chalviri via a pass at 16,000 feet above sea level (5,000 meters). You’ll arrive at the Laguna Verde, a remote green-colored lake and the southeastern most point of the country.

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Included

• All transfers
• English-speaking guide
• 3 hotel nights in Tayka de Sal, Tayka de Piedra, and Tayka del Desierto hotels (basic accommodation)
• All meals
• All entrance fees

Price per person
Group	--
Private	--
Prices may vary according to the season, availability, and client preferences. Certain transport costs may not be included. Please contact one of our expert travel advisors for more information.