Itinerary

Reception at the airport in Santa Cruz

PM City tour

Located on the eastern tropical plains, Santa Cruz is well known for its mixture of colonial and modern architecture. Unusual species of animals and exotic birds can be seen at the local zoo. Luxurious hotels, restaurants and nightclubs offer a wide variety of entertainments.

Overnight at Los Tajibos Hotel or similar (no meals)

Full Day Visit to the Samaipata ruins.

At only one and a half hour drive from Santa Cruz, you reach the ruins of Samaipata, where you can see strange carvings on a giant rock representing a snake and many other enigmatic figures. These ruins generated countless archaeological debates, and have inspired Erick Von Daenicken in his extraterrestrial theories. UNESCO also declared the Samaipata ruins: “The Historical and Cultural Legacy of Mankind”.

Overnight at Los Tajibos Hotel or similar (B)

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Sucre

In Sucre reception at the airport and transfer to your hotel

PM City tour

Sucre, the constitutional capital of Bolivia, is a living expression of both colonial and modern times. The Cathedral, churches and cloisters of La Recoleta, San Felipe and Guadalupe, the House of Liberty, where Simon Bolivar signed the Declaration of Independence, the Freedom Bell at San Francisco cloister, the second oldest university in South America, San Francisco Xavier, as well as the university Museum offer fine examples of anthropological research, colonial and modern art. Sucre and Potosi are the most representative examples of the colonial time and art in the Andes and a visit to these cities takes you back to the 17th century. Sucre was also declared by UNESCO as “The Historical and Cultural Legacy of Mankind”.

Overnight Hostal De Su Merced or similar (B)

At 3 hours drive (paved road) from Sucre, you reach Potosi, the famous Colonial City, and source of silver during colonial times. The rich mountain towers over the city, and according to legend, it has produced enough silver to build a solid silver bridge from Potosi to Madrid. The Cathedral, the church of San Francisco and The Casa de la Moneda (Royal Mint), with its wooden machinery used to make the silver coins for Spain during the colony and a visit to a mine are the main local attractions. Potosi was also declared by UNESCO as “The Historical and Cultural Legacy of Mankind”. PM City Tour.

Overnight at Cima Argentum Hotel or similar (B)

Early in the morning depart to Uyuni.

Uyuni the highest and largest Salt Lake in the world (10,000 KM2) surrounded by an impressive panorama. On the edge, visitors can see natives extracting salt with lost in time methods.

Overnight at a local lodge

Land transportation to Sucre.

Lunch included

Overnight at a local hotel (B, L)

Full day visit to Tarabuco`s Market (SUNDAYS ONLY)

Visit the Tarabuco Sunday native fair

FD visit to the Sunday Native Fair of Tarabuco. On Sunday Tarabuco became a fantasy of colors; Indian costumes and a fabulous market. The natives in Tarabuco still use a leather helmet similar to the one used by the Conquerors. Continue to Candelaria Hacienda and enjoy a country lunch and the dance of "Pujllay" the most authentic of our folklore expressions.

Return to Sucre by mid afternoon.

Overnight at a local hotel (B, L)

Transfer to the airport for your flight to La Paz.

Reception at the airport La Paz and transfer to Huatajata

Land transportation to Huatajata.

Before arriving to our Huatajata Harbour you can enjoy the most spectacular panorama of the lake, mountains and the impressive Royal Range of the Andes. Visit the Chullpas mortuary of several periods.

At the handicrafts and folkloric area, meet the Limachi Brothers, builders of the RA II and TIGRIS for Thor Heyerdhal epic expeditions; see a full size reproduction of RA II and the famous ABORA II which has time had one of the Limachi family on board.

Admire the mud igloos of the Chipayas Pamper our llama, alpacas and shy vicuñas. Visit the “Altiplano Museum” where state of the art audio equipment presents in your own language our past legacy as well as the colonial and modern times.

Evening introductory audiovisual and visit the “Mystic World of The Kallawayas”. The Kallawayas believed that you have first to heal the soul in order to heal the body and the current medicine is accepting this idea. Meet “Tata Benjo” and have your future told while casting his sacred coca leafs.

Overnight at Inca Utama Hotel & SPA (B)

After breakfast board a hydrofoil and start your Lake Titicaca experience. First, visit the Moon Island. Visit the “Iñak Uyu” Sun Virgins temple, where the most beautiful virgins of the Incas were conserving a sacred fire dedicated to their Gods. This temple is considered to be one of the most important ruins on the Lake.

Continue cruise to Sun Island. Visit the Inca Stairways and the Sacred Fountain believed to give eternal youth and Happiness.

In the afternoon return to Huatajata, visiting on the way the Urus Iruitos & Quewaya Sustainable Tourism Project. Visit their authentic island and understand the 5.000 years of history of this culture. Be also part –with Crillon Tours-, of our Sustainable Tourism project designed to contribute to the preservation -not only of nature- but what it is more important, of the local people survival. Continue to Huatajata. Night visit to “Alajpacha”. Meet with the Aymara constellations in our Native Observatory and learn about their cosmology.

Overnight at Inca Utama Hotel & SPA (B)

Bus transportation to La Paz visiting on the way Tiwanacu ruins.

Half-day visit to Tiwanacu

Tiwanacu was during its splendor period, the largest city in the World and it is considered to be "the Cradle of the American Civilizations". The Sun Gate, the Monoliths, the temples of Kalasasaya and Kontiki, the Akapana artificial Pyramid and their metal and ceramic artwork are some examples of the advanced development achieved by this culture. (5 Hrs. Tour)

Box Lunch on route

Overnight at a local hotel (B, L)

AM Half Day City Tour of La Paz and Moon Valley

La Paz is known as "the City of contrast" and it is a unique blend of cultures and races. Located within breathtaking panoramas. This tour includes: Native, colonial and modern areas, Indian Market, Open Air Museum of Tiwanacu, Witch Doctor's Market and Moon Valley. (3 To 3 1/2 Hrs. Program)

Overnight at a Hotel in La Paz

OPTIONAL:

Cotapata National Park tour

Drive up to the glaciers line and wind down into the tropics within luxurious vegetation, until you reach the delicate waterfall called “The Bride’s Veil” (1 Hr). This is the first and only tour, which gives you the “Geographical Synthesis of the World” in only half a day. Overnight at a local hotel in La Paz

DEPART LA PAZ

RATES

 $1,446.00 per person double occupancy – 20 or more people.