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BOLIVIA, A FASCINATING
RAINBOW - 13 Days |
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Itinerary |
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1 |
ARRIVE
LA PAZ, BOLIVIA |
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Reception
at the airport in La Paz and transfer to your hotel
Overnight
at Hotel Presidente (no meals)
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LA PAZ /
SUCRE |
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Breakfast.
Early
transfer to the airport for flight to Sucre.
In Sucre,
reception at the airport.
PM city
tour in Sucre.
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
at a local hotel (B) |
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3 |
SUCRE
/ POTOSI / SUCRE |
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Early
transfer to Potosi.
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”. City Tour.
Return to
Sucre
Overnight
at a local hotel (B) |
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4 |
SUCRE
/ LA PAZ |
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Early
transfer to Sucre`s airport for departure flight to La Paz.
Reception
at the airport in La Paz and transfer to your hotel.
PM 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, Witch Doctor's Market and Moon Valley. (3 to 3 1/2
hour Program)
Overnight
at Hotel Presidente (B)
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5 |
LA PAZ
/ HUATAJATA / LAKE TITICACA |
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Breakfast
Pick up
from your hotel in La Paz
Land
transportation to Huatajata
Start the
cruise to Copacabana, visit the shrine and local market
Hydrofoil
cruise to Moon Island, visit the Sun Virgins Temple Iñak Uyu.
Continue
to Sun Island, to visit "Pilcocaina" Sun Temple*Soft llama
trek to "Posada del Inca"
Lunch at
"Posada del Inca Eco Lodge"
PM At
leisure to explore the surroundings & enjoy Cross Cultural
Integration with the Native Community.
Dinner
Overnight
at Posada del Inca Eco Lodge (B, L, D)
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6 |
LAKE
TITICACA |
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American
breakfast.
Visit the
Inca Staircase & Sacred fountain, taste the sacred water
believed to give eternal youth & happiness.
Lunch at
the "Uma Kollu" archaeological restaurant
Visit to
the small handicraft market.
Hydrofoil
cruise to Huatajata. After crossing Tiquina Straits, arrive to
the URUS-IRUITOS floating islands & Quewaya Sustainable
Project, a rescue of over 5,000 years of history and a social
project to assure their survival. A superb view of the Royal
Range of the Andes.
Arrive at
Huatajata and experience the " Andean Roots Eco Village":
Visit the Altiplano Museum, where a state of the art audio
system will explain in your own language the cultural heritage
of the Aymaras and the Incas, the colonial time and Jacques
Cousteau *Expedition to Lake Titicaca. Handicrafts and
fisherman villages, the Mud Igloos of the Urus Chipayas; meet
the Limachi family, builders of the RA II and Tigris for Thor
Heyerdhal epic expeditions across the Atlantic Ocean and much
more.
Spend
some time at the Kallawaya Natural Spa where we use thousand
years' old methods and treatments for stress, well-being, and
cosmology.
Audiovisual and night visit to "The Mystic World of the
Kallawayas" natural healers of Bolivia authorized by law to
practice natural medicine. They believe that you first have to
heal the soul in order to heal your body. "Tata Benjo", - our
Kallawaya- will bless visitors and answer questions by casting
his sacred coca leaves.
"Welcome
drink & Candlelight dinner"
Night
visit to the Native Observatory "Alajpacha". Learn from the
Aymaras Cosmovision & watch the Southern constellations, just
unforgettable.
Overnight at "Inca Utama Hotel & Spa" (B, L, D)
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LAKE
TITICACA / LA PAZ |
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American
Breakfast.
Land
transportation to Tiwanacu
Half day
visit to Tiwanacu ruins
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)
Drop off
at your the hotel
Overnight
at a Hotel in La Paz (B) |
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8 |
LA PAZ
/ MADIDI NATIONAL PARK |
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Breakfast
The
Madidi National Park of northwest Bolivia was created in 1995
and protects a full array of tropical ecosystems, from the
high Andes to the Amazon basin, Madidi´s vast wilderness of
4,500.00 acres encompasses unparalleled biological diversity
ranging from monstrance cloud forest to dry tropical forest,
humid lowland rainforest to savannah, wild rivers to lakes.
Reception
at the airport.
Boat trip
to the lodge. 3 hours on the Beni river passing trough the
Bala Canyon, to the Quiquibey river in the Pilón Lajas
Biosphere Reserve
Lunch
Settling
in to the Mapajo Lodge
Trek
Mapajo Trail
Handicrafts activities with forest seeds.
Dinner
Overnight
at the Mapajos Eco Lodge (B, L, D) |
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9 |
MADIDI
NATIONAL PARK |
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Breakfast
Boat trip
trough the Quiquibey river.
Visit to
river based communities.
Lunch
Trek to
Macaw trail.
Watching
nocturnal life in the river
Dinner
Overnight
at the Mapajos Eco Lodge (B, L, D). |
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10 |
MADIDI
NATIONAL PARK |
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Breakfast
Ride on
log raft from the Rosario river to the lodge. Swimming in
river.
Lunch
Cultural
exchange with Moseten and T`simane people in Asuncion del
Quiquibey community.
Dinner.
Traditional music.
Overnight
at the Mapajos Eco Lodge (B, L, D) |
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11 |
MADIDI
NATIONAL PARK / LA PAZ |
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Breakfast
Walk
trough the fields of Asuncion del Quiquibey communities.
Lunch
Transfer
to the airport for flight to La Paz.
Reception
at La Paz airport.
La Paz
Airport is located at 25 minutes from any hotel
transportation, bilingual guide, and assistance on arrival and
porter tips at Airport included.
Overnight
at Hotel Presidente (no meals)
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DEPART
LA PAZ |
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Transfer
from your hotel to the airport for your continuing flight.
(B) |
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RATES
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$1,832.00
per person double occupancy – 2 people |
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$1,717.00
per person double occupancy – 3 people |
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$1,693.00
per person double occupancy – 4-9 people |
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$1,558.00
per person double occupancy – 10-14 people |
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$1,532.00
per person double occupancy – 15-19 people |
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$1,487.00
per person double occupancy – 20 or more |
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$321.00
per person – subject to change (La Paz /Sucre / La Paz & La Paz /
Rurrenabaque / La Paz) |
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PRICE INCLUDES |
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All
accommodations as shown in the itinerary based on twin bedded
rooms with private bath facilities |
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All
transfers per the itinerary |
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Sightseeing as shown in the itinerary |
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Bottled water in vehicles during sightseeing |
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Handling of 2 bags per person |
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Arrival and departure transfers |
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All
gratuities except for your driver/guide |
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All
the entrance fees per the itinerary |
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Meals
as indicated: B = Breakfast; L = Lunch & D = Dinner |
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Services of an English Speaking driver/guide |
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PRICE EXCLUDES |
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International air: USA/La Paz/USA – please ask your booking agent
for details |
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Internal air where applicable |
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Items of personal nature such as laundry, phone calls etc. |
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All alcoholic beverages unless indicated |
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Insurance – please ask your booking agent for details
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Cost of passport or visa |
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Departure taxes |
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Anything that is not listed under inclusions |
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CANCELLATION
PENALTIES |
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If
cancellation is received up to 130 days prior to departure, 20% of
the total tour price is forfeited |
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If
cancellation is received 129 – 90 days prior to departure, 35% of
the total tour cost is forfeited |
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If
cancellation is received 89 – 60 days prior to departure, 40% of
the total tour cost is forfeited |
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If
cancellation is received 59 to 30 days prior to departure, 50% of
the total tour cost is forfeited |
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If
cancellation is received 29 days or less before departure, 100% of
the total tour cost is forfeited |
