First Class Uyuni Salt Flats & Lake Titicaca Vacation

With the snow-capped Illimani Mountain in the distance, cozy up to the warm and welcoming Hotel Europa. This luxury La Paz hotel, located in Bolivia, offers comfortable and spacious accommodations, a downtown location, and complete relaxation in the form of Turkish baths or Jacuzzi. Experience European charm blended with the vibrancy of South America during your unique and enjoyable stay at Hotel Europa.

Europa boasts a full range of spa facilities and is located a 17-minute drive from El Alto International Airport, in Bolivia. There is an indoor swimming pool and free Wi-Fi.

UYUNI -OJO DE PERDIZ

Pick up from the airport and visit the train cemetery, the villages of Alota and Kulpina, the mining town of San Cristobal and the valley of rocks, famous for its gigantic rock formations. Lunch en route. Arrive to Ojo de Perdiz, Dinner and accommodation at Hotel Tayka del Desierto.

OJO DE PERDIZ – RED LAGOON – GREEN LAGOON – OJO DE PERDIZ

Breakfast. Visit the Siloli Desert where it is possible to see an interesting rocky formation known as Stone Tree. In this interesting journey passengers will be able to observe the famous llamas, vicuñas and a particular rodent known as viscacha. Enter to the National Reserve of Andean Fauna Eduardo Avaroa and visit the Red Lagoon that is very impressive for its red color, due to a fine reddish sediment accumulation in the surface, as well as the pigmentation of certain type of seaweed. This lagoon is populated by 3 species of flamencos (among them the famous James). The trip continues towards Sol de Mañana (Morning Sun), this is a place where it is possible to appreciate fumes, geysers and volcanic holes. This landscape remains us the origins of the earth. The final part of the descent leads us to the Green Lagoon, an impressive aquatic mirror that resembles a giant emerald with a particular brightness in the mornings and afternoons; its color is due to the high magnesium content in the water. In the proximities of this lagoon, the Licancahur Volcano is located at (5,868 meters above see level) Box lunch and return to Ojo de Perdiz.

Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel Tayka del Desierto

OJO DE PERDIZ – SALT FLAT – COLCHANI

Breakfast.  Depart from Ojo de Perdiz towards Uyuni, on the way visit the Cañapa, Hedionda, Honda, Chiarkhota and Ramaditas lagoons, Ollagüe´s viewpoint, the Galaxy caves (famous for its rock formations) and the Incahuasi Island. It is located in the heart of the salt flat and is the greatest of a group of islands that represents an isolated ecosystem.  The island is populated with a cacti species that measures up to 12 meters high (26.25 feet), providing an impressive view. Lunch and continue to Colchani.

Dinner and overnight stay at salt hotel.

During the rainy season, from November to March, the salt flat could be flooded in that case passengers will visit the train cemetery, the Colchani village where it is possible to observe the extracting salt process by hand. Visit the salt eyes, impressive for its geology and cross the salt flat as much as possible to enjoy a beautiful landscape. The entire salt flat is completely cover with water and it becomes in a white giant mirror where the sky is reflected perfectly and everything seems to be floating in the air.

This scenery is a paradise for photography lovers because of the effects that can be achieved. Box lunch is served in the middle of the salt flat. In the afternoon return to hotel.

It is advisable to wear sandals to enjoy the warm water of the salt.

Luna Salada Hotel

Almost completely built out of salt blocks, Hotel de Sal Luna Salada offers rooms with overlooking the Uyuni salt mine. Breakfast is served and there is a restaurant. Uyuni town is 30 minutes away by car.

ROOM FEATURES:

Rooms built entirely with blocks of salt, finely decorated with fabrics of the area, offering comfort and tranquility for our guests.

All rooms are equipped with bathroom amenities, room fire alarms, Heating System, 220 Volts, hairdryer, private bathroom, hot water, salt desk, king or twin beds, goose down pillows, sheets thermal , electric blankets in winter and laundry service (extra service).

FULLY EQUIPPED WITH:

• Rooms with Salt Flat View.
• Amenities.
• Wi-Fi (extra fee in the room).
• Hairdryer.
• Individual Heating.
• Private Bathrooms of Salt.
• Building with Salt Blocks.
• Non-smoking

COLCHANI – UYUNI

Visit sites of interest en route to the airport with your English-speaking guide.

The service includes: Transfer in/out from/to airport, private transport, hotels, meals indicated in the program, admission tickets and English/Spanish guide. Guide services in other languages have an additional cost.

Not Included: beverages, meals not mentioned in the program, airport taxes, extra services, tips.

MOUNTAIN BIKING LA PAZ – YOLOSA – LA PAZ – SMALL GROUP – FULL DAY

Transfer to Oliver’s Tavern. Departure at 7:30 am from Oliver´s Tavern restaurant (downtown) for the most exiting ride ever. Begin the ride at wind-swept La Cumbre with fantastic views of a number of snow-covered peaks, including Huayna Potosi. From here descend rapidly down a twisting road among mountain peaks, grazing llamas and alpacas, tiny villages and a drug check-posts. Stop for refreshments and a rest along the way, all the better to give us time to take in the scenery: towering cliff faces, dramatic drops and ever greener vegetation. After a snack descend further, and after a brief undulating section of road enter the jungle itself and the most challenging section of the ride. This infamous narrow dirt road is cut precariously into the side of the mountain and descends 2,000m. With 1,000m sheer drops off to our left, hulking rocks and waterfalls to our right, ride through mist, low cloud and dust.

As passengers are near to the end of the ride it gets progressively hotter and dustier. Arrive to Yolosa and enjoy a meal and spend time relaxing with a cold drink. Then return to La Paz.

Service includes: Transportation, gear, water, snacks, lunch.

Not included: Road Usage Tax (25.00 Bolivianos / $4.00US) which have to payed by the passanger in cash, in local currency (boliviano) and in loose change. The passanger will recieve a receipt of the payment. Transfer to the hotel at the end of the tour because there is no exact time at which you will return but the Mountain Bike Guides will assist you with returning to your Hotel.

La Paz – Copacabana – Sun Island (North side) – Overnight

Early transfer to Copacabana. Visit the sanctuary. Sailing on the Catamaran Cruise Ship to Sun Island, the legendary birthplace of the Inca Empire. Buffet Lunch on board. Visit Challapampa Village and enjoy of the participative tourism, visitors have the opportunity to interact with one of the most unspoiled indigenous Titicaca villages through an innovative program organized with the local community visiting their museum, chapel, school, a typical house, sailing in their vessels to an holy Inca temple, andean ritual and walking through Inca trails.

Romantic candle light dinner and overnight on board the Catamaran in lake view cabins with private facilities.

La Paz – Copacabana – Sun Island (North side) – Overnight

Early transfer to Copacabana. Visit the sanctuary. Sailing on the Catamaran Cruise Ship to Sun Island, the legendary birthplace of the Inca Empire. Buffet Lunch on board. Visit Challapampa Village and enjoy of the participative tourism, visitors have the opportunity to interact with one of the most unspoiled indigenous Titicaca villages through an innovative program organized with the local community visiting their museum, chapel, school, a typical house, sailing in their vessels to an holy Inca temple, andean ritual and walking through Inca trails.

Romantic candle light dinner and overnight on board the Catamaran in lake view cabins with private facilities.

Sun Island (North side) – Sun Island (South side) Inti Wata Complex – Titicaca – La Paz

Catamaran Cruise Ship sails across the lake enjoying breakfast and the overwhelming panorama visiting the Pilkokaina Inca Palace. Continue to the Inti Wata Cultural Complex including the Ekako Underground Museum, the traditional medicine and the Titikaka Reed Shipbuilders display centers, the Pachamama agricultural Inca terraces, a handicraft center, the Intica lounge and at the Manco Kapac look out the largest variety of Andean camelids. Visit the Inca Garden, steps and the Inca fountain. This visit also includes a unique sailing experience aboard a huge Titikaka traditional reed vessel for a panoramic visit to the Pilkokaina Inca Palace

Buffet lunch on board while sailing. Land transfer to La Paz city. Arrival in the evening.

Includes: SIC Land transportation, SIC sailing onboard the catamaran cruise ship, meals mentioned in the program, visits mentioned in the program,  bilingual guide service (Spanish-English). Transportation service to and from the hotel, embarkation fee and insurance.

Not Included: Drinks, tips, personal expenses.

CITY TOUR AND MOON VALLEY – HALF DAY

We will pick you up from your Hotel Foyer in the morning to visit the famous Witch Doctor’s Market, San Francisco Colonial Church and the typical handicrafts of the Sagarnaga Street. The tour continues to Plaza Murillo where the Cathedral, the Government Palace and the National Congress buildings are located. Then, visit the famous colonial street Jaen where interesting museums are clustered together, followed by a visit to the replica of the semi-subterranean temple of the Tiwanaku Culture. To change scenery the tour continues to the residential areas of Obrajes, Calacoto and La Florida. The tour ends with a visit to the unique Moon Valley, where you will have the opportunity to walk around, and visit a ceramic workshops with a demonstration of the art of pottery.