Bolivia Fascinating Rainbow
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The Bolivia Fascinating Rainbow tour will introduce you to La Paz, Tiwanaku, Lake Titicaca, Uyuni Salt Flats and the Amazon.
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Day 1 La Paz
Reception at the airport in La Paz and transfer to your hotel Overnight at selected hotel. Day 2 La Paz - Tiwanaku - Huatajata Pick up from your hotel in La Paz. Transfer to Tiwanaku. TIWANAKU RUINS: (1.580 BC-1.000 AD) The magnificent ruins of Bolivia and one of the oldest civilizations in the Americas. The Sun Gate, the Temple of Kalasasaya and the Pyramid of Akapana are the sample of a glorious past. Due to an economical crisis caused by a long dry season, Tiwanaku collapsed around 1.000 AD. (5 hrs) |
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Overland transfer to Huatajata. The road runs parallel to the Royal Range of the Andes. Arrive Huatajata to experience the Andean Roots Eco Village:
- 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 Uru Chipayas; meet the Limachi family, builders of the RA II and Tigris for Thor Heyerdhal epic expeditions across the Atlantic Ocean.
- Spend some time at the Kallawaya Natural Spa where we use thousand years' old methods and treatments for stress, well-being, and cosmetology.
- 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 &
Southern constellations, just unforgettable.
Day 3 Huatajata - La Paz
American breakfast *Hydrofoil cruise to Moon Island, visit the Sun Virgins Temple Iñak Uyu. *Continue to Copacabana, visit the shrine and the local market
*Hydrofoil cruise to Sun Island, visit the Inca Staircase & Sacred fountain, taste the sacred water believed to give eternal youth & happiness.
*Lunch at "Uma Kollu" archaeological restaurant and visit a picturesque handicraft market. *Hydrofoil cruise to Huatajata.
* After crossing Tiquina Straits, arrive to the URUS-IRUITOS floating islands & Quewaya Sustainable Project, a rescue of an over 5.000 year's old culture and a social project created to assure their survival. Enjoy a breathtaking view of the Royal Range of the Andes.
Arrive to Huatajata. Overland transfer to La Paz. Drop off at your hotel. Overnight at selected hotel.
American breakfast *Hydrofoil cruise to Moon Island, visit the Sun Virgins Temple Iñak Uyu. *Continue to Copacabana, visit the shrine and the local market
*Hydrofoil cruise to Sun Island, visit the Inca Staircase & Sacred fountain, taste the sacred water believed to give eternal youth & happiness.
*Lunch at "Uma Kollu" archaeological restaurant and visit a picturesque handicraft market. *Hydrofoil cruise to Huatajata.
* After crossing Tiquina Straits, arrive to the URUS-IRUITOS floating islands & Quewaya Sustainable Project, a rescue of an over 5.000 year's old culture and a social project created to assure their survival. Enjoy a breathtaking view of the Royal Range of the Andes.
Arrive to Huatajata. Overland transfer to La Paz. Drop off at your hotel. Overnight at selected hotel.
Day 4 La Paz - Uyuni
Pick up from your hotel in La Paz and transfer to the airport.
Uyuni: Arrival transfer in Uyuni.
Departure to Colchani, a village where the majority of the salt consumed in Bolivia is produced located about 21 kilometers from Uyuni. The Uyuni Salt Flats is the largest on earth: miles and miles of dazzling pentagons of crystalline salt and the noise of silence makes the heart beat faster. Certainly, there is no place like this on the planet. After visiting "Ojos de Agua" in the border of the Salt Flats, continue to Isla Pescado or Incawasi. Upon arrival, you will visit the Island and have lunch at the local Restaurant
Isla Pescado (Fish Island): The island, located in the middle of the Salt Flats. Nature here is endowed with a flower of very singular characteristic, a cactus that grows to six meters high. The ground contains fossilized seaweed known as Estromatolitos. There are also some indications of pre-Hispanic culture in the area.
After lunch transfer to Hotel Luna Salada on the shores of the Uyuni Salt Flats. Dinner. Overnight at Hotel Luna Salada (Sal hotel) -/L/D
Pick up from your hotel in La Paz and transfer to the airport.
Uyuni: Arrival transfer in Uyuni.
Departure to Colchani, a village where the majority of the salt consumed in Bolivia is produced located about 21 kilometers from Uyuni. The Uyuni Salt Flats is the largest on earth: miles and miles of dazzling pentagons of crystalline salt and the noise of silence makes the heart beat faster. Certainly, there is no place like this on the planet. After visiting "Ojos de Agua" in the border of the Salt Flats, continue to Isla Pescado or Incawasi. Upon arrival, you will visit the Island and have lunch at the local Restaurant
Isla Pescado (Fish Island): The island, located in the middle of the Salt Flats. Nature here is endowed with a flower of very singular characteristic, a cactus that grows to six meters high. The ground contains fossilized seaweed known as Estromatolitos. There are also some indications of pre-Hispanic culture in the area.
After lunch transfer to Hotel Luna Salada on the shores of the Uyuni Salt Flats. Dinner. Overnight at Hotel Luna Salada (Sal hotel) -/L/D
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Day 5 Uyuni
After breakfast, visit to Tahua a small village around the Salar which survive mostly from growing quinua and raising herds of llamas. Then visit to the Thunupa Volcano. This is an extinct volcano, considered sacred by local people, and revered by the Aymara culture. It is one of the most important pre-Hispanic sanctuaries, containing some 24 identified archaeological sites. In the lagoon at the base of the mountain one can observe the pink and brown flamingos. The nearby populations are very old and typically Andean. Finally visit interesting sites with mummies. Around the Salar all this villages provide an out of this world landscape. Dinner Overnight at Hotel Luna Salada (Sal hotel) B/BL/D |
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Day 6 Uyuni - La Paz
Breakfast. Transfer from hotel to airport for flight to La Paz.
La Paz: Transfer from airport to hotel in La Paz. La Paz Airport is located at 25 minutes from any hotel downtown.
Include transportation, bilingual guide, assistance on arrival and porterage at the Airport.
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 Hrs. Program) Overnight at selected hotel.
Breakfast. Transfer from hotel to airport for flight to La Paz.
La Paz: Transfer from airport to hotel in La Paz. La Paz Airport is located at 25 minutes from any hotel downtown.
Include transportation, bilingual guide, assistance on arrival and porterage at the Airport.
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 Hrs. Program) Overnight at selected hotel.
Day 7
La Paz- Rurrenabaque - La Paz Flight ticktes are not included.
*Reception at the airport and transfer to Hotel in Rurrenabaque *Overnight at a local Hotel in Rurrenabaque.
Day 8
*Boat trip up the Beni and Tuichi river to Chalalan *Hike from the riverbank to the Lodge alongside Chalalan Lake
*Lunch *Relax swim Canoe in Chalalan lake *Presentation about Madidi National Park and San Jose de Uchupimonas, the community owners of Chalalan.
*Dinner
*Night hike trail theme - nocturnal rainforest life: frogs, birds, night animals and insects *Overnight at Chalalán Lodge
La Paz- Rurrenabaque - La Paz Flight ticktes are not included.
*Reception at the airport and transfer to Hotel in Rurrenabaque *Overnight at a local Hotel in Rurrenabaque.
Day 8
*Boat trip up the Beni and Tuichi river to Chalalan *Hike from the riverbank to the Lodge alongside Chalalan Lake
*Lunch *Relax swim Canoe in Chalalan lake *Presentation about Madidi National Park and San Jose de Uchupimonas, the community owners of Chalalan.
*Dinner
*Night hike trail theme - nocturnal rainforest life: frogs, birds, night animals and insects *Overnight at Chalalán Lodge
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Day 9
*Breakfast *Hike along the Silvador, Almendrillo y Jaguar . Trail theme - medicinal, fruit and exotic plants *Lunch *Relax swim or canoe in lake *Didactic games and review of the library of guidebooks *Trek through Wichi and Jaguar trail. Themes-rainforest materials used to make handicrafts, bird watching, palms of the jungle *Dinner *Overnight at Chalalán Lodge Day 10 *Breakfast *Hike to the Tuichi river port *Boat trip *Arrival in Rurrenabaque to take the flight to La Paz Transfer from airport to hotel in La Paz. Overnight at selected hotel. Day 11 Transfer from your hotel to the airport for your continuing flight. 2021 prices per person, double occupancy, in US$: (flights not included)
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