6 Days Tour Across Bolivia La Paz and Uyuni From La Paz

Day 1: Arrive at La Paz

1. La Paz
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   With a relaxed and happy mood, you will be taking a flight to La Paz, the capital city of Bolivia! The tour guide will raise a sign to pick up at the airport, and guests who are close to the airport will be arranged to take the same bus to the hotel. Three meals at your own expense.
   
   Free pick-up airport on the first day of your tour: El Alto International Airport (LPB)
   
   Free pick-up time on the first day of your tour: 09:00, 16:00. This time is the time for the guests to meet with our staff after picking up their luggage at the baggage claim area of the airline they are taking.

Day 2: La Paz city tour

1. La Paz
   6m
   After breakfast, we will go to Plaza Murillo in the city center, where you can view government institutions and the Capitol Building; go to the Witches Market and buy souvenirs in the shops lined with streets. Head to La Paz's best-preserved colonial street - "Jahn Street". This is a street full of literary and artistic atmosphere, with Spanish-style buildings on both sides of the street. It is a paradise for literary and art lovers. Visit the Precious Metals Museum to learn more about Bolivian history and culture. Take the La Paz Cable Car and enjoy the stunning views of the Andes Mountains and a panoramic view of the city of La Paz. Head to the aptly named Valley of the Moon, known for its lunar-like landscape and bizarre geological formations, where you can overlook the entire city.
2. La Paz
   6h
   Itinerary:
   
   Plaza Murillo → Mercado de las Brujas → Calle Jaén (visit the museums: Museo de Metales Preciosos) → La Paz Cable Car experience (cable car ticket included) → Moon Valley (ticket included)
   
   Kindly reminder:
   
   The Precious Metals Museum is closed on Monday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons. We apologize for the inconvenience.
3. Plaza Murillo
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   Plaza Murillo
   On one side of the plaza, is the impressive Cathedral, dating from 1835, on top of a steep hill with its main entrance sitting 12m higher than its base on Calle Potosi. Next to the cathedral is the colonial Government Palace, official residence of the President of Bolivia. Also known as Palacio Quemado (Burned Palace), the building is renowned for having the extreme misfortune of twice being gutted by fire. Opposite the building stands a statue dedicated to the ill-fated President Villarroe.

Day 3: La Paz --Airplane --Uyuni

1. La Paz
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   In the morning, we will take a flight from La Paz to Uyuni. After arriving in Uyuni, the first stop in the itinerary will be the Train Cemetery where you will see the remains of very old wagons and trains from the 30’s. Then we will continue to Colchani, a salt-processing town, where hand-made objects are on sale, many of them made of salt. Following, we will visit the Incahuasi Island located in the middle of the salt flat, covered with ancient cacti (that can be up to 18 meters tall) and a rare ecosystem that has survived centuries. Finally, we will admire the stunning sunset in the salt lake with a toast with Bolivian liqueurs before going back to your hotel in Uyuni town. In the evening, we will go to the salt flat for a night tour to enjoy a night with the stars like you have never seen before.
2. La Paz
   6h
   Itinerary:
   
   Fly to Uyuni from La Paz (please pay for the air ticket, there is no guide on the plane) → Train Cemetery → The Salar de Uyuni → Incahuasi Island (include ticket) → Hotel → Star Gazing Tour (120 mins)
   
   Include Lunch and Dinner
   
   Kindly Reminder:
   1. The "mirror in the sky" phenomenon is a natural wonder and may appear from time to time due to the influence of natural climate and weather. We cannot guarantee that you will be able to see it. Please understand.
   2. You are responsible for the air ticket from La Paz to Uyuni. There is no tour guide on the plane. There is only one flight that day. Please confirm the air ticket status before booking a tour.
   
   Wednesday departure schedule, Friday flight from La Paz to Uyuni;
   Sunday departure schedule, Tuesday flight from La Paz to Uyuni;
   Recommended flight: Boliviana De Aviacion 304 LPB-UYU 07:40-08:40
3. Salar de Uyuni
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   The Salar de Uyuni
   Salar de Uyuni, the world’s largest salt flat, has become one of South America’s most popular attractions. Located in the Eduardo Avaroa National Andean Wildlife Reserve, the flats welcome 24,000 visitors a year. The phenomenal landscape and surrounding area is bursting with unique and stunning attractions, each of which has an intriguing story behind it. In the heart of the salt flat lies Isla Incahuasi, one of the main attractions for tours of the area. The name, which means “house of the Inca” in Quechua, highlights the importance of the island to the ancient Incas. This rocky outcrop sits atop the remains of an ancient volcano which was submerged by a giant prehistoric lake. Once a lonely, unearthly place, this stunning piece of land is now regarded as one of the most interesting sites on the tour.

Day 4: Uyuni --Colchani

1. Uyuni
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   Start your tour with a stop at the Ollague Volcano viewpoint, which is still active. This is located on the border with Chile, in the Andes Mountain range with a height of 5868 meters, containing two fumaroles, one is on top of the volcano and the other is 700 meters west of the crater. Continuing with the visit to Laguna Cañapa, is a saltwater lagoon that has an area of 1.42 km^2, where you can appreciate a small number of Andean flamingos. The next stop is the Laguna Hedionda, which emits a strong peculiar smell due to its high concentration of sulfur. This lagoon is home to various birds such as the James flamingo. On the way back, you will make a stop at the Turquiri Lagoon, with an altitude of 4261 meters above sea level, where you can see nearby rock formations. Then, you can visit the Valley of Rocks, giving way to pure imagination because due to erosion, the rocks now have a very peculiar form. Finally, you will visit the Iglesia de San Cristóbal.
2. Uyuni
   6h
   Itinerary:
   
   Volcán Ollagüe viewpoint (Observing Volcán Ollagüe from afar) → Laguna Cañapa → Laguna Hedionda → Laguna Turquiri → the Valley of Rocks → Iglesia de San Cristóbal
   
   Include Lunch and Dinner
3. Pass by
   Volcán Ollagüe
   Ollagüe is a massive andesite stratovolcano in the Andes on the border between Bolivia and Chile, within the Antofagasta Region of Chile and the Potosi Department of Bolivia.
4. Laguna Canapa
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   Laguna Cañapa
   Cañapa Lake (Laguna Cañapa) is an endorheic salt lake in the Potosí Department of southwestern Bolivia. It is located on the Bolivian Altiplano. Its surface area is 1.42 km².
5. Laguna Hedionda
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   Laguna Hedionda
   Laguna Hedionda (Spanish for "stinking lake") is a saline lake in the Nor Lípez Province, Potosí Department in Bolivia. It is notable for various migratory species of pink and white flamingos.
6. Pass by
   Laguna Turquiri
   Laguna Turquiri is a lake in Potosí, Altiplano and has an elevation of 4,261 meters. Laguna Turquiri is situated near to the area Viscachillas Pata.
7. Uyuni
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   Valley of Rocks
   The Bolivian Rock Valley is a valley approximately 10 miles long located within the Eduardo Avaroa National Andean Wildlife Refuge and adjacent to the Uyuni Salt Flats. This valley is lined with unusual and fascinating rocks formed by volcanic activity and centuries of wind erosion.
8. Uyuni
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   Iglesia de San Cristóbal
   Iglesia de San Cristóbal, which was built by the Jesuits and moved rock by rock 20 kilometers from its original place.

Day 5: Colchani --Uyuni --Airplane --La Paz

1. Colchani
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   After breakfast, we will depart from Colchani and head to Uyuni Joya Andina Airport (UYU). You will fly to La Paz by plane. After arriving in La Paz, the tour guide will pick you up with a sign, and guests who are close to the airport will be arranged to take the same bus to the hotel. Guests may need to wait. Or you can choose to participate in activities at your own expense.
   
   Kindly Reminder:
   You are responsible for the air ticket from Uyuni to La Paz. There is no tour guide on the plane. There is only one flight that day. Please confirm the air ticket status before booking a tour.
   
   Wednesday departure schedule, Sunday flight from Uyuni to La Paz;
   
   Sunday departure schedule, Thursday flight from Uyuni to La Paz;
   Recommeded flight: Boliviana De Aviacion 305 UYU-LPB 09:15-10:15
2. Lake Titicaca
   6h · Admission ticket not included
   Optional items you can participate in after arriving in La Paz: Tiwanaku Archa Ogical Site One day tour（it will be included in the package if you selected the option while booking）
   
   Today you will visit the ruins of Tiwanaku located near Lake Titicaca in western Bolivia. Tiwanaku is an ancient archaeological site named after one of the most important civilizations prior to the Inca Empire. The ruins are made up of impressive architectural structures such as palaces, temples and pyramids, as well as giant monoliths and figurative representations. The site was originally populated as an agricultural village, due to favorable climate with abundant and predictable rain, which made the location ideal for farming and large-scale agriculture. Tiwanaku grew in spiritual and administrative importance and became the heart of the Tiwanaku Empire. Today, Tiwanaku remains an enigma for science, where many of its stone creations defy explanation, posing more questions to archaeologists than answers.

Day 6: La Paz-- Airplane-- Home

1. La Paz
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   Today will be the end of our unforgettable and pleasant journey! You can book a suitable flight to leave the El Alto International Airport (LPB) according to your needs. Our staff only provides one drop-off service from the hotel at 8:00 in the morning. If a guest has an early flight and needs to leave the hotel before 8 o'clock to the airport, please provide your own transportation to the airport.

Pickup details

El Alto International Airport (LPB)；Huascar 204, El Alto, Bolivia；
Free pick-up time on the first day of your tour: 09:00, 16:00. This time is the time for the guests to meet with our staff after picking up their luggage at the baggage claim area of the airline they are taking.

Drop-off location：Totally 1 drop-off locations
El Alto International Airport (LPB)；Huascar 204, El Alto, Bolivia；
For detailed information, please refer to the last day’s itinerary. 

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• For safety and communication purposes during the trip, a valid and reachable phone number is required for participants.
• Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Pregnant travelers may join if they are under 24 weeks pregnant by the end of the trip.
• Tickets and Admission Policy: Third-party attraction tickets or city passes are not accepted for participation in the tour. All admission tickets must be purchased either during booking or directly from your tour guide on the day of the tour.
• You must contact the tour operator at least 3 days prior to the departure date to provide the pick-up location. If no information is received by the deadline, the default pick-up location and time will be automatically assigned: 7:00 AM at Red Lobster, Times Square--5 Times Sq #5, New York, NY 10036.
• For a comfortable and enjoyable experience, we recommend bringing comfortable shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, a sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, cash, and drinks for hydration.
• Discounted tour rates apply to the 3rd and 4th guests sharing the same room. Admission fees, service fees, and other mandatory costs apply to all travelers at full price.
• Please double-check your booking details (name and contact info), as any errors may result in additional personal costs.