Ultimate Bolivian Adventure

Ultimate Bolivian Adventure

Overview

FROM $4,050* 9 DAYS BOLIVIA

Journey through the rugged and otherworldly terrain of Southern Bolivia, exploring lagoons, volcanoes and Uyuni salt flats before ending in the capital of La Paz, perched atop the Andes Mountains, stopping at the historical rich communities of Potosi and Sucre along the way. Ideal connection with Chile’s Atacama Desert or start and finish in La Paz.

OJO DE PERDIZ 1 NIGHT

This breathtaking oasis is nestled alongside the Siloli Desert and made from volcanic rock.

UYUNI SALT FLATS 3 nIGHTS

The Uyuni Salt Flats are one of Earth’s most desolate and otherworldly expanses of mineral.

POTOSI 1 NIGHTS

Potosi is one of the highest cities in the world and was one of Bolivia’s largest mining towns.

SUCRE 2 NIGHTS

One of Bolivia’s provincial capitals, Sucre boasts colonial history and beautiful highlands.

LA PAZ  1 NIGHT

Governmental history, cultural temples, markets and more make La Paz a can’t miss city.

*Price approximation reflecting seasonality and room category. All Knowmad trips are custom and quoted individually. 

Colin Knowmad Adventures

Talk to your Bolivia

Trip Expert

612-315-2894

WHY TRAVEL WITH KNOWMAD

  • Travel + Leisure’s A-List and Condé Nast Traveler’s Experience Makers
    award winning, regional Trip Specialists
  • Truly customized, private trips
  • Knowledgeable and fun local guides
  • Authentic, innovative, and sustainable itineraries
  • 98% traveler satisfaction rate

Itinerary

KEY B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner

ojo de perdiz bolivia

DAY 1 •  SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA – OJO DE PERDIZ

Begin your journey today across one of the world’s most remote locations. Travel to the small border community of Hito Cajón and officially enter Bolivia. In your private 4×4, traverse through the Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve, where the Green Lagoon sits at the base of the Licancabur Volcano, a place that truly seems like another planet. Continue onward past the Desert of Dali before ending at your accommodations, a hotel made of lava rock situated next to the vast Siloli Desert.

  • L, D – Ojo de Perdiz

bolivia salt flats

DAY 2 •  OJO DE PERDIZ – UYUNI

Drive through the Siloli desert, passing small communities that have made the harsh environment their home, including Culpina, San Cristobal, and the famed Uyuni. Continue onward towards the edge of the salt flats, where the local villagers process the extracted mineral, and end your day at your cozy accommodation, built almost entirely out of locally harvested salt.

  • B, L, D – Luna Salada Hotel

site in bolivia salt flats

DAY 3 •  UYUNI SALT FLATS

Explore a wide range of what Uyuni Salt Flats have to offer. First visit the Chantani Museum, perched aside the impressie Tunupa Volcano. This museum was created by a native local entrepreneur who hoped to chronicle the cultures of the salt flat communities. Afterwards, bicycle into the north of the flats, stopping to see the Coquesa Mummies, preserved by the dry air since 1200 BC. On this side there are several small communities, giving you the chance to interact with llama shepherds and quinoa farmers. If it’s the rainy season, boots will be provided so that you can discover the wonderful reflections on the salt flats.

  • B, L, D – Luna Salada Hotel

flowers in salt flats bolivia

DAY 4 •  UYUNI SALT FLATS

Explore a wide range of what Uyuni Salt Flats have to offer. First visit the Chantani Museum, perched aside the impressie Tunupa Volcano. This museum was created by a native local entrepreneur who hoped to chronicle the cultures of the salt flat communities. Afterwards, bicycle into the north of the flats, stopping to see the Coquesa Mummies, preserved by the dry air since 1200 BC. On this side there are several small communities, giving you the chance to interact with llama shepherds and quinoa farmers. If it’s the rainy season, boots will be provided so that you can discover the wonderful reflections on the salt flats.

  • B, L, D – Luna Salada Hotel

potosi mining town bolivia

DAY 5 •  UYUNI – POTOSI

After breakfast, you’ll depart to Potosi, stopping along the way at Pulacayo, once Bolivia’s most important mining center. Once in Potosi, visit a silver mine to learn more about Bolivia’s mining past, and enjoy a delicious lunch of kalapurka, a Potosi delicacy cooked with heated volcanic stone.

  • B, L – Potosi Hostal Colonial

DAY 6 •  POTOSI – SUCRE

In the morning, visit the Royal Mint (Casa de la Moneda) and stroll down cobbled streets to peer into colonial churches that reflect Potosí’s once wealthy past. Later you will drive to Sucre, enjoying a beautiful highland landscape surrounded by llamas and vicuñas.

  • B, L – Mi Pueblito Samariy

cityscape of sucre, bolivia

DAY 7 •  SUCRE

Today, discover the beautiful city of Sucre, which has preserved much of its colonial past as seen in its winding streets and carved balconies.Throughout the day you will visit beautiful lookouts and parks, museums focused on Bolivia’s textile history, and important and breathtaking cathedrals. Enjoy a traditional lunch in a Bolivian restaurant before visiting the Convent of San Felipe Nery, where chocolates and hats characteristic of Sucre are made. Finally visit the General Cemetery where we can have a look at different mausoleums containing the remains of famous Bolivians.

  • B, L – Mi Pueblito Samariy

La paz city streets

DAY 8 •  SUCRE – LA PAZ

Early this morning, transfer to the Sucre airport and catch your flight to La Paz, where you will begin your day of exploration. Discover the impressive Plaza Murillo in Old Town La Paz, and the fascinating Los Andes district where embroiderers work hard sewing costumes for Carnival. You’ll also visit the Witch’s Market, where natural medicines are sold, before taking a cable car ride down to explore the Valley of the Moon, full of remarkable geological formations. Enjoy a delicious Bolivian lunch during your exploration of La Paz.

  • B, L – Hotel Atix

Knowmad Adventures

DAY 9 •  La Paz – ONWARD

This morning you’ll be brought to the La Paz airport in accordance with your onward flight out of Bolivia.

  • B

AIR TRAVEL

Airfare is not included in the land cost of our trips. You may arrange your airfare independently, or we are happy to offer assistance in helping you book it. Regional flights for this trip would include: Sucre to La Paz.

Knowmad has vast knowledge of and operations within Bolivia. This is a private trip, and during the planning stages, your Trip Specialist will collaborate with you in modifying excursions, accommodations, and the flow of the itinerary to perfectly suit your travel style and interests. The following are some ways to customize your trip:

DurationHave a longer or shorter amount of time to travel? We’ll guide you on the best days to pull or ways to extend your adventure, possibly with travel to another region.

Activity LevelLike what you’re seeing but would prefer it to be less active? Or perhaps you’re interested in some more challenging hiking, rafting, biking, etc. Our knowledge of the terrain and range of options will result in a trip custom-crafted for your activity preferences.

accommodation upgrades or AlternativesFrom backcountry camping in tents to luxury, boutique hotels, Knowmad handpicks accommodations based on our travelers’ desires. Talk with us about the nuances of the variety of properties featured in our trips to find the best fit for you.

Visit another regionMaybe wine country or an Andean pueblo has caught your eye, but it’s not in this itinerary. Knowmad Trip Specialists are experts at coordinating inter-regional travel, considering sequencing and the best duration to spend in each destination depending on your interests and travel style.

regions to travel to in Bolivia

 

LET THE JOURNEY BEGIN