Southern Bolivia Adventure

Southern Bolivia Adventure

Overview

FROM $3,340* 6 DAYS BOLIVIA

Explore the rugged and otherworldly terrain of Southern Bolivia, traversing lagoons, volcanoes and salt flats on your way to the capital of La Paz, perched atop the Andes Mountains. An ideal way to extend Atacama trips to Bolivia and include Uyuni. Can continue to La Paz or return to Atacama and then Santiago.

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.

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. 

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Itinerary

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

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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

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DAY 2 •  OJO DE PERDIZ – UYUNI

Start your day by driving 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

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DAY 3 •  UYUNI SALT FLATS

Drive through one of the world’s most isolated areas, surrounded by nothing but a glittering white landscape. After a couple of hours, reach Isla del Pescado or Incahuasi Island to have a short walk amongst the giant cacti, birds and vizcachas that have made this island their own. At midday stop for a private buffet of delicious local products in the middle of the salt flats, before continuing deep into the desert of salt on one of the hundreds of routes across the flats. In the evening, watch the sun go down in a blaze of color with a glass of Bolivian wine in hand.

  • B, L, D – Luna Salada Hotel

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DAY 4 •  UYUNI SALT FLATS

Today you’ll 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 SALT FLATS – LA PAZ

Early this morning, transfer to the Uyuni 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, while also enjoying a delicious Bolivian lunch.

  • B, L – Hotel Atix

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DAY 6 •  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: Uyuni 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.

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