Bolivia

Bolivia: Salt flats and silver

Experience the essence

Best time to travel
January and From April to December
Recommended for
Groups & Friends, Couples & Honeymoon
Duration
10 Days / 9 Nights
Price from
$12000
per person

 

Bolivia sits at the heart of the Central Andes, a crossroads of ancient civilizations whose legacies still shape its landscapes and living cultures. Lake Titicaca remains a sacred cradle of Andean cosmology, while La Paz blends indigenous traditions, colonial heritage, and modern dynamism under the watchful gaze of Illimani. Further south, Sucre and Potosí reveal the opulence and influence they once wielded during the Spanish colonial era, their grand architecture and preserved streets offering windows into the past.

Yet Bolivia is equally defined by its natural marvels. The Salar de Uyuni stretches like a vast, shimmering horizon, otherworldly in both the dry and rainy seasons, and the Eduardo Avaroa Reserve dazzles with flamingo-filled lagoons, steaming geysers, and mineral-tinted deserts. Raw, rustic, and awe-inspiring, Bolivia rewards travelers with a strong spirit of adventure and a willingness to embrace its elemental beauty.

This ten-day journey brings together the country’s most compelling stories, cultural, historical, and natural, offering an immersive exploration of a land unlike anywhere else.

Highlights

  • Marvel at the mesmerizing white expanse of the Salt flats of Uyuni, a photographer's paradise
  • Cruise across Lake Titicaca to Sun Island, the legendary birthplace of the Inca civilization.
  • Glide above La Paz on its sweeping cable-car network for panoramic views of the high-altitude capital.
  • Wander the elegant streets of Sucre and uncover the silver-mining legacy of Potosí.
  • Explore Moon and Sun Islands, walking among ancient terraces and temples shaped by pre-Inca and Inca cultures.
  • Witness Bolivia’s surreal landscapes, flamingo lagoons, geysers, and mineral deserts, inside the Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve.
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Daily Summary

Bolivia: Salt flats and silver
Experience the essence
10 Days / 9 Nights
Welcome to La Paz, La Paz, Lake Titicaca Bolivia, Sucre Bolivia, Potosi, Uyuni
All elements of these journey will be tailormade to your interests and travel style.
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Day 1
Arrival to Bolivia
La Paz
Arrive in Bolivia and meet your Aracari host for a seamless transition into the Andean capital. You’ll be assisted through arrival formalities and transferred to your hotel to settle into life at 3,650 meters, with time to rest ahead of your Bolivian adventure.
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Day 2
La Paz: Culture, Crafts & Cable Cars
La Paz
Discover La Paz’s vibrant blend of indigenous, colonial, and modern culture. Explore the Witches’ Market, visit the Museum of Ethnography and Folklore, and ride the cable-car system for sweeping views. Enjoy lunch at Ali Pacha before choosing afternoon visits tailored to your interests.
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Day 3
To Lake Titicaca & Sun Island
La Paz - Lake Titicaca
Travel overland to Lake Titicaca, visiting a totora-reed boat workshop or the Tiwanaku ruins en route. Cruise across the lake’s deep blue waters to Sun Island, enjoy a traditional Apthapi lunch, and explore ancient terraces before settling into your lakeside ecolodge.
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Day 4
Sun & Moon Islands, Return to La Paz
Lake Titicaca - La Paz
Hike to Yumani village, descend the Inca Grand Stairs, and taste the waters of the Sacred Fountain. After lunch, cruise to Moon Island to visit the Temple of the Virgins of the Sun. Return to La Paz for a memorable dinner at celebrated restaurant Gustu.
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Day 5
Fly to Sucre & Explore the White City
La Paz – Sucre
Fly to Sucre, Bolivia’s most graceful city, known for its whitewashed colonial architecture and peaceful plazas. Enjoy a guided city tour including La Recoleta, Museum Azur, and San Felipe Nery Church, with time for optional visits based on your interests.
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Day 6
Indigenous Traditions: Markets, Textiles & Villages
Sucre
Choose between visiting the Tarabuco Market and Hacienda Candelaria, or exploring traditional weaving villages in the Cordillera de los Frailes. Meet master artisans, learn about textile traditions, and, if desired, hike through landscapes marked by ancient trails and volcanic craters.
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Day 7
Potosí’s Silver Legacy & Journey to Uyuni
Sucre - Potosí - Uyuni
Drive to historic Potosí and visit the Royal Mint, miners’ market, and a functioning silver mine to better understand the city’s colonial past. After visiting Santa Teresa Convent, continue by road to Uyuni for a night in a salt-brick hotel or a deluxe airstream camper on the Salar.
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Day 8
The Great Uyuni Salt Flats
Uyuni
Spend the day exploring the world’s largest salt flats by 4x4. Depending on the season, walk among geometric salt patterns or witness the mirror-like surface after rains. Visit Incahuasi Island or bubbling salt “eyes” before enjoying a picnic and sunset across the endless horizon.
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Day 9
Lagoons, Flamingos & the Valley of Rocks
Small Lagoons
Head south to San Cristobal and the Alota River before exploring surreal landscapes, from the Valley of Rocks to flamingo-filled Catal and Black Lagoons. Enjoy a scenic day of photography and wildlife observation before arriving at Mallku Cueva for dinner and overnight.
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Day 10
Eduardo Avaroa Reserve & Journey’s End
Uyuni - La Paz
Travel into the Eduardo Avaroa Reserve to see Laguna Colorada, steaming geysers, and the Chalviri hot springs. Continue through the Dali Desert to Laguna Blanca and Laguna Verde, famed for their vivid mineral colors. After lunch, return to Uyuni for your onward travel.
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Cécile Fabre

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My name is Cécile Fabre, a Franco-Spanish nomad splitting my time between Peru, Spain, France and Sri Lanka, where my kiddos go to school. I'm obsessed with diving, outdoor exploration, archaeology, and history, all what South America can offer. As a travel designer, I turned my passion into my job 20 years ago! I loved diving in the Galapagos. I also enjoy spending time in the Colca Valley, Ollantaytambo town or wandering Arequipa. When it...
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