Complete Bolivia – Bolivia Tour Package
13 Days - 12 Nights
- Based on Double Occupancy
Visit the top destinations in Bolivia including 4 UNESCO World Heritage sites for 13D/12N Starting at $3,108.00 per person.
From the lush Amazonian lowlands to the dazzling expanse of the Uyuni Salt Flats, Bolivia is a country of breathtaking contrasts and deep-rooted traditions. This journey begins in Santa Cruz, a vibrant gateway where colonial charm meets modern energy.
Here, you’ll explore leafy plazas, bustling markets, and wildlife-rich habitats that give you a taste of the country’s extraordinary biodiversity. From there, the road climbs toward the ancient mysteries of Samaipata—pre-Inca stonework perched high on a windswept ridge—hinting at the cultural depth that lies ahead.
As the days unfold, you’ll step into Bolivia’s living history. In Sucre, the nation’s constitutional capital and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, elegant colonial architecture and quiet cobbled streets tell the story of the country’s fight for independence. The vibrant market town of Tarabuco offers a rare window into timeless Andean life, where intricate weavings and traditional dress have endured since Inca times. In Potosí, the fabled Cerro Rico looms large—a mountain that once fueled the wealth of empires and now reveals the grit and determination of modern-day miners.
Then comes the surreal beauty of the Altiplano. You’ll spend days immersed in the dreamlike landscapes of the Uyuni Salt Flats, where mirror-like plains stretch to the horizon and cactus-covered islands rise from a sea of white. At the high-altitude lagoons of Eduardo Abaroa Reserve, flamingos gather in jewel-colored waters framed by snowcapped volcanoes, steaming geysers, and desert panoramas straight from another planet. Each night brings unique stays—from a hotel built entirely of salt to a cozy cave lodge—adding a layer of wonder to the adventure.
The journey culminates in the cultural and spiritual heart of the Andes: La Paz, Tiwanaku, and Lake Titicaca. You’ll wander through the spellbinding markets of La Paz, trace the footsteps of one of the Americas’ oldest civilizations at Tiwanaku, and sail to the legendary Island of the Sun, a place steeped in Inca mythology. Whether watching the sunrise over the sacred lake, walking ancient ceremonial paths, or sharing a traditional lakeside meal, you’ll end your trip with a profound connection to Bolivia’s landscapes, people, and past.
This is more than an itinerary—it’s a vivid cross-section of a nation that defies simple definition. It’s for travelers who crave both natural wonder and cultural depth, and who are ready to traverse everything from subtropical valleys to windswept mountaintops in search of the soul of Bolivia.
Lost World Adventures itineraries can be tailor-made according to your plans and preferences: budget, hotel selections, travel dates, optional excursions, length of trip, etc.
Day 1 : Santa Cruz
Viru Viru International airport reception and transfer to your hotel. Afternoon 3-hour tour to the most interesting and affluent sites of the city: the zoo where regional fauna and various endangered species can be seen, museums, principal monuments, residential neighborhoods, and La Recoba handcraft market. Overnight LP Santa Cruz Hotel, daily breakfast included – 2 nights.
Day 2 : Samaipata
A full-day trip through the Amazon plains and the last branches of the Andean range. Visit the Samaipata ruins, majestic and mysterious pre-Inca ruins located in the top of a hill with a big ceremonial center carved in the stones. Stroll the town of Samaipata visit the local museum. Lunch included. Return to Santa Cruz.
Day 3 : Santa Cruz – Sucre
Hotel pickup and transfer to the airport for your flight to Sucre. Airport reception in Sucre and transfer to your hotel. Afternoon city tour of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
This tour includes visit to Casa de la Libertad, where the Act of Independence of Bolivia was signed in 1825; Bolivar Park, to see examples of the aristocratic traditions of Sucre, small replicas of the Eiffel Tower and the Arc of Triomphe of Paris; the church and museum of La Recoleta; the ASUR museum of Indian Textiles.
Overnight Casa Kolping, daily breakfast included – 2 nights.
Day 4 : Tarabuco
Full day tour of Tarabuco, 78 km/48 miles – 1 hour by car from Sucre. This colorful village has without a doubt the best traditional Indian Market in South America. They have a big fair every Sunday that had become the primary economic and social activity of the local people. The clothing of the Quechua-speaking Tarabuqueño men and women has not changed since Inca times. Their weavings are among the best in technique, quality and color. Lunch is included.
Day 5 : Sucre – Potosi
Depart Sucre by bus following different valleys and ascending through the highlands to the city of Potosi, declared a Cultural and Natural Heritage site by the UNESCO. Afternoon tour of the Cerro Rico Mines.
This excursion allows visitors to experience an unforgettable trip thousands of meters underground, to see the living and working conditions of the Bolivian miners (protective clothing and helmets are provided). The silver mine is in the famous Cerro Rico, once the richest of the world.
Overnight at the Santa Teresa Hostal, breakfast included.
Day 6 : Potosi – Uyuni – Colchani
Morning visit to the Mint House, the San Francisco and San Lorenzo churches. strolling the traditional colonial streets. Restaurant lunch or box-lunch included. Afternoon bus trip to Uyuni, crossing branches of the Andes range, passing old mining centers and villages, with spectacular landscapes and Indian communities en route. From Uyuni you will continue to Colchani. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included today.
Overnight Palacio de Sal Hotel (salt hotel), breakfast included.
Day 7 : Uyuni Salt Flats
The road trip to the Great Salt Flats begins. En route, you’ll see the village of Colchani, where you will visit an artisanal salt processing plant and observe the salt extraction processes. Continue the trip to Incahuasi Island (also known as Fish Island) where you will see the amazing giant cactuses. Lunch. Visit the Coquesa Mummies and continue to San Juan. All meals included. Overnight Magia de Uyuni Hotel, breakfast included.
Day 8 : Uyuni Salt Flats
Today is a long day! Early morning departure to the REA (National Reserve Eduardo Abaroa) and Laguna Colorada, declared a RAMSAR site due to the nesting of over 30,000 flamingos at 4,278 m. Then up to the “Sol de Mañana” geysers, passing alongside Challviri Lagoon, with its hot spring on the shores of Polques.
Cross through the high desert of Pampas de Dali, with amazing views, to finally reach Laguna Verde, in the foothills of the Licancabur Volcano. After that, drive north to Villamar. All meals included today. Overnight Mallku Cueva Hotel, breakfast included.
Day 9 : Uyuni Salt Flats – La Paz
After breakfast visit the Cave Paintings and Fort of Tomás Lakjas. Continue to Uyuni, visiting the Rocks Valley and going through Alota and San Cristobal villages en route. After lunch transfer to the airport in Uyuni for your flight to La Paz. Arrival in La Paz and transfer to your hotel. Breakfast and lunch included today. Overnight Naira Hostal, breakfast included – 2 nights.
Day 10 : La Paz – Tiwanaku
You will be met at your hotel and depart for Tiahuanaco (72 km from La Paz) crossing the highlands to one of the oldest American cultures, considered the cradle of the American man. Guided visits to the temple of Kalasasaya, Gate of the Sun, monoliths Ponce and Fraile, Akapana pyramid and semiunderground temple, as well as the local museums. After lunch return to La Paz. Afternoon La Paz city tour including visits to the San Francisco church, Murillo Square with Congress, Government palaces and Cathedral, visits to street markets, rich in handicrafts, weavings and witchcraft artifacts.
Day 11 : La Paz – Copacabana – Island of the Sun
You will be met at your hotel and drive north through the highlands and parallel to the Royal Andes Range to Copacabana (3½ hours) on the shores of Lake Titicaca. Visit the famous Virgen Morena and its church and take a stroll around town. Depart by boat to the Island of the Sun (1 hour), landing at the port in Huacani where you will be served a typical “Aptapi” lunch. Hike for about 45 minutes to the Ecolodge La Estancia where you will spend the night. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included today.
Day 12 : La Chincana – Island of the Moon – Copacabana – La Paz
DON’T MISS A GREAT SUNRISE! Boat ride to La Chincana to see these great Inca ruins. Continue by boat to the Island of the Moon, where you will visit the Iñak Uyu ruins. Continue by boat to Copacabana (1½ hours). Transportation to La Paz (3½ hours). Breakfast and lunch included today. Overnight Naira Hostal, breakfast included.
Day 13 : Int’l Departure
Hotel pickup and transfer to El Alto Int’l Airport.
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