Bolivia - Peru - La Paz - Parque Nacional Madidi - Salar de Uyuni - Lago Titicaca - Macchu Picchu
DURATION: 18 Days and 17 Nights
DAY 1: Transfer In
Welcome at the airport or bus terminal and transfer to the hotel.
DAY 2: Tiwanaku & La Paz City Tour
After breakfast, departure to Tiwanaku, a 1 hour and 45-minute drive through the Altiplano. Upon arrival, enjoy a tour of one of the most ancient civilizations in the Americas. Explore the archaeological site, including the Gateway of the Sun, Akapana Pyramid, Kalasasaya Temple, Puma Punku, and more. Lunch will be served, followed by visits to museums showcasing Tiwanaku ceramics, beliefs, and customs.
Return to La Paz in the afternoon for a city tour, visiting sites such as the Valle de la Luna, Killi Killi Viewpoint, Plaza Murillo, Jaén Street Museums, Witches' Market, and an impressive ride on the cable car, offering panoramic views of the city.
Overnight in La Paz.
DAY 3: Rurrenabaque
Early morning transfer to the airport for a flight to Rurrenabaque. At 8:30 a.m., embark on a journey along the Beniand Tuichi rivers. Arrive at Mashaquipe Lodge around noon, where you'll be welcomed with a fruit juice, followed by lunch. In the afternoon, explore the bamboo forest, observing giant trees, medicinal plants, and possibly wild animals like wild boars, turtles, and birds.
After dinner, enjoy a night hike to observe and listen to the jungle.
DAY 4: Madidi National Park
Breakfast at 7:30 a.m., followed by a 4-hour hike along the "Arroyo Seco" trail. The guide will explain traditional medicine and culture. You may spot wild boars, capuchin monkeys, spider monkeys, and various birds. After lunch and some rest, take a boat to visit an indigenous family, where you'll share their culture and try sugarcane juice. On the way back, enjoy a sport piranha fishing experience in a jungle lagoon.
DAY 5: Jungle & Return to La Paz
Wake up to the sounds of howler monkeys and birds. After breakfast, take a boat to the Macaw Cliff, perfect for observing colorful macaws and other birds. If desired, the group can build a traditional raft and navigate the river for approximately 2 hours. After the final lunch at the lodge, return to Rurrenabaque by 4:00 p.m. and take a flight back to La Paz.
Overnight in La Paz.
DAY 6: Uyuni Salt Flats & Incahuasi Island
Early morning transfer to the airport for a flight to Uyuni. Visit the Train Cemetery, salt mounds, and eyes of the Salt Flats. Lunch in the Salar de Uyuni and then visit Incahuasi Island, home to giant cacti. Enjoy a panoramic 360° view from the top of the island. Dinner and overnight at Tayka Salt Hotel.
DAY 7: Salar de Chiguana & Colorful Lagoons
After breakfast, visit the small Salar de Chiguana, known for its boron deposits. Continue to the colorful lagoons: Cañapa, Hedionda, Chiarcota, and others, home to Andean flamingos. Lunch and then head to the Siloli Desert, where you'll see fascinating rock formations like the Stone Tree. End the day at Laguna Colorada to admire the flamingos and the sunset. Overnight at Desert Hotel.
DAY 8: Geysers, Dali Desert & San Cristobal
Early morning visit to the geysers with impressive fumaroles. Enjoy a natural hot spring bath at Polques, followed by a visit to the Dali Desert, famous for its colorful landscapes and unique rock formations. Lunch and visit the Laguna Verde before heading to the Valley of the Rocks and the San Cristobal Church, a baroque-style church from the 17th century. Evening flight back to La Paz.
Overnight in La Paz.
DAY 9: Palca Canyon & Valle de las Ánimas
Morning departure for a 45-minute drive to Valle de las Ánimas, known for its stunning rock formations created by erosion, with views of the Illimani mountain. Enjoy a 20-minute walk and a box lunch. Continue to Palca Canyon, exploring rock towers, grottoes, and other unique formations. Afternoon return to La Paz.
Overnight in La Paz.
DAY 10: Copacabana & Isla del Sol
Drive to Copacabana, arriving after a 4-hour journey. Visit the Cathedral and have lunch. At 1:30 p.m., board a boat to Isla del Sol, where you'll visit the Pilcocaina Palace, Fountain of Youth, and Yumani Steps. In the evening, take a bus to Puno, Peru.
Overnight in Puno.
DAY 11: Uros & Taquile Islands
Depart from the hotel to Puno's port for a boat ride to the Uros Islands and then to Taquile Island, arriving around noon. Walk to the main square for stunning views of Lake Titicaca, have lunch, and learn about traditional weavingand the island's customs.
DAY 12: Puno to Cusco
Early departure by tourist bus to Cusco, with stops at Pucara Museum, Kalassaya Archaeological Complex, La Raya Pass, and Raqchi, the San Pedro Archaeological Park, and Andahuaylillas Church. Lunch included. Overnight in Cusco.
DAY 13: Cusco to Aguas Calientes
Morning departure to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Visit Pisac archaeological site and market. Continue to Urubamba for lunch, followed by a visit to Ollantaytambo before taking the train to Aguas Calientes.
Overnight in Aguas Calientes.
DAY 14: Aguas Calientes
Morning visit to the hot springs in Aguas Calientes. Free time in the afternoon.
DAY 15: Machu Picchu
Early morning bus to the Machu Picchu Sanctuary for a guided tour of the citadel. Explore temples, altars, staircases, and the Intihuatana Sun Clock. Return to Cusco.
DAY 16: Cusco City Tour
Visit Koricancha, Sacsayhuaman, Kenqo, Pucapucara, and Tambomachay. Return to the hotel for rest.
DAY 17: Rainbow Mountain
Early morning departure for a 4-hour hike to the top of the Rainbow Mountain. Enjoy panoramic views and take photos before returning to Chillca for lunch and then to Cusco.
DAY 18: Transfer Out
Hotel to airport transfer.
PRICE PER PERSON: FROM 2,642 USD (minimum 2 people)
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