Landlocked Bolivia is a quintessential South American country both in terms of the immensity of its landscapes and its strong indigenous culture.
Although little-known, Amboró National Park boasts almost unparalleled bio-diversity and the charming, albeit rustic, gateway town of Samaipata also gives access to the nearby Pre-Columbian UNESCO site of El Fuerte.
Nowhere else on Earth can you find salt flats of comparable scale to Salar de Uyuni; a comprehensive three day 4WD adventure reveals its multi-coloured lagoons, cacti islands and spouting geysers.
In stark contrast to these natural wonders are the vibrant cities of Sucre, Potosi and La Paz whose heritage was shaped by both the Incas and the Spanish Conquistadores.
Finally, wind down with a night in an eco-lodge on the Isla del Sol overlooking the deep, tranquil waters of Lake Titicaca - fringed by snow-capped peaks of the Cordillera Real.
Itinerary
Day 1
Start Santa Cruz and drive to Amboro N.P
Day 2
Amboro trek; drive to Samaipata
Day 3
Morning guided tour of the Pre-Columbian UNESCO site of El Fuerte; afternoon at leisure
Day 4
Return to Santa Cruz with stop at Las Cuevas Waterfall; short flight to Bolivia's capital, the 'White City' of Sucre (2,800m)
Day 5
Morning city tour; afternoon at leisure
Day 6
Drive to Potosí (4,060m); walking tour to discover its colonial and silver mining heritage
Day 7
Morning tour to the entrance of the Cerro Rico mine; afternoon transfer to Uyuni
Day 8
Begin a three day 4WD adventure to discover the incredible landscapes of Salar de Uyuni
Day 9
Second day to discover more sights of Salar de Uyuni by 4WD
Day 10
Third day to discover more sights of Salar de Uyuni by 4WD
Day 11
Drive back to Uyuni; fly to La Paz (3,640m); afternoon city tour
Day 12
Travel to Isla del Sol (4,100m) on Lake Titicaca; walk to our eco-lodge
Day 13
Free day to explore Isla del Sol; optional boat trip to Island of the moon
Day 14
Walk to the Eternal Youth Fountain; transfer to La Paz; fly back to Santa Cruz
Day 15
End Santa Cruz
Price
From £3,699
What's Included
- All breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners
- All accommodation
- All transport and listed activities
- Arrival and departure transfers (for group flights only)
- Tour leader throughout
- Flights from London (if booking incl. flights)