Day 1: La Paz
Arrive at the airport, & transfer to the hotel. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.
Day 2: La Paz – Tiwanaku – La Paz
Discover fascinating ruins of the ancient Tiwanaku civilization. Highlights include the Gate of the Sun & the Kalasasaya. Afterward, return to La Paz. Enjoy shopping for handmade crafts, clothing, & other unique items at one of the city’s local markets. Take a walk through Murillo Square, visit the 18th-century Cathedral of San Francisco, see more artifacts from the Tiwanaku civilization at the Gold Museum, & admire the colonial buildings along Jaen Street. Enjoy dinner & an overnight stay in La Paz.
Day 3: La Paz – Copacabana – Sun Island
Head to the dock in Copacabana this morning. Sail along Lake Titicaca, heading for Sun Island. Enjoy exploring this fascinating & historic island, which features an array of wildlife & ruins from the Inca Empire.
Day 4: Sun Island – Moon Island – Copacabana – La Paz
Before leaving Sun Island, enjoy a guided tour of the Chincana archaeological site. Highlights of the ruins include a stone labyrinth. Return to the waters of Lake Titicaca, & head for the Island of the Moon. This small excursion takes you to see the ruins situated on the island. Afterward, it’s back to the boat & off to Copacabana. There will be time for sightseeing or shopping before transferring back to La Paz.
Day 5: La Paz – Oruro – Uyuni
Travel to the city famed for its carnival, Oruro. Visit the National Anthropology Museum, or enjoy time to explore the city at leisure. Next, transfer to Uyuni for dinner & an overnight stay.
Day 6: Uyuni
Spend the day visiting one of Bolivia’s most spectacular, natural formations, the Uyuni Salt Lake. The salt lake is known for being the largest on the planet, & it features a unique array of plants & wildlife, including flamingos & giant cacti.
Day 7: Uyuni – Potosi
Travel to Potosi today, & learn about the city’s history of silver mining. After your guided tour, enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.
Day 8: Potosi – Cerro Rico – Sucre
Head to the nearby Cerro Rico Mountain for a mining tour. Next, transfer to Sucre for dinner & an overnight stay.
Day 9: Sucre – La Paz
Experience the charms of Sucre on your last full day in Bolivia. Sightseeing highlights include the Cathedral of Sucre, the Basilica of San Francisco, & the House of Freedom. Later today, transfer to the airport, & board flight to La Paz.
Day 10: La Paz – USA
In the morning, transfer to the airport, & board return flight home.