6 Days Bolivia Extension

See the many different sides to Bolivia in La Paz and let the city’s weird and wacky Witches Market cast a spell over you. Choose to explore the extra-terrestrial landscapes of Valle de la Luna, a maze of canyons and colossal clay spires that feels like the surface of the Moon. Discover the heart of Bolivia in the elegant colonial architecture and immaculately landscaped gardens of historical Sucre. Delve into the steep streets and Spanish colonial architecture of Potosi, once one of the richest cities in the world. Empty, haunting and spectacular, the laws of earthly physics bend on the surreal Salar de Uyuni saltpan – experience it on a three-day 4WD adventure across the rocky Atacama Desert.

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Trip Code TO06BE

4 Nights

11 Meals

Guided Tour

3-4 Star Hotel

Small Group (22)

Airfares

Coach, Flight

Daily sightseeing

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Day 1: Cusco • La Paz City Tour • Moon Valley • Cable Car Sunset Tour

This morning, transfer to the airport and fly to La Paz, Bolivia. At around 3,600 metres, you’ll feel like you’re on top of the world in La Paz! Walk along the narrow streets of Rosario, San Jorge and San Miguel, some of the city's most lively neighborhoods. Arrive at the sprawling open-air Witch Doctor's Market, where women in bowler hats sell medicinal herbs and spices and other superstitious artifacts. See the San Francisco Cathedral, Presidential Palace and other important colonial-era buildings before ascending to the Mirador Killi Killi lookout point for a panoramic view of the entire city accented by snowcapped peaks. Afterwards, visit Moon Valley with its moon-like terrain and impressive views of the Andes Mountains. Enjoy a typical lunch and walk around the valley with its rugged landscape before returning to La Paz.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 2: La Paz - Uyuni - Colchani - Inkawasi Island - Uyuni Salt Flats Sunset - La Paz

Fly to Uyuni this morning. Private guided full day 4-wheel-drive safari through the Uyuni Salt Flats. On route to Colchani, we make a brief stopover at the train cemetery. We continue to the Colchani Salt Mines. Heaving with around ten billion tonnes of salt, Salar de Uyuni is the world’s largest salt plain. Endless blue skies meet endless white plains, and it’s a pretty hypnotic sight - don’t forget to snap loads of photos! After learning how Incas extracted salt from the ground, we proceed towards the spectacular Incawasi Island. One of the highlights of a Salar de Uyuni tour is a hike around the spectacular Incahuasi Island. This hilly outpost is covered in Trichocereus cactus and surrounded by a flat white sea of hexagonal salt tiles. After a picnic lunch, we journey through the Uyuni Salt Flats to take spectacular Pictures of the Uyuni sunset. Then transportation to the Uyuni Airport for flight back to La Paz.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: La Paz

Free day at leisure in La Paz or you may join the optional tour to the archaeological site of Tiwanaku and Puma Punku(US$80). On this tour, begin with pickup at your La Paz hotel and explore with your guide. Hear the secrets of the UNESCO–listed archaeological site of Ti- wanaku. Your guide sheds light on a civilization pre-dating the Incas Admire highlights like the Kalasasaya Temple and the Puma Punku com- plex.

Meals: Breakfast
Day 4: La Paz - Copacabana - Sun Island Cruise - Copacabana

After breakfast, take the full day excursion to Lake Titicaca and to the Island of the Sun. During the 3-hour journey to Copacabana, lis- ten to engaging narratives of Andean culture and Incan legend as you pass some of Bolivia’s most spectacular scenery. Feel your excitement heighten as Lake Titicaca, one of South America’s largest lakes, becomes visible on the horizon. We drive through quaint lakeside villages and board several ferries on-route to Copacabana. Upon arrival, head straight to an ancient Copacabana basilica shrouded in mystery and legend; the popular pilgrimage site harbors the Dark Virgin of the Lake, a statue reputed to be responsible for many miracles. Next, browse a selection of artisan stalls for special souvenirs. After lunch, climb aboard a motorboat with your tour guide and cruise to the Sun Island, an exquisite land mass said to be the birthplace of Inca civilization. Disembark on the south side of the island and follow in the footsteps of ancient Incas by climbing 200 steps to the reputed fountain of youth. Wander past the atmospheric ruins of an Incan temple and then return to Copacabana.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 5: Copacabana - Puno - Uros Islands - Juliaca Airport - Lima Airport

This morning guided transfer to the Bolivia-Peru border. After changing buses and clearing customs, we continue to Puno, Peru. Then the boat excursion transports you from Puno to the fascinating Uros Floating Islands where the indigenous people of the area, the Uros, live on islands that dot the lake. The Uros live very much the same as their ancestors did and still follow the ancient customs and traditions. These islands are completely man-made structures, using the totora reeds from the lake to build the islands and houses. Return to Puno for dinner. In the evening, take the flight back to Lima.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Lima Departure

Departure from Lima to Canada

Optional Tours

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Price Include

• All intra-flights: Cuzco – La paz, La Paz – Uyuni, Uyuni -La Paz & La Paz- Juliaca;

• 3-4 star accommodations; Hotel taxes, fees & service charges

• Local transfers

• 11 meals as indicated

• Uyuni Salt Safari by 4-wheel-drive(4 people per SUV);

• 2-Ferries from La Paz on route to CopaCABANA;

• Lake Titicaca cruise;

• Sightseeing per itinerary;

• Services of English-speaking local guides;

• Entrance fees per itinerary

Price Does Not Include

• Visa fees

• Insurance of any kind

• Tips for tour guides USD $5 pp/day and drivers USD $2 pp/day. Restaurant waiters 10% from restaurant bill. Bellboys in/out USD $1 p/bag.

• Personal expenditure such as laundry service,souvenirs and telephone calls

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Departure Dates	Return Date	Land Only	Package Price
Departure Dates	Single Supplements	+CAD$250