Bolivia Upgraded

Bolivia Upgraded

• Trip code: 409X002
• Dauer: 8
• Stil: Classic

Get up close and personal with Bolivia’s stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage on this epic eight-day adventure. You'll travel to the Bolivian desert and have the most scenic picnic ever from atop the mirror-like Uyuni Salt Flats. Next up, a visit to a small local community to learn all about Indigenous life, then it's time to explore sky-high La Paz and the historic capital of Sucre before having dinner with a local family in a traditional hacienda. Sounds good, doesn't it? Trust us, the real Bolivia is so much better.

Übersicht

Accommodation

Hotel (6 Nächte), Hacienda/Farm (1 Nacht)

Checklist

Cold Weather:
• Long-sleeved shirts or sweater
• Scarf
• Warm gloves
• Warm hat
• Warm layers
• Warm waterproof jacket

Documents:
• Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)
• Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)
• Passport (required) (With photocopies)
• Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)
• Visas or vaccination certificates (With photocopies)

Essentials:
• Toiletries (required) (Shampoo, bodywash, soap, etc.)
• Binoculars (optional)
• Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)
• Cash, credit and debit cards
• Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)
• Ear plugs
• First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)
• Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)
• Fleece top/sweater
• Footwear
• Hat
• Headphones (Noise-cancelling recommended)
• Locks for bags
• Long pants/jeans
• Moneybelt
• Outlet adapter
• Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)
• Reusable water bottle
• Shirts/t-shirts
• Sleepwear
• Small travel towel
• Sunglasses
• Swimwear
• Watch and alarm clock
• Waterproof backpack cover
• Windproof rain jacket

Health & Safety:
• Face masks (Clients will be only be required to wear a face mask where it is mandated by local regulations.)
• Hand sanitizer
• Pen (Please bring your own pen for filling out documents.)

Smart Dress:
• Smart outfit (For evenings out)

Group Leader

Englischsprachiger CEO (Chief Experience Officer) während des gesamten Trips, lokale Guides

Group Size Notes

Max. 16, im Schnitt 12

Highlights

Set out on an orientation walk of Sucre’s main square, Indulge in a culinary experience with a local chef in La Paz, Spend a night in a historic hacienda in the southern highlands, Watch the sunset while having a picnic near Bolivia’s salt flats, See local culture first hand in a small Quechua community supported by G Adventures, Explore some of the most remote patches of the Bolivian desert

Meal Budget

Plane USD180-235 für nicht inbegriffene Mahlzeiten ein

Optional Activities

Sucre
- Führung durch Sucre

La Paz
- Tour im Tal des Mondes (15USD pro Person)

Start / Finish

von La Paz

Transport

Privatfahrzeug, Allradfahrzeug, Flugzeug, zu Fuß

What's Included

Ankunftstransfer. Stadttour durch La Paz. Orientierungs-Spaziergang in Sucre. Ausflüge in der Salar de Uyuni. Inlandsflüge. Alle Transfers zwischen den Reisezielen sowie zu inbegriffenen Aktivitäten und zurück

Introduction

Get up close and personal with Bolivia’s stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage on this epic eight-day adventure. You'll travel to the Bolivian desert and have the most scenic picnic ever from atop the mirror-like Uyuni Salt Flats. Next up, a visit to a small local community to learn all about Indigenous life, then it's time to explore sky-high La Paz and the historic capital of Sucre before having dinner with a local family in a traditional hacienda. Sounds good, doesn't it? Trust us, the real Bolivia is so much better

Internationale Flüge

No, international flights are generally not included in the price of your tour.

However, on some combo tours travelling between two different countries, international flights are included as part of the itinerary and price of the tour. Please speak to your GCO or booking agent for further details.

In addition, check-in times and baggage allowances/restrictions vary by airline and can change at any time. For the most up-to-date information for your flight, please contact your airline. We recommend checking in online in advance to avoid potential delays at the airport

Meals Included

7 Frühstück, 2 Mittagessen, 4 Abendessen

Minimum Age

Um ohne Begleitperson mit G Adventures zu reisen, musst du mindestens 18 Jahre alt sein. Das Mindestalter für Kinder in Begleitung eines Erziehungsberechtigten (über 21) beträgt 12 Jahre

Itinerary

Day 1 La Paz

Ankunft zu jeder Zeit möglich. Ankunftstransfer inklusive

Day 2 La Paz/Sucre

After hopping on a flight to the city of Sucre the group will go on an orientation walk through the main square. Take advantage of free time in the afternoon to continue exploring on your own or book a more involved tour to get to know the city’s colonial architecture and historic sites

Day 3 Rund um Potosi

After a free morning in Sucre the group will transfer to the southern highlands where you’ll stay in a historic hacienda. It’s a working farm that also offers travellers a rich cultural exchange with the resident family. After you spend some time seeing the whole farm you’ll have a farm-to-table dinner with your host family featuring tons of local specialties

Day 4 Potosí/Uyuni

It’s a short drive to the centre of Potosí where you’ll go on a guided tour of the Casa Nacional de la Moneda. Afterwards, transfer to Uyuni which is home to the world’s largest salt flat. Drive across the mirror-like landscape and learn all about the role salt has played here

Day 5 Uyuni

Go further into the salt pans and stop for a visit to the small community of Coquesa, located at the base of the Tunupa Volcano on the edge of the Salar. Enjoy a guided walk to learn about local life. Then have lunch on Incahuasi Island before continuing the exploration of the desert and its pans. Finish today with a sunset picnic on the salt flats

Day 6 Uyuni/La Paz

Return to La Paz today on a plane and take advantage of some free time before heading out for an optional dinner with the group

Day 7 La Paz

Spend a free morning in La Paz, the highest capital city in the world. Choose to visit Valley of the Moon before setting out this afternoon by foot, van, and cable car to further explore the city. This evening the group will experience an interactive culinary demonstration at a local, well known, restaurant. A local chef will guide you through a sampling of a few dishes and talk about La Paz and the city’s growing culinary scene

Day 8 La Paz

Abreise zu jeder Zeit möglich

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 La Paz

This adventure travels to high altitude, medically defined as anything over 8,000 ft (2,440m).

Day 2 La Paz/Sucre

Day 3 Rund um Potosi

Day 4 Potosí/Uyuni

Während der Regenzeit kann der Reiseablauf ein wenig abweichen, da einige Routen überflutet sein können

Day 5 Uyuni

In rainy season (approximately January to early April), it is not possible to visit the Coquesa community, and a box/picnic lunch will be provided instead, as well as a visit to the Train Cemetery

Day 6 Uyuni/La Paz

Day 7 La Paz

Day 8 La Paz