Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in La Paz ➔ Historic Center

• Arrival at El Alto International Airport and private transfer to the hotel in La Paz. Early check-in at the hotel will be available. La Paz is located at approximately 3,640 meters above sea level, so it is recommended to spend the morning resting and gradually adapting to the altitude.
• At 1:00 PM, transfer for lunch.
• In the afternoon we will take a tour of the historic center and some of the main viewpoints of La Paz. We will visit Plaza Murillo, the main historical and political space of the city; the Killi Killi Viewpoint, from which you get a panoramic view of La Paz; and Jaén Street, a colonial street that preserves historic houses and museums.
• We will continue to the Witches' Market, known for the sale of products related to traditional Andean practices, and afterwards we will visit the surroundings of the Basilica of San Francisco, one of the main religious monuments of the city.
• At the end of the tour, return to the hotel and free time.
• Meals: Lunch.

Day 2

La Paz ➔ Uyuni ➔ Train Cemetery ➔ Salar de Uyuni

• Flight La Paz – Uyuni.
• Arrival at Joya Andina Airport in Uyuni, located at approximately 3,656 meters above sea level. Reception and private transfer to the center of Uyuni, where we will have free time or for last-minute shopping.
• At approximately 10:30 AM, departure to the Train Cemetery, where old locomotives and wagons related to the railway and mining development of Bolivia are preserved outdoors. The Train Cemetery is one of the main tourist attractions of Uyuni.
• Afterwards, we will enter Salar de Uyuni, the largest continuous salt flat in the world, with approximately 10,582 km² and an average altitude close to 3,663 meters above sea level.
• At the Salar we will take a bike ride on the salt surface, subject to terrain conditions.
• If weather conditions allow, we will enjoy lunch in the middle of the Salar.
• After lunch, transfer to the hotel and free time to rest.
• After dinner we will take a night visit to the Salar to observe the sky and the stars, provided that weather conditions allow adequate visibility.
• Meals: breakfast or boxed breakfast, picnic lunch, and dinner.

Day 3

Colchani ➔ Salar de Uyuni ➔ Incahuasi Island

• Sunrise viewing at Salar de Uyuni. Departure at approximately 5:00 AM to watch the sunrise at the Salar. Afterwards, return to the hotel for breakfast.
• The main activity will begin at approximately 11:00 AM with a visit to Colchani, a town located at the entrance to Salar de Uyuni. Its inhabitants are engaged in activities related to the artisanal extraction of salt and the making of crafts with salt and other local materials.
• We will continue to the Salar, where we can observe the Eyes of Salt, natural formations associated with underground saline waters.
• The route will continue towards the area of the former Hotel Playa Blanca, a building made of salt blocks and one of the characteristic elements of the tourist history of the Salar.
• Afterwards, we will visit Incahuasi Island, located inside the Salar. The island stands out for its giant cacti and its rock formations. We will take a short walk to the designated areas to get a panoramic view of the Salar. The visit and the duration of the walk will depend on the conditions of the site.
• In the afternoon, we will begin the return to Colchani, making a stop to watch the sunset.
• Meals: breakfast, picnic lunch, and dinner.

Day 4

Uyuni ➔ La Paz ➔ Cable Car ➔ Valley of the Moon

• At approximately 7:30 AM, transfer from the hotel to Uyuni airport to take the return flight to La Paz.
• Flight Uyuni – La Paz.
• Arrival at El Alto International Airport, reception, and private transfer to the hotel in La Paz. Early check-in is not included and will be subject to hotel availability. If the room is not available, it will be possible to leave luggage at the front desk.
• At 2:00 PM, departure for the afternoon tour.
• We will use Mi Teleférico, an urban cable car transportation system that connects different areas of La Paz and allows you to observe the geographical configuration of the city from an elevated perspective.
• Afterwards, we will continue in our private transport to the Valley of the Moon, in the Mallasa area. This site features clay formations produced by erosion and has designated trails for a walk.
• At the end of the visit, return to the hotel and free time.
• Meals: breakfast or boxed breakfast.

Day 5

La Paz ➔ Transfer Out

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• At the previously coordinated time, private transfer from the hotel to El Alto International Airport to board the departure flight.
• The transfer schedule will be set according to the flight schedule, considering the time needed for check-in and airport controls.
• Meals: boxed breakfast subject to flight schedule.
• End of services.

Important information

Altitude:

✓ La Paz is located at approximately 3,640 meters above sea level and Salar de Uyuni at approximately 3,650–3,660 meters above sea level. It is recommended to carry out activities at a moderate pace, especially during the first days.

Weather:

✓ Rainy season: approximately between December and April, a layer of water may cover certain areas of the Salar and produce the so-called mirror effect. Ground conditions may limit or prevent access to some sectors and attractions.

✓ Weather conditions: the itinerary may be modified due to rain, wind, snow, floods, conditions of the Salar, road conditions, access restrictions, or other circumstances that may affect safety or operations.

✓ Night visibility: star observation depends on weather conditions and the available visibility. The activity does not guarantee specific observation conditions.

Schedules:

✓ The indicated times are approximate and may be modified according to flight schedules, operating conditions, and group needs.

Accommodation:

✓ The indicated hotel may be replaced by another establishment of equivalent category when necessary.

International and domestic flights:

✓ Flight schedules must be confirmed before the operation of the program.