Private Tour Highlights
- Marveling at the exquisite colonial architecture and intriguing handicrafts at the street markets of bustling La Paz.
- Glimpsing the fascinating cultural heritage of the Aymara and the Incas at the majestic Lake Titicaca.
- Meeting the last remaining Urus-Iruitos people on the floating islands of Lake Titicaca, reached by an exciting and scenic hydrofoil ride.
- Admiring historical artifacts peppered across the old mining town of Potosi, including the wooden machinery showcased at the Casa de la Moneda.
- Stepping through the ethereal Chincana Ruins on Sun Island, boasting sublime views of the sapphire-hued lake.
Tour Overview
Yampu’s Highlights Trip to Bolivia takes you to La Paz, Lake Titicaca, Sucre, Potosí and Santa Cruz. La Paz is the highest capital in the world (12,000 feet) and is surrounded by the majestic Royal Andean Range. Lake Titicaca, on the border between Peru and Bolivia, has water that is as blue as sapphire. Sucre, the country’s official capital, attracts thousands of tourists every year thanks to its whitewashed buildings from the colonial era, and Potosí, a 16th-century silver mining city, retains much of the same kind of architecture.
Inclusions
Package Price: From £$ 4288
Prices shown above are per person. Hotel categories do not adhere strictly to international ratings; Yampu has evaluated the hotels according to destination and availability. Prices include local airfare (where applicable), hotel accommodation including daily breakfast; all transfers with baggage handling, all guided tours in English and all entrance fees.
Please note that prices are subject to change based on availability and seasonality, especially during the holiday season from December 20th through January 5th each year. Please contact a Yampu Travel Specialist for more information on best times to travel.
Trip Type:
All our trips are operated on a private basis unless specified otherwise. This is only a sample itinerary; your Yampu Tour Consultant will personalize this trip for you according to your available dates, interests and type of hotels. This is your trip and we will work on making it perfect!
Tour Itinerary
Home – La Paz
Take the overnight flight to La Paz, Bolivia. Look out for the magnificent views of the city and the Royal Andean Range when landing.
Take the overnight flight to La Paz, Bolivia. Look out for the magnificent views of the city and the Royal Andean Range when landing.
La Paz
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Upon arrival in La Paz airport, transfer to the hotel. Afternoon, city tour of La Paz. Travel through the colonial part of the city, San Francisco Church, Gold Museum, Murillo Square and the outdoor replica of Tiahuanaco Temple. Also visit the street markets, rich in handicrafts, weavings and witchcraft artifacts that represent the traditional beliefs of the Ch’alla (ritual of offerings) and Pachamama (mother earth and symbol of fertility). Then, see the modern part of the city and the dramatic drops in elevation. Finally, leave the city to enter the Valley of the Moon and enjoy its natural geological formations.
Note: check-in is normally after 2 pm. Early check-in may be granted subject to availability (not confirmed).
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Island of the Sun
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Early pick up from the hotel in La Paz and transfer to Huatajata. The road runs parallel to the Royal Range of the Andes. Arrive to Huatajata to experience the Andean Roots Eco Village: The Altiplano Museum, where a state of the art audio system will explain in one’s own language, the cultural heritage of the Aymaras and the Incas, the colonial time and Jacques Cousteau Expedition to Lake Titicaca. Handicrafts and fisherman villages, the Mud Igloos of the Uru Chipayas; meet the Limachi family, builders of the RA II and Tigris for Thor Heyerdhal epic expeditions across the Atlantic Ocean. Continue with a hydrofoil cruise to Urus-Iruitos floating islands belonging to 500 year old culture with the same name. Here one can see firsthand the Quewaya Sustainable Project, a social project created to assure their survival. Hydrofoil continues to the Moon Island, to visit the Sun Virgins Temple Iñak Uyu, and the Sun Island, visiting the "Pilcocaina" Sun Temple. Enjoy a soft llama trek to the "Posada del Inca" Ecolodge to have lunch. Afternoon at leisure and then enjoy a typical Andean dinner (lunch and dinner included) at Posada del Inca Eco Lodge. ...read less
La Paz, Chincana Ruins
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Morning visit to the Chincana Ruins (the Labyrinth), located about 300 meters (500 feet) southwest of the sacred rock -at the north side of Sun Island. From here, enjoy impressive views of Lake Titicaca. The Chincana Ruins contain the trapezoidal doors and niches which were lately adapted during the Inca period. They were believed to be a support facility for the Island’s Shrine, housing the maiden who took care of the Shrine. Visit the Inca Staircase and the Sacred Fountain, taking a drink of the water believed to give eternal life and happiness. There will be the option to trek back, or return by boat. Lunch at the "Uma Kollu" archaeological restaurant and visit the small handicraft market. Then return to Huatajata and road transfer back to La Paz. Upon arrival transfer the hotel. ...read less
La Paz to Sucre
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Early morning transfer to the airport to take the flight to Sucre. Upon arrival at Sucre airport, transfer to the hotel. Sucre, the official capital of Bolivia, is located at 2,290 meters (9,148 feet) and is considered the cultural center of South America because of its strong cultural influence from colonial times.
Afternoon city tour, visiting the Recoleta and San Francisco Church, the House of Liberty where Simon Bolivar signed the Independence of Bolivia, the second oldest University of the continent San Xavier and the local colorful market. Parador Santa Maria la Real (Suite)
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Sucre to Potosi
This trip starts in Sucre and lasts 3 and hours, passing the Pilcomayo River at Puente Mendez, where one can see the old steel pending bridge that was used on this road before. There, go up around 5,000 feet to reach the highlands that end in the famous mining city of Potosi. Overnight in Potosi.
This trip starts in Sucre and lasts 3 and hours, passing the Pilcomayo River at Puente Mendez, where one can see the old steel pending bridge that was used on this road before. There, go up around 5,000 feet to reach the highlands that end in the famous mining city of Potosi. Overnight in Potosi.
Tour of Potosi
Afternoon tour of the colonial city, declared by Unesco "the Historical and Cultural Legacy of Mankind. Visit the Casa de la Moneda (the Royal Mint), conserving the unique wooden machinery brought in 17th century from Spain, the San Lorenzo church and the most important colonial streets. Afternoon, return to Sucre and transfer to the hotel.
Afternoon tour of the colonial city, declared by Unesco "the Historical and Cultural Legacy of Mankind. Visit the Casa de la Moneda (the Royal Mint), conserving the unique wooden machinery brought in 17th century from Spain, the San Lorenzo church and the most important colonial streets. Afternoon, return to Sucre and transfer to the hotel.
Sucre-Santa Cruz
Transfer to the airport to take the flight to Santa Cruz. Upon arrival in Santa Cruz, transfer to the hotel. Afternoon, city tour of Santa Cruz: the museum of the cathedral, the ethnographic museum of El Arenal and the history museum, finally the Zoo to see rich Bolivian fauna.
Transfer to the airport to take the flight to Santa Cruz. Upon arrival in Santa Cruz, transfer to the hotel. Afternoon, city tour of Santa Cruz: the museum of the cathedral, the ethnographic museum of El Arenal and the history museum, finally the Zoo to see rich Bolivian fauna.
Santa Cruz-Home
Transfer to the airport to take the flight back home.
Transfer to the airport to take the flight back home.
La Paz, Bolivia
Isla del Sol, La Paz Department, Bolivia
Sucre, Bolivia
Potosí, Bolivia
Santa Cruz, Bolivia
Places You'll See
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La Paz
Spend time up in the clouds in La Paz, the highest de facto capital city in the world, nearly 12,000 feet above sea level. Visit Calle Jaen, home to many well preserved colonial buildings and museums. Visit the Witches’ Market for all your charm and potion needs, and other fun souvenirs. Take a walk up to Mirador Killi Killi, to enjoy beautiful views of the city.
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Island of the Sun
Enjoy the peacefulness of Isla del Sol (Island of the Sun), where there are no paved roads and no motor vehicles. View any of the over 80 ruins on the island, dating back to the time of the Incas. Visit the Museo de Oro and see the many Incan artifacts discovered underwater from around the island. Enjoy the beautiful sunrises and sunsets in the clear skies.
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Sucre
The relaxed atmosphere of Sucre, or the White City, will captivate many travelers with its agreeable climate and fantastic neo-classical architecture. Enjoy what this quaint city has to offer with its many churches, museums, and cafes while learning Spanish and taking in the stress-free ambiance.
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Potosi
Potosi, a 16th Century silver mining city, retains much of its colonial architecture with splendid churches, the famous Mint House, along with wonderful exhibits of silver and gold coining and colonial paintings. It is believed that working mules were shoed with the abundant amount of silver that was mined. Nearby is the famous “Cerro Rico de Potosi”, the richest Silver Mountain in the world.
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Santa Cruz Bolivia
Santa Cruz, Bolivia is one of the fastest growing cities in the world and offers the best of Bolivia. Take in the modern architecture and learn of the city’s history with a city tour or venture to nearby destinations to partake in some wonderful excursions. Also known as the Sloth Capital of the World, one can find these unique creatures while adventuring the outskirts of the city.
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Hotel Options
3 Star Properties
Hostal Naira
La Paz , BOLIVIA
With the majestic Illimani background and nestled in a basin in the Bolivian Altiplano, lies the beautiful and impressive city of La Paz. The Hostal Naira is a charming and intimate hotel characterized by its quiet and friendly atmosphere. Strategically located in Sagarnaga Street, it is one of the best lodging options in the city. Hostal Naira has all the amenities that modern hospitality requires, with 32 comfortable rooms, fully equipped and with an original décor and ambience in the style of the early twentieth century. The hotel also offers Wi-Fi throughout the building, a TV and reading room, bar, and Café Banais servining local and international dishes.
4 Star Properties
Hotel Rosario
La Paz , BOLIVIA
Hotel Rosario is a lovely and charming hotel, set in a colonial style house, located in the center of La Paz. It’s the perfect place to visit for a city excursion. The cozy rooms are elegantly decorated with motifs from the Aymara and Quechua cultures, and are equipped with Cable TV, Wi-Fi, private bathroom, and either courtyard or street views. The candlelit dining room serves up fresh Bolivian and international cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner, while the third-floor wine bar offers some of the country’s finest wines and innovative cocktails with stunning views.
Island of the Sun : Ecolodge La Estancia
Ecolodge La Estancia
Island of the Sun , BOLIVIA
Ecolodge La Estancia is an ideal destination in one of the most mystic places of the Andean regions that is in harmony with the nature from the Island of the Sun and Lake Titicaca, and which respects and conserves the cultural traditions of the local Aymaras. The use of traditional Andean architecture from the area has been maintained in the design of the Ecolodge by utilizing stone, adobe bricks, thatch roofs and by the preservation of the existing terraces. There are 15 cottages with private bathroom (11 twins, 4 doubles), all with a lake view, as well as a comfortable restaurant and bar.
5 Star Properties
Ritz Apart Hotel
La Paz , BOLIVIA
The Ritz is a five-star Apart Hotel with a classic English style. The Ritz Apart Hotel opened its doors in September of 1995. The hotel has 70 suites of different kinds that show the essence of comfort and elegance. They are equipped with Satelite TV, Internet, minibar, and a private bathroom. In “Duke’s Restaurant” guests will find renowned national and international gastronomy. And one can also enjoy a wide variety of sandwiches and salads in the Bar-Cafeteria, “The Oak”. There is also a delicious buffet style breakfast served daily.
La Paz : La Casona Boutique Hotel
La Casona Boutique Hotel
La Paz , BOLIVIA
La Casona Hotel Boutique, located in the historic center of the city of La Paz, is an architectural legacy of colonial style, built in the seventeenth century. Visitors of La Casona Hotel Boutique will have the feeling of stepping back in time exploring different environments, stone patios, terraces, towers, stables, the belfry and viewpoints that have been cleverly situated so that they can have an unforgettable experience. The spacious rooms include Cable TV, Internet, minibar, and private bathrooms. Guests can request massage services, enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast, and dine at La Casona Coffe Restaurant to taste the most diverse national and international cuisine.
Luxury Properties
La Paz : DM Andino Resort & Spa
DM Andino Resort & Spa
La Paz , BOLIVIA
DM Andino Resort & Spa is luxurious hotel set in a beautiful colonial hacienda, with spectacular views of the Andes. The spacious and elegantly design rooms are equipped with Cable TV, Wi-Fi, minibar, and private bathroom. The hotel offers a heated outdoor pool surrounded by classic coliseum pillars, a well-equipped fitness center, and the Eucalyptus Spa offering hot volcanic stone massages. Restaurant El Salar serves gourmet national and international cuisine in a welcoming environment, as well as a Sunday buffet with different specialties.
La Paz : Casa Grande Apart Hotel
Casa Grande Apart Hotel
La Paz , BOLIVIA
Surrounded by majestic mountains, Casa Grande Hotel is located in the heart of the South Zone, the residential district of La Paz. The hotel’s commitment to quality is reflected in the innovative architecture, inspiring spaces with eclectic decor and cozy rooms. The rooms are equipped with Wi-Fi, TV, minibar, and private bathrooms. Relax at Wellness Casa Grande, featuring a heated pool, Jacuzzi, fitness room with the latest machines, and a massage room. The Yerba Buena restaurant offers gourmet international food, the Casabar offers drinks and cocktails with spectacular city views, and the Puro Gelato & Café is a wonderful ice cream shop with coffee and baked goods.
Camino Real Suites
La Paz , BOLIVIA
Camino Real Suites is ideally located in the beautiful city of La Paz, and provides warm and friendly atmosphere to ensure a quick acclimatization and a pleasant rest. The rooms are bright and spacious and are equipped with free Wi-Fi, Cable TV, minibar, private bathroom, and panoramic views of the city. The hotel also offers a health club featuring an indoor pool, whirlpool, fitness room, dry and steam saunas, and massage rooms with health and beauty treatments. Guests can dine at the La Tranquera restaurant and enjoy exquisite flavors of the regional and international dishes, or relax with a hot drink in the Novo Café Lounge.
Testimonials
Karina S.
Traveled June, 2016
Trip was pretty awesome
Really enjoyed Lake Titicaca, Valley of Moon, dazzling stars at night, Isla de la Luna!! colonial cities and Salt Flats (what a surprise from exterior of landscape to interior of hotel) . . . very memorable trip.
Thanks for all your help.
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Stephen
Traveled June, 2012
Your local connections were very supportive
Even though the loss of the permanent resident card and the loops we had to jump through did stain the trip some, it was nothing against the enormous satisfaction with the whole trip. We were very impressed with entire arrangement. The guides were always on time and all of them were extremely helpful and knowledgeable in their field. The timing of each segment of the tour was excellent and we really felt a great combination of valuable tour segments and adequate time to explore on our own and still get time for a little relaxing. The Amazon was great and the Inkaterra Reservation was first class. The tours there were great. The only disappointment was the lack of animal life outside of the compound. Of course the Machu Picchu was beyond belief and we really enjoyed the climbing of the Huayna Picchu. We topped the day with trekking to the Sun Gate. Cusco was a great experience and it was a real eye opener to travel and visit the backcountry of Peru and see how people live there. It is like going back several hundred years but more importantly it looked like people enjoyed their life.We had not set our hopes for bolivia very high but it was a real surprise. We enjoyed the islands and got a chance to visit one of the floating islands. The trip was very improved by our excellent guide Icla. She was extremely knowledgeable and a pleasure to be around. La Paz is a very interesting city and with the unexpected extra days there we got to know the city even better.Your local connections were very supportive while we dealt with our paperwork issue and even arranged for a guide and bus to take us to the airport when we finally headed home. Back home we are so much aware of the culture and people of part of south-america and will most likely try other destinations in that part of the world in the future. Again, thank you to you and Yampu Tours for a great trip!
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Noel M.
Traveled August, 2012
Your professionalism, support, and understanding regarding my personal concerns is greatly appreciated
Ruby, how do I begin to thank you for the amazing trip you arranged for my wife and I to Peru and Bolivia this summer. Your professionalism, support, and understanding regarding my personal concerns is greatly appreciated. You and your staff went above and beyond to help me with my needs that made our trip truly an amazing one. I only have great things to say to my friends and family about all that you did for us. My wife loved Machu Picchu and it was great staying at the luxurious Inkaterra in Aguas Caliente. Ruby, thank you for everything. You know that I will highly recommend you to any of our friends that are considering a trip to south-america. Also, thank Jeff and Stephanie for all their help as well. Speak to you soon.
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Dave from the UK
Traveled February, 2008
As I said, overall it was a brilliant experience,
As I said, overall it was a brilliant experience, although I guess we were probably spoiled with the number of occasions when we had a guide to ourselves!
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