Take the overnight flight to La Paz, Bolivia. Look out for the magnificent views of the city and the Royal Andean Range when landing.

Upon arrival in La Paz airport, transfer to the hotel.

Once you have settled in, enjoy a seven hours city tour of La Paz. This marvelous city is located in a valley at the foothills of the Andes Range, situated at 3,632 m / 11,942 ft. above sea level. The tour goes through the Gold, Murillo and Costumbrista museums along with a visit to the viewpoint "Mirador de Killi Killi", for a magnificent view over La Paz. There will also be a visit to various street markets including a traditional market where traditional agricultural products from the highlands, such as quinoa, tunta, chuno (dehydrated potato) and oca (sweet tuber) are sold; the Witch Market, where locals buy supplies for ritual ceremonies like the Ch'alla and also offerings to the Pachamama (Mother Earth). Ride by cable car "Teleferico" to discover an excellent and beautiful view of La Paz. The tour passes through the modern, affluent residential areas of the city before concluding in the Valley of the Moon, where a clay mountain has been impressively shaped by erosion.

The elevation in La Paz is approximately 3650 meters (11975 feet), so we highly recommend resting as soon as you arrive for a few hours, and avoiding alcohol, caffeine or heavy meals. Please consult with your physician for additional details.
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Enjoy a private trip from La Paz to Copacabana with a wonderful view of Lake Titicaca. Visit the famous Virgen Morena and its church, and take a stroll through the town, before taking the boat to the Island of the Sun. Upon landing in Huacani port, have a typical lunch, "Aptapi". From here, hike about one hour to the Ecolodge La Estancia, offering spectacular views of the mountains and the lake. La Estancia is located in the southern part of Sun Island on Lake Titicaca. It was built preserving the Andean architecture and combines modern comfort with respecting the harmony of the surrounding nature and habitat. Overnight on Sun Island. Dinner tonight is included. ...read less

After breakfast there will be an opportunity to enjoy the sunrise. Then take a boat north to visit Chincana ruins and the Sacred Rock. After the excursion, travel by boat to the Island of the Moon and explore the the Inak Uyu ruins before finally reaching Copacabana. After lunch (included) return to La Paz.

At the appropriate time, you will be met at your hotel and transferred to the airport for your flight to Uyuni.

Upon arrival to Uyuni, you will depart to the great salt flats. On the way, visit the Train Cemetery where the remains of 19th and 20th century steam locomotives are. Next, make a stop in Colchani, the best place to observe the methods of salt extraction. Afterwards, continue on to Incahuasi Island (known as Fish Island), an oasis with a unique and isolated ecosystem that is populated by giant cactus up to 10 meters high. As the day coems to an end, enjoy the remarkable sunset with a view!
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After breakfast, continue north to visit the pre-Columbian Pucara de Ayque fort and the nearby chullpares on the foothills of Thunupa volcano. Finally, at the appropriate time, head back to Colchani.

This morning, head south, visiting the cemetery of old trains. Then travel through the highlands, passing the villages of San Cristobal, Clpina K until the high and rich valley of Alota. Continue on to see the areas with great stone formations done by the erosion. Continue through high valleys until the village of Villamar.

This morning we will depart to Laguna Colorada to see the famous "James Flamingos", the eternal snows, and the different color gradations of the lake. The rich red coloration is derived from a type of algae and plankton. Continue on to Laguna Verde. On the way, we are going to see the Geysers Sol de Manana (Morning Sun), a site of intense volcanic activity. We will also see the Chalviri thermal waters and Valle de Dali (Dali's Valley) before arriving at Laguna Verde. Behind the lake rises the cone of the Licancabur Volcano, with an altitude of 5960 meters. After Lunch, transfer to Hito Cajon border to change cars and continue to your hotel in the Atacama desert. Enjoy dinner on arrival.


Note: 5-Star and Deluxe clients will be taken to the all-inclusive hotel instead of following the itinerary below. This means all meals and activities will be arranged on a shared basis directly by the hotel. Programs will vary depending upon accommodation. Please ask a Yampu Travel Consultant for more information. ...read less

Morning, half-day archeological tour to Tulor and Quitor. Departure at 9 am to visit the Padre Gustavo Le Paige Museum, which has an important anthropological collection of the Atacemenan culture. Then continue to the indigenous fortress of Quitor where the first shepherds of this civilization lived. Continue on to one of the "ayllus" or settlements which reflect the social system and communal aspects of this subsistence society and the ruins of Tulor, which is composed of a series of round rooms connected to each other and with communal patios. Today, this site is covered partly by the sands of the desert and represents an archaeological enigma. Afternoon, half-day excursion to the Atacama Salt Lake and Toconao. Upon leaving San Pedro de Atacama (3 pm in the winter, 4 pm in the summer), head along the side of the huge salt flat and continue until arriving at Toconao, a village where the inhabitants dedicate themselves to the working of the local liparite stone. Visit the old church and wander around the handicraft shops before a short visit to the Jeri Valley, an oasis in the center of the desert. Continue to the Chaxa Lagoon, where three types of pink flamingos breed. Return to San Pedro de Atacama. ...read less

Early departure (around 4am) from San Pedro towards the El Tatio Geysers. A guided walk around the geothermal field as the fumaroles of steam which appear at dawn rise into the sky. Journey through the Andes mountains, with wonderful views of the Putana volcano and the peaks of Torcopuri. Return to San Pedro, stopping on the way to visiting Machuca, a picturesque village of shepherds where the ancient llama caravans used to rest from their travels on the "Inca Highway".

This morning transfer to Calama airport to take the flight to Santiago. Upon arrival at Santiago airport, transfer to the selected hotel in the heart of the city.
This afternoon, enjoy a private city tour of Santiago. The tour begins from the Funicular de Santiago (Gondola), which provides a stunning and panoramic view over the city from the top of San Cristobal Hill. Travel to the heart of the city and Plaza de Armas the spot from where the city has grown throughout the centuries. Each Latin city has a plaza de Armas as when cities were founded the center was also where the armory and military base was established - hence the name Plaza de Armas (Plaza of Arms). Visit some of the more important buildings such as the Cathedral, the City Council, the Central Post Office and the National Historical Museum.
Continue to the Presidential Palace La Moneda; the current seat of the government. Wander the streets that were once elegant at the beginning of the 19th century and now are a commercial center. Also visit some the original colonial neighborhoods such as Concha y Toro Square. Characterized by its cobbled streets and old mansions that reflect the elegance and richness of the early twentieth century the neighborhood grew to prominence between 1870 and 1876 with the influx of wealth as a result of mining and the discovery of Silver. Many Chileans achieved great wealth, including Enrique Concha y Toro founder of the famed winery. Return to the hotel for the evening.
Note: Check-in is normally after 2 pm. Early check-in may be granted subject to availability (not confirmed).
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This morning, meet at the hotel and transfer to the Casablanca Valley, approximately 50-miles (80-kilometers) from Santiago. The Casablanca Valley is one of Chile’s most important regions for cultivating the grapes that produce crisp white wines, most notably Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay. Here guests will enjoy a tour, tasting and lunch at one of the local wineries situated along this thriving wine route.
After lunch, leaving the Casablanca Valley, visit Valparaiso, the oldest and most important port in Chile. Here there will be an opportunity to walk along the city’s winding streets and enjoy the scenery and culture of this charming port-city. Continue to Vina del Mar, a resort city that was founded in 1874, famous for its beautiful gardens and flower clock. Late in the afternoon return to the hotel in Santiago. Lunch is included today.
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Transfer to airport for international flights back home.