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Our newest cultural and hiking journey unlocks the secrets of Bolivia’s
dramatic landscapes and vibrant cultures. With veteran and beloved
Trip Leader Dr. Andrea Heckman, we’ll enjoy active days and welcoming
accommodations, from a historic hacienda to a boutique ecolodge. Set
out on an “urban trek” through the steep streets of La Paz, and hike on
the Inca’s mystical Isla del Sol. In the surreal Salar de Uyuni salt flats,
we’ll explore by 4WD vehicle and on foot, with overnights in a truly
unique “salt” hotel. Andrea will introduce us to local Yampara artisans
and we’ll enjoy a special lunch with them at the colorful market in the
mountain village of Tarabuco before capping off
our adventure in the colonial gem of Sucre.
Days 1-2 La Paz / Tiwanaku In La Paz, the highest
capital city in the world, we’ll explore fascinating
markets and neighborhoods, and visit the monumental
pre-Inca ruins at Tiwanaku, a World Heritage Site.
Days 3-4 Lake Titicaca / Isla del Sol Crossing the
altiplano to Lake Titicaca, our explorations bring us
to the mystical Isla del Sol (Island of the Sun). Our
overnights are in a spectacularly located ecolodge,
and we’ll enjoy hikes to Incan sites and visits to the
traditional villages of this island lost in time.
Days 5-8 Explore the Salar de Uyuni Our journey
leads to the spectacular Salar de Uyuni, a glittering white
salt desert and one of the most astonishing landscapes on
the planet, with bizarre stone formations, geysers,
colored lakes, and massive flocks of flamingos. Sunsets
Bolivia’s exotic landscapes are absolutely entrancing, and this journey explores some of its most stunning sites, including the unique Salar de
Uyuni. PHOTO: SERGII BROSHEVAN
JESSE KRAFT
KEREN SU
HIGHLIGHTS
• Travel with Trip Leader Dr. Andrea Heckman,
who holds a PhD in traditional Andean
arts and cultures
• Discover the enormous ruins of Tiwanaku,
a pre-Inca masterpiece
• Hike to ancient Inca temples on the
mystical Isla del Sol on sacred Lake
Titicaca
• Explore by 4WD vehicle amid the
dreamscapes of the Salar de Uyuni, a
spectacular high desert
• Meet the artisan weavers of Tarabuco,
enjoy lunch on a family farm near Sucre
DETAILS
• 14-day trip begins and ends in La Paz
• 13 nights hotels and estancias
• All meals included except 1 lunch and
2 dinners
DATES
Jun 29-Jul 12, 2017
Oct 7-20
TRIP COST
$5295 (13-15 members)
$5595 (9-12 members)
$5995 (6-8 members)
Single supplement: $580
TRIP LEVEL 1 2+ 3 4 5 6 7
Cultural explorations and walking tours
at altitudes up to 13,615 feet, some long
drives on rugged terrain
here are unforgettable, and we stay in comfortable
hotels, including one made entirely of salt blocks!
Days 9-10 Hacienda de Cayara / Potosi From our
historic rural 16th century hacienda, we’ll visit the colonial
treasures of the city of Potosi, where the Spanish mined
silver to fund the extravagant ventures of their monarchy
for nearly three centuries.
Days 11-14 Tarabuco / Sucre / La Paz In the mountain
village of Tarabuco, we’ll roam the famous Sunday
market, learning about the incredible weaving traditions
of the Yampara people. Sucre, known as the “White
City” for its whitewashed buildings and red-tiled roofs,
is a World Heritage beauty, and we’ll hike in the
countryside and visit local farms. Fly to La Paz for a
final overnight, and depart on Day 14.