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Our Bolivia journey brings you the stunning scenery and ancient cultures of one of the most fascinating destinations in South America. PHOTO: PEP ROIG
JOHN ELK III
From the salt deserts of the Salar de Uyuni
to the stone monuments of Tiwanaku,
Bolivia is a land of mesmerizing beauty,
fascinating culture, and rich history. It’s
a thrilling destination for adventure! We
explore colonial Sucre and
Potosi, meet Yampara
weavers in Tarabuco (with a
private lunch with artisans),
and discover the incredible
desertscapes of the Eduardo
Avaroa Reserve in the Salar
de Uyuni. On the mystical
Isla del Sol, we’ll hike ancient
Inca trails surrounded by
the blue wonder of Lake
Titicaca. Our Trip Leaders
unlock the secrets of this
otherworldly land with their expertise in
Inca and Quechua culture, and our Farewell
Dinner is at one of the top restaurants in
the world. Our welcoming lodgings include a
historic hacienda and a unique “salt” hotel
in the desert.
Days 1-2 La Paz / Tiwanaku In the highest
capital in the world, a cable car brings us to the
top of the city for an “urban hike” down through
La Paz’s fascinating markets, and we spend a
day amid the vast pre-Inca ruins at Tiwanaku, a
World Heritage Site.
Days 3-4 Sucre / Tarabuco Sucre has a
dreamy atmosphere, with its whitewashed
colonial buildings. We’ll be welcomed at a nearby
family farm for lunch, and explore the fascinating
mountain village of Tarabuco during its renowned
Sunday market, meeting Yamara weaver-artisans
and having a private lunch with people from the
local community.
Days 5-6 Hacienda de Cayara / Potosi
Founded in 1545, Potosi (13,315') was once the
epicenter of Spanish colonial presence in the
Bolivian highlands. We visit the treasures of
this history-filled city where the Spanish mined
vast amounts of silver for their monarchy, with
overnights in a rural 16th century hacienda.
Days 7-10 Explore the Salar de Uyuni In the
spectacular Salar de Uyuni, a glittering white salt
desert, we head into the astonishing landscapes
of the Eduardo Avaroa Reserve to explore
and hike among bizarre stone formations and
multi-colored lakes. One of our hotels is built
almost entirely out of salt blocks!
Days 11-14 Lake Titicaca / Isla del Sol On
Lake Titicaca, we boat out to the mystical Isla
del Sol for hikes to Inca sites and walks through
the traditional villages of this island lost in
time. Overnights are in a spectacularly located
ecolodge. We return to La Paz for our festive
Farewell Dinner and depart on Day 14.
ADVENTURES IN A SURREAL LAND
“An extraordinary
trip! We learned
so much about
the Tiwanaku
civilization, the
Inca pilgrimage,
colonial times,
the salt flats, and
modern Bolivia.
It is an endlessly
fascinating place.”
Diane P., Okatie SC
HIGHLIGHTS
• Discover the treasures of Tiwanaku, a
pre-Inca masterpiece
• Hike to Inca temples on the mystical Isla
del Sol in sacred Lake Titicaca
• Explore the dreamscapes of the
spectacular Salar de Uyuni, with an
overnight in a “salt hotel”
• 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 28-Jul 11, 2018
Aug 30-Sep 12
Oct 4-17
TRIP COST
$5595 (11-15 members)
$5995 (6-10 members)
Single supplement: $690
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