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Tours for Independent Travellers Essential Bolivia 9 Days from Ł1029 (excludes flights). Private Tour. Bolivia is a fascinating country with a rich history and an interesting mix of traditional Indian and Spanish culture. La Paz is the country's bustling centre of government whereas Sucre is the official capital, a beautiful city with a year-round spring climate. The remote Salar de Uyuni, a vast, otherworldly expanse, is the world's largest salt flat and Lake Titicaca is the highest navigable lake on earth. Am az on Ba sin PERU Highlights Include * Explore La Paz' native, colonial and modern districts and the magical Indian and Witch Doctor's markets * Visit the pretty white town of Sucre, the 'City of Eternal Spring' * Discover the history and underground world of Potosí's silver mines * Admire the extraordinary Salar de Uyuni, the largest salt flat on earth * Overnight in a hotel made entirely out of salt Departures: Mon, Wed & Fri Day 1: Arrive La Paz Today you will be met at La Paz airport and transferred to your hotel for a two-night stay. The private journey from the airport is most impressive with magnificent views of La Paz and the surrounding snow-capped volcanoes! Standard: Hotel Presidente Superior: Hotel Europa Day 2: La Paz Sightseeing & Moon Valley Enjoy a private city tour of La Paz this morning, exploring both its modern and colonial districts. You will visit the local street market, which features many stalls devoted to selling talismans and other items for use in indigenous religious ceremonies. Then explore the lively main square with its cathedral and government buildings, before continuing on to the Valle de la Luna (Moon Valley).(B) Day 3: La Paz - Sucre Private transfer to La Paz airport this morning for your flight over the Andes to Sucre (not included). This afternoon, enjoy a tour of this beautiful city, known to Bolivians as the 'White City' and the 'City of Eternal Spring', due to its delightful climate. Sights include the impressive monastery of La Recoleta, along with the church of San Francisco and the Casa de la Libertad.(B) Standard: Hostal de Su Merced Superior: Parador Maria la Real Day 4: Full Day Sucre at Leisure You are free to explore the delights of Sucre.(B) Day 5: Sucre - Potosí Take a scenic two and a half hour transfer through the mountains to Potosí, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Tour the impressive Casa de la Moneda (the Royal Mint), the cathedral, several outstanding colonial churches and a local underground mine. Tonight stay at a colonial-style hotel, close to the town's main square.(B) Standard: Hotel Cima Argentum Superior: Hotel Coloso Lake Titicaca La Paz 3 BOLIVIA ˛ Santa Cruz ˛ 2 Sucre 2 Salar de Uyuni 1 Potosi ˛ Laguna Colorada Laguna Verde CHILE 1 No. of nights stayed Air Land ARGENTINA Day 6: Potosí - Uyuni Today, embark on a long but scenic journey to Uyuni, enjoying a packed lunch en route. Arrive near the famed Uyuni Salt Lake and check into your hotel which has been built entirely out of salt.(BL) Standard & Superior: Hotel Luna Salada Day 7: Frog's Valley & Hedionda Lagoon Set off on a private excursion into the remote Uyuni desert to visit the Frog's Valley, where wind erosion has created amazing, unusual stone formations. Continue to the Eduardo Avaroa Reserve to see Laguna Colorada, flanked as it is, by mountain lakes, volcanoes and a variety of wildlife. Late afternoon, return to Uyuni town.(BLD) Standard & Superior: Hotel Girasoles de Uyuni Day 8: Uyuni Salt Lake & Isla Pescado A full day's private excursion at the Uyuni Salt Lake awaits you today. Start with a visit to the salt processing plant at Colchani before your journey to see Isla Pescado, the fishshaped, cacti-clad island that rises out from the blinding salt flats of the lake. Inka Wasi, which is the island's historical name, is located at the centre of the Uyuni Salt Lake forming an isolated oasis-type ecosystem which looks stunningly picturesque against the backdrop of the salt lake. After lunch head to Uyuni airport for your flight to La Paz (not included) and an overnight stay.(BL) Standard: Hotel Presidente Superior: Hotel Europa Day 9: Depart La Paz Private transfer to La Paz airport for your flight.(B) Lake Titicaca Extension Posada del Inca, Sun Island Add magical Lake Titicaca to your itinerary with this extension. Transfer from La Paz to the edge of the lake for a visit to the Andean Roots Eco Village to learn more about the communities who live in the Bolivian highlands. You will then board a hydrofoil to Sun Island, visiting the temples of Moon Island on the way. Stay overnight on Sun Island at the delightful Posada del Inca lodge, which offers rustic yet comfortable accommodation and amazing lake views. In the afternoon and the following morning explore the Inca ruins and sacred sites, as well as the island's small traditional communities. After lunch on the second day you will visit the remarkable UrosIruitos floating islands before returning to La Paz. Prices from Ł181 per person including transfers, touring and various meals, based on twin share. Prices Include * Accommodation as shown in itinerary * Meals as specified (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner) * Private sightseeing and transfers as detailed * Services of an English-speaking guide whilst touring (Note: flights and airport tax not included) Tour Prices Prices per person, in Ł's from Twin 1029 Essential Bolivia Standard Superior Twin 1089 Single 1575 Single 1489 01Jan09-31Mar10 Uyuni Fish Island Brochure prices may change. See booking conditions. 49

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