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ESSENCE
OF BOLIVIA ITINERARY
Day 1: La Paz
Arrival in La Paz, reception
and transfer to Hotel.
Day 2: La Paz
After breakfast, a tour
of La Paz. With its own unique topography containing few flat areas and
protected by the snow peak of Ilimani (6402m), La
Paz houses the seat of government of Bolivia. A visit to the Plaza
Murillo, its famous witches market and a choice of fine museums.A visit will also be made to the Valley
of the Moon before returning to your hotel.
Day 3:
Tiahuanaco
After breakfast, a
full day visit to
, site of the oldest
civilisation in
Bolivia
.
was the centre of a very
powerful empire stretching back to before 500BC. Excavations are still in
progress but many stone ruins including the sungate and central square are
in excellent condition. Return to your hotel.
Day
4: La Paz
- Sorato
After breakfast,
journey to Sorato, known as the "
Pearl
of the
" and often described as
having the most beautiful setting in
Bolivia. Sorata serves as a base for
hiking throughout the area.
Day 5: Sorato
A full day trekking in the Sorato
Valley. The Gold Diggers Trail, from
Sorata to the Lowlands
is still very much in use by
the locals, whilst their ancestors, the Incas used the trail to transport
gold ore. These paths now provide trekkers a wonderful trail stretching
from icy passes to jungle. The Mapiri Inca Trail, is one of the longest
Inca footpaths in the
Americas
and we will trek some part of
it today. Return to your hotel.
Day 6:
San
Pedro
Caves
A day walk to the caves at San Pedro. Located 10km from Sorata, the trek
will take about 2½ hours walking each way. One of the caves has a small
but very deep lake at the end and according to legend, holds Inca
treasure. Return to your hotel.
Day 7: Sorato - Copacabana
Journey to Copacabana, close to the border of
Peru
. Boarding of the boat for an
excursion to the Isla del Sol on
. The Isla del Sol is steeped in
mythology and is regarded as the birthplace of the Incas. A guided tour of
the island including the Inca garden and the fabulous Inca staircase.
Return to Copacabana and transfer to your hotel.
Day 8: Copacabana -
La Paz
After breakfast,
return trip to
airport and onward for your
flight home.
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TO BOLIVIA
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