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7 Days - Land Of Salt and Traditions: Uyuni Experience in Dry Season
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The Experience
What your day looks like
A 7-day trip through Bolivia, combining colonial cities and the Salar de Uyuni salt flats in the dry season. It begins in Santa Cruz and Sucre, continues through Potosí, and ends in Uyuni, where you will explore the salt flats and Tunupa Volcano and enjoy authentic community experiences. It ends in La Paz, integrating history, culture, and unique landscapes into a single tour.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Explore the vibrant city of Santa Cruz.
- Discover the colonial charm of Sucre, a UNESCO World Heritage city.
- Visit the House of Liberty, where Bolivia's independence was declared.
- Learn about Bolivia's textile traditions at the ASUR Textile Museum.
- Explore the breathtaking Salar de Uyuni, the world's largest salt flat.
- Admire the giant cacti and panoramic views from Incahuasi Island.
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Santa Cruz de la Sierra
Transportation. Upon arrival at Viru Viru Airport in Santa Cruz, we will transfer you from the airport to the hotel. At the agreed time, we will tour the Old Town. We will visit the Metropolitan Cathedral, Manzana 1, La Recova craft center, or Arte Campo, and stroll along the different avenues known as Anillos, which divide the city, passing by beautiful squares and historical monuments. Continuing with our program, we will visit the Equipetrol business district and cross the Urubó bridge, a residential area of Santa Cruz. We will enjoy a typical coffee accompanied by pastries from our region
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Sightseeing. Accommodation: Hotel By Armonia 3 or similar.
Day 2
Buenos Aires
Local Flavor at Recoleta. City tour in Sucre We will head to the airport to take the flight from Santa Cruz to Sucre. Upon arrival, we will transfer to the hotel to drop off our luggage and rest. Afterwards, we will visit some of the city's most emblematic museums: the ASUR Textile Museum, which exhibits traditional and original textiles; San Felipe de Neri, a former convent that now offers impressive panoramic views; the Monastery of La Recoleta, also a panoramic viewpoint; and the House of Liberty, where Bolivia's Declaration of Independence was signed. It is a day to connect with Bolivia's fascinating past and cultural heritage. Return to the hotel.
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Uyuni
Food Tasting. Meals included: Breakfast.
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Uyuni
Accommodation: Hotel de Su Merced or similar.
Day 3
La Paz
Sightseeing at Basilica of San Francisco, La Paz. We depart in private transportation for the city of Potosí, located at the foot of the great Cerro Rico mountain, also declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. We will visit the Casa de la Moneda, one of the most important museums in the country, as it was here that the coins used during the colonial era were minted. We will continue directly to Uyuni, where we will arrive at the end of the afternoon.
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La Paz
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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Santa Cruz de la Sierra
Accommodation: Jardines de Uyuni or similar.
Day 4
Santa Cruz de la Sierra
Local Flavor at Isla Incahuasi. We depart from Uyuni to the salt flats in a 4×4 vehicle. We begin our adventure with a stop at the Train Cemetery, an unusual landscape of disused locomotives. We continue to the town of Colchani, where salt is processed using traditional methods, and visit a salt processing plant. We enter the Uyuni salt flats and stop at Incahuasi Island.
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Uyuni
Eco Tour at Tunupa. From its summit, surrounded by giant cacti, we can appreciate the surprising expanse of the salt sea and see the majestic Tunupa Volcano. We will then enjoy lunch in the middle of the salt flats. Afterwards, we will head to the town of Coquesa, where we will participate in an activity with the local community, learn about the cultivation and harvesting of quinoa, the art of weaving and dyeing, and we will be able to walk with llamas on the edges of the salt flats. Finally, we will watch the sunset and head back to the hotel.
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Santa Cruz de la Sierra
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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Santa Cruz de la Sierra
Accommodation: Hotel Kamana (salt hotel) or similar.
Day 5
Santa Cruz de la Sierra
Local Flavor. After breakfast, we will depart for the town of Chiquini. We will visit the “Museo de La Llamita” (Llamita Museum), observe salt blocks and sculptures, and enter the Chiquini cave, where we will discover magnificent calcified magma formations. Then we will head to the volcano viewpoint and begin a short 15-minute walk to see the Coquesa Mummies, mummified bodies from the time of the Aymara lords. Return to Uyuni. Check-in at the hotel, dinner, and overnight stay.
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Santa Cruz de la Sierra
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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Santa Cruz de la Sierra
Accommodation: Jardines de Uyuni or similar.
Day 6
Santa Cruz de la Sierra
Transportation at Tuni (La Paz). Transfer to the airport to take the flight to La Paz. Arrival in La Paz and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day free.
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Santa Cruz de la Sierra
Food Tasting. Meals included: Breakfast
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Accommodation: Hostal Naira 3*or similar.
Day 7
Santa Cruz de la Sierra
Transportation. It’s time to say goodbye to La Paz. After breakfast at your hotel, and depending on your flight schedule, you’ll be transferred to the International Airport for your flight connection. ¡Buen viaje, hasta pronto!
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
- Professional bilingual English/Spanish guide. - Accommodation mentioned in the itinerary. Meals mentioned in the itinerary. - Entrance fees to the attractions we will visit. - Private transportation for the tours. - Transfers from the hotel to the airport and vice versa as mentioned in the program. - Flights from Santa Cruz to Sucre and from Uyuni to La Paz.
Not Included
- Drinks. - Entrance fees to public restrooms. - Services and meals not specified in the itinerary. - Travel insurance.
What to Bring
Check the Weather Pack for your planned activities according to the trip plan chosen. 1 small backpack Comfortable walking shoes Sneakers with rubber soles Shorts Long pants T-shirts Long and short-sleeved shirts Windbreaker Bathing suit Hat or cap Sunblock and repellent Sunglasses Camera & video recorder Any medicine you may be taking Book/Notebook
Meeting & Pickup
The tour will begin at the airport when you arrive from your country
Languages Offered
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Before Booking
Please provide the following info for all passengers: - Traveler's Passport Information & Birthdate (required) - Meal restrictions/requirements (if any) - Medical/Health conditions (if any) - Arrival Flight Number and Arrival Time
Planning Notes
Minimum age: 6 Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Manual By Business
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