Get ready for a trip in which you will pass through two magical countries in Latin America. In this itinerary, you will get to know Bolivia and its capital La Paz, recognized for being the highest capital in the world and not far from there the famous Titicaca Lake and the mystical Isla del Sol (Sun Island). You will also cross the spectacular Uyuni Salt Flats in a jeep. , the salt desert of Bolivia and come across volcanoes, lagoons and vegetation of many colors! Finally, you will arrive in the Chilean city of San Pedro do Atacama, which stands out for its arid and intriguing desert and the amazing Valle de La Luna.
When you arrive in the city of La Paz, private transportation will be made to your hotel .
Please note the transport details on your voucher. Look around! La Paz is an incredible city full of secrets! Today you will be able to enjoy your free time to venture out on several independent tour options; choose one of the many museums in the city or simply walk through the streets near the hotel, but don't get too tired, because tomorrow is the City Tour for La Paz!
After breakfast at the hotel, in the first part of the day, you will be transported to the city of Copacabana , where you will stop for navigation and visit Isla del Sol on Lake Titicaca , The Island of the Sun was a sacred island for the Incas, there were shrines dedicated to the Sun God . Currently, the island is populated by indigenous people of Quechua and Aymara origin.
After going back to the city, you can take the opportunity to visit the city of Copacabana and have time for a meal (lunch not included). At the night we will return to the city of La Paz, where the transfer will be made to your hotel.
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It's morning and it's the day of the City Tour of La Paz! But not before breakfast at the hotel, isn't it?
Today we will visit several historical and cultural points such as Plaza Alonso de Mendoza, which was the place where the city was founded, the old Museo del Oro, one of the most important in Bolivia with its ancient pieces and various precious metals. We will also visit the Iglesia de San Francisco and Plaza Murillo . Then, we head towards the Mercado de las Brujas , where it is possible to find various and curious utensils, natural remedies and traditional souvenirs. The highlight of that day is due to the climb on the highest urban cable car in the world! There we can have a beautiful view of all La Paz.
At the end of the tour, we return to the hotel for a rest as we will take a comfortable night bus to the Salar de Uyuni.
Important: Today's Day Use is also included in the hotel for greater convenience when returning from the City Tour and being able to take a short rest before departure to Uyuni.
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We will arrive in Uyuni early, and meet our guide to go to our local office , there we will have time to leave our things, have breakfast and take a short self-guided tour of the city. Then, we will start our long-awaited Jeep Tour towards the Salar de Uyuni! You will share this adventure in a jeep with capacity for up to 6 travelers
The driver of the Jeep is a native with whom you can exchange experiences and hear incredible stories. Our route will pass by the Train Cemetery and then finally we will reach Salar de Uyuni , which is the largest salt desert in the world! Enjoy the various breaks that we will take along the way, including lunch at a restaurant completely built of salt! And also the beautiful Island and Cactus Incahuasi .
We will end our day in San Juan, where we will spend the night.
Take advantage of the free time on arrival at Uyuni to organize anything you need, such as changing money, buying essential items, as during the Jeep Tour the trade options are very limited.
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After breakfast, get ready for a great day, we continue with our Jeep Tour , this time towards the Avaroa National Park , which is in the Andes Mountains.
On the way, you will see volcanoes and lagoons inhabited by beautiful birds, such as flamingos . Then, we will head towards the Siloli Desert which is considered one of the aridest in the world and stands out for its rock formations like the Stone Tree.
During the day, we will make a lunch stop , like a Picnic in the desert, which is included in the itinerary.
In the afternoon, we will then arrive at Laguna Colorada which curiously has that name due to its reddish and brilliant water that forms an unforgettable nature show. Continuing the journey, we will arrive at our Huayllajara hospital , where we will spend the night.
Important: If you wish, it is possible to stay in a luxury Tayka hotel for an additional fee. Ask an Explora Viagens agent.
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Today is the day to wake up early, as we are heading towards Sol de Manana , an area of intense volcanic activity, where the geysers are. You will be able to see towers of water and hot steam that sprout from the ground and that can reach great heights, up to 50 meters! We will also visit thermal water lagoons which have therapeutic properties, where it is worth taking advantage of a wonderful and invigorating bath. Then, we will visit the Dali Desert and then we will reach the key point of our day: the Laguna Verde , which is located in front of the Lincabur Volcano b>, thus forming one of the most beautiful views of our entire trip!
Still in the morning, we arrived at the Immigration Post, where we will say goodbye to our Jeep driver to board the Chilean transport towards San Pedro de Atacama . The rest of the afternoon will be free so you can get to know the city at will!
Important: At the Chilean immigration office, the forms to be filled out will be delivered and after the immigration control there will be the baggage check and the passport stamp for departure and entry, respectively.
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Breakfast at the hotel. At a scheduled time, our guide will meet us at the hotel to start our first tour of San Pedro de Atacama. The first stop is at Salar de Atacama the largest in Chile and the third-largest in the world. We are going on our excursion towards the Lagoons of Miñiques and Miscanti (Lagunas Altiplanas), which are within the Los Flamingos National Park. The Park has this curious name due to the large number of birds that inhabit the place. When we arrive, we will see the incredible blue that these lagoons are! They are like this, bluish, due to the melting of the volcanoes, which left us this unforgettable view. During the day, we will make a stop for lunch, which is already included.
The return to the hotel will be made in the late afternoon, the rest of the day free!
Important: San Pedro de Atacama is a privileged place to observe the sky and the different constellations, planets, stars, and their ancestral meanings that were given by the original indigenous cultures that lived in the desert. For this, you can include the Astronomical Tour. Remember that the observation tour will depend a lot on the weather conditions during your stay.
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Explora Tours Private and Exclusive Tour
Your local guide will pick you up at the hotel to begin your private tour of the city of La Paz, visiting the main attractions of the capital, such as its historic center, viewpoints, the witches market, the upper part of the city and all its undiscovered culture. We ascend and decide from the highest point in La Paz by cable car, a popular means of transport in the city considered the highest in the world, as our expert guide who will be able to personalize your experience according to your style of travel.
It includes a stop to sample a local Bolivian delight. The empanadas Saltenhas! Be sure to prove it.
Go with comfortable clothes and shoes and a coat for the cold, cap and sunscreen.
Includes:
Private local guide
Cable Car Tickets
Transportation
Empanadas Saltenhas
Does not include:
Drinks
Tips
Even if you are not sleeping that night in the city of La Paz, day use is included so you can rest before leaving the city.
Check-out time at hotels is usually between 10:00 and 12:00 am. Day Use allows you to extend your stay in a few hours.
The check out time for day use is until 17:00.
Departure from the hotel by private transport to the La Paz tourist bus terminal.
(Duration: 00:20)
Boarding passes can be picked up at the time of checkin, using your identification document. This night bus service lasts all night without stops and with reclining seats. Includes snacks, drinks and breakfast. Arrival in Uyuni is very early the next morning.
(Duration: 10:00)
Upon your arrival there will be an Explora representative waiting to accompany you to the local office, where you will be able to leave your luggage and get to know a little about the city, while waiting for the preparation of the Jeep that will take you on surprising excursions in the coming days.
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We will leave in a Jeep, with a capacity for 6 people, towards the Salar de Uyuni. We will stop for lunch at a restaurant built in Sal and also on Incahuasi Island. We crossed the desert making several stops to enjoy this spectacular place. In the evening, when arriving at Refúgio de Sal, dinner will be served and soon they will have the rest of the night to rest. We suggest you to bring sunglasses, sunscreen, bathing suit, portable cell phone charger and water bottle.
Winter Season (June, July August): water may freeze in the pipes and could take several minutes to heat up.
Rainy season (November to April): Roads might be in bad shape. Uyuni Salt flats are flooded. Access to Tahua or Incahuasi Island might be difficult or impossible. The program might have to be changed due to these reasons.
On this day we will cross amazing places, such as the Siloli and Dali Desert. During the route we will make several stops to contemplate the incredible landscapes of the place. In the middle of the desert, lunch will be offered during the tour. We stop at Laguna Colorada and other smaller lagoons in which we can see massive groups of flamingos, after the tour, we will proceed to the second refuge of our expedition. Entries and meals are included.
(Duration: 08:00)
Tour to the Sol de Mañana Geysers in the first part of the day, when they are at the height of their activity. There will be a stop at the thermal baths (which must be paid on the spot, they are 5 Bolivian pesos and not included), take your bathing suit in your backpack and relax a little! The next tour will be Laguna Verde, one of the highlights of the entire tour.
Breakfast and snacks included.
When arriving at the Chilean border there will be a vehicle exchange, regular transportation will drop you off in the center of San Pedro, transfer to the hotel is not included, but distances are short and in some cases it is possible to reach on foot. It is necessary to pay an immigration fee, not included, of approximately US $ 3.00 at the border.
(Duration: 01:00)
The most requested tour in San Pedro de Atacama, the fantastic and impressive Valley of the Moon.
We will visit the Tres Marías and the Amphitheater.
Salar do Atacama, Lagunas Altiplanas and Piedras Rojas with Lunch
We will start the tour with a visit to the pre-Hispanic village of Socaire, characterized by its cultivated terraces. Then we go to the Altiplano, where we will visit the Miscanti Lagoon and the Miñiques Lagoon, habitat of aquatic birds and mammals such as color foxes and vicuñas. We will continue to Salar de Talar (also known as Salar de Aguas Calientes) and the viewpoint of Piedras Rojas, from where we will see these reddish volcanic stones that will surprise you with their shape and the exceptional natural environment where they are.
The tour continues on the Atacama Salt Flat, the largest in Chile and the third largest in the world. We will take a break for lunch and return to San Pedro do Atacama.
Lagunas Altiplanas, a protected place and one of the most visited by our travelers. A view that will conquer you for its two powerful volcanoes and its fascinating lagoons painted with a deep blue, we will be part of a true work of art sculpted by nature. On this very special day we will also discover the enigmatic Laguna Tuyacto and the exotic viewpoint of Piedras Rojas.
Main stops: Lagunas Altiplanas, Piedras Rojas and Laguna Tuyacto and Salar do Atacama.
Includes:
Park Entrance
Transportation
Local Guide
Lunch
Climate: Cold, wind and sun
Total altitude of the day: 2,500 to 4,150 msnm.
Difficulty level: Easy.
Age restriction: Minimum 7 years.
Small groups
At a predetermined time, you will be departed from your hotel to the airport of Calama, which is approximately one hour away from San Pedro do Atacama.
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