THE BIG ROUTE

Welcome to the heart of Bolivia! Upon your arrival at La Paz’s airport or bus terminal, we will pick you up and take you to your hotel. Settle in and enjoy a welcome and altitude acclimatization package to help you adjust to the city’s elevation. You’ll also receive a video guide package outlining your exciting journey ahead, along with free daily guides to help you explore La Paz more deeply.

In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner at your hotel, offering a taste of Bolivian hospitality and cuisine.

Included in Your Day:

Meals: Welcome dinner

Stay: Hotel Sagarnaga, your home in La Paz, twin or triple rooms.

Transfer: Pick up from airport/bus terminal

Material: Guides and info to enrich your La Paz and Bolivia experience

Optional Activities:

Arriving early? We’ll provide info on how to start exploring La Paz with some great options for a few hours in La Paz

After breakfast, we’ll head to Copacabana, located by the beautiful Lake Titicaca. From there, we will take a boat to Isla del Sol, where we’ll enjoy a few hours exploring this magical place. Afterward, we will return to Copacabana and stay in a hotel with a beautiful view over Copacabana, where we’ll enjoy a bonfire together.

Included in Your Day:

Meals: Breakfast, picnic box, lunch

Transport: Bus ride to Copacabana, boat to Isla del Sol

Stay: Cozy hotel in Copacabana, twin or triple room.

Material: E-guide to Copacabana, discount coupons, and travel cards for the bonfire

After breakfast, we’ll take a short hike up to the Virgin's statue, where you’ll be rewarded with stunning views of Lake Titicaca. Following lunch, we’ll make our way back to La Paz. The evening is yours to enjoy, with options to explore the city or relax while soaking in traditional music at one of the local venues.

Included in Your Day:

Meals: Breakfast

Transport: Bus from Copacabana to La Paz

Activities: Guided tour in Copacabana

Stay: Hotel Sagarnaga, your home in La Paz, twin or triple rooms.

We’ll start the morning with a delicious traditional salteñas breakfast, then dive into La Paz with a scenic cable car tour and a visit to some of the vibrant local markets. Afterward, we’ll share some great lunch recommendations, giving you time to relax and repack before heading to the airport for your night flight to Sucre, the charming capital of Bolivia.

Included in Your Day:

Meals: Salteñas breakfast

Activities: City tour in La Paz

Transport: Transfer to the airport, flight from La Paz to Sucre, transfer to your hotel

Stay: Cozy hotel in Sucre, twin or triple room

Material: E-guide to Sucre

Explore Sucre at your own pace. Whether you want to explore the city, hike, or see the real dinosaur tracks nearby, we’ll help you plan your perfect day. We can also recommend a great dance show for the evening! Sucre is also an amazing place to take a short language course.

Included in Your Day:

Meals: Breakfast

Stay: Cozy hotel in Sucre, twin or triple room

Optional Activities:

El Palmar Nature Reserve: Explore this protected area, home to rare species like the giant palm trees and Andean bears, perfect for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts.

Food Tour in Sucre: Embark on a culinary adventure through Sucre’s vibrant food scene, tasting traditional Bolivian dishes such as mondongo and chorizos chuquisaqueños.

Traditional Dance Show: Enjoy a vibrant traditional dance show in Sucre, showcasing Bolivia's rich cultural heritage through music and dance performances.

Textile Tour in Candelaria: Visit the nearby village of Candelaria to learn about the art of traditional weaving and buy beautiful handmade textiles directly from artisans.

Hiking in Maragua Crater: Take a scenic hike through the spectacular Maragua Crater, a natural geological wonder with breathtaking landscapes.

Another day to enjoy Sucre If it’s Sunday, you can visit the traditional Tarabuco market, or explore the city’s beautiful hikes. We’ll provide tips to help you make the most of your day. Maybe in the night bus ride through the streets of Sucre, with local drinks and a traditional dance show.

Included in Your Day:

Meals: Breakfast

Stay: Cozy hotel in Sucre, twin or triple room

Optional Tours in Sucre:

Casa de la Libertad: Explore the historic site where Bolivia’s Declaration of Independence was signed, a must-see for history enthusiasts.

Parque Cretácico: Discover fossilized dinosaur tracks at this unique park just outside Sucre, offering a glimpse into Bolivia’s prehistoric past.

La Recoleta Monastery: Enjoy stunning views of Sucre from this peaceful monastery and explore its museum, full of religious art and history.

Hiking in Maragua Crater: Take a scenic hike through the spectacular Maragua Crater, a natural geological wonder with breathtaking landscapes.

After breakfast, we’ll take a local transport to Potosi, one of the world’s highest cities, famous for its silver mines. After lunch, you can visit the mines or take a calm stroll through the city. Be sure to try kalapurka (hot stone soup) and a local beer from the highest brewery in the world.

Included in Your Day:

Meals: Breakfast

Stay: Hotel in Potosi, twin or triple room.

Transport: Local bus to Potosi

Material: E-guide to Potosi

Optional Activities:

Cerro Rico Mine Tour: Explore the historic silver mines of Cerro Rico, where you can learn about the harsh working conditions of miners and the significance of silver extraction in Bolivia’s history.

City Tour with Museum Visits: Take a guided city tour through Potosí's colonial streets, including a visit to the Casa de la Moneda (Mint Museum), which offers insight into Bolivia's rich mining history and colonial architecture.

After breakfast, we’ll head to Uyuni, the starting point of our 3-day tour of the Salt Flats. You'll have some time to repack and get ready for the salt adventure ahead, followed by an early dinner experience in the village of Uyuni.

Included in Your Day:

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Stay: Hotel in Uyuni, twin or triple room

Transport: Bus from Potosi to Uyuni

Material: E-guide to Uyuni and Salt Flats

Begin your adventure with a visit to the captivating Train Graveyard, followed by a tour of local salt factories to learn about the production process. If you're visiting during the dry season, enjoy an unforgettable biking experience across the endless white expanse of the Salt Flats, where you'll also have plenty of opportunities to take stunning, creative photos.

Included in Your Day:

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Stay: Salt hostel, twin or triple room

Activities: All guided tours and activities in the Salt Flats

Spend the entire day at the beauty of the Salt Flats, visiting colorful lagoons, active geysers, and relaxing hot springs. As night falls, enjoy the surreal experience of stargazing under one of the clearest skies in the world, an unforgettable moment in this magical place.

Included in Your Day:

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Stay: Hostel in the Salt Flats, twin or triple room

Activities: All guided tours and activities in the Salt Flats

Start the day with an early visit to the striking landscapes of the Salvador Dalí Desert, followed by stops at the shimmering Green Lake and White Lake. Arrive back in Uyuni by late afternoon, in time to catch the night bus back to La Paz.

Included in Your Day:

Meals: Breakfast and lunch

Transport: Night bus from Uyuni to La Paz

Activities: All guided tours and activities in the Salt Flats

Arrive early in La Paz and kick off your day with a hearty brunch at Café del Mundo. Afterward, check into your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at your own pace. We’ll provide you with some great suggestions for afternoon activities, like catching a Cholitas wrestling match, exploring the city's nightlife, or simply relaxing at your hotel to recharge for the adventures ahead. Whether you’re up for some action or prefer a laid-back day, we’ve got you covered!

Included in Your Day:

Meals: Brunch

Stay: Hotel Sagarnaga, your home in La Paz, twin or triple rooms.

Fly to Rurrenabaque for a 3-day Amazon adventure. After meeting your guides in the morning, we'll head to a small village, passing by heron families and sloths along the way. Following lunch, we’ll take a motorboat down the Yacuma River, where you’ll spot caimans, turtles, pink dolphins, and capybaras, among other wildlife. After arriving at the lodge, enjoy a sunset walk, followed by a buffet dinner, and later, a nighttime boat tour to observe the glowing eyes of caimans and other nocturnal creatures.

Included in Your Day:

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Transport: Flight from La Paz to Rurrenabaque, boat to lodge

Stay: Lodge in the Amazon, twin or triple room, shared bathroom

Activities: All guided tours and activities in the Amazon

Start your day with a buffet breakfast, followed by a hike through the pampas, where you’ll search for anacondas and exotic birds. In the afternoon, enjoy piranha fishing and more wildlife spotting before returning to the lodge for a buffet dinner and a relaxed evening with your guide and fellow travelers, sharing stories about the day’s adventures.

Included in Your Day:

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Stay: Jungle lodge in the Amazon, twin or triple room, shared bathroom

Activities: Boat tour, guided jungle hike, piranha fishing

The day begins early with a sunrise boat ride to witness the Amazon’s symphony of birds and animals waking up. After breakfast, you’ll have the chance to see pink dolphins, swim in the river, and enjoy more stunning wildlife sightings. The afternoon will be spent savoring your final moments in the jungle before returning to Rurrenabaque.

Included in Your Day:

Meals: Breakfast, lunch

Stay: Hotel in Rurrenabaque, twin or triple room

Activities: Sunrise boat tour, wildlife spotting, swimming with pink dolphins

Return to La Paz and enjoy a farewell dinner. Spend the afternoon shopping for local handicrafts and textiles on Sagarnaga Street, and don’t forget to visit the colorful Umbrella Street for fun photos.

Included in Your Day:

Meals: Breakfast, farewell dinner

Transport: Boat back to Rurrenabaque, flight to La Paz, airport transfer

Stay: Hotel Sagarnaga, your home in La Paz, twin or triple rooms. (optional for extended stays)

Your trip may be over, but we're here to help if you want to continue your adventure with us. Whether it's mountain climbing, biking the Death Road, a coffee tour, or some amazing hikes around La Paz, we’ll assist you with whatever you need to keep the adventure going!