Lake Titicaca, Bolivia

Classic Bolivia 12 days

12 days

From Forest to Altiplano: A Journey Through Bolivia

Discover Bolivia through its contrasting landscapes, historic cities and enduring traditions over 12 days, from the cloud forests around Santa Cruz to the high-altitude world of the Altiplano. Start with El Fuerte at Samaipata and explore Amboró National Park, where dense forest shelters hummingbirds, orchids and bromeliads. In Sucre and Potosí, delve into Bolivia’s colonial history through museums, markets and the legacy of silver mining. The scenery shifts dramatically at Uyuni, where two nights in a camp on the salt flats bring days of exploration and evenings beneath the stars. Finish in La Paz and around Lake Titicaca, with time to discover Tiwanaku, Moon Island and Sun Island.

Salar De Uyuni, Bolivia

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Journey Route

DAYS 1-3

Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, Bolivia

Explore Santa Cruz, from its main square and cathedral to traditional craft houses, markets and residential neighbourhoods. Continue to Samaipata to visit the UNESCO-listed El Fuerte archaeological site, then hike through the cloud forest of Amboró National Park, home to tree ferns, hummingbirds, mosses, bromeliads and orchids.

DAYS 4-6

Sucre, Bolivia

Fly to Sucre, exploring the House of Liberty, ASUR Museum and colourful local markets, with optional excursions to Tarabuco or along a pre-Hispanic mountain trail. Continue to Potosí to visit the Royal Mint and miners' market in this historic colonial silver mining city.

DAYS 7-8

Salar de Uyuni

Drive to the vast white expanse of the Uyuni Salt Flats, spending two nights at a specially designed camp in the middle of the salt pans. Choose from a menu of excursions by day before enjoying cocktails and a bonfire beneath the stars in the evening.

DAYS 9-12

Lake Titicaca Bolivia

Aymara woman overlooking Lake Titicaca, Bolivia

Explore La Paz's indigenous markets and colonial streets before visiting Moon Valley and riding the cable car. Discover the ancient ruins of Tiwanaku, then continue to Lake Titicaca, visiting Moon Island and Sun Island before returning to La Paz for your onward flight home.

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