ITINERARY

Day 1: LONDON – LA PAZ

Depart from London Heathrow to La Paz Airport.

Day 2: LA PAZ

On arrival at La Paz Airport, you will be greeted by our guide and transferred to Hotel; the rest of the evening is at leisure. La Paz Airport is located at 25 minutes from downtown.
Overnight at Hotel Presidente 4*

Day 3: LA PAZ – RURRENABAQUE B/L/D

After breakfast, you will be transferred from hotel to airport for Rurrenabaque. Enjoy your day at Rurrenabaque. To enjoy more of the beautiful scenery and meet some locals, visitors can rent bikes and cycles to the indigenous village of Carmen Soledad. It’s fascinating to see the agricultural methods of villagers as well as getting some exercise and doing some independent exploration.
Overnight at a local Hotel in Rurrenabaque.

DAY 4: RURRENABAQUE – CHALALAN LODGE B/L/D

After breakfast, Take the boat trip by the Beni and Tuichi River to Chalalan. It may take about 5 hours and ½, take this opportunity to enjoy the beautiful landscapes of Canyon of Bala (Bala George), the rainforest with the possibilities to observe different species of birds, reptiles and mammals until you get to the port of Chalalan. From there, walk about 25 minutes following the Jaguar trail to our Chalalan Lodge.
Lunch included.
Relax, swim, or have a Canoe ride at Chalalan Lake. Briefing about Madidi National Park and San Jose de Uchupiamonas. Take a night walk to appreciate the nocturnal rainforest life: frogs, birds, night animals and insects of tropical rainforest.
Dinner and overnight at Chalalan Lodge.

DAY 5: CHALALAN LODGE B/L/D

After Breakfast, Hike along the Silvador, Almendrillo & Jaguar with our local guide and observe Medicinal herbs, fruits, and exotic plants. The hike will deepen the interpretation of tropical rainforest and ecological processes, with the possibility of observing species of birds, arboreal and terrestrial mammals.
Lunch at the hotel.
In the afternoon, take a short break and you can swim or have a Canoe ride in Chalalan Lake. Or you can visit the viewpoint from where you can see the beautiful landscape of Lake Chalalan and extensive primary rainforest of Madidi National Park. Talk about the history of the community, the Chalalan project and the creation of the Madidi Park.
You can also enjoy the didactic games and review of the library of guidebooks or trek through Wichi and Jaguar trail and observe themes-rainforest materials which are used to make handicrafts, wildlife species and palms of the jungle.
Dinner at the hotel.
After dinner, if you are not tired, you can take a canoe ride, special activity to observe the impressive glow of the eyes of alligators and other animals. Traditional night (Quechua – Tacana). Our local guide will explain about the uses, customs and rituals of the Uchupiamonas (use of coca leaf), also enjoy music and a traditional local drink.
Overnight at Chalalan Lodge.

DAY 6: CHALALAN LODGE – RURRENABAQUE – LA PAZ B/L/D

After the early breakfast, hike to the Tuichi River Port to board the boat to return Rurrenabaque. During the trip, it is recommended to always be attentive on the way to observe some animals. The return trip takes only 3 hours.
Arrival in Rurrenabaque to take the flight to La Paz. Transfer from airport to hotel in La Paz.
Dinner and overnight at Hotel Presidente 4*.

DAY 7: LA PAZ – UYUNI B/L/D

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport of La Paz for your flight to Uyuni. Arrival to Uyuni and transfer to the hotel to leave the luggage and immediately start an excursion to the Salt Lake and Isla Pescado.
Uyuni is the largest salt flat on Earth, located on the Bolivian Andean Altiplano with 12.000 square Km; the Bolivian Andes offer stunning sceneries which can be hardly matched. The sound of silence makes the heart beats faster and the surreal pentagons of crystalline salt, the pure sky, the color lagoons, the cacti and the flamingos, certainly make you feel that there is no other place like this in the whole world. Lunch at Isla Pescado also called “Incawasi”, an oasis with formations of algae and fossils. It is covered by thousands of giant columnar cacti, which can be more than a hundred years old, growing to a height of over 12 meters. The landscape against the background of the salt pans extending to the horizon makes it an ideal place for photography hunters. Return to your hotel.
Dinner and overnight at a Salt Hotel at the shores of the Uyuni Salt Lake.

DAY 8: UYUNI B/L/D

After breakfast, enjoy a full day excursion to the small village of Tahua, at the foot of Thunupa Volcano. Stroll through the village and hike to the cave of the Coquesa Mummies.
Box lunch included.
In the afternoon return to your hotel. In the surroundings, it is possible to appreciate factories of salt Adobes, you can also see the “salt eyes” that are holes on the surface of the salt crust, which allow us to see more closely the composition of the Salar and its crystals.
Dinner and overnight at a Salt Hotel at the shores of the Uyuni Salt Lake.

DAY 9: UYUNI - LA PAZ B/L/D

Breakfast and transfer to the airport for your flight back to La Paz. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel.
AM HD CITY TOUR IN LA PAZ - The City of La Paz and its surroundings can transport you to a mysterious past where any corner, any street, is a hidden treasure where the adventure begins; a living history which treasures the pre-Hispanic times with all their traditions and magic rites on its streets. The indigenous, colonial and modern areas, Indian Market, Witch Doctor's Market & breath-taking panoramas are all framed by the majestic "Illimani" mountain. Visit the Moon Valley, a clay formation resembling the face of the Moon.
Lunch at the local restaurant.
Afternoon at Leisure. Or take a ride in the famous cable car to get the incredible chance to enjoy La Paz from the air. Admire the mountains that surround the city and marvel at the unique urban landscape.
Dinner and overnight at Hotel Presidente 4*

DAY 10 LA PAZ – TIWANAKU – HUATAJATA B/BL/D

Breakfast. Overland transfer to the archaeological site of Tiwanaku (1.580 BC-1.000 AD); this magnificent ruin of Bolivia belongs to one of the oldest civilizations in the Americas. The Sun Gate, the Temple of Kalasasaya and the Pyramid of Akapana are the sample of a glorious past. Tiwanaku culture was an agrarian based economy with an estimated population of 115.000 inhabitants.
Box lunch is included.
Continue to Huatajata. Upon arrival, Hydrofoil cruise to the Kalauta Island. Visit the ruins of an ancient stone Village and one of the largest necropoleis in the area with its mysterious chullpas mortuary towers; some of them with 2 and 3 floors. Enjoy a navigation on Lake Titicaca, swinging among totora-reed canals to reach the Urus Iruitos Floating Islands & Quewaya Sustainable Project, a rescue of an over 5.000 years old culture and a social project created to assure their survival. Enjoy a breath-taking view of the Royal Range of the Andes. Return to Huatajata. Audiovisual and night experience of "The Mystic World of the Kallawayas", natural healers of Bolivia. They believe that you first have to heal the soul in order to heal your body. Tata Benjo, -our Kallawaya- will bless visitors and answer questions by casting his sacred coca leaves.
Dinner and overnight at the Inca Utama Hotel & SPA.

DAY 11 HUATAJATA – MOON & SUN ISLAND – COPACABANA – HUATAJATA B/L/D

Breakfast. Begin your journey with a hydrofoil cruise to Sun Island. Visit the Inca “Grand Stairs” and the Sacred Fountain; taste the water believed to give eternal youth and happiness. Lunch at the Uma Kollu archaeological Restaurant.
Visit the small handicraft market. Then continue to Moon Island, visit the Sun Virgins Temple “Iñak Uyu”. Hydrofoil cruise to Copacabana; visit to the shrine and the Dark Virgin. Overland journey back to Huatajata. On arrival, visit the Andean Roots Eco Village: The Altiplano Museum; Handicrafts village, the Mud Igloos and the Mortuary towers of the Urus Chipayas. Meet the Limachi family, builders of the RA II and Tigris for epic expeditions across the Atlantic Ocean. Enjoy our elegant vicuñas, llamas, alpacas and the mythical Suri. By night, visit the Native Observatory Alajpacha. Learn from the Aymaras Cosmovision and watch the southern constellations.
Dinner and overnight at the Inca Utama Hotel & SPA.

DAY 12 HUATAJATA – LA PAZ B/-/-

After breakfast, overland journey back to the hotel in La Paz on a road running parallel to the mighty snowed peaks of the Andes.
Overnight at Hotel Presidente 4*.

DAY 13 LA PAZ – LONDON

After breakfast assisted transfer to the airport for flight to London.

Costs are From (Fr.) £ Per Person based on twin sharing.

Above rates are based on lowest airfares Please ask if you would like a specific airline.

SERVICES INCLUDED:

• International and domestic flight
• Transportation as mentioned in the itinerary.
• Excursions as mentioned in the itinerary.
• Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B-Breakfast/L-Lunch/BX-Box Lunch/D-dinner).
• Accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary
• Local English speaking guide
• Entrances to the mentioned attraction spots in the itinerary.

SERVICES NOT INCLUDED:

• Tips of any kind
• Entrance fee to Madidi National Park

Suggested tips for guides and drivers per day:

City Services                         Guide                                    Driver  
   
From 1 to 9 Pax                    $10 – 15                              $5 – 7
From 10 Pax Up                   $20 Minimum                      $10 Minimum

Out of Town Services              Guide                                 Driver
From 1 to 9 Pax                   $20 Minimum                     $10 Minimum
From 10 Pax Up                  $30 Minimum                     $15 Minimum

VERY IMPORTANT

• Please remember that the check-in time at the hotels is after midday
• This is only a quote proposal. Once we receive your confirmation, the same one is subject to availability
• Referential rate, subject to confirmation at the time of reservation
• The Hydrofoil cruises and all packages on Lake Titicaca are in shared basis with other guests. Private services on request.
• The order of the visits on the Lake can be changed, however, all visits will be honored.
• Incredible Tours is responsible for the passenger’s luggage, but valuable objects and documents, as well as money, is the full responsibility of passengers.
• Please note that we always book the best available hotels at 'Uyuni Salt Flats' and the REA -National Reserve Eduardo Avaroa-, but hotels in the REA are rustic and with a basic service, due to the far-off location with the supply & distribution centers, including electricity. The Salt Lake hotels are unique, but sometimes they also have some limitations for the same reasons.
• During raining season -usually from December to March-, the Salt Flats, as well as the Red & Green Lagoon can become flooded any moment and it won’t be possible to visit some attractions, such as Incawasi and some others, in order to preserve passenger’s safety. On the other hand, we warn our visitors that roads at the Salt Lake are not paved and during raining season, the journeys can take much longer.
• Please note that official hotels classification in Bolivia does not always match international levels.
• Please note that Incredible Tours cannot be responsible for any event or circumstance beyond the reasonable. In case reasons of force majeure, such as adverse weather conditions, blockades, or strikes which will enforce a change of route, we will have to charge an additional cost, therefore we kindly ask that passengers be in the title of a proper insurance to cover these costs. We would deliver the relevant letter, explaining the reasons why visitors had to pay this additional cost.
• All rates are quoted in Pound Sterling effective on the date. They may be adjusted without previous notice according to the dollar devaluation, fuel cost increase and other factors related to the Bolivian economy.