13 DAYS Bella Bolivia
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The one that takes you through the verdant valleys and scenic salt plains of Chile & Bolivia
Quaint and charming whilst also adventurous and vibrant, these two countries are contrast at its finest. Explore Bolivia and Chile by getting your culture fix on the streets of La Paz, taking in the beauty of the Avaroa National Reserve and channel your inner adrenaline seeker!
DAY 1 - Arrive La Paz
La Paz
Welcome to La Paz, the highest capital city in the world! Catch your breath, meet up with your Contiki Team tonight and get right into it
Stay
Hotel Gloria La Paz (or similar)
DAY 2 - La Paz
La Paz
Cameras on full charge and free breakfast fully taken advantage of, it’s time to hit the streets of La Paz. Your Trip Manager will take you on a guided walking tour where’ll get to explore all that the city has to offer. Feel the cultural vibes by the San Francisco Church and Metropolitan Cathedral, before you make your way to the colourful Jaen Street and Plaza Murillo. And for those feeling ultra spiritual, the Witches’ Market is only a short walk away.
Stay
Hotel Gloria La Paz (or similar)
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Locally guided walking tour
See San Francisco Church and Metropolitan Cathedral
Visit the Witches’ Market, Plaza Murillo & colourful Jaen Street
DAY 3 - La Paz to Sucre
La Paz
Adios La Paz, you’ve taken our breath away (quite literally).
Sucre
Steeped in history with narrow tree lined streets, white stone buildings (some dating back five centuries) and endless blue skies, Sucre is a place where time stands still. Get your bearings on a guided walking tour and let the impressive Convento de San Felip Neri work its magic on your inner architecture nerd. The afternoon is then yours to explore places like Cal Orck’o (did someone say real dinosaur footprints?), wander the cities various museums, or just take it easy before the evenings shenanigans.
Stay
Hotel San Marino Royal (or similar)
NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS
Locally guided walking tour
See the Casa de la Libertad and the Convento de Santa Teresa
Visit the Convento de San Felip Neri
DAY 4 - Sucre
Sucre
With a full day in Sucre, the choice is yours of how to DIY your time in this cultural melting pot. Maybe the museums, galleries and parks are calling your name, or perhaps your itching for something a bit more physical? If that’s the case, our ME Time Optionals are likely to be your jam – rock climbing or biking, anyone?
Stay
Hotel San Marino Royal (or similar)
FREE TIME ADD-ONS
Rock Climbing or Biking
DAY 5 - Sucre to Potosi
Sucre
Think you’ve seen it all in the last few days? We’ve barely gotten started… Today we big adios to enchanting Sucre and make our way to Potosi, a town rich in history, architecture, and silver.
Potosi
Situated at the foot of Cerro Rico (Rich Mountain), Potosi is a treasure trove of markets, churches and friendly locals. We’ll get you adjusted on a locally guided tour around the city, stopping off at the Cathedral Market to check out the local wares and visiting sites like the impressive Iglesia de San Lorenzo de Carangas. Later, head out with your crew for a traditional local dinner, washed down with Chuflay a plenty. Que bueno!
Stay
Hotel Patrimonio Potosi (or similar)
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Locally guided walking tour
See the National Mint of Bolivia and Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace and Iglesia de San Lorenzo de Carangas
Visit the Cathedral Market
DAY 6 - Potosi to Uyuni
Potosi
Another lazy morning in Potosi, before making tracks for Uyuni, and we think you know what comes next…
Uyuni
Welcome to Uyuni, the official gateway to the Salar de Uyuni…or the Bolivian salt flats to you and I. Excited much? You should be. To get you in the mood, we’ll be heading to the Great Train Graveyard, which is every bit as incredible as it sounds. A place full of deserted steamtrains that were abandoned sometime in the 40s, if you’re into deserted theme parks, ghost walks or general creepy stuff, you’ve found your mecca.
Stay
Hotel Samay Wasi Uyuni (or similar)
NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS
Visit the Great Train Graveyard
DAY 7 - Uyuni incl Salar de Uyuni
Uyuni
Salar de Uyuni
Wanna know what makes a breathtaking photo? Well, let’s just say that in Salar de Uyuni, every angle is picture perfect. We hope you’ve been researching the best poses and use of props, because this is one experience most only get to enjoy once in a lifetime.
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Accommodations by Quechua Connection
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Visit Salar de Uyuni
DAY 8 - Uyuni to Avaroa National Reserve
Uyuni
It’s goodbye mini bus and hello 4×4’s as we kick start our 2 day expedition across the Eduardo Avaroa Andean Fauna Reserve.
Avaroa National Reserve
Not much can beat yesterdays views, but this sure gives them a run for their money. Hot springs, geysers, volcanoes, mountains, lakes and flocks of flamingos will have your head spinning 360 as you try to take it all on. Nature on steroids is probably the best description.
Stay
Accommodations by Quechua Connection
NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS
Cross Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve
DAY 9 - Avaroa National Reserve to San Pedro de Atacama
Avaroa National Reserve
Can it really get any better? You ain’t seen nothing yet. Up with the birds, we’ll stop off first for some geyser spotting before journeying on to the Salvador Dali desert. And yes, it’s every bit as impressive as the name suggests.
San Pedro de Atacama
Who’s ready for a new country? Oh hi there, Chile! From one other worldly landscape to another, we’ll venture into the Atacama desert with San Pedro de Atacama in our sights, our home for the next 2 nights. Feel the dryness in the air? That’s because this land is the driest non-polar desert in the world. Don’t say we don’t try to impress you.
Stay
Hotel Diego de Almagro San Pedro de Atacama (or similar)
NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS
Cross Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve
DAY 10 - San Pedro de Atacama
San Pedro de Atacama
After two days of crossing the Avaroa reserve, it’s time to chill, and that poolside seat has your name all over it. But then again with sandboarding on offer, maybe the lure of the desert will be too hard to resist? As the afternoon rolls in we’ll head out to Valle de la Luna. Literally translated as the Valley of the Moon, this lunar like landscape was carved by wind and water and is the probably the closest you’ll ever get to a space travel experience. Seriously, can this trip get any better?
Stay Hotel Diego de Almagro San Pedro de Atacama (or similar)
DAY 11 - San Pedro de Atacama to Santiago de Chile
San Pedro de Atacama
It’s time to leave the desert behind, as we pack our bags for our final leg of the trip and jump on an included flight to Santiago de Chile, the largest and capital city of Chile.
Santiago de Chile
Once we land it’s time to get fully aquainted with this bustling place with a city tour to tick off all the local sights. Then, the afternoon is yours to explore.
Stay
Hotel del Antiguo Convento (or similar)
Included flight
Orientation Tour Santiago de Chile
DAY 12 - Santigo de Chile
Santiago de Chile
Today is our last full day as a group (sob), so let’s make the most it it, why not choose to visit the colourful hillside city of Valparaiso or spend a day exploring Chile’s famous and delicous wineries.
Stay
Hotel del Antiguo Convento (or similar)
FREE TIME ADD-ONS
WInery Tour
Visit the colourful city of Valparaiso
DAY 13 - Santiago de Chile
Santiago de Chile
And just like that, it’s over. Say bye to your new friends for life, with plans for a Contiki 2.0 reunion already on the horizon.
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