Aymara Walk

difficulty: 1/3

10 days

from 1001 to 1500 US$

Aymara Walk

This trip is perfect to get to know Bolivia, with the wonders of the Bolivian Altiplano, colonial cities like Potosi or Sucre and the wide open spaces offered by the Salar de Uyuni. A concentrate of emotions and adventures!

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Day by day

day 1: La Paz "wonder city"
Arrival of your international flight. The landing will be at the highest airport in the world, "El Alto".

After passing through the Bolivian customs control, you will be greeted by your guide.

Transfer to your hotel accompanied by your guide and free time (depending on the arrival time of your flight).

Lunch and dinner at leisure.

Night in La Paz.

Steps: La Paz and its region El Alto Ilimani La Paz
day 2: The Lake Titicaca
Departure from the hotel in La Paz and transfer by private vehicle to Copacabana (approx. 4h00) with beautiful views of Lake Titicaca.

One of the peculiarities of this trip is that just before arriving in Copacabana we will cross Lake Titicaca (in Tiquina) on typical "motor barges". There is no bridge in this area.

Departure by boat to "Yumani", the south of the island of the Sun, where the trips are done on foot.

At more than 4000 meters above sea level, surrounded by calm waters and the high peaks of the Cordillera Royale, time seems to have followed a different rhythm, in favour of a troubling tranquility.

Lunch included in the form of "apthapi".

The apthapi being a communal sharing of the products of the land and the livestock that everyone brings (potatoes, eggs, chuño, corn, cheese etc...).

Return to Copacabana, still by boat and then to La paz by private vehicle.

Dinner at leisure. Night in La Paz.

Steps: Copacabana and Titicaca Lake Copacabana Sun Island Titicaca Lake Yumani
day 3: Train journey on the Altiplano
Departure from your hotel in La Paz for a transfer to Oruro (departure time depends on the day of the week).

On the way, you will stop for an outdoor visit of the church of Calamarka. Some stops are also possible to take pictures of the altiplano and to visit the village of Sika-Sika and its beautiful Romanesque church ( exterior visit).

Arrival in Oruro. Lunch at leisure.

Departure by train to Uyuni in mid-afternoon: trip through the landscapes of the altiplano (about 7 hours).

Arrival in Uyuni and transfer to the hotel.

Dinner at leisure. Night in Uyuni.

Steps: Uyuni and Lipez's desert
day 4: The wonderful "Salar d'Uyuni."
Departure for Uyuni's salar!

First stop at the train cemetery, close to the town, where old steam locomotives from the beginning of the last century finish their lives quietly. Their golden age saw them transporting the silver ore extracted from the surrounding mines.

You will then continue to the village of Colchani on the edge of the Salar. Here we exploit... the salt, an abundant resource of the surroundings.

After this visit, you will get to the heart of the matter, the Salar, "white and geometric expanse" as far as the eye can see, which turns into a perfect mirror during the rainy season.

In the distance you can see the outline of the island of Incahuasi, which you will also discover. On this island lost in the middle of a sea of salt, hundreds of giant cacti grow indiscriminately.

After a good lunch on the island, where a superb panorama of this "salt lake" is offered to you, return to Uyuni (late afternoon).

Lunch included. Dinner at leisure.

Night in Uyuni.

Steps: Uyuni and Lipez's desert Train's Cemetary in Uyuni Colchani Incahuasi Uyuni Salar Uyuni
day 5: The colonial city of Potosi
Departure to Potosi, located at an altitude of 4,000m (about 4 hours drive).

After lunch, discovery of Potosi, rich of a sumptuous and dramatic history, accompanied by a guide.

Founded in 1545 following the discovery of the immense deposit of precious metals of Cerro Rico, the city has kept many palaces and churches with sumptuous colonial architecture. Its historic center is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The current Casa de la Moneda (House of the Mint) was inaugurated in 1773 and covers more than 15,000 square meters, in response to the city's significant growth and the silver trade.

You will continue our tour of the city with a visit to the church of San Lorenzo.

A short walk through the town with its typical alleys and the 10th of November square.

Lunch and dinner at leisure.

Night in Potosi.

Steps: Potosi San Lorenzo Church Museum of money Square of November 10th Potosi
day 6: The mine and its secrets
This morning, a visit to one of Cerro Rico's mines in Potosi.

Beginning of the visit by the market of the mine where it is possible to buy small gifts for the miners such as soft drinks, coca leaves, work gloves.

You will then go to one of the miners' cooperatives that exploit silver in an artisanal way. Visit of the interior of the mine and the working conditions of the miners, after greeting and offering gifts to the "Tio", the highly respected protector of the mine.

Departure from Potosi, after lunch, to reach the city of Sucre (about 3 hours drive).

Lunch and dinner at leisure.

Night in Sucre.

Steps: Potosi Potosi's mines Potosi
day 7: The white city of Sucre
Today, discovery of the colonial city of Sucre.

You will begin with the Museum of the Recoleta; originally the convent was founded by the Franciscan order at the beginning of the 17th century.

You will then visit the Museum of Textiles and Indigenous Arts (ASUR Museum), which presents the indigenous populations of the Sucre region in a lively way.

After passing through the general cemetery, discovery of the "treasures" museum. A new museum that contains precious stones and minerals presented with taste. A great pleasure for the eyes!

After lunch, a walk in the main square of Sucre before reaching the Casa de la Libertad, where you will learn more about the history of the country: it is indeed within these walls imbued with symbols that the declaration of independence was signed on August 6, 1825.

Finally, you will end up at the Central Market of Sucre; the Church of San Francisco and the Museum of the Monastery of San Felipe de Nery, with the possibility of enjoying a magnificent view of Sucre from the bell tower.

Lunch and dinner at leisure.

Night in Sucre.

Steps: Sucre and its region Casa de libertad Museum of indigenous clothes and art Sucre
day 8: Back to La Paz
2 hours before the flight, transfer to the airport accompanied by your guide.

Flight to La Paz.

Transfer to your hotel accompanied by your guide and free time (depending on the arrival time of your flight).

Lunch and dinner at leisure.

Night in La Paz.
day 9: La Paz and its cable cars
Visit of the Bolivian administrative capital: located at the bottom of a trough, the city is spread over more than 1000m of difference in altitude.

Discovery of the city from belvedere to belvedere to better understand its topography, then visit the museums of the "calle Jaén", a colonial street in the historic center of the city.

You will also discover La Paz from a new angle with its exceptional panoramic view, taking the cable car.

Located in Plaza Murillo, the 19th century La Paz Cathedral impresses with its gigantic size, the height of its dome and the size of its pillars.

Afterwards, a walk through the witch's market. Here one finds most of the ingredients needed to make traditional Andean remedies to influence the Aymara spirits as well as offerings for the Pachamama, the mother earth.

In the afternoon, discovery of the Moon Valley, located 10km from the center of La Paz. This geological formation, composed of gorges and rocky peaks on the hillside, punctuated by cactus, is a very pleasant walk.

Lunch and dinner at leisure.

Night in La Paz.

Steps: La Paz and its region Jaén Street and its museums La Paz Street Sagarnaga Street Valley of the moon
day 10: End of the trip
According to your flight schedule, transfer to La Paz airport accompanied by your guide.

Help with check-in.

End of your stay.

Steps: La Paz and its region La Paz

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