8-Nights Classic Bolivia: La Paz, Titicaca & Uyuni from $5,095

Day 1: Arrive in La Paz

Transfer: La Paz Airport - Boliviato La Paz - South Zone

Hotel: Atix Hotel (5 Star Rating)

A boutique hotel submerged in the Andean valley of the city of La Paz that seeks to share the cultural richness of Bolivia with the rest of the world. Featuring modern amenities with an eye toward classic design, the hotel blends the present with the past in an elegant and sophisticated manner and is sure to please.

Day 2: Private Half Day Tour of La Paz & Moon Valley

This half day tour begins with a hotel pick-up in La Paz, elected as one of the seven wonder cities in the world. Found in a valley at the foothills of the Andes Range and situated at 11,942 feet (3.632 meters) above sea level, the tour travels through street markets rich in handicrafts, weavings and witchcraft items, and is followed by a visit to the colonial section of the city, including the San Francisco Church, Gold Museum, Murillo Square and the excellent the viewpoint Mirador de Killi Killi. You will also visit the outdoor replica of Tiwanaku Temple before descending to the more modern, southern part of La Paz. Here you will reach and visit the Valley of the Moon, where a clay mountain has been impressively shaped by erosion. You'll then ride by cable car, or "Teleférico," to discover a beautiful view of La Paz while traveling via one of the most popular forms of transportation in this unique part of the world. This is a must for everyone!

Day 3: La Paz to Villamar

After meeting your private driver-guide, you'll transfer to La Paz Airport to catch your morning flight to Uyuni, landing on the outskirts of the famed salt flats. By approximately 10:00am, you'll begin to travel south through the Highlands, passing the villages of San Cristobal and Culpina K until reaching the rich valley of Alota (a journey taking roughly three hours). Here you will pass through areas featuring dramatic stone formations created through gradual erosion through many millennia. Continue through these striking high valleys until reaching the village of Villamar (taking one hour). Here, you will be welcomed to your hotel, a basic accommodation in this remote and beautiful corner of Bolivia.

Hotel: Hotel Mallku Cueva (4 Star Rating)

Located in one of the most attractive and impressive path of Lípez gaps. Nestled in a rock which rises the hotel, inspired by the rustic architecture and Andean regional. Our hotel, with all rooms with private bathroom and central heating and / or electrical, is without doubt the best hotel south of Uyuni.

Meal(s): Dinner, Lunch

Day 4: Eduardo Abaroa National Reserve & Ojos de Perdiz

Be prepared for a long, though rewarding, day ahead. As the dawn rises, you will set out by car toward the Eduardo Abaroa National Reserve (or REA, locally), passing through Polkes and visiting Laguna Colourada - declared a RAMSAR site due to the nesting of over 30,000 flamingos at 14,035 feet (4,278 meters) above sea level - along the way. From here, you'll shoot up to the nearby geysers known as "Sol de Mañana", then pass alongside Challviri Lagoon, a hot spring found on the shores of Polques. Crossing through the high desert of the Pampas de Dali, you'll take in amazing views and eventually reach Laguna Verde, in the foothills of the Licancabur Mountain. The drive to Laguna Colourada is by way of the high deserts of Siloli, and includes a visit to Arbol de Piedra before finally reaching Ojos de Perdiz, some 14,865 feet (4,531 meters) above sea level. Having spent between 11 and 14 hours travelling and touring, you'll be set for a restful evening under the stars.

Hotel: Tayka del Desierto (4 Star Rating)

In the middle of an incomparable setting, painted with a range of colours that nature has capriciously combined, lies the Tayka Desert Hotel, in the heart of the Siloli Desert. The hotel was built next to a water source, where different birds of the area (among them partridges) came to drink water. The combination of the water source, also called a water hole, and the presence of these birds ended up giving its name to the hotel: Hotel Tayka del Desierto Ojo de Perdiz, also known as Ojito de Perdiz.

Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

Day 5: The Uyuni Salt Flats & Colchani

In the morning, join your guide to tour north through the Hedionda and Cañapa minor lagoons, then continue east through branches of the range, once again returning to the Valley of Alota. Through the north highlands, you'll pass by the villages of San Agustin and San Juan, then enter (via Chuvica) the great Uyuni Salt Flats, crossing to Isla Incahuasi, a special habitat of volcanic rocks and giant cacti. After this unforgettable visit, set east to the village of Colchani, where the locals produce salt. Here you will enjoy a fabulous sunset, and overnight - aptly - in a salt hotel.

Hotel: Palacio De Sal (4 Star Rating)

On the shores of the majestic Salar de Uyuni -under an astonishing sky full of magnificent colors and stars- stands, bursting with historical significance, the Palacio de Sal (The Salt Palace). A haven of magical moments where every end of the day is the evidence of an irrefutable fact: no dream, however extraordinary it may seem, is ever diluted before it comes true.

Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

Day 6: Colchani to La Paz

Following an early breakfast, you'll check-out from your hotel and begin the transfer to the airport ahead of your onward flight back to La Paz.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Transfer: La Paz Airport - Boliviato La Paz - South Zone

Hotel: Atix Hotel (5 Star Rating)

A boutique hotel submerged in the Andean valley of the city of La Paz that seeks to share the cultural richness of Bolivia with the rest of the world. Featuring modern amenities with an eye toward classic design, the hotel blends the present with the past in an elegant and sophisticated manner and is sure to please.

Day 7: La Paz to Sun Island via Copacabana

Today you will be met by your driver-guide and set out by private transportation for the three and a half-hour journey from La Paz to Copacabana, a lovely town resting on the shores of Lake Titicaca. Here you will visit the local church which hosts the famous Virgen Morena. Soon after, you'll board a shared boat and cross the lake to reach the Island of the Sun, a journey that takes approximately one hour. Arriving at Huacani, you'll be invited to enjoy a typical Aptapi (a common lunch in the highlands), and then continue by boat to the ruins of the Pilkokaina Inca temple. Finally, you will hike to La Estancia, your home for the night, where you can take in wonderful views of Lake Titicaca.

Hotel: Ecolodge La Estancia (3 Star Rating)

Welcome to an energetic place to repair body and soul. Ecolodge La Estancia is located on the southern tip of the legendary Isla del Sol on Bolivia's Lake Titicaca and is unlike any hotel you've seen before: eco-friendly lodges built on restored pre-Inca agricultural terraces at 4,010 meters above sea level. The Estancia is a spiritual getaway in harmony with nature, offering splendid views of the Lake and the Royal Andes Mountains.

Meal(s): Dinner, Lunch

Day 8: Sun Island to Puno via Island of the Moon

Don't miss an early sunrise - the views are outstanding! After taking in the rising sun, hike down through Yumani to visit the Inca stairs and the Water of the Eternal Youth, then travel north by boat to visit the Chincana ruins and the Sacred Rock. Later, continue by boat to the Island of the Moon and to the Inca ruins of Iñak Uyu Temple. Finally, you'll return to the pier at Copacabana, the board an awaiting private vehicle to begin the three and half-hour transfer to Puno, Peru.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Hotel: Sonesta Posadas Del Inca Puno (4 Star Rating)

Located on the scenic shores of Lake Titicaca, the world's highest navigable lake, the Sonesta hotel combines the best in Peruvian hospitality with spectacular views. Only 5 kilometers from Puno's Main Square, the Sonesta on Lake Titicaca offers easy access to all tourist activities and attractions, including the fascinating floating reed islands of the Uros people, Taquile Island, and the Chullpas of Sillustani.

Day 9: Depart from Puno

Transfer: Puno to Juliaca Airport