La Paz - Tiahuanaco - Sorato
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8 days, 7 nights
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Day 1: La Paz
Arrival in La Paz, reception and transfer to the
4* El Rey Hotel.
Day 2: La Paz
After breakfast, a city tour of La Paz. With its own unique
topography containing few flat areas and protected by its
eternal guardian, the snow peak of Ilimani (6402m), La Paz
houses the seat of government of Bolivia. A visit to the Plaza
Murillo (with its presidential palace, national congress and
metropolitan cathedral), its famous witches market and a choice
of fine museums. With many interesting museums to visit, choose
between the National Museum of Art, The Ethnographic and Folklore
Museum and The Museo Tambo Quirquincho (old fashioned dresses
and silverware amongst others). On Calle Jaen, a beautiful
colonial street, there are four museums which may all be visited
one after another. These are: The Precious Metals Museum,
The Casa de Murillo, The Litoral Boliviano or Military Museum
and the Juan de Vargas Museum; there is even a Coca museum.
A visit will also be made to the Valley of the Moon before
returning to your hotel.
Day 3: Tiahuanaco
After breakfast, a full day visit to Tiahuanaco,
site of the oldest civilisation in Bolivia. Tiahuanaco was
the centre of a very powerful empire stretching back to before
500BC. Excavations are still in progress but many stone ruins
including the sungate and central square are in excellent
condition. Return to your hotel.
Day 4: La Paz - Sorato
After breakfast, journey to Sorato, known as the
"Pearl of the Andes" and often described as having the most
beautiful setting in Bolivia. Sorata serves as a base for
hiking throughout the area.
Day 5: Sorato
A full day trekking in the Sorato Valley. The Gold Diggers
Trail, from Sorata to the Lowlands is still very much in use
by the locals, whilst their ancestors, the Incas used the
trail to transport gold ore. These paths now provide trekkers
a wonderful trail stretching from icy passes to jungle. The
Mapiri Inca Trail, is one of the longest Inca footpaths in
the Americas and we will trek some part of it today. Return
to your hotel.
Day 6: San Pedro Caves
A day walk to the caves at San Pedro. Located 10km from Sorata,
the trek will take about 2½ hours walking each way.
One of the caves has a small but very deep lake at the end
and according to legend, holds Inca treasure. Return to your
hotel.
Day 7: Sorato - Copacabana
Journey to Copacabana, close to the border of Peru.
Boarding of the boat for an excursion to the Isla del Sol
on Lake Titicaca. The Isla del Sol is steeped in mythology
and is regarded as the birthplace of the Incas. A guided tour
of the island including the Inca garden and the fabulous Inca
staircase. Return to Copacabana and transfer to your hotel.
Day 8: Copacabana - La Paz
After breakfast, return trip to La Paz airport and
onward for your flight home. |
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Prices start from US$ upon request
per person (based on four) and includes land transportation, accommodation in 3* and 4* hotels and all tours.
Airport taxes and the international airfare to Bolivia are not included.
For more information on hotels in Bolivia, please see:
our hotels page
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