Itinerary
- Day 1
Santa Cruz de la Sierra
You'll land in Santa Cruz de la Sierra and get settled at your hotel for the night. This is your entry point into Bolivia, so take time to adjust and rest up before your adventure begins.
Landmarks Viru Viru International Airport - Day 2
Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Samaipata
After breakfast, the drive takes you to Samaipata where you'll check out a winery and have lunch. From there, you'll head to El Fuerte, an Inca site and UNESCO World Heritage Site with plenty to explore. The evening is free to wander around town and grab dinner where you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Winery visit
- Visit El Fuerte (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Explore Samaipata
Landmarks El Fuerte Samaipata - Day 3
Samaipata to Santa Cruz de la Sierra
You'll hike an easy trail through Amboró National Park, about 6 km and roughly 1.5 hours. Keep an eye out for monkeys, birds, and butterflies. The forest has giant ferns reaching up to 10 meters high, which is something to see. You'll finish with a picnic lunch before heading back.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Picnic
Included Activities
- Hike in Amboró National Park (easy, approximately 6 km, approximately 1.5 hours)
- Picnic
Landmarks Amboró National Park - Day 4
Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Sucre
A flight takes you to Sucre, Bolivia's colonial city. After checking into your hotel, the rest of the day is yours to relax and explore at your own pace, whether that's walking around neighborhoods or just resting at the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Sucre
Landmarks Sucre - Day 5
Sucre
On a guided tour, you'll see 25 de Mayo square, the cathedral, and Casa de la Libertad. You'll also visit one of South America's oldest universities. The market visit includes trying local cheese, fruit, and choquísaqueño sandwiches. Before the afternoon free time kicks in, you'll check out La Recoleta viewpoint and the ASUR Museum of Indigenous Art.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Snack (Sampling of cheese, fruit and chuquisaqueño sandwich at local market)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Sucre including 25 de Mayo square, cathedral, and Casa de la Libertad
- Visit to one of the oldest universities in South America
- Local market visit with sampling of cheese, fruit and chuquisaqueño sandwich
- Visit La Recoleta viewpoint
- Visit ASUR Museum of Indigenous Art
Landmarks Plaza 25 de Mayo Sucre Cathedral Casa de la Libertad La Recoleta ASUR Museum of Indigenous Art - Day 6
Sucre to Potosí
You're heading up to Potosí, sitting at around 4,000 meters and one of the world's highest cities. After lunch at a local restaurant, you'll visit an active silver mine on the famous Cerro Rico. The altitude might affect you, so take it easy and stay hydrated.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit active silver mine on Cerro Rico
Landmarks Cerro Rico - Day 7
Potosí to Uyuni
A guided tour in the morning takes you through Potosí's colonial alleyways. You'll see Casa de la Moneda (the former mint), San Francisco Monastery, and the Street of the 7 Corners. Later in the day, you'll travel on to Uyuni.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Snack
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Potosí through colonial alleyways
- Visit Casa de la Moneda (former mint)
- Visit San Francisco Monastery
- Visit Street of the 7 Corners
Landmarks Casa de la Moneda San Francisco Monastery Street of the 7 Corners - Day 8
Uyuni
You'll cross the white Salar de Uyuni by off-road vehicle to reach Isla de Pescado. It's off the typical tourist trail, and you'll have a BBQ picnic out there. By evening, you get to watch the sunset over the salt lake, which is really something special.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Picnic (BBQ picnic), Snack
Included Activities
- Jeep ride across Salar de Uyuni
- Visit Isla de Pescado
- BBQ picnic
- Sunset viewing over Salar de Uyuni
Landmarks Salar de Uyuni Isla de Pescado - Day 9
Uyuni to La Paz
After flying into La Paz, you'll explore the colonial old town and check out the witches' market. Then it's on to Plaza Murillo to see the cathedral, government palace, and congress building. The cable car takes you up to El Alto, and you'll walk through Moon Valley with its weird rock formations before heading back down.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore colonial old town of La Paz
- Visit witches' market
- Tour Plaza Murillo with cathedral, government palace and congress building
- Cable car ride to El Alto
- Walk through Moon Valley
Landmarks La Paz Old Town Witches' Market Plaza Murillo La Paz Cathedral El Alto Moon Valley - Day 10
Sun Island
On the way to Lake Titicaca, you'll stop at the UNESCO ruins of Tiwanaku, which was once the largest city in the Andes. After exploring and visiting the museum, you'll continue to the lake and take a boat to Sun Island. You'll watch the sunset from the island and have dinner there.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Snack, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tour UNESCO ruins of Tiwanaku
- Museum visit at Tiwanaku
- Boat trip to Sun Island
- Sunset viewing over Lake Titicaca
Landmarks Tiwanaku Lake Titicaca Sun Island - Day 11
Sun Island to Puno, Peru
In the morning, you'll explore the southern part of Sun Island, seeing the Inca garden, steps, spring, and parts of the old Inca palace. A boat takes you to Copacabana where you'll visit the pilgrimage church and grab lunch. Later you'll cross into Peru and arrive in Puno by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Explore southern part of Sun Island
- Visit Inca garden, steps and spring
- Visit former Inca palace
- Boat trip to Copacabana
- Visit pilgrimage church in Copacabana
Landmarks Sun Island - Inca Garden Copacabana Pilgrimage Church - Day 12
Puno to Cuzco
The route to Cuzco crosses the Andean landscape with stops at the Inca ruins of Raqchi and the colonial church in Andahuaylillas. You'll try cancacho, a traditional meat dish, at El Cordero Macho restaurant for a snack. By evening, you'll reach Cuzco, the former heart of the Inca empire.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Snack (Traditional cancacho meat dish at El Cordero Macho restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Inca ruins of Raqchi
- Visit colonial church in Andahuaylillas
- Stop at El Cordero Macho restaurant for snack and traditional cancacho meat dish
Landmarks Raqchi Andahuaylillas Church - Day 13
Cuzco
A guided tour covers Cuzco's best spots (UNESCO World Heritage Site), including the Plaza de Armas with its cathedral, the Temple of the Sun, and the artists' quarter of San Blas. You'll also visit four famous Inca ruins around the city, with Sacsayhuamán fortress being particularly impressive.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Cuzco including Plaza de Armas and cathedral
- Visit Temple of the Sun
- Explore artists' quarter of San Blas
- Visit four famous Inca ruins around Cuzco
- Visit Sacsayhuamán fortress
Landmarks Plaza de Armas Cuzco Cathedral Temple of the Sun San Blas Sacsayhuamán - Day 14
Cuzco to Sacred Valley
You're heading to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. First stop is the colorful market in Chinchero where you can pick up souvenirs. Then you'll see Ollantaytambo with its impressive Inca fortress before reaching the Sacred Urubamba Valley where you'll stay the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit colorful market in Chinchero
- Visit village of Ollantaytambo with impressive Inca fortress
Landmarks Chinchero Ollantaytambo Sacred Valley - Day 15
Sacred Valley to Aguas Calientes
You'll visit the agricultural facilities at Moray and check out the white salt terraces of Maras. At a family home, you'll sample Chicha de Jora, a traditional corn beer. The panoramic train then takes you through the valley to Aguas Calientes, giving you time to just relax and look at the scenery.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Moray agricultural facilities
- Visit Maras salt terraces
- Stop at family home for corn beer tasting (Chicha de Jora)
- Panoramic train ride to Aguas Calientes
Landmarks Moray Maras Aguas Calientes - Day 16
Aguas Calientes to Cuzco
Early morning means you'll get to Machu Picchu when it's quieter. On a guided tour, you'll explore the main buildings in the complex. If you want, you can climb Huayna Picchu for extra views (it's optional). You'll return by train and bus, heading back through Aguas Calientes and Ollantaytambo to Cuzco.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Machu Picchu
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu complex
Optional Activities
- Climb Huayna Picchu (€95 per person, limited offer, must book at registration)
Landmarks Machu Picchu Huayna Picchu - Day 17
Cuzco to Lima
You'll fly to Lima and explore the colonial old town with the cathedral and Plaza de Armas. The modern districts of San Isidro and Miraflores are next on the list. The afternoon is free for you to do more exploring or just relax before your journey ends.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore colonial old town of Lima
- Visit cathedral
- Visit Plaza de Armas
- Visit San Isidro district
- Visit Miraflores district
Landmarks Lima Old Town Lima Cathedral Plaza de Armas San Isidro Miraflores - Day 18
Lima
Time to head to the airport for your return flight. Make sure you have your documents ready and arrive with enough time before departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks J. Chavez International Airport - Day 19
Arrival
You've made it back to your destination. Hope you have great memories from this trip through Bolivia and Peru!
