6-Nights Flavors of Bolivia: La Paz and Lake Titicaca — CALL

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OFFER ID 1354692

Flavors of Bolivia
Sometimes referred to as the "Tibet of the Americas", Bolivia offers a mosaic of cultures and diverse topography. This adventurous itinerary is guaranteed to excite everyone's interests; foodies, nature lovers, historians, as well as archaeological buffs. There are few cities with such spectacular settings as La Paz: discover this energetic city with its colonial churches, trendy cafes, markets, bowler-hatted cholitas, and booming culinary scene. Experience Bolivia's gastronomic revolution with a focus on endemic Bolivian produce, while sampling exotic fruits and vegetable in colorful markets and enjoying fine dining experiences at world-renowned restaurants. Visit the indigenous community of Huatajata, ancient Inca shrines and villages, and Lake Titicaca; the highest-navigable lake in the world. In addition, a trip to the archaeological wonders of Tiwanaku and "The Grand Staircase", plus a wine tasting back in La Paz. Discover the adventures and culinary delights that this truly authentic country has to offer.

Includes:

  • All Ground Transfers
  • 4 Nights La Paz
  • 3 Dinners
  • 4 Lunches
  • La Paz City Tour
  • La Paz Markets and Museums Tour
  • 2 Nights Lake Titicaca
  • Lake Titicaca
  • Kalauta Island
  • and Natural Healers Tours
  • Tiwanaku Ruins Tour
  • Bolivian Wine Tasting
  • Daily Breakfast


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Itinerary

Avanti Destinations: Flavors of Bolivia

Day 1 La Paz
After clearing customs at La Paz Airport, meet your English-speaking guide for the transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. Standing at 3,600m above sea level at its center, La Paz is one of the highest cities in the world, and you'll need to take time to acclimatize on arrival. One way to do this, locals will tell you, is to drink mate de coca (coca tea), made from leaves of the coca plant and consumed across the Andes, especially in Bolivia, Peru and Argentina. Dinner will be on your own this evening, and a light meal is suggested to help with altitude acclimation.

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Day 2 La Paz
Your morning is free for exploring your surroundings. In the afternoon, meet your guide in the lobby for a city tour of La Paz, plus Moon. Your guide will regale you with stories of the city's mysterious past; a living history which treasures the pre-Hispanic times with all their traditions and magic rites on its streets. You'll visit some of the indigenous, colonial and modern areas including the Indian Market, as well as breathtaking panoramas, all framed by the majestic "Illimani" mountain. Our next stop will be the Moon Valley, a clay formation resembling the face of the Moon. Before returning to your hotel, we'll end the tour with a cable car providing breathtaking aerial views of La Paz. Tonight, you'll be a guest for dinner at Pan de Oro, located in a colonial house dating from 1832. You'll have the sensation of going back in time, as well as enjoying some of the best local cuisine with a folkloric show.

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Day 3 La Paz
After breakfast, a full day starting with a visit to the local markets. You'll stop at the Witches Market (Mercado de las Brujas), the place to go for a variety of potions, medicinal plants, as well as colorful textiles. For lunch we head to Gustu, an upscale restaurant known for their biodiversity and 100% Bolivian cuisine. "Gustu" is the Bolivian word for flavor and the menu lives up to the name. In the afternoon, we'll visit the Costumbrista Museum; a charming museum containing photos, colonial artifacts, ceramic figurines, paintings, costumes, all representing La Paz's rich and turbulent history. Not far away is the Gold Museum (Museo de Metales Preciosos). Returning to your hotel, dinner will be on your own this evening.

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Day 4 La Paz, Huatajata
Today we make an early overland journey to Huatajata; an indigenous on the shores of Lake Titicaca. We'll board a hydrofoil cruise to Moon Island and visit the Sun Virgins Temple "Iñak Uyu". During Inca times, the Isla de la Luna housed chosen women known as the "Virgins of the Sun", who lived a nun-like lifestyle. They wove garments from alpaca wool and performed ceremonies dedicated to the sun. Continuing to Sun Island, you'll visit the Inca "Grand Staircase", an archaeological site, dating back to the 15th century and the Sacred Fountain; taste the water which is believed to give eternal youth and happiness. We'll enjoy lunch at the Uma Kollu archaeological Restaurant. Perched on an authentic Inca terrace, it offers spectacular views of the Lake and the Royal Range of the Andes. Afterwards we return by hydrofoil to Huatajata. You'll tour the Andean Roots Eco Village, including the Altiplano Museum, the Mud Igloos and the mortuary towers of the Urus Chipayas. You'll meet the Limachi family, builders traditional reed boats used for epic expeditions across the Atlantic Ocean. Arriving at your hotel, you'll have a welcome drink and dinner. Later that evening, a visit the Native Observatory Alajpacha to learn about the Aymaras Cosmovision and watch the southern constellations.

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Day 5 Huatajata
After breakfast, we'll take the hydrofoil cruise to the Kalauta Island. The ruins of this ancient stone village hosts one of the largest necropolises in the area with its mysterious Chullpas mortuary towers; some of them multiple stories high. Enjoy a navigation on Lake Titicaca, swinging among totora-reed canals to reach the Urus Iruitos Floating Islands & Quewaya Sustainable Project, dedicated to preserving the 5,000 year old culture. On the return to Huatajata, enjoy a breathtaking view of the Royal Range of the Andes. Then you'll partake in a native lunch buffet (Apthapi) and sample varieties of local Andean food. The remainder of the day is free at your leisure. Dinner will be hosted at the hotel, and later, an audiovisual experience of the "Mystic World of the Kallawayas". These are the natural healers of Bolivia, and believe that you first must heal the soul in order to heal your body. Tata Benjo, our Kallawaya, will bless visitors and answer questions while casting his sacred coca leaves.

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Day 6 Huatajata, La Paz
Today we will make an overland journey to the archaeological site of Tiwanaku (1.580 BC-1.000 AD). Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000, Tiwanaku is an ancient site of one of the oldest civilizations in the Americas. The Sun Gate, the Temple of Kalasasaya and the Pyramid of Akapana are just some of the samples of a glorious past. After our visit, there will be lunch at a local restaurant highlighting regional specialties. Arriving in La Paz, we'll stop for a wine tasting at Hallright's. This classy wine bar is run by 2 Australians, offering a wide range of Bolivian wines. Although Bolivia is one of South America's lesser-known wine regions, it's already developing a reputation for exceptional wines. Returning to your hotel, tonight dinner will be on your own.

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Day 7 La Paz
After breakfast, meet your driver for the transfer to the airport and on to your next Avanti Destination!

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Featured Destinations
La Paz, Bolivia
Huatajata

Vacation Details

Valid Date Ranges
10/01/2023 - 12/31/2025
from $999,999,999 per person


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