Discover the amazing country of Bolivia, enjoy the tropical city of Santa Cruz, visit colonial towns and spend one romantic night in a Spanish colonial hotel, explore La Paz and its lively markets.

You will sample four great Bolivian cities combined with breathtaking landscapes, and featuring privately guided tours.

Discover cross-cultural Bolivia — Join us on one of our best tours and cultural explorations into the heart of South America. Discover the main cities of Bolivia and their people as you travel across the country. Observe how nature and wildlife change as you travel from the tropical lowlands to the high Andes... Explore 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Bolivia. But most of all, experience this fascinating country through its past and present cultures...

You will experience Bolivia's fascinating cultural wonders on this short and well packed tour. With many opportunities to customize your stay, Discover Cultural Bolivia is designed to give you an authentic look at Bolivia, its people and their history.

WHERE?

• Santa Cruz - The tropical way of life in the heart of South America: charm and colonial tradition, combined with a growing commercial activity.

• Sucre - A charming city with a unique blend of indigenous heritage and colonial architecture.

• Potosí - A must see destination with rich history based on its colonial silver mines.

• La Paz - The city of contrasts: a unique blend of cultures and ways of life, and located within breathtaking panoramas, with whispers of ancient civilizations at Tiwanaku – one of the most interesting archaeological sites of South America.

• 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

WHAT?

Cultural Exploration

WHEN?

Year-Round Departures (depart virtually any day of the week).

May - October is dry season.

Day 1 - Arrive Santa Cruz and rest of the day at leisure to enjoy the city.

Day 2 - Discover the territory of the Jesuit Missions of the Chiquitos. Visit San Xavier Jesuit Mission and learn about arts and crafts of the Chiquitano people. Back to Santa Cruz for the night. [B]

Day 3 - Fly to Sucre. Visit Sucre and learn about Spanish colonial architecture and history. Visit textile workshops and explore for local crafts. Learn about the Tarabuco and Jalq'a cultures in Sucre. [B]

Day 4 - Transfer to Potosí and explore the city. Visit the colonial mint house of Casa de la Moneda and enjoy a city walk to other superb monuments. [B]

Day 5 - Join local Bolivian miners for an astonishing exploration of the Cerro Rico mineshafts, and learn about the daily life of the workers inside the mine. Back to Sucre. [B]

Day 6 - Fly to La Paz and rest of the day at leisure to explore the city and its lively markets. [B]

Day 7 - Visit archaeological excavation site at Tiwanaku — spiritual and political centre of the Tiwanaku pre-Inca empire. [B]

Day 8 - Last shopping/visit opportunities in La Paz. Fly out of Bolivia. [B]

Meals Included: Breakfast [B], Lunch [L], Dinner [D]

Accommodation:

Prices shown above are per person, in US Dollars ($), based on 2 people traveling together (double room basis).

Please note:

• Prices do not include airfare (domestic flights to be quoted separately—count approximately $175). Ask us for the best schedules and price options.

• Hotel names and descriptions by city and category are subject to confirmation at time of booking.

Depart any day! Custom dates and prices available.
Contact one of our travel consultants for details.

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