BOLIVIA & CHILE'S ATACAMA DESERT - OVERLAND ADVENTURE 12 DAYS | 18 GUESTS
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BOLIVIA & CHILE’S
ATACAMA DESERT
OVERL AND ADVENTURE
12 DAYS | 18 GUESTS
Itinerary
JOURNEY BY LAND
BRAZIL JOURNEY BY AIR
Based on the expeditionary nature of our trips, there may be ongoing
Lake Titicaca enhancements to this itinerary.
BOLIVIA
Sun Island
Copacabana La Paz Day 1 ARRIVE LA PAZ, BOLIVIA
Fly independently to La Paz and spend two nights at the Casa
Grande Hotel.
Uyuni Sucre
Salt Flat Day 2 LA PAZ
Potosi
PARAGUAY
Enjoy a leisurely morning adapting to the altitude. Our afternoon
Uyuni
includes stops at an underground temple, Indian Market, Bennett
CHILE
CHILE Monolith and the witch doctor’s market. Soar over the city aboard
ant
iago San Pedro Mi Teleférico, La Paz’s cable car system. (B,D)
To S de Atacama
ARGENTINA
Day 3 LA PAZ / LAKE TITICACA
Home to some of the New World’s oldest cultures, the largest Transfer overland to Lake Titicaca, and board our hydrofoil cruise
lake on the continent, the most dramatic landscapes in to Moon Island, home to the ruins of the Sun Virgins’ Temple.
Latin America and a bevy of unique wildlife, Bolivia offers a Continue to Sun Island, where according to mythology, the sun
kaleidoscope of wonders. Combined with the otherworldly god sent his children to Earth. Visit Pilcocaina Sun Temple before
beauty of the Atacama Desert, this exciting expedition reveals taking a hike along an ancient trail. Overnight at the Posada del Inca
some of South America’s best-kept secrets. EcoLodge. (B,L,D)
Day 4 SUN ISLAND / COPACABANA / LA PAZ
EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS After an invigorating climb to a breathtaking viewpoint, take a sip
of water from a sacred fountain, believed to grant eternal youth.
Visit the magnificent colonial cities of Potosi & the “white After lunch, board a hydrofoil to Copacabana, home to the revered
city” of Sucre — both are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. statue of Bolivia’s patron saint — La Virgin de la Candelaria. Learn
Explore the Atacama Desert’s geysers, colorful thermal about building reed boats at Huatajata and the Andean Roots
pools, bizarre rock formations, steaming fumaroles & stark Eco-village before returning to La Paz and the Casa Grande Hotel.
lunar-like vistas. (B,L,D)
Observe three species of flamingos: Andean,
Day 5 LA PAZ / SUCRE
Chilean & James.
Fly to Sucre, where an afternoon tour includes an overview
Discover the cosmic center of the Incan world — Lake Titicaca. of colonial architecture as well as Liberty House. At the ASUR
Photograph towering volcanoes, extraordinary landscapes, Museum of Indigenous Art, discover the work being done to
graceful colonial architecture & vibrant markets frequented maintain the cultural integrity of local communities. Spend two
by colorfully clad locals. nights at Parador Santa Maria la Real. (B,L,D)
Stay in the Hotel De Sal Luna, this unique property is built
almost entirely of salt.
POTOSI VISCACHA
INTERNATIONAL EXPEDITIONS | BOLIVIA & CHILE’S ATACAMA DESERT
LAGUNA COLORADA
Day 6 SUCRE: POTOLO altitude, and lack of light pollution make this one of the best
Tour Potolo, home to the Quechua-speaking Jalq’a community. places on Earth to stargaze, and this journey has been timed
Spend a day learning about their weaving techniques. (B,L,D) during the low-light of the New Moon. (B,L,D)
Day 7 SUCRE / POTOSI / UYUNI Day 11 ATACAMA
Potosi boasts restored buildings and colorful winding streets full Savor breakfast overlooking the geothermal field at El Tatio
of charming vendors. Tour the Cerro Rico silver mines and learn Geyser, seeing thermal pools, colorful rock formations and
about the current state of mining. After lunch, visit the Casa de la endemic viscacha and nandues. Cap-off our morning in the stark
Moneda (Royal Mint). Continue to Uyuni, and spend two nights at lunar landscape of Moon Valley. The mirror-like Miscanti and
Hotel de Sal Luna. (B,L,D) Miñiques Lagoons reflect dramatic volcanic peaks. Watch for rare
horned coot and culpeo fox. (B,L,D)
Day 8 UYUNI SALT FLAT
Set out on a 4x4 excursion to discover the Uyuni Salt Flat. Day 12 ATACAMA / SANTIAGO / DEPART
Visit Incahuasi Island, or Fish Island, a unique ecosystem which Explore the small town of San Pedro de Atacama, then transfer
includes a stranded colony of the chinchilla-related viscacha to the airport for your flight to Santiago and connect with your
and enormous cacti. Learn about the 3,000-year-old Coquesa independent homeward flight. (B,L)
mummies; see salt processing and extraction; and watch for
bubbling springs—called Ojos de Agua or “eyes of salt.” (B,L,D) You will need to purchase airfare from your home city/La Paz and
La Paz/home city. Our in-house Air Department can make your
Day 9 UYUNI / LAGUNA HERIONDA reservation for a $50 per person fee.
Stop at the stunning lakes of Canapa, Chiar Kota, Honda and
Hedionda. The shores of these glacial lakes are lined with three
flamingo species — James, Andean and Chilean. The landscape is 2020 DEPARTURE May 9
also dotted with llama, alpaca and possibly even vicuña. Continue 2021 DEPARTURES April 10; September 25
to Los Flamencos EcoHotel. (B,L,D)
2020 PRICE PER PERSON
Day 10 ABAROA NATIONAL RESERVE / SAN PEDRO DE Double Occupancy $10,698
ATACAMA, CHILE Single Occupancy $12,698
Explore the milky Laguna Blanca, blood-red Laguna Colorada and
the green Laguna Verde — each getting their striking color from 2021 PRICE PER PERSON
algae. This is the ideal place to photograph flamingos. At Sol de Double Occupancy $10,990
Mañana Geysers, watch lava boil at the bottom of craters, while Single Occupancy $12,990
fumaroles spout water and steam. Continue across the Chilean
Dates and rates are subject to change.
border and check in to the Desertica Lodge. The remoteness,
INTERNATIONAL EXPEDITIONS | BOLIVIA & CHILE’S ATACAMA DESERT
Know Before You Go
For most activities a moderate level of exertion is required.
Many excursions include walking for one to three miles along
uneven paths, cobblestone streets, and dirt trails that could
be rocky or slippery. You may need to navigate stairs that are
uneven and without handrails. Some drives may be long over
roads that are unpaved and bumpy. Temperatures can range
from the mid-30sºF to the mid-80sºF depending on the
altitude and location. The areas on the first half of the itinerary,
especially La Paz and Potosi, are set at a high elevation, and
altitude sickness may occur with some individuals.
STARGAZING
INCLUDED: NOT INCLUDED:
• Accommodations on group dates • Airfare from your home city/La Paz and La Paz/home city
• Excursions, activities, and meals as listed in the itinerary • Excess baggage charges
• Services of experienced English-speaking guides • Airport arrival and departure taxes
• Arrival and departure transfers between the group hotel and • Gratuities
airport regardless of day or time
• Transfers for non-group arrivals and departures
• Selected beverages included with lunch and dinner
• Passport, visa, and/or airline change fees
• Potable water
• Travel insurance
• Medical expense coverage and emergency evacuation insurance
• Items of a personal nature such as laundry, alcoholic beverages,
and other incidentals
• Email/Internet/fax/telephone charges
A $600 per person deposit will secure your space on this expedition. All rates are per person, quoted in US dollars, and must be paid in US dollars. Rates and
itineraries are subject to change. Please review our Terms & Conditions online at www.ietravel.com/terms, or call our office for a printed copy.
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