Latin American Journey

Puno (Peru) – Hito Cajón (Chile)

6 Days / 5 Ningts

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Thursday/Sunday. Hito Cajón (boarder with Chile) - Reserve Eduardo Abaroa (REA) - Villamar

Pick up in the Bolivian border of Hito Cajon to enter the REA Reserve, visiting; Green lagoon in the foothills of Licancabur Mountain, the high desert in Pampas de Dali, Chalviri lagoon and the hot springs of Polques and geysers Sol de Mañana. Then Red lagoon, declared a RAMSAR site due to the nesting of over 30,000 Andean flamingos (3 hours), to finally reach Villamar (2 hours) through Polkes.

Included: Lunch and dinner
Overnight: Mallku Cueva hotel

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Friday/Monday. Villamar - Uyuni Salt flats - Colchani

Morning trip north through nice areas of stone formations done by the erosion to Alota (1 hour) and then north passing the villages of San Agustin and San Juan, continue then through the highlands to enter Uyuni salt flats, this natural wonder with over 10.000 km2 at 3.692 m of salt in Chuvica, (3 hours), cross it north to visit Isla Incahuasi, a special habitat of giant cactus and volcanic rocks. Continue east to village of Colchani (2 hours), where the locals produce salt in the shores of the salt flats.

Included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Overnight: Palacio de Sal Hotel - made with salt

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Saturday/Tuesday. Flight Uyuni to La Paz - Tiwanaku Ruins

Morning flight from Uyuni to La Paz with both transfers. Trip to Tiwanaku (72 km) passing the highlands, one of the oldest American cultures, considered the cradle of the American man. Visit the temple of Kalasasaya, Gate of the Sun, monoliths Ponce and Fraile, Akapana pyramid and Semiunderground temple, as well as the local museums. Return to La Paz. Afternoon free.

Note: Optional tours available.
Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Naira hostal

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Sunday/Wednesday. Am City tour (half day)

A 4 hour morning tour in of La Paz, including the area of the street markets, rich in handicrafts, weavings and witchcraft artifacts. The tour goes through the colonial part of the city, San Francisco Church, Gold Museum, Murillo Square and the outdoor replica of the Tiwanaku temple. Then to the modern part of town, dropping down a lot in elevation to finally visit the Valley of the Moon, enjoy all of its natural geological formations. Cable car ride to see the wanderfull vieuw of this city.

Note. Optional tours available.
Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Naira Hostal

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Monday/Thursday. La Paz - Copacabana - Island of the Sun

Transportation going north through the highlands and parallel to the Andes Royal Range to Copacabana (3 ½ hours), a nice town in the shores of Lake Titicaca. Visit the famous Virgen Morena and its church, have a stroll of town. Take the boat to the Island of the Sun (1 hour), land in Huacani port, have a typical lunch “Aptapi”. Hike for about 45 min to overnight in Ecolodge La Estancia.

Included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Overnight: Ecolodge La Estancia

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Tuesday/Friday. Island of the Sun - Copacabana - Puno

DON’T MISS A GREAT SUNRISE! Boat to La Chincana (1 hour), to see this great Inca ruins, continue in boat to the Moon Island, visit the Iñak Uyu ruins (1 ½ hours), boat to Copacabana (1 hours). Transportation to Puno (3 ½ hours).

Included: Breakfast and lunch

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PRICES 2017
The following net prices are per person, based on 2017 rates and are subject to availability on the hotels mentioned:

Net price per person: 1476.- USD
Single supplement: 175.- USD

IMPORTANT NOTES:
The program will run from 2 pax on Guiding in English. Other languages upon request

  • If the same agency books at least:
  • 4 passengers on the same tour we will provide 3% discount per pax
  • 6 passengers on the same tour we will provide 4% discount per pax
  • 8 passengers on the same tour we will provide 5% discount per pax

ADDITIONAL PRICES:
Add TKT Uyuni – La Paz USD 170.- net per person (price subject to change without previous advice)

DATES 2017:
Start in Hito Cajón (Bolivian boarder with Chile) every Thursday and Sunday!

  • INCLUDED:
  • Services and meals included as mentioned in the program
  • English speaking guides
  • Include all the entrances fee and contributions
  • Shared service
  • Accommodation as mentioned in the program
  • NOT INCLUDED:
  • Anything not listed in the program
  • Tips
  • IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
  • Winter Season (June, July August): water may freeze in the pipes and could take several minutes to heat up
  • Rainy season: (November to April) Roads might be in bad shape. Uyuni Salt flats are flooded. Access to Pucara de Ayque or Incahuasi might be difficult or impossible. Program might have to be changed due to these reasons.
  • As roads Uyuni Region are not paved, we will use 4x4 cars, each one with a maximum of 4 passengers. To avoid high costs, guide and / or TC will go in the back part of the cars if it will be necessary.
  • Museums in La Paz are closed on Saturdays and Sundays in the afternoon and all day on Mondays.
  • To reach the Ecolodge La Estancia will have a smooth walk of an hour and a half, and to leave it there is walk down od half of an hour.
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