Meet at the group hotel in La Paz. Transfers from the airport to the group hotel are provided. La Paz's El Alto Airport is the highest international airport in the world, at an altitude of 4058 metres and it's a relief to be able to descend into the great bowl of the city to the group hotel. KE Land Only package services (for those arriving on early morning flights) begin with breakfast at the hotel and a briefing from the local guide. Most people will then want to sleep until lunch time and take it easy for the rest of the day. La Paz is a remarkable city, with its steep, narrow streets radiating upwards from the main thoroughfare of the Prado. There are lots of plazas and markets and a number of museums and grand cathedrals. La Paz is located in a temperate green valley at around 3650 metres and has a long summer season from April to October during which period it is normal to walk the streets in a t-shirt.

In the morning, we will drive to Copacabana (3850m) on the shores of Lake Titicaca, stopping off en route to visit the museum of Paulino Esteban, the Bolivian Indian who built Thor Heyerdal's reed boat Ra II (which successfully crossed the Atlantic). Here, we can see how such boats are still made using the totora reed, endemic to the Andes. Copocabana is a beautiful town and a popular resort and pilgrimage area, with lots to see and several nearby hills, which offer commanding views over the lake and towards the Cordillera Real. Meeting our motor boat at midday, we have a 1-hour journey across to Pilkokaina, at the extreme southern end of Sun Island (Isla del Sol). Arriving on the island, we have lunch at a typical restaurant with great views and visit the Inca temple of Pilkokaina and then walk (1hr) to our overnight accommodation at an ecolodge. After checking in we have a little time to relax before taking a short walk up to the highest point of the island (4080m) to watch the colourful sunset over the lake. We return to the ecolodge for dinner and overnight. Drive Time: 4hrs.

From our accommodation, we start the morning with an hour's walk to the Inca Garden, an idyllic, florid spot which features an Inca spring, considered by the locals as a fountain of youth. We board our boat for a 40 minute transfer to the Moon Island and land at the village of Koati. We walk for an hour and a half through a typical hamlet and along the backbone of the island to enjoy superb views of Ilampu and Ancohuma mountains. We will also visit the temple of the Inca Virgins 'Aclla Huasi' which was used to educate girls that were to be sacrificed. Late morning we take the boat (1hr 30mins) to Copacabana where we will stop for some lunch at a local restaurant and spend some time exploring the local Indian markets and the church of the famous Madonna of La Candelaira. Return to La Paz.

After breakfast we return to the airport to take the short flight southwards to the city of Sucre (2800m). Here, we will start out with a visit to the Recoleta viewpoint, for a fantastic panorama across the city and we will visit the Museum Azur, where we can see some of Bolivia's colourful textiles, created by the Jalqa and Tarabuco cultures. Afterwards, we will walk down into the main square (Plaza 25 Mayo) to find a restaurant for lunch. we visit the most important historical museum of Bolivia and South America the "Casa de la Libertad". We will also visit the Indian market to discover the exotic customs of the local people living in the temperate valleys and search out shops with the best chocolates of Bolivia. Finally we walk up to the tower of San Felipe Neri church for a great view of the church towers all over Sucre city. Sucre is interesting in every corner you turn. With church facades, monuments, markets and shops you will have time to explore on your own before meeting for dinner in the evening.

In the morning we will take a short drive out to the impressive Cretaceous Park of Cal Orko to view the largest dinosaur footprints in the world, along with full real size modles of the diverse species of dinosaurs. We will spend around 3 hours at the park and return to Sucre for lunch. After lunch we set off on the 4 hour drive through picturesque farmland to the high-altitude city of Potosi. On our way we will stop off at the Bridge of Liberators and the sharp reddish hills of Betanzos. We arrive in Potosi early evening and check into our hotel.

To set us up for our travel across the Salar de Uyuni, it is important that we are well acclimatised. So, today after breakfast, we make the short drive into the Cordillera Kari Kari which lies just west of the city. On the way, we can look across to Cerro Rico, the peak that rises above the city and which was once reputed to be 'made of silver'. Certainly, during Spanish Colonial times, the mountain was a major source of silver, which was transported back to Spain. Arriving at the roadhead in the Kari Kari, we enjoy a good day's hike into an area of high valleys and 5000m granite peaks. Our walk takes us through picturesque valleys with alpine lakes, flower-filled meadows and grazing llamas. Returning to Potosi in the mid/late afternoon, we have time to relax or to enjoy some sightseeing in the old part of the city, including a visit to the Archaeological Museum and an Indian market (Mercado Central). We spend a second night in Potosi.

After breakfast we will visit the National Mint which is one of South America's finest museums. Potosí's first mint was constructed on the present site of the Casa de Justicia in 1572 under orders from the Viceroy of Toledo. This, its replacement, is a vast and strikingly beautiful building that takes up a whole city block. You don't have to be a numismatist to find the history of the first global currency fascinating. Subsequently, we visit the older and more preserved colonial neighborhoods of Potosi to understand the boom epoch of Potosi in the 16th century when it was twice bigger than Paris in that time. After lunch we drive to Uyuni, our launching post for exploring the world famous ' Salar de Uyuni' salt flats. The drive is 4-5 hours and we will make several stops for short hikes and photo opportunities including the 'Forest of Cactus' and 'Porco Canyons'. We overnight in this small town perched on the edge of the salt flat.

Today we first visit the 'Train Cemetery' on the outskirts of Uyuni, home to dozens of Bolivia's disused trains slowing being eroded by the saline conditions. Adorned with graffiti from past travellers it makes for a surreal place to visit and memorable photographs. From Uyuni it takes just 20 minutes to reach Colchani and the start of the salt flats proper. From here, we continue in 4 wheel drive vehicles for around 1 hour across the trackless salar to reach the 'island' of Incahuasi, which sticks out abruptly from the sea of salt. Formed from volcanic rock it is home to huge an anciet cactus, some of which are over 900 yearls old. These islands (there are several dotted across the Salar de Uyuni) provide an amazing sight. Finally we arrive at the village of Tahua (3690m) where we will spend the night at one of the salt hotels. After tea we return to the salt flats for an impressive sunset.

This morning we drive to the base of the jagged volcano Tunupa. With its exploded crater and multi-coloured volcanic rocks, of red, grey and yellow, this is an amazing sight. We drive up to around 4050m before starting our hike along the hillside, reaching an impressive viewpoint known as Mirador Chatahuana at 4250m. It will take us 1 hour to reach this point, where the views extend across the impressive crater on one side and the expansive salt flats on the other. We descend back to the parking area to visit the 'cave of the millenarian mummies' and the Natural history Museum before returning to Coquesa for a picnic lunch. After lunch we walk to the salty lagoons of Coquesa to discover an important group of Andean birds including Andean flamingoes. We then join our vehicles to drive 2-3 hrs to Jayu Khota to view an impressive crater made by the fall of a meteor. After 30 minutes we drive onto Garci Mendoza to our overnight accommodation at a rustic lodge.

Today, we will journey north to the breathtaking Sajama National Park. It promises to be a long but fascinating day filled with remarkable highlights. Following our route, we’ll first reach the stunning Coipasa salt flat and arrive in Sabaya village after about three hours. From Sabaya it will take us around 4 hours to traverse areas of sand dune and salty flats, with many grazing llamas and alpacas. We also see lots of abandoned, pre-Hispanic (1000 year-old) graves, evidence of an early civilisation, complete with ancient walls and shards of pottery. A highlight of today's journey, is our stop at a salty 'laguna' within sight of Sajama (6542m), Bolivia's highest peak. The Sajama National Park is a special place where the red desert combines with the huge snowy mountains. As we hike around the blue lagoon we can see many species of birds, including Andean coots and flamingoes, before hopping back into our vehicles for the final 30-minute drive to the village of Sajama, where we check in at our hostal accommodation at 4200 metres. From here too, we have good views of the perfect volcanic cone of Sajama. The village's picturesque, white-painted church tower makes a great bit of 'foreground interest' for our photos of these mountains.

After breakfast, we leave the village of Sajama and make the short drive (30 min.) to the Kasiri Valley, stopping en route to view the geysers of Juntuma. Here we'll enjoy a two hour hike to the Kasiri Lagoon (4800m), with the likelihood of meeting lots of vicunas on the way. After this we will embark on another 2 hour walk, taking in spectacular views as we ascend to one of the craters of Condoriri Mountain to visit Chiarkhota Lagoon at 5000m. Considered one of the most magical settings with the mountains and desert we will have enjoy our picnic lunch. Once rested we have a leisurely descent for 2 hours to reach the roadhead where we will meet our vehicles for a 20 minute transfer to the Hot springs of Sajama for a well-earned relaxing soak in the thermal waters. We return to our hostal in Samaja for a second night.

On our final morning in the Bolivian wilderness, we begin our journey back to La Paz. After about an hour, we’ll pause for a hike around the stunning blue lagoon of Lagunas, home to a variety of bird species, including Andean Coots and flamingos. Continuing our journey, we’ll stop at the remarkable canyons of Bolivia's 'Ciudad de Perdida' - The Lost City - for an hour-long hike through its breathtaking landscape. By late afternoon, we’ll arrive in La Paz and check into our hotel.

After breakfast we set off to explore the hidden wonders surrounding La Paz. We head south to the Moon Valley, where we take a walk among the stunning pinnacles formed by erosion. We hop back into our vehicle and drive up to the Las Animas valley, for an hour-long walk amidst deep gullies and eroded sandy formations near the majestic Illimani mountain. On our return to the city, we take the Green cable car to reach the northern side of La Paz. From there, we visit the main square, 'Plaza Murillo' the heart of Bolivia’s political decisions. The rest of the day is free to explore the downtown area independently or stop by the Plaza Avaroa for a meal at one of the city’s top recommended restaurants.

Your holiday ends after breakfast. Transfers to La Paz Airport are provided.