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’s Garden, an idyllic, florid spot which features an Inca spring, considered by the locals as a fountain of youth. We board our boat and visit the manmade islands of the Uros in Bahia Blanca bay. These indigenous people managed to protect themselves from invaders, such as the Incas by isolating themselves on the waters of the Titicaca by means of building floating islands, made of reeds. Amazingly, they were even able to cultivate crops on these islands and live permanently on them. We will have the opportunity to fish for fresh trout for our lunch. We sail back to Copacabana and spend some time exploring the local markets. We may even be there for one of the more unusual church ceremonies, where drivers bring their vehicles to be blessed by the Franciscan priest. Return to La Paz.

This morning we return to the airport to take the short flight southwards to the city of Sucre (2700m). Here, we will start out with a visit to the Recoleta viewpoint, for a fantastic panorama across the city. We will also go to the Museum Azur, where we can see some of Bolivia's colourful textiles, created by the Jalqa and Tarabuco cultures. Then, we will walk down into the main square (Plaza 25 Mayo) and find a restaurant for lunch. After lunch, we check into our hotel before and have the afternoon free to explore the 'White City'.

After Breakfast we set off on a 3 hour drive through picturesque farmland to the high-altitude city of Potosi. On our way there is opportunity to stop at the Betanzos Hills for photos. We arrive around midday and after checking in to our hotel we visit one of South America's finest museums - The National Mint ('Casa Nacional de la Moneda'). The UNESCO listed mint explores the fascinating history of what was once the world's richest city and the Spanish Empire's exploitation and exporting of its main resource, silver. The rest of the afternoon is free to explore the city's main square and shopping streets ahead of our walk tomorrow.

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 drive to Uyuni, our launching post for exploring the world famous ' Salar de Uyuni' salt flats. The drive is 4 hours and again we 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. Driving on for another hour we reach the banks of the salt flats to stop at the Chantain Museum and discover the prehistory of the local people and natural history of the region. We also make stops at salt lagoons offering mesmerising reflections and shots of incredible perspective. Finally we arrive at the village of Tahua where we will spend the night at one of the salt hotels. After tea we reutn to the salt flats for an impressive sunset.

This morning we drive to the base of the jagged volcano Tunupa. With its exlpoded 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 our vehicle and visit the 'cave of the millenarian mummies'. We return to Coquesa for a picnic lunch before continuing for 2 hours drive to the village of Garci Mendoza to overnight in a rustic lodge.

We now start to leave behind the arid salt plains and volcanic wilderness of the 'salars'. It will be a long day but full of interesting highlights. Heading north we reach the impressive dunes of Challa Kota and walk down to the central point of a huge, meteor created, crater. We continue up the eastern side of the Coipasa salt flat using a well maintained dust road to arrive after 3 hours in Sabaya Village. 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. From here, too, we have good views of the perfect volcanic cone 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 the Lake Chairkota at 5000m. This is considered one of the most magical areas in this setting of mountain and desert. Finally we descend by sandy scree slope to arrive at the hot springs of Junchusuma for a very relaxing bath. On the drive back to our hotel in Sajama, we pass Wanakota Lagoon where we can view the incredible variety of birdlife. On the way back we will stop at the geysers of Sajama for a chance to take photos. We will be back in Sajama in time for lunch. In the early afternoon we continue our drive back to La Paz, breaking our journey with stops at the impressive canyons of "Ciudad de Piedra" and the church of Curawara de Carangas, known as the 'Sistine Chapel of the Andes'. Arriving in La Paz, we check in at the group hotel. Drive Time: 5 - 6hrs.

Our final morning in this Bolivian wilderness as we make our way back to la Paz. We drive for 6 hours, including a stop at the impressive canyons of Bolivia's 'Cuidad de Perdida' - The Lost City, where we will undertake a one hour hike through the landscape. We reach La Paz by late afternoon where we check in to our hotel.

This morning we walk from our hotel to ride the cable cars that fly over La Paz. With our local guide we visit the colonial stree Calle Jaen and the main square, Plaza Murillo. We then take a short transfer to the Vally of the Moon, known for its unique rock formations. We return to the hotel around midday and the afternoon is free to explore the rest of the city, buy last minute souviniers or relaxed after our Bolivian Adventure.

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