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Bolivia Holidays

Your Bolivia holidays will be unforgettable when you travel with Andean Odyssey. Bolivia will surprise you with its beautiful mountain scenery, tropical highlands and lush jungle vegetation. On the high altiplano near La Paz, you will see herds of alpaca and vicuna. Meet the Ayamaras and Quechuas, the native peoples of Bolivia, and learn about their fascinating cultures. Tour the most famous silver mine in the world in Potosi, or take a cruise on Lake Titicaca, the world's highest navigable lake. Experience the beauty of colonial cities like Sucre. Make the most of the diversity and beauty that Bolivia holidays have to offer.

Bolivia Holidays : Lake titicaca

A must during your Bolivia holidays is a cruise of Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world. Starting at Copacabana, you will sail to Sun Island, the legendary birth place of the Inca Empire. During the cruise, you can also enjoy a visit to Moon Island with its fabulous views of the highlands and the Royal Andes Range. On the mainland, you will enjoy a tour of the Tiwanaku ruins, ancient home of the Aymara culture, one of the oldest civilizations in the Americas.

Bolivia Holidays : Fascinating Cities

The tour of the capital city of La Paz includes many highlights including a visit to Moon Valley, featuring stunning geological formations. La Paz - at 3,700 meters (12,000 feet) - is considered the highest metropolis in the world. The city has a dramatic setting with beautiful mountains in the background. Visit native markets where you can buy excellent handicrafts.

Bolivia holidays in the cities of Sucre and Potosi are a memorable experience. You can tour the richest silver mine in history, the famous silver mountain of Potosi, and experience the very special city of Potosi, once the largest city in the Americas. Sucre is a charming city that has preserved its original colonial atmosphere.

Bolivia Holidays : Adventure Travel

Bolivia holidays offer a showcase of colonial architecture, archaeology, bird watching, nature, adventure and other special interest programs. Adventure programs in Bolivia include mountain climbing in the Andes, river rafting, mountain biking and trekking. Bolivia's bio-diversity, and the beauty of its flora and fauna have also created a growing interest among bird watchers. Finally, Bolivia holidays include experiential tours with custom programs in local communities that have become very popular in recent years.

Bolivia : Worry - Free Travel
Andean Odyssey takes the worry out of travel to Bolivia. When you leave the arrangements for your Bolivia holidays to our team of travel specialists, you can relax and enjoy your vacation.

To see Bolivia the right way, contact Andean Odyssey for a full listing of tour options in Bolivia. We will take the time to help you design the Bolivia holidays that are just right for you - and that will make your time spent in the Andes long remembered as a vacation of a lifetime!
 
 
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       La Paz and Surroundings - Sucre, Potosi and Uyuni - Santa Cruz, Beni, and The Amazon  
     
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Santa Cruz, Beni and The Amazon
PROGRAMS
 
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SANTA CRUZ - Development in the Amazon (2 days / 1 night)

DAY 1. TRANSFER IN / CITY TOUR
Transfer in from Viru Viru Airport to the hotel in Santa Cruz (12 km).
In the afternoon you'll visit the places of interest in Santa Cruz: 24 of September Square, Palacio de la Cultura (a cultural center), the House of Spain, the Arenal Park and its local museum and finally the Zoo.

DAY 2. DAY AT LEISURE / TRANSFER OUT
Day at leisure to enjoy the charm of their people and warm weather of the Amazon. Transfer out. (B)




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DISCOVERING THE HEART OF THE AMAZON - Santa Ana de Yacuma (3 days/2 nights)

DAY 1. Flight to TRINIDAD and then to LOS LAGOS - Fishing
Flight to Trinidad to connect straight another flight to the area of Los Lagos (50 min), in the heart of the Amazon jungle to enjoy the facilities of hotel Los Lagos **** in the shores of the Lake Largo. Trip to the area of Porvenir, near another lake to fish or see the rich wildlife of the area, return to the hotel. (L, D)

DAY 2. Discover LAKE LARGO - Hike in the Amazon jungle
Lunch trip through the lake going to the Delta and having a touch of the beauty below due to its crystal waters. Around noon you'll go to Barranco Colorado and enter the jungle, have a barbecue under the shadow of gigantic trees and rest in local hammocks. Then hike through the jungle, to see the rich flora and discover some of the abundant fauna. Return to the hotel. (B, L, D)

DAY 3. Flight LAGOS / TRINIDAD - Transfer out
Flight from Los Lagos to Trinidad (50 min) to take your flight back to Santa Cruz or La Paz. (B)




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TRINIDAD - Farms, Indian tribes and ruins in the Amazon (3 days /2 nights)

DAY 1. FLIGHT TO TRINIDAD / TRIP TO A TRADITIONAL FARM
Flight to Trinidad and trip through open savannas of the Amazon plains, seeing lots of birds and animals like the caimans. In the farm you'll see how people works in their cattle ranchs, famous for its good meat in Bolivia. Overnight in the farm (basic lodging). (L, D)

DAY 2. VISIT A NATIVE COMMUNITY AND SOME RUINS
After a typical breakfast, trip through the savannas in the Amazon to visit an Indian community and see how they are preserving many of their old traditions. Then visit artificial mounds with archaeological remains, used by local cultures to increase production and avoid inundations of the area. Walk through the area enjoying also the rich nature and fauna. (B, L, D)

DAY 3. TRIP TO TRINIDAD / TRANSFER OUT
Trip back to Trinidad and flight to Santa Cruz or La Paz. (B)




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PANTANAL - Puerto Suarez (3 days / 2 nights)

DAY 1. SANTA CRUZ / PUERTO SUAREZ - FREE SHOP
Flight from Santa Cruz to Puerto Suarez with both transfers. In the afternoon you'll visit the duty free shop in Puerto Quijarro, an increasing industry towards the Brazilian market. Also town of Puerto Suarez. (L, D)

DAY 2. BOAT TRIP TO THE PANTANAL
You'll take a boat trip to lagoon Caceres and enjoy the rich flora and fauna in a morning tour of the area. In the afternoon enjoy the facilities of the hotel, with small hikes or horse riding. (B, L, D)

DAY 3. MUTUN / TRANSFER OUT
Morning trip to visit the small Mutun range, a rich iron area with an amazing view of the Pantanal plains and Paraguay river. Return to the hotel to enjoy the fresh swimming pool and the warm weather. Transfer out to the airport. (B, L)




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The Amazon lowlands, SANTA CRUZ and its surroundings (4 days/3 nights)

DAY 1. SANTA CRUZ / CITY TOUR
including the Zoo Transfer in from Viru Viru Airport of to the hotel in Santa Cruz (12 km). Santa Cruz is located in the eastern Amazon lowlands of the country, at 437 m.
P. M. Visit the 24 of September Square, Palacio de la Cultura (a cultural center), the House of Spain, the Arenal Park (with a small regional museum). Finally the Zoo (with only Bolivian fauna).

DAY 2. SAMAIPATA RUINS / SERRANIA VOLCANOES
The site is 124 km - 2 hours from Santa Cruz. Trip starts in the morning visiting these majestic and mysterious pre Inca ruins of Samaipata. The road goes through the Rio Grande River, having a touch of Amboro National Park, then enter few kilometers off the main road to visit Serrania Volcanes, a beautiful red range with great depressions and lots of vegetation,. Return to Santa Cruz. (B, L)

DAY 3. SANTA CRUZ/ SAN JAVIER/ CONCEPCION
The Jesuit Missions are located on the immense prairie of the Chiquitania, trip from Santa Cruz passing: Rio Grande, Rio San Julian, San Ramón and the Jesuit Mission of San Javier. A nice town that has preserved all the influence of colonial architecture surrounded with the rich Amazon jungle. Then continue through open savannas and areas of jungle until the beautiful town of Concepcion, the largest center of the Missions, with an amazing Jesuit church, a special treasure of the baroque from the XVIII century. (B, L, D)

DAY 4. CONCEPCION / SANTA CRUZ - TRANSFER OUT
Morning to enjoy the warm weather and the beauty of this town and his cheer people, then visit the largest repair shop for all the restoration done in the Jesuit Missions. Return to Santa Cruz and transfer out. (B, L)




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THE JESUIT MISSIONS (3 days / 2 nights)

DAY 1. SANTA CRUZ / SAN JAVIER
The Jesuit Missions are located on the immense prairie of the Chiquitania. Trip from Santa Cruz passing: Rio Grande, Rio San Julian, San Ramon and the Jesuit Mission of San Javier. A nice town that has preserves all the influence of colonial architecture surround with the rich Amazon jungle. (L, D)

DAY 2. SAN JAVIER / CONCEPCION
The trip continues through open savannas and areas of jungle until the beautiful town of Concepcion. It is the largest center of the Missions, with a Jesuit church that is a special treasure of the baroque from the XVIII century. It has also the main and largest repair shop for all the restoration done in the Jesuit Missions. (B, L, D)

DAY 3. CONCEPCION / SANTA CRUZ
Morning to enjoy the warm weather and the beauty of this town and his cheer people. Return to Santa Cruz, passing San Javier. (B, L)




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ALL JESUIT MISSIONS CIRCUIT (4 days / 3 nights)

DAY 1. SANTA CRUZ / SAN JAVIER / CONCEPCION
The Jesuit Missions are located on the immense prairie of the Chiquitania, trip from Santa Cruz passing: Rio Grande, Rio San Julian, San Ramon and the Jesuit Mission of San Javier, to enjoy this colonial town and its beautiful church. After lunch in San Javier the trip goes through open savannas and areas of jungle until the beautiful town of Concepcion, the main center of the Missions, with an amazing Jesuit church that is a special treasure of the baroque from the XVIII century. (L, D)

DAY 2. CONCEPCION / SAN IGNACIO
In the morning you'll visit the repair shop, the largest of the area dedicate to the restoration of all the Jesuit Missions. In the afternoon the trip continues to San Ignacio, passing through forests of palms, lagoons and more jungle areas. San Ignacio is the largest city of the area and a main center of commerce, his church is under reconstruction to have the old traditional style of the Missions. (B, L, D)

DAY 3. SANTA ANA, SAN RAFAEL AND SAN MIGUEL
This a long but great day, because the trip passes interesting mission villages and churches that have been preserved. The villages are Santa Ana, San Rafael and San Miguel, each with their own Jesuit Mission church. Return to San Ignacio. (B, L, D)

DAY 4. SAN IGNACIO / SANTA CRUZ
Return to Santa Cruz, passing Concepcion and San Javier. (B, L)




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SANTA CRUZ, SAMAIPATA AND THE JESUIT MISSIONS (5 days/4 nights)

DAY 1. SANTA CRUZ / CITY TOUR including the Zoo
Transfer in from Viru Viru International Airport to the hotel in Santa Cruz.
P. M. Visit the 24 of September Square, Palacio de la Cultura (a cultural center), the House of Spain, the Arenal Park with a small regional museum and finally the Zoo with only Bolivian fauna. (B)

DAY 2. SAMAIPATA RUINS / SERRANIA VOLCANES
In the road to Samaipata you'll enter to Serrania Volcanes (Volcano Range), a beautiful red range with great depressions and lots of vegetation. Then to the caves, enjoying waterfalls and riverpools with warm weather and lots of nature, finally visit the town of Samaipata and its local museum. Overnight in hotel. (B, L)

DAY 3. FULL DAY HIKE NEAR AMBORO NATIONAL PARK TO EL FUERTE
The trek of LOMA LARGA, where the flora of Amboro National Park is spectacular until the famous pre-Inca ruins of Samaipata, the eastern advance of the Andean cultures. Transportation back to Santa Cruz. (B, L)

DAY 4. SANTA CRUZ/ SAN JAVIER/ CONCEPCION
The Jesuit Missions are located in the Chiquitania prairie, visiting first the Mission of San Javier, a small colonial town. After lunch the trip continues through open savannas to Concepcion, the largest center of the Missions with a nice church constructed in baroque style from the XVIII century. (B, L, D)

DAY 5. CONCEPCION / SANTA CRUZ - TRANSFER OUT
Morning to enjoy the warm weather and the beauty of this town and visit the largest repair shop of restoration in the Jesuit Missions. Return to Santa Cruz and transfer out. (B, L)
 
(B) Breakfast Included
(L) Lunch Included
(D) Dinner Included

*We provide vegetarian meals
 
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