
Bolivia Intercultural

This circuit allows you to explore this beautiful country that is steeped in culture, art, history, customs and tradition. All this in the company of local guides who are experts in interculturalism. This allows you to appreciate the trip from the depths of its population.
ITINERARY
Duration: 14 days / 13 nights
Cultural, natural and community-based trip
Price basis: 8 participants
✈️ ARRIVAL IN SANTA CRUZ DE LA SIERRA
Welcome at Santa Cruz de la Sierra international airport and transfer to the hotel.
Free time to rest or take a first walk depending on arrival time.
Overnight at hotel in Santa Cruz
Meals not included.
🚌 SANTA CRUZ – SAMAIPATA – PRE-INCA FORT
Departure by road towards Samaipata, a charming mountain village known for its mild climate and peaceful atmosphere.
Guided visit of the Fuerte de Samaipata, a major archaeological site listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This unique place reflects the meeting of Andean and Amazonian cultures and served as a ceremonial, astronomical and strategic center.
Check-in at the hotel in Samaipata and free time to enjoy the village and its tranquil atmosphere.
Overnight at hotel in Samaipata
Meals not included.
🌄 CODO DE LOS ANDES AND CAVES
Day dedicated to the discovery of Codo de los Andes, an exceptional geographical area where the Andes meet the Amazon. This region offers a great diversity of landscapes and remarkable biodiversity.
Guided interpretive walk, discovering natural viewpoints, rock formations and local caves. The guide’s explanations help to better understand the geology, ecosystems and worldview of local populations.
Return to Samaipata at the end of the day.
Overnight at hotel in Samaipata
Meals not included.
🌿 FERN PARK – SHORT ROUTE
🚌 NIGHT BUS TO SUCRE
Departure to Fern Park, a natural reserve characterized by lush vegetation and accessible trails. The short hike allows full enjoyment of the environment without technical difficulty.
After the visit, return to Santa Cruz and boarding a night bus to Sucre, the constitutional capital of Bolivia.
Overnight on the bus
Meals not included.
🏛️ VISIT OF SUCRE – WHITE CITY
Arrival in Sucre and start of the guided tour of this elegant and peaceful colonial city.
Discovery of the main cultural sites:
· Textile Museum, showcasing the art and symbolism of indigenous textiles
· Casa de la Libertad, historic place where Bolivia’s independence was proclaimed
· Mirador de La Recoleta, offering a panoramic view over the white rooftops of the city
Free time at the end of the day.
Overnight in a hostel in Sucre
Meals not included.
🥾 SUCRE – HIKE TO MARAGUA (FULL DAY)
Day excursion to the Maragua region, known for its spectacular geological formations, natural crater and isolated rural communities.
Hike through impressive landscapes, with encounters with locals and moments of exchange about their way of life. An immersive day combining nature, culture and human discovery.
Return to Sucre in the late afternoon.
Overnight in a hostel in Sucre
Meals not included.
🚌 SUCRE – POTOSÍ – UYUNI
Early departure from Sucre towards Potosí, one of the most emblematic cities of South American colonial history, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located at over 4,000 meters above sea level, Potosí owes its fame to Cerro Rico, a mythical mountain whose silver exploitation has deeply marked the economic and social history of the region since the 16th century.
Upon arrival, guided visit of the Cerro Rico mines during a shared tour led by local guides. This powerful and meaningful experience allows a better understanding of the central role of mining in the construction of Bolivia, while respectfully addressing the current reality of miners, their working conditions, beliefs and rituals still practiced inside the mountain. The visit provides essential human and historical insight into this major chapter of Andean history.
After the visit, free time for lunch, then continuation of the journey by road towards Uyuni.
Overnight at hotel in Uyuni
Meals not included.
🧂 UYUNI – SALT FLAT – ISLA INKA WASI – SAN JUAN
Start of the expedition in 4×4 vehicles across the mythical Uyuni Salt Flat, the largest salt desert in the world.
Program:
· Crossing the vast white expanse of the salt flat
· Photo sessions with natural perspectives
· Visit of Isla Inka Wasi, covered with giant cacti
· Entry into the Eduardo Avaroa Reserve
Lunch and dinner included.
Overnight in a comfortable refuge with private bathroom in San Juan.
Overnight in refuge
Lunch and dinner included.
🦩SAN JUAN – LAGUNA COLORADA
After breakfast, continuation of the expedition through the southern Bolivian Altiplano, a wild and spectacular region located at over 4,000 meters above sea level. The day unfolds among breathtaking landscapes, alternating high-altitude deserts, mineral plains, majestic volcanoes and lagoons with striking colors, reflecting intense geothermal activity.
Throughout the journey, regular stops to observe Andean wildlife and admire the color contrasts of the desert, in an environment dominated by silence and vastness. This crossing also allows a better understanding of the extreme living conditions of the region and how local populations adapt to altitude and climate.
Arrival in the afternoon at Laguna Colorada, an emblematic site of the Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve. This lagoon owes its reddish color to mineral sediments and microorganisms. It is home to several colonies of flamingos, offering a unique natural spectacle, especially striking at sunset.
Check-in at a comfortable refuge with private bathroom.
Dinner and overnight on site, in an isolated and authentic atmosphere, in the heart of the Altiplano.
Overnight in refuge with private bathroom
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
🌋 ALTIPLANIC LAGOONS – RETURN TO UYUNI
After breakfast, departure for a new day of exploration in the most spectacular landscapes of the southern Bolivian Altiplano. The morning is dedicated to discovering several emblematic natural sites reflecting the region’s intense volcanic activity.
Stop at Laguna Verde, famous for its emerald green waters whose color varies depending on light and mineral concentration. Located at the foot of the Licancabur volcano, this lagoon offers a striking panorama and is one of the most photographed landscapes in southern Bolivia.
Continuation towards geothermal areas, where fumaroles, geysers and boiling ground can be observed, reminding us of the still-active telluric forces of this high-altitude region. The route also crosses vast desert plains, dotted with rock formations sculpted by erosion and imposing volcanoes.
After lunch, gradual return to Uyuni.
Overnight at hotel
Breakfast and lunch included.
✈️ UYUNI – LA PAZ
🚡 VISIT OF LA PAZ
Domestic flight to La Paz, the highest administrative capital in the world.
The afternoon is dedicated to discovering the city:
· Rides on urban cable cars, offering spectacular views
· Visit of Valle de la Luna, a surprising geological formation
· Panoramic viewpoints over the city
Overnight at hotel in La Paz
Meals not included.
🏔️ LA PAZ – TUNI (COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE)
Departure to the Tuni region for an authentic community immersion at the heart of local life. This experience includes transport, guidance by a local guide, meals prepared with the community kitchen, several cultural activities and one night in community accommodation. A strong human encounter, focused on sharing, simplicity and intercultural exchange.
Overnight with a local family with meals included
✈️ TUNI – LA PAZ – SANTA CRUZ
Return to La Paz then domestic flight to Santa Cruz.
Check-in at the hotel and free time for rest or last visits.
Overnight at hotel in Santa Cruz
Meals not included.
✈️ INTERNATIONAL DEPARTURE
Transfer to the international airport for the return flight.
End of our services.
What is included?
- Small groups that guarantee real interaction with the local population
- Transfers and/or assistance upon arrival and international departures
- Transport throughout the entire circuit (regular transport, privatized vehicles or flights according to the circuit)
- Guide in the requested language and trained in interculturality topics
- Meeting with several Andean families willing to share their knowledge and traditions
- Entrance fees to the attractions included throughout the circuit
- Meals in the houses of inhabitants according to demand (half board or full board)
- Internal flights according to the itinerary
- Permanent assistance before, during and after the trip
What is not included?
- International flights
- Entrance fees to archaeological sites or museums not included in the circuit
- Travel insurance
- Tips
Recommendations for the visitor
- Spending the night with minimal comfort elements can be a small adventure; however, the human warmth of the inhabitants easily compensates for the lack of comfort to which we are accustomed in urban areas
- Our experiences respect the local population, their customs and traditions; therefore, we recommend following the instructions of your guide so as not to break the intercultural harmony that we preserve
- The best way to avoid the consumption and production of plastics is by avoiding their use. For this reason, we recommend having a canteen or a reusable bottle. We provide water to fill your bottles













