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Travel in Bolivia – Where do you want to Go?
Our family loves Bolivia and we encourage
our visitors and our volunteers to explore as
much as possible …
• our community,
• our city
• and further afield in Bolivia and beyond
We would love to sit down with you to share our own family’s tips and favourite places to go
and to help you make your own travel plans.
We can help you make reservations and to buy tickets. We only use travel operators that we
have had good experiences with ourselves or have received excellent feedback from past
visitors and volunteers.
In this pack you will find information about our favourite places and tours. Of course, this pack
is not exhaustive, please ask us if you have any questions and we will be happy to help.
We try and keep this pack up to date, but prices and details may vary, however, we will confirm
these with you before you make your reservation.
Study Spanish Colibri is one of the best places to study Spanish. Bolivian teachers who can give you individual or group classes here. We have a classroom, but most people prefer to study in one of our shaded view points and be inspired by the views. After class, you can study your verbs whilst swinging in a hammock or go and practice your conversation skills with the local friendly shopkeepers Very few people in Bolivia speak English – so it’s one of the best places to come if you want to be immersed in the language and, of course, learn more quickly. Another plus is that because many Bolivians speak Spanish as their second language (after their indigenous languages), they tend to speak much more slowly and clearly than in other Hispanic countries. You will also find that local people are incredibly tolerant and patient if you make a mistake. We can help you set up Spanish language classes with native professional teachers that are organized to meet your needs and expectations and at a time that suits you. Our teachers like to mix the classroom experience with “field- experience” taking you out and about in the city to practice your conversation skills, and this is also a great way of getting to explore. Course Costs Each hour costs the equivalent to USD$6.50 / 45 bolivianos per hour. We can set up a course of a minimum of 4 classes with a minimum or 2 hours per day. 4-hour course: USD$26 / 180 bolivianos 10-hour course: USD$65/ 450 bolivianos 20-hour course: USD$130 / 900 bolivianos If paid by credit card, all prices increase by 5%
Treat Yourself….. Bolivian Cooking Classes Our neighbours are wonderfully skilled cooks and very happy to share with you their passion for preparing some of the most delicious Bolivian dishes – including vegetarian options. They will bring all the fresh local ingredients you need to cook and later you can enjoy the fruits of you labour with a 2 or 3 course meal. Cost: 150 bolivianos (USD$22) per person Meeting point: At Colibri Camping How many hours? The class lasts around 1.5 – 2 hours Includes: Ingredients, recipes and the meal you have prepared at the end of the session. If paid by credit card, all prices increase by 5%
Massage
Colibri is the perfect place to relax and to spoil yourself. We
offer therapeutic and relaxing massages from 1 to 3 hours using
essential oils made from local plants and herbs. These can be
done in the open air or in the privacy of your room.
Price: 180 bolivianos / USD$26 per hour
If paid by credit card, all prices increase by 5%
Tours we designed especially for you…..
La Paz Feminista Tour
Private City Tour - through the Eyes of Women
What is it like to be a woman living in La Paz? And what if you are an
indigenous woman? A student? An immigrant? A Mother? A Trader? A
business woman? An Activist?...
On this tour you will learn about the historic and ongoing struggles of
the women of La Paz to be educated, to have control over their
bodies and to have their voices and proposals heard in this society
that is still so largely machista, despite recent progressive legislation.
You will see how modern indigenous women of La Paz combine their traditional customs with the demands of this fast-
paced city when it comes to fashion, dating and marriage. You will visit “fashonistas” of La Paz to understand the history
and also the dynamic trends of the Cholita clothing and ever-changing trends. A stroll through the streets and apparently
chaotic markets, where you will be able to chat with the women of La Paz, will highlight how important the underlying
unionisation, solidarity and sisterhood is to manage the city`s economy and their well-being.
The tour will include a visit to feminist organisations, whose provocative graffiti can be seen across the city, where you will
be able to have lunch and buy their creative materials.
● Meeting Point: San Francisco Church in the city centre.
● Duration: Approximately 3 hours with regular stops, some uphill walking
● Cost per person: USD$25 / 175 bolivianos
● The tour runs on the following days: Monday to Thursdays at 5pm, Fridays at 4.30pm, Saturdays 3pm and
Sundays 10am
If paid by credit card, all prices increase by 5%
Intercultural Tour of El Alto
Lucero, the daughter of Aymara migrants, was born and raised in
El Alto. During this private tour, she will share with you a very
intimate perspective of this exciting, vibrant and chaotic city.
You will meet her neighbors and explore parts of the city that
few tourists get to see. You will take mini buses and the breath-
taking cable car up into the heart of El Alto to explore the
markets.
Meeting point: The meeting point is at San Francisco Church on
Sundays and Thursdays
How many hours? Half day
Cost: Cost per person: USD$25 /175bolivianos including
transportation
If paid by credit card, all prices increase by 5%
On our doorstep…….
The Valley of the Moon
The Valley of the Moon – The Valley of the Moon is one of the main tourist
attractions in La Paz. It is so called due to the amazing and quite bizarre rock
formations. It is like nowhere else on earth and you can spend an enjoyable hour
walking through the valleys and crevices and perhaps spot some viscachas, local
Andean hares. You do not need a guide. To get there you can take a local bus or
we can call you a local taxi, the ride takes only 5 minutes. Or you can walk there
(30-45 minutes)
Entrance Fee: 15bs for foreigners and 5bs for locals.
Days open: Everyday
Time: From 10 am to 5 pm
Trek The Devil’s Tooth Mountain
From Colibri Camping and Eco-Lodge you see the amazing
rock of the Devil´s Tooth Mountain. We can give you
printed instructions to follow the path back to the
campsite. You can take a taxi up to the summit. The trek is
down-hill and quite easy apart from some eroded areas
where you need to take care. The trek takes 3-5 hours and
has some amazing views of the snow peaks of the Andes
and the city of La Paz in the distance.
Cost: Local taxi (recommended) to the village of Chiaraque
90bs. one way. Minibuses (8bs)
Optional Trek with a Guide 200bs. Time: Everyday
The Valley of the Flowers
Start the day with a walk down to the Valley below the campsite, where
our neighbours cultivate flowers for the local markets. (You do not need a
guide for this, just make sure you take sun screen, good walking shoes and
a bottle of water for the climb back up). If you don't fancy walking, you can
get a great view of the valley from the view point at Colibri Camping. One
small note of caution, please don´t swim in the river and be careful not to
walk in the fields and trample the flowers.
If paid by credit card, all prices increase by 5%
The La Paz Zoo
La Paz Zoo – Just 5 minutes from Colibri by local bus is the La
Paz Zoo. Through our Up Close Bolivia volunteer programme,
we are working to improve the quality of lives of the animals
through the animal enrichment programme. The zoo is in a
beautiful setting and is home to many Andean and Amazonian
animals and birds, the majority of which have been rescued
from trafficking and cruel treatment. Entrance fee: 15bs
Opening Times: from 9:30 to 17:30 (Closed on Mondays)
If you have a taste for Adventure….
Quad Biking in the Valleys of La Paz
Our neighbor Doña Brigida and her family run
one of the most established quad biking
companies in La Paz. The guides are friendly,
and some speak English having participated in
our Up Close Bolivia volunteer led language
courses. The trail goes along paved roads for a
while and then cuts through small rural villages
and mud tracks, ascending to El Alto and the
rim of the ledge overlooking the city of La Paz
and the snowcapped mountain range.
Meeting point: Mallasa (the next village from
Jupapina towards La Paz) Days available: Every
day. Duration: 2 hours
Cost: 350 Bolivianos. (USD$50.50) – Includes
the rental of the quad bike, a guide and all the
gear (helmets, gloves, jackets, etc.)
If paid by credit card, all prices increase by 5%
Paragliding / Parapente over the nearby Valleys
Explore the beautiful views from the sky.
You will pilot an ultra- light flexible glider,
enjoying the sensation of free flight for 10 to
30 minutes, depending on the weather
conditions and how you feel in the air. Tours
only run in the morning and depend on
weather conditions.
Meeting point: Colibri Camping
Days open: Every day, only in the mornings.
Time: You need half day
Cost: 500 Bolivianos. (72$us) – Includes gear,
guide and return transport to Colibri.
Our friend Alistair, a Kiwi who arrived in Bolivia nearly
20 years ago, started Gravity Assisted Mountain Biking
with 2 bikes and is now one of the most trusted
operators on the Death Road. Many companies have
since copied him but their lower prices often mean
lower safety and bike maintenance standards. Gravity
is therefore our top recommendation for this activity.
Cost of Gravity: 860 bolivianos. If you are on a tighter
budget Xtreme Down Hill also have excellent reviews,
it costs 600 bolivianos. Both options Includes all gear,
bilingual guides, return transport, snacks and lunch, but exclude the entrance fee to the death road 50 bolivianos.
Meeting point: City Centre café at 7am. Days available: Every day. Time: You will need an entire day. Your return to La Paz
at 10pm
If paid by credit card, all prices increase by 5%
Explore the City and Cultures of La Paz….
Walking Tour of La Paz with Red Cap
Would you like to know more about this beautiful city? This walking
tour it’s led by a group of young dynamic bilingual guides from Red
Cap Tours who will introduce you to this complex, busy and
incredibly interesting city in an entertaining and informative way. It
is highly recommended as an introduction to the fascinating people,
history and customs that make up La Paz, one of the world’s most
vibrant cities. We can organize transport up to the departure point
in the city for you from Colibri. You can book this tour online.
Meeting point: San Pedro Square (city center) at 11 am or 2 pm,
Days open: Every day, Time: 3 hours, Cost: 20 Bolivianos. (3$us) – Includes English speaking guide
Tiwanaku
This archeological city located one hour from the
city of La Paz, predates the Incas. See ancient
temples, monoliths and imagine the wonders
that existed here so long ago. This tour includes
transportation and guide, but it does not include
entry to museums and ruins (100bs) or lunch
(35bs in local restaurant.
Meeting point: City center pick up at 8.30am
Return to La Paz approx. 5pm
Days open: Every day Cost: 100 bolivianos
(15$USD). This does not include entrance to
Museum (100bs or lunch approx. 35 bs.)
Cholita Wrestling The only place in the world where you can see Lucha Libre (or WWF) style
wrestling where women dressed in traditional Bolivian clothes put on
quite the show for locals and travelers alike! This interesting spectacle
high flying acrobatics meets showmanship with real force, takes place
every Thursday evening and Sunday afternoon in the city of El Alto.
Meeting point: At 14.45pm Supermarket Ketal, Plaza España, Sopocachi,
near the yellow cable car station in Sopocachi. Days available: Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Sundays Cost: 100 Bolivianos. (USD$15) – Includes
bilingual guide;transport to the Cholita Wrestling, entrance to wrestling,
snacks, souvenirs. Return to La Paz city at approx. 8.30pm.
If paid by credit card, all prices increase by 5%Full day trip to Chacaltaya and Valley of the Moon
This tour visits the Chacaltaya peak, which was once the world´s
highest ski resort. You will be able to see some of the effects of
glacier melt as a result of climate change first-hand and enjoy the
amazing views from 5,340m over the city of La Paz and across the
Cordillera Real mountain range of the Andes. The exhilarating hike
from the old ski lodge lasts about 90 mins. It is accessible for any
level of hiker - but be aware of the high altitude and its effects. After
the descent from Chacaltaya, you will drive through the city to visit
the Valley of the Moon – so called due to the amazing and quite
bizarre rock formations. It is like nowhere else on earth and you can
spend an enjoyable hour walking through the valleys and crevices
and perhaps spot some viscachas, local Andean hares.
Meeting point: El Prado – Ex Hotel Plaza at 08.30am (We can set up a
local taxi from Colibri). Tour Available: Everyday. Duration: The tour
ends at approx.. 5.30pm at the Valley of the Moon near Colibri
Camping. Cost: 100 Bolivianos / USD$15 – includes guide and
transport, but does not include entrance to Chacaltaya 15bs or The
Valley of the Moon (15bs) or food.
Ice Climbing and Hiking at Altitude on Huayna Potosi
With its spectacular views, accessibility to
beginner climbers and close proximity to La
Paz, it’s easy to see why Huayna Potosi is the
most popular mountain to climb in Bolivia.
This 6,088m high mountain and provides a
breath-taking backdrop to La Paz’s urban
centre and adventurous spirits will be
rewarded with stunning views over the
Cordillera Real mountain range, making the
climb one of the most memorable and
rewarding things to do in Bolivia.
Meeting point: Xtreme Downhill Offices at
08.15am for equipment testing, Calle Sagarnaga, opposite Hotel Sagarnaga. Tour Available: Every day. Duration: 3 days
and 2 nights. Cost: 950 bolivianos (USD$137) - Includes transportation, meals, all climbing gear and camping equipment,
guide for every 2 people, accommodation (camping).
If paid by credit card, all prices increase by 5%If you want to go further afield we can share our tips and personal recommendations
for travel beyond La Paz…
Below is information about some of our favourite places and the travel operators, hotels and places that we trust and / or
have heard good things about from past volunteers and visitors….
You can make the reservation and buy the tickets at the Colibri Camping Reception.
Lake Titicaca, Copacabana and Island of the Sun
The breathtaking Lake Titicaca is the highest
navigable lake in the world and the beautiful scenic
town of Copacabana on its shore are located approx.
located approx. 4 hours’ drive away from the city
centre of La Paz (this may take longer on a Sunday or
on public holidays). From Copacabana you can take a
boat to the Island of the Sun which, according to Inca
legend is the birthplace of the Sun God, Inti. Here you
can trek through small indigenous villages and visit
Inca ruins. You can spend the night on the island in a
rustic hotel or an eco-lodge where you can
experience star filled nights and amazing sunrises where you will see the whole Andes mountain range on a clear
morning.
Copacabana is a good resting spot on a journey between La Paz and Cusco. For this journey we recommend you take
Bolivia Hop www.boliviahop.com a return ticket costs USD$29 this includes a boat ticket to visit the “Island of the Sun” If
you want to travel on to Cusco, check out their website for more details.
Bolivia HOP Bus to Copacabana leaves Wild Rover Hostel in La Paz City Centre at 7am and arrives 11am. For the return
journey, Bolivia Hop Bus leaves Copacabana at 6pm and arriving in La Paz at 22.30pm. Bolivia Hop is available only certain
months of the year (check availability).
Another travel option is with an alternative bus company called Maya Tours. It costs 50bs / USD$7.92 one way and 100bs
/ USD$14.45 return. Bus available: every day. Meeting point: El Prado - Ex Hotel Plaza. Leaves at 07.45am Arrives
Copacabana at approx. 11.30pm. Return to Copacabana, leaves at 13.00pm and arrives in La Paz at approx. 5pm
(depending on traffic).
Our favourite hotels in Copacabana: 1) Hostal Las Olas http://hostallasolas.com/ 2) La Cúpula,
http://www.hotelcupula.com and on Island of the Sun, Eco Lodge La Estancia https://www.ecolodge-laketiticaca.com/
If paid by credit card, all prices increase by 5%Coroico in The Tropical valleys of the Yungas This is one of our weekend favourite getaways from La Paz to relax and chill out. Only 3 hours from the city of La Paz you can find butterfly filled valleys, exotic birds, natural swimming pools and waterfalls in the gateway to the Amazon basin. It’s easy and cheap to get there by public transport. Go to the MINASA Bus Terminal (NOT the bus terminal in the city centre) which is located in Villa Fatima (40 minutes from Colibri). You can take a Taxi approx. 60 bolivianos or local buses. Buses or shared taxis (for 5 passengers) leave the MINASA Bus terminal regularly and cost approx. 30 bolivianos one way. They travel down the new road (not the infamous death road to Coroico!!!) and the journey takes approx. 3 hours. The hotel that we recommend is Sol y Luna www.solyluna-bolivia.com/ which has beautiful swimming pools, gardens and hammock areas. There are private cabins, a shared house (cheaper option) and also places for camping. We can call them to make a reservation for you. If paid by credit card, all prices increase by 5%
An Amazing Amazon Adventure
This jungle & pampas 4-day combo
tour is operated by Mashaquipe an
award winning indigenous
community-managed tourism
enterprise that is committed to
environmental and social
sustainability.
On this tour you will visit the Madidi
National Park Jungle, which in 2018,
was declared the MOST BIODIVERSE
PLACE ON THE PLANET! and also the
animal rich pampas to see the
wonders of the Amazon rainforest.
As a family, we have done the
Mashaquipe tour ourselves as have
many of our volunteers and visitors
and the guides, the nature and the
full experience have been
unforgettable. We have no doubt that this tour will be a life changing experience too for you and we highly recommend
that if you have the opportunity to go, do not hesitate!
You need to fly to lovely town of Rurrenabaque from La Paz, a short 40-minute flight, the day before your tour. The cost
of the flight is approx. USD$184 (1,300bs). The Masahquipe team will pick you up from the airport and take you to your
hotel. We can recommend a lovely family hotel and local restaurants in Rurrenabaque.
DAY 1 of the Tour: You will be picked up from your accommodation and taken to the office for a short briefing. The tour
starts at around 08.30, when you will be taken to visit a community dedicated to the making of sugar cane honey where
you get to taste the delicious sugar cane juice and see the lifestyle of indigenous Tacana communities. On the boat ride
down the Beni and Tuichi rivers you will enjoy the beautiful landscapes such as the Bala Canyon. When you arrive at the
Mashaquipe lodge you will receive a warm welcome and a cold fresh fruit juice by the friendly local staff. After a delicious
lunch you will be guided along specially designed trails, where you may see monkeys, wild pigs, and learn about local
plants that serve as the forest pharmacy for the local communities.
DAY 2: After breakfast you’ll visit a very special place to see red Macaws, where they nest and feed. Afterwards the guides
will help you build a log raft used by the local indigenous communities and you can ride this back to the lodge, where
you'll have lunch. In the afternoon you will be able to choose among different activities, like visiting an indigenous family,
to see their way of life in the middle of the forest, go fishing for catfish, or sail on the river to watch the sunset.
DAY 3: After an early breakfast at 6am you will return by boat to the town of Rurrenabaque and from there go directly by
road to Santa Rosa in a comfortable jeep. On the way to Santa Rosa you may see sloths, ant eaters, birds and others. We
will arrive at the ecolodge around midday for lunch. Afterwards, you have the opportunity to go sailing on the Yacuma
river, where you will see lizards, caymans, birds, capibaras, turtles and be able to swim with the magical pink dolphins that
live in this beautiful place.
If paid by credit card, all prices increase by 5%DAY 4: Another early start at 5 am to watch the sunrise
and listen to the pampa awakening, a concert of
screaming monkeys and different birds. We have
breakfast and then go in search of anacondas, After lunch,
you will return to Rurrenabaque arriving in mid-afternoon
in time for your flight if you are returning to La Paz the
same day or back to you hotel if you have chosen to stay
another night in Rurrenabaque.
NOT INCLUDED
• Entrance fees to Madidi National Park - 200bs and Santa
Rosa Protected Park - 150bs
• Travel insurance - recommended
• Extra beverages
• Breakfast on first day, dinner on last day
• Sunglasses and sun cream
• Insect repellent
You should be in reasonable physical condition for a tour of this type and understand that some conditions are basic and
are lacking in comforts - this is the Amazon!
Malaria is extremely rare in the pampas and jungle near Rurrenabaque and there have not been any cases contracted
locally for many years. That said, there are plenty of mosquitos in the area so it is considered a possibility. Other insect
bourne diseases such as yellow fever and dengue are in the area, so a good insect repellent and long sleeve shirt plus long
trousers are essential.
Cost of the 4 days and 3 nights Tours USD$384 /2,660 Bolivianos. Cost of flight to Rurrenabaque USD$188 / 1300 bs
approx. which we can book for you.
Availability: Every day. During rainy season there may be delays with flights.
If paid by credit card, all prices increase by 5%Salt Flats / Uyuni This salt desert and the surrounding coloured lagoons, deserts, volcanoes and geysers make this one of the most surreal and breathtaking landscapes in the world. It is also home to array of Andean fauna such as the Andean pink flamingos, Andean geese, llamas and vicunas. There are two ways to get to Uyuni. You can fly from La Paz (1hour) or travel by overnight bus (11 hrs.) For the full experience, we recommend a 3-day, 2-night 4x4 jeep tour which covers the Eduardo Avaroa Reserve or if you have less time or just want to concentrate on the actual salt flats you can simply do a one-day tour (the first day described below). Day 1: The tour begins at 10:30 visiting the Cemetery of Trains whose characteristic feature are locomotives of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. After this visit we go to the village of Colchani, where we look at the salt processing and piles of salt. We can also buy salt handicrafts. At 12:00 we visit the Eyes of Salt and the Salt Hotel which are in the middle of the Salt Lake. Later we go to Fish Island (Incahuasi Island) whose main feature are the giant cacti which reach a height over 8 meters. We have lunch on the island and then have some time to explore and to take photos of this unique landscape. Around 15:30 we go to our Salt Hotel in the village of Atulcha (5 km outside of the Salt Lake) and at 19:00 we will have dinner. If paid by credit card, all prices increase by 5%
2nd Day:
We begin the day at 07:30am with breakfast and then head to the Eduardo Avaroa Reserve. At midday we arrive in the
area of lagoons and appreciate a variety of typical birds of this region. While we have lunch we fill our sights with this
spectacular landscape of the High Plateau. After a trip of an 1 hour and a half we arrive at the famous Stone Tree and the
Siloli Desert. At 17:00 we get to the Red Lagoon (4200 m) whose highlight is the variety of pink flamingos. After dinner we
spend the night in simple hostels of the community.
3rd Day:
The third day of the tour starts very early at 05:00 arriving at Sol de Mañana after a drive of 1 hour and a half, where we
see fumaroles and geysers. At 07.00, we go to the hot springs, arriving there at 08:00 for breakfast and if you want to you
can take a bath in the thermal waters. Around 09:45 we arrive at the Green and White Lagoon situated on the slopes of
Licancabur Volcano. After visiting these lagoons we take those passengers who wish to complete the tour in Chile to the
immigration offices located on the border where they transfer out to San Pedro de Atacama. (Optional.) Around 10:30 we
begin the trip back to Uyuni with the passengers who complete the tour in Uyuni.
Cost of Tour, 3 days and 2 nights: 900 bolivianos / USD$130
The 3 day / 2 night tour includes: Jeep 4x4 on the tour, full board on the tour, 2 nights lodging.
The 3 day / 2 night tour does not include: Sleeping bag, admission ticket to Fish Island (50bs) and Park Avaroa (150bs),
water and snacks. Note the driver is Spanish speaking. He is not “a guide”. If you wish for an English-speaking guide the
cost for 3 days and 2 nights is 1,960 bolivianos / USD$289 per person.
Cost of One Day Tour: 280bs / USD$41. This will enable you to see all the highlights of the Salt Flats. This does not include
the cost of entrance to Fish Island (50bs).
Cost of Transport
• Overnight Bus. Semi Cama on Todo Turismo Bus. Leaves La Paz at 8pm. Arrives 6am approx. in Uyuni. 275
bolivianos / USD$40 one way and 550 bolivianos / USD$80 for a round trip. Return trip leaves Uyuni at 8pm and
arrives in La Paz at 6am approx.
• Flight on BOA or Amazonas. There are early morning flights that would enable you to fly out before the tour and
return the dame day. The cost of flights varies but a return flight is approx. USD$200- USD$250.
If paid by credit card, all prices increase by 5%Machu Picchu and Cuzco
Visit the ancient Machu Picchu, the Scared Valley and the wonderful city of Cusco, world renown, emblematic
sites of the Incan empire.
Cost: 3,262 Bolivianos (USD$466)
This 3 Days and 2 Nights Tour includes:
• A City Tour of Cusco,
• A Tour of Sacred Valley, 2 nights in a hotel in Cuzco
• Transport, the entrance and a guide to Macchu Picchu
• Breakfast is included and also two lunches.
It does not include transport costs La Paz to Cusco
Transport options.
• Bus Cama La Paz to Cusco via Desaguadero: 290bs (USD$42). One way. Leaves La Paz at 8.30am Arrives in Cusco
at 9.30pm or alternative bus leaves La Paz at 4.30 pm and arrive in Cusco at 5.30am.
• Direct flight La Paz to Cusco approx. USD$200 one-way
Day 1 city tour
We start the city tour at 13:30. We first visit the Koricancha or Temple of the Sun. Later we head to the Plaza de Armas
(Square of Arms) where we can admire the cathedral whose interior is decorated with carved cedar and alder and the "La
Compañia" Church. Afterwards we go to the archaeological park of Sacsayhuaman where we visit the fortress of
Sacsayhuaman. Here there are immense walls that are overlaid platforms with a length of 360 meters.
If paid by credit card, all prices increase by 5%We also see the ruins of Kenko consisting of rocky stairs in zig-zag where we admire passages and ceremonial canals carved in rock, the fortification of Puca Pucara consisting of railings, stairs, passages, towers and platforms, the baths of Inca "Tambomachay" considered a place of worship and adoration of water. After 4 hours of the guided tour we return to our hotel. Night in Cusco Day 2 Valle Sagrado This day we pick you up from your hotel at 08:30, to start the trip to the Valle Sagrado de los Incas.There you will visit Pisac which are archaeological ruins located in a mountain, Pisac is one most beautiful places of the Valley, then after lunch which is included you visit Ollantaytambo and the village. Finally, you get back to Cusco. Night in Cusco Day 3 Machupicchu This tour begins very early when you are picked up from the hotel. We then head to the train station of Ollantaytambo. On the way we can appreciate the Valle Sagrado (Sacred Valley). Afterwards we arrive at the station and continue the trip by train towards the village of Aguas Calientes. The journey takes place parallel to a river whereby we discover sinuous markings between the vegetation. These are unique characteristics to the high jungle. We are confronted with imposing mountains of granite rock. After 3 to 4 hours of traveling we arrive at the Aguas Calientes train station and after we board the tourist bus which takes us to the ruins of Machupicchu. In Machupicchu we go on a guided tour of the Temple of the Sun, Intiwuatana, the Group of the Sacred Rock, the Temple of the three Windows, the Mausoleum, etc. Subsequently there is free time to have lunch and then we go back to Cusco arriving back at 9pm Cochabamba,Toro Toro National Park and Suce, Potosi We recommend Remy van den Berg, an excellent, guide who speaks English, Dutch and Spanish. He is Founder and Director of El Mundo Verde Travel Agency http://www.elmundoverdetravel.com that is based in Cochabamba. Remy is an informative, passionate and reliable guide. Our family did a tour of him to the amazing Toto Toro National Park to see dinosaur footprints, visit canyons and see amazing landscapes. Highly recommended. If paid by credit card, all prices increase by 5%
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