Bolivia

From brightly coloured textiles and bustling markets to countryside villages that feel frozen in time, Bolivia is a travel destination guaranteed to inspire and delight the senses. While the country might lack the tourism infrastructure found in other parts of Latin America, part of what makes a visit to Lake Titicaca or Uyuni’s glistening salt flats so unique and special is that everything is both charmingly undeveloped and incredibly beautiful.

Set in Bolivia’s southwest corner, the desert outpost of Uyuni affords a welcome oasis among the hauntingly beautiful moonscape that surrounds it. The small town is known for its warm, hospitable locals and easy access to the awe-inspiring vastness of the Salar de Uyuni (Uyuni Salt Flats).

Nestled across a gaping Andean canyon some 4,000 metres above sea level, La Paz boasts the highest elevation of any capital city in the world. This mountain metropolis invites guests to wander its winding lanes, stroll its curious market stalls and take in its colonial architecture.

Upgrade your experience on the Uyuni Salt Flats with a stay in a Deluxe Air Stream Camper which comes complete with electric blankets, private bathroom, air-conditioning, a mini-bar and spacious relaxation area. Enjoy exceptional meals prepared by a gourmet chef in a separate ‘kitchen on wheels’.

Lake Titicaca’s massive size, eerie stillness and piercing blue hue complement a rich history dating back to the early, pre-Incan hill tribes who still call these shores home. Board a sleek vessel for a cruise across the crystal-blue waters of Lake Titicaca by hydrofoil to arrive at Isla del Sol (Sun Island), one of the Inca’s most sacred places.

Known as the Kallawayas, the natural healers of the Bolivian Andes strive to heal the body by first healing the soul. On a wellness-inspired excursion, meet with one of these direct descendants of Tiwanaku culture as they offer blessings and answer questions by casting sacred coca leaves, just as they have for centuries.

12 days from $7,985 pp Arrive Santa Cruz (2N) – Sucre (2N) – Uyuni (2N) – La Paz (2N) – Lake Titicaca (2N) – Depart La Paz (1N) Brimming with variety, vitality and living history, Bolivia offers a unique experience in Latin America, and this one-of-a-kind journey is rich with both indigenous and colonial art and culture in the major centres, unexpected religious relics in the lowland country, and quaint colonial architectural gems. Natural wonders are also in abundance, from the glistening salt flats of Uyuni to the remote altiplano and the world’s highest navigable lake.

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