Bolivia - La Paz, Lake Titicaca, and Uyuni Salt Flats (Salar de Uyuni) Itinerary

I have to warn you that this itinerary is very hectic.

But this was also one of the most fulfilling trips we've had..

With only 7 full days to spare and lots to see..
We could not have explored Bolivia any other way..

Sunset at the Salar de Uyuni (Salt Flats)

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Flight - Singapore to Sao Paulo - Singapore Airlines
Flight - Sao Paulo to La Paz - Boliviana de Aviación

Day 1 - La Paz

Land Transfer - Airport to Hotel - Taxi

Accommodation - Rendezvous Hotel - 1 Night

Mi Teleferico Cable Car System (Public Transportation), La Paz

Day 2 - La Paz to Lake Titicaca - Isla del Sol

Tour - 2 Days / 1 Night - Late Bolivia Tours

Land Transfer - La Paz to Copacabana - 4 Hours
Boat Transfers - Copacabana to Isla del Sol to Copacabana 
Land Transfer - Copacabana to Puno, Peru - 2 Hours

Accommodation - Casona Plaza Hotel c/o Tour (Puno, Peru) - 1 Night

We engaged a travel agency for our Lake Titicaca tours just because it was our first time in South America, and we did not know what to expect yet. But do it on your own if you can because we realised it would have been really easy, and so much cheaper!

Baby Llama, Isla del Sol, Lake Titicaca

Day 3 - Lake Titicaca - Floating Islands of Uros to La Paz

Tour - 2 Days / 1 Night - Late Bolivia Tours
Boat Transfers - Puno to Uros Islands to Puno
Land Transfer - Puno to La Paz - 5 Hours

Accommodation - Rendezvous Hotel - 1 Night

Totora Boat, Floating Islands of Uros, Lake Titicaca

Day 4 - La Paz to Uyuni Salt Flats

Land Transfer - Overnight Bus from La Paz to Uyuni - 8 hours - 9pm to 5am - Todo Turismo

No Accommodation - Slept in the Bus - 1 Night

Witches' Market, La Paz

Day 5 - Uyuni Salt Flats or Salar de Uyuni

Tour - 3 Days / 2 Nights - Red Planet Expedition
Accommodation - Salt Hotel c/o Tour - 1 Night

Salar de Uyuni

Day 6 - Uyuni Salt Flats or Salar de Uyuni

Tour - 3 Days / 2 Nights - Red Planet Expedition
Accommodation - Economic Hotel c/o Tour - 1 Night

Pink Flamingos, Laguna Hedionda, Uyuni

Day 7 - Uyuni Salt Flats to La Paz

Tour - 3 Days / 2 Nights - Red Planet Expedition

Land Transfer - Overnight Bus from Uyuni to La Paz - 8 hours - 8pm to 4am - Todo Turismo

No Accommodation - Slept in the Bus - 1 Night

Laguna Colorada, Uyuni

Day 8 - La Paz

Accommodation - Casa de Piedra Boutique Hotel - 1 Night

Casa de Piedra Boutique Hotel, La Paz

Day 9 - La Paz to Sao Paulo

Land Transfer - Hotel to Airport - Taxi

Flight - La Paz to Sao Paulo - Boliviana de Aviación

I hope this is helpful! :)

Also check out: Peru - Lima (Nazca Lines) and Cusco (Machu Picchu) Itinerary

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References:

Our Budget for 9 Days Per Person with shared rooms - November 2014
(EXCLUDING INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS to and from La Paz)

Accommodations - USD 85

Taxis and Cable Car Rides - USD 25
Food - USD 30
Todo Turismo Overnight Bus Round Trip - 74

Lake Titicaca Tour Inclusive of Food, Transport, and Accommodation - USD 220

Uyuni Salt Flats Tour Inclusive of Food, Transport, and Accommodation - USD 190

Total Per Person = USD 624

(Could be way cheaper if you go to Lake Titicaca on your own, without the tour)

Letter No. 20 - First Haircut.. Second Haircut..

Dear Lance,

I miss your original hairstyle..

Lance at 12 Months

I loved it.. and I never wanted to cut it!

But at some point, I had to.. because your hair was already tickling your ears.. you kept scratching :(

Then I thought.. maybe it was time for Mommy to discover her talent in baby hairstyling..

Which apparently, never existed :)

Sweetheart.. I'm sorry your first haircut didn't come out the way I envisioned it to be..

But you should know that I secretly loved it crooked and funny.. It was so cute to me!

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Lance at 14 Months

2 months after.. 

You're back sitting on your high chair at the balcony..

And Mommy is still doing her on-the-job training as your hairstylist.

Well.. it seems like you'd have to bear with me and your haircuts a little longer, Lance..

Because I am enjoying this.. and I'm not ready to hand you over to the experts! :)

Don't worry.. funny or perfect hairstyle..

You are still as adorable.. and I am still as crazy over you!

   

Love,

Mommy

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References:

Letter No. 19 - Keeping You Busy

Letter No. 21 - The Toddler Tales

Letter No. 19 - Keeping You Busy

Dear Lance,

Since you turned one..

Mommy has become so busy trying to keep you busy..



And trying to keep up with you :))

Your naps are now shorter..

Our playtime together is now longer..

You are now walking faster..

But still as cute as ever!

And I smile as I watch you.. Everyday..

The way you are..

How I love the way you are growing.. :)

Love,

Mommy

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References:

Letter No. 18 - Christmas in Dahilayan, Bukidnon
Letter No. 20 - First Haircut..