What to do and see in Potosi, Potosi Department: The Best Historical & Heritage Tours

Begin an unforgettable trip through almost 7,500 square miles (12,000 km²) of fantastic landscapes of salt and surrealist landscapes of deserts and colored lagoons of the Eduardo Avaroa Reserve. The dazzling white mantle of the Salar de Uyuni resembles an immense glacier. In winter (dry season from May to October), when the surface hardens, geometric figures formed by the salt particles agglomerated into polygons appear. In summer (rainy season from November to March) the salt desert is transformed into a giant mirror that blends into the sky of the purest blue you've ever seen before.

Inclusions: Bilingual professional guide, 2 nights accommodation in TAYKA HOTELS., Bottled water, Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner), Hotel pickup and drop off, Transport by private vehicle 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser

Exclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Entrance fees (US$ 30 p.p)

Welcome to Uyuni, Bolivia Join this 3-day tour in Salar de Uyuni sharing with more people interested in the visiting this surreal landscape of desert and colored lagoons of the Eduardo Avaroa Reseve with your professional english speaking guide in a TOYOTA LAND CRUISER 4WD. In winter, called dry season from May to October, when the surface hardens, geometric figures formed by the salt particles agglomerated into polygons appear. In summer, rainy season from November to March, the salt desert is transformed into a giant mirror that blends into the sky of the purest blue you've ever seen before.

Inclusions: 2 nights accommodation, Professional English Speaking Guide., Food and drinks (B= breakfast, L= lunch, D= dinner)

Exclusions: Entrance fees BOB 200 p. person

Welcome to Bolivia. Discover the wonderful country of Bolivia, in 6  unforgettable days of personalized Tour, you will know the most interesting places of this country, visiting La Paz, Valle de la Luna, Copacabana, Lake Titicaca, Salar de Uyuni, Tiwanaku,  Sucre , Potosi and more, in a private and personalized service with professional English speaking guide and overnight in highly recommended and delicately selected 3-star hotels for this type of service for VIP clients.

Inclusions: 5 nights accommodation 4 - 5 Stars Hotels., Food and drinks (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner), All activities, Certified professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, oxygen bottle

Exclusions: Travel insurrance, Entrance fees

Potosí, at over 4,000 meters, is one of the highest cities in the world. But even an elevation as high as, this does not stop the nearby Cerro Potosí from dominating the surrounding landscape. Potosí was founded as a mining town in 1546 by the Spaniards. Over the next 200 years, more than 40,000 tons of silver were shipped out of the town, making the Spanish Empire one of the richest the world had ever seen. Millions of the indigenous people were forced to work at the mines in the extraction process. In 1672, Potosí became one of the richest cities in the world. To this day, workers extract minerals from the mine and it’s possible to take an amazing tour inside and to appreciate their life style.

Inclusions: Specialized Bilingual Guide., Transport., Necessary equipment for the mine tour (helmet, boots, pants, jacket and lamp)

Exclusions: Gifts for miners., Tips., Extra drinks.

Certificated guides and drivers. New cars. English speaking Guides Available tours everyday. Vegetarian options for meals.

Inclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch

Exclusions: Entrance Fees: Isla Incahuasi (30 Bs*), National Park Eduardo Avaroa (150 Bs*)., Toilets on the way (20 Bs)., Drinks.

Take a 3-hour tour to visit the local workers in the active mine of Cerro Rico (at 4,400m) and learn the history of Potosi. Discover the different galleries and interior levels of the mines and get a feel for the harsh working conditions. Experience the Potosi mines just like the local workers.

Inclusions: Transportation, English-speaking guide

Exclusions: Gifts for the miners (can be purchased before going to the mine), Suggested tip for the guide ($10 Bs), Food and drinks

Make a full-day trip crossing Sucre and Potosí, declared as World Heritage cities by UNESCO. The private transportation will pick you up from your hotel in Sucre and start the trip to Uyuni with a stop-over in the city of Potosí where we will entrer to a silver mine at the Cerro Rico. Finally the we will continue to Uyuni and drop you off in your hotel in Uyuni.

Inclusions: Lunch, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Transport by local private vehicle to the cooperative mine, Protective equipment

Exclusions: Drinks, Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Travel insurance

We enjoyed an unforgettable visit to  Uyuni  Salt Flats in a private mobility with a professional guide of English or Spanish speaking (according to requirement), making a very different circuit to the normal, we visited the Ancient Mines of Pulacayo where we can observe the first locomotives that arrived To the country that they find as Museum, and we enjoy a wonderful sunset in the largest mirror in the world, accompanied by a special toast.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Certified professional guide, Private tour, Complimentary wine, Food and drinks (Lunch)

Exclusions: Travel Insurrance, Entrance fees

Join this 3-day tour in Uyuni Salt Fltas by Air from Santa Cruz Bolivia, sharing with more people interested in the visiting this surreal landscape of desert and colored lagoons of the RESERVA NACIONAL EDUARDO AVAROA. Enjoy a very friendly tour in comfortable and equipped mobility, knowing the lagoons of colors, deserts, volcanoes and much more. You will be accompanied by your professional English speaking guide. An unforgettable experience to enjoy this wonder of Bolivia

Inclusions: Flight Ticket Santa Cruz - Uyuni, Air-conditioned vehicle, Shared Tour Uyuni Salt Flats, 2 nights accommodation in basic lodgings with private rooms, Hotel Pick up and Drop-off, Complementary Wine, Food and drinks (3 Breakfast, 3 lunch, 2 dinner)

Exclusions: Airport/Departure Tax, National Paks Fees (BOB 200 p. person)

Welcome to Bolivia Meet the wonderful Uyuni Salt Flats in a private service with flights included, from La Paz, in a 3 Days 2 Nights tour, VIP service. Marvel at the immense desert plain of salt and its picturesque landscapes with overnight in Salt Hotel  of 5 stars. Enjoy the lagoons of colors and deserts, Andean landscapes with native flora and fauna, meet the Desert  Tayka Hotels. Enjoy the geysers, hot springs and red  lagoon  in your private tour with professional guide and comfortable mobility fully equipped.

Inclusions: Hotel Pick up and drop-off, 2 nights accommodation (Private Hotels), Private transportation 4WD, Certified professional guide, Complementary Wine, Oxygen Bottle, Food and drinks (B= breakfast, L= lunch, D= Dinner)

Exclusions: Travel Insurance, Entrance fees.