PHOTOGRAPHIC TOUR OF BOLIVIA

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1 PHOTOGRAPHIC TOUR OF BOLIVIA 9-24 October This best-of-bolivia trip offers you a chance to visit Bolivia s cultural and scenic attractions accompanied by professional photographer Gary Latham. Gary will help enthusiastic photographers of all levels get the most from their experience with workshops including how-to-shoot basics right through to producing professional quality images and a dedicated portrait session. ITINERARY PHOTOGRAPHIC TOUR OF BOLIVIA - ITINERARY Day 0 Departure Day 1 Arrival to Santa Cruz- Flight to Sucre Day 2 Sucre. Day 3 - Sucre Tarabuco Sucre (colonial town and indigenous market) Day 4 Sucre Potosí Day 5 Potosi Pulacayo- Uyuni Day 6 Uyuni Salt Flats Day 7 Bolivian desert and lagoons Day 8 Stone tree Laguna Colorada Uyuni Day 9 Tayka de Piedra - Uyuni Day 10 Uyuni La Paz (flight) DAY 11 La Paz Tiwanacu Copacabna DAY 12 Copacabana Island of the sun La Paz (Lake Titicaca) Day 13 La Paz Day 14 La Paz Santa Cruz Day 15 - Santa Cruz - Airport DAY 0 DEPARTURE DAY 1 ARRIVAL TO SANTA CRUZ- FLIGHT TO SUCRE Assistance is provided at the airport with connecting flight to Sucre. Transfer to hotel. Free day to relax and acclimatise. Overnight at Villa Antigua Hotel. DAY 2 SUCRE. Photographic workshop in the morning with Gary Latham. Telephone: sales@highlives.co.uk

2 Take an afternoon tour of Sucre (2,800 m.a.s.l / 9,000 ft), a town steeped in colonial history and culture. Visit the Liberty Museum, the churches of San Lazaro and San Felipe Neri and the indigenous people s museum ASUR, Recoleta Monastery, the Cathedral, Mercedes Museum, House of Liberty. Later in the afternoon explore the beautiful General Cemetery where many of Bolivia s historical figures were laid to rest. Overnight at Villa Antigua Hotel. DAY 3 - SUCRE TARABUCO SUCRE (COLONIAL TOWN AND INDIGENOUS MARKET) Visit Tarabuco 60 km from Sucre to see the indigenous community and its traditional market. Opportunity for a portrait session of a traditional textile work. Overnight at Villa Antigua Hotel. DAY 4 SUCRE POTOSÍ Leave Sucre for Potosí; a city at an even higher altitude than La Paz standing at 4,090 m / 13,420 ft. Afternoon tour of the city that was once the world s largest industrial complex managed by the Spanish empire in the 16 th century. Visit the mines of Cerro Rico, the Casa de la Moneda mint that bankrolled imperial Spain, Torre de la Compañía de Jesús - an 18 th century religious monument, the baroque-style San Lázaro Church and the vibrant handicraft market. P a g e - 2 -

3 DAY 5 POTOSI PULACAYO- UYUNI Morning transfer to Uyuni, with a stop at the Pulacayo Mine founded in 1833 and located close to Huanchaca, the world s second largest silver mine. Visit the Maestranza, Aniceto Arce s house, the refinery smelting works, spinning mills and the first railroad to reach Bolivia. The Thesis of Pulacayo (Tesis de Pulacayo) was an important document in the Bolivian and Latin American labour movement. It was adopted at the request of the delegation of Llallaguaga in the Congreso de la Federación Sindical de Trabajadores Mineros de Bolivia (FSTMB), which met in November 1946 in the city of Pulacayo. The thesis is based on the Trotskyite concept of permanent revolution and the Transitional Program of the Fourth International. Many miners still live in Pulacayo and it is an interesting place to view Bolivia s mining life. Private transfer to Uyuni (3,650 m): 5 hours. Overnight at Palacio de Sal DAY 6 UYUNI SALT FLATS Leave Uyuni at 9:00 am for the Salt Flat past a small settlement where the locals process salt. Short stop at the Train Graveyard en route for the middle of the Salt Flat to see the pools ( eyes ), salt mountains and salt blocks. This singular route takes us into one of the world s most isolated areas where we will be alone surrounded by a glittering white landscape. After a couple of hours arrive at Isla Lomo de Pescado to look at giant cacti and the birds and viscachas that have made this island their own. Our chef will prepare a buffet of delicious local produce for lunch before we move on to the Galaxias Grotto (natural coral formations) to visit a pre- Colombian cemetery and enter caves to see weird and wonderful rock formations. In the afternoon take one of the hundreds of routes across the Salt Flat to watch the sun go down in a blaze of intense colours. Overnight at Palacio de Sal P a g e - 3 -

4 DAY 7 BOLIVIAN DESERT AND LAGOONS Set out early for the deserts and lakes of the region leaving the Salt Flat behind and moving across the majestic highland area to look out at spectacular mountains and hills over whimsical landscapes where the llamas and vicuñas welcome you to wending streams and an insight into the day to day life of the locals of the area. Reach the Capiña Salt Flat where borax is mined passing by mountains in the distance that look like cities; the Ciudad de Piedra and Ciudad Italia. At midday and just before reaching the hot springs of Polques have a cold lunch and watch the flamingos. After lunch continue on to Laguna Verde in the south of Bolivia almost on the border with Chile. The Licancabur Volcano stands guard over the shimmering emerald-green Laguna Verde which changes hue with the movement of the sun. Arrive at hotel in the middle of the desert in the evening. DAY 8 STONE TREE LAGUNA COLORADA UYUNI Set off early for Laguna Colorada to sip hot chocolate while watching three species of flamingos dance to welcome a new day. Continue on through the desert to the Stone Tree and Geysers. Drive through the Siloli desert. Overnight at Ojo de Perdiz DAY 9 TAYKA DE PIEDRA - UYUNI Return to Uyuni via pass the Blanca, Honda, Hedionda, Chiarcota and Negra Lagoons to relax and have lunch prepared by our chef. Drive past the Ollagüe Volcano and arrive at hotel. Overnight at Jardines de Uyuni P a g e - 4 -

5 DAY 10 UYUNI LA PAZ (FLIGHT) La Paz (average altitude 3,577 m). Fly into the airport of El Alto and descend from the highland plains to a stunning morning view of the capital city, La Paz. Take a city tour that includes the Witches' Market and the dramatic rock formations of the nearby Valley of the Moon. Soar above the city on the Teleférico. Overnight at the Naira Hotel. DAY 11 LA PAZ TIWANACU COPACABNA Private overland transfer to the archaeological site of Tiwanacu for a guided tour. The tour continues to Lake Titicaca, visit Copacabana and its famous church, Calvary Hill (the stations of the cross) and nearby Inca ruins. Tiwanacu is an archeological site of which only 15% of the site has been restored. Overnight at La Cupula Hotel. DAY 12 COPACABANA ISLAND OF THE SUN LA PAZ (LAKE TITICACA) Private boat to the Islands of the Sun and Moon on Lake Titicaca, meet local fishermen, visit the Pilcocaina Palace, and enjoy a typical Apthapi lunch. Overnight at the Naira Hotel. DAY 13 LA PAZ Early morning visit to Pamparalama followed by a visit to La Paz s bustling fruit and vegetable markets. Afternoon workshop by Gary Latham and portrait session at Mamani Mamani Cultural Centre in Jaen Street in La Paz s colonial district. Portrait session subject to be confirmed, a farewell tapas, dinner and drinks. Overnight at the Naira Hotel. P a g e - 5 -

6 DAY 14 LA PAZ SANTA CRUZ Free morning. Late afternoon flight to Santa Cruz. DAY 15 - SANTA CRUZ - AIRPORT Transfer to airport. Tour price per person: from 2700 / 3600 / US$ 4200 Single supplement: 520 / 690 /US$810 What is included Logistical support and on-call emergency services are available 24 hours a day. Accommodation in standard double room. Tickets to most places, except those specified in our excursions in some protected areas. All the services as described in the itinerary. Tour guided by Gary Latham. 2 photography workshops by Gary Latham 2 portrait sessions (one in Sucre and one in La Paz) Meals- breakfast every day, full board in the Uyuni salt flats and desert, lunches where indicated What is not included Travel insurance, tips or other personal expenses. Transatlantic flights and internal flights Alcoholic drinks or extra drinks not included in the set menu. Transatlantic flights. Taxes on internal flights. Your guide will inform you of these taxes, which have to be paid in person. Notes: There may be changes in the itinerary due to weather conditions; these will be briefed to you upon your arrival. Recommendations The Uyuni salt flats and desert: The salt lake region is not for the fainthearted, crossing Bolivia s southern desert requires an effort due to the high altitude and intense sun. We recommend visiting your GP if high altitude may be an issue. To avoid Sorojchi or altitude sickness: we recommend avoiding exercise on the first day and waiting until your body has acclimatised, eat light (digestion at altitude is very slow), drink lots of water and do not smoke or drink alcohol. The salt flats are very cold, windy and with high solar radiation. During the day it is usually sunny and warm but temperatures drop in the evenings. We recommend you bring: A warm sweater P a g e - 6 -

7 Thick jacket Wool gloves Wool socks Wool hat Sun cap Boots Towel Lip moisturizer Sunscreen 50 or more Very dark sun glasses with UV filter Flashlight Between December and April we recommended you bring a raincoat or windbreaker Bathing suit P a g e - 7 -

8 ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS Day Week day Location Hotel Meals Highlights Day 0 Thursday Leave UK N/A N/A N/A Day 1 Friday Santa Cruz-Sucre Villa Antigua N/A N/A Day 2 Saturday Sucre Villa Antigua B Workshop Day 3 Sunday Sucre-Tarabuco-Sucre Villa Antigua B,L Portrait session Day 4 Monday Sucre- Potosí Libertador B,L City tour Day 5 Tuesday Potosí- Pulacayo-Uyuni Palacio de Sal B,LBx Pulacayo Day 6 Wednesday Uyuni Salt Flats Palacio de Sal B,L Salt Flats Day 7 Thursday Uyuni Salt Flat Ojo de Perdiz B,L,D Desert Day 8 Friday Uyuni-Tayka Desert Hotel Tayka de Piedra B,L,D Desert Day 9 Saturday Tayka-de Piedra-Uyuni Jardines de B,L Luna Salada Uyuni Day 10 Sunday Uyuni-La Paz Naira B,L City tour Day 11 Monday La Paz - Copacabana La Cupula B,L Copacabana Day 12 Tuesday Copacabana-Island of the Sun- La Paz Naira B,L Island of the Sun Day 13 Wednesday La Paz Naira B,L,D Pamparalama, Portrait session workshop Day 14 Thursday La Paz-Santa Cruz LP B Free day Day 15 Wednesday Santa Cruz Airport N/A B N/A P a g e - 8 -

9 GENERAL CONDITIONS Photographic tour of Bolivia 1. The Itinerary might be modified according to airline schedules and weather and social conditions. 2. This is a formal quote but final confirmation of the price will be given before payment. HIGHLIVES LTD BOOKING TERMS AND CONDITIONS HighLives Ltd. Booking Terms and Conditions Your contract is made with HighLives Ltd, registered in England and Wales, number , registered office: 48 Fernthorpe Road, London, SW16 6DR. All flights including flights sold by HighLives are ATOL protected. The HighLives ATOL number is T380. HighLives is a member of the Travel Trust Association, membership number U8743. All funds paid to HighLives Ltd are held in HighLives Trust Account; all bookings made with HighLives Ltd are financially protected under the relevant supplier's customer protection bonds. In the unlikely event of our insolvency, the Travel Trust Association will ensure that you are not stranded abroad and will arrange to refund any money you have paid to us for an advanced booking. For further information visit the Travel Trust Association website at The following are HighLives booking conditions: 1. Making a booking When making a booking, you (the main traveller listed on the booking) guarantee that you have the authority to accept, and do accept for you and on behalf of your party, that you are subject to the following conditions and that you are aware of the conditions you will face when travelling to Latin America. Your contract with HighLives Ltd is also subject to the terms and conditions of carriage of any airline used. 2. Holiday bookings not including flights For holidays booked with HighLives Ltd that do not include flights, in accordance with "The Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package Tours Regulations 1992", all UK passengers booking with HighLives Ltd are fully protected for the initial deposit and subsequently the balance of all money paid to us, arising from cancellation or curtailment of travel arrangements due to the insolvency of HighLives Ltd. 3. Booking To book a tour send the completed booking form together with a non-refundable deposit. The balance of the fees for the tour is due sixty days prior to departure. No reminder will be sent, so if we have not received payment by the due date we will regard the booking as cancelled. Cancellation charges: 60 days or more before departure Deposit only 59 to 30 days before departure: 60% of tour fee 29 to 0 days before departure: 100% of tour fee 4. Extra charges before departure We reserve the right to increase the price of a holiday up to 30 days before departure by a maximum of 10% of the total cost, to cover unforeseen additional fuel costs, taxes or exchange rate changes not covered in the initial quote. 5. Extra Charges and Taxes Most of the activities will be included in the total cost; however some destinations require that each visitor pays additional costs such as entrance fees in person. HighLives Ltd. will inform you in your quote when this will happen. Some taxes, including UK Airport Departure Tax (APD) and certain transit taxes, are paid in the UK and are included in the booking P a g e - 9 -

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