Bolivia's Undiscovered Amazon & Andes

Situated within the upscale Zona Sur neighbourhood in La Paz, Casa Grande Hotel boasts contemporary and stylish interiors, its atrium comprised of a striking curved glass roof. The hotel features a selection of modern rooms, a swimming pool, a restaurant and bar, and a wellness centre. 

Today you'll board a shared overland transfer from La Paz to Copacabana, a charming village and harbour on the shores of Lake Titicaca. Here, you'll be shown to the Basilica and shrine of the Dark Virgin as well as a small but colourful local market.

Board a hydrofoil ship for a cruise to the islands that lie offshore, where time seems never to have passed. Isla del Luna is home to Inak Uyu - the Sun Virgin's Temple. Women played a fundamental role within Inca civilisation, developing agriculture, religion and textiles.

Hop from Isla del Luna to Isla del Sol, an unspoiled, bucolic corner of the region. Before arriving at your accommodation, visit the stone structure of Pilcocaina Palace. Various elements of this ancient building showcase Andean beliefs and principles; the triple beam of the main door symbolises 'Ama llulla', 'Ama Sua' and 'Ama Kella', translating to 'Don't be lazy, don't be a liar, and don't be a thief', as well as the divided spaces of heaven and the devilish world below. The door faces the white peak of Illampu, which was regarded by the Incas as a protective ancestor.

Situated in a traditional stone house with beautiful views across Lake Titicaca, Posada del Inca Eco-Lodge offers an immersive stay on Isla del Sol, its interiors featuring indigenous artwork and wicker furniture. With only 20 rooms, a stay at the lodge offers the utmost tranquillity. Spend your time here relaxing in the lodge's garden, enjoying traditional Bolivian cuisine at the restaurant, and exploring the ancient Incan sites on the island. 

Welcome to Salar de Uyuni, or the Uyuni Salt Lake - the largest salt flats on the planet. Situated on Bolivia's high plateau, the flats span an incredible 10,000 square kilometres and play host to a handful of unique attractions. You'll visit the open-air Train Cemetery before continuing on to learn about salt processing methods in Colchani and stopping off at the Salt Museum.

Your tour will take you to Cold Water Springs, locally referred to as the 'Ojos de Agua', where the main highlight is the sight of the expansive salt lake itself. Afterwards, stop at Incahuasi Island and discover an awesome oasis of algae and fossil formations; wander through hundreds of thousands of giant cacti as they soar around you, some reaching more than 12 metres tall. Stay in the area to experience an incredible sunset before returning to your accommodation.

With spectacular views over Salar de Uyuni, Hotel De Sal Luna Salada is uniquely built with salt blocks from the flats themselves, its interior designed to celebrate Andean culture. The hotel boasts a selection of comfortable rooms, a restaurant serving traditional Andean cuisine, and a spa offering massages and reflexology treatments.

Madidi’s dense jungle environment is a thriving habitat for an array of incredible creatures. The ‘Dry Creek Trail’ will introduce you to the flora and fauna that call the area home. Spot a variety of exotic plant and tree life and learn about the way that the locals use this for everything from building and craft materials to natural medicines.

Keep an eye out for some of the jungle’s most intriguing residents; spot monkeys and an assortment of birdlife in the branches overhead and meet pig-like peccaries and a seemingly endless kingdom of insects on the forest floor.

Set within the vast Amazon jungle in Bolivia's Madidi National Park, Mashaquipe Ecolodge offers rustic accommodation in a secluded setting, its design influenced by traditional Amazonian settlements. With accommodation only for 24 people, the lodge is exclusive and intimate, serving a selection of local and international dishes in its dining area, offering shaded hammocks to relax in, and daily excursions into the national park. 

Ideally situated on the banks of the Yacuma River, Las Tortugas Ecolodge is a rustic property influenced by its natural surroundings, from indigenous-style cabins to traditional dishes served in its dining room. After immersive boat tours on the river, you can lounge in the lodge's dedicated rest area with hammocks or unwind on the private deck of your cabin.