White salt, rusty trains, giant cacti. This $76 day packs Bolivia’s most striking sights into one route, from the Uyuni train cemetery and Colchani’s salt workshops to the vast Salar de Uyuni. I like the sharp contrast between abandoned steam locomotives and the bright, open salt flat. I also like the built-in photo session, especially … Read more
Salt can look like snow from the sky. This fast-paced two-day trip gives you a 45-minute flight from La Paz followed by a full day across the Uyuni Salt Flats, with a private driver, guide, meals, entry fees, and one hotel night included. I like the aerial start and the fact that you can see … Read more
Concrete can be wonderfully expressive. From La Paz, this three-hour outing takes you by public transport and cable car to El Alto, where colorful cholets and giant painted apartment blocks give you a very different view of Bolivia. I like the cable car ride for its broad city views, and I like the chance to … Read more
Bolivia makes a long day worth the alarm. This $103 day trip gives you a quick but memorable taste of Bolivia, pairing Copacabana’s Basilica of the Virgin Candelaria with a motorboat ride across Lake Titicaca to Sun Island. I like the boat journey itself, and I especially like that the island visit includes real archaeological … Read more
Two ancient worlds fit into one demanding day. This private trip pairs the southern shores of Lake Titicaca with Tiwanaku’s remarkable stonework, so you cover two of Bolivia’s major sights without arranging separate transport. I like the hotel pickup, private car, and English-speaking guide, which make a long day easier to manage. I also like … Read more
Two ancient worlds fit into one long day. This private outing pairs Tiwanaku’s carved stones and spiritual center with the high shores of Lake Titicaca, making good use of limited time in Bolivia. I like the hotel pickup in central La Paz and the comfort of an air-conditioned car, especially when you are covering two … Read more
Bolivia saves its biggest show for the open road. This $493 trip links La Paz with San Pedro de Atacama by overnight bus, 4WD, and border transfer, while packing the Uyuni salt flats, high-altitude lagoons, flamingoes, geysers, and hot springs into one route. I like the practical cross-border design, and I like how much scenery … Read more
Lake Titicaca earns the long ride. This $59 day trip combines Copacabana’s lakeside setting with a speedboat ride to Isla del Sol, giving you two of Bolivia’s most memorable places in one organized outing. I like the careful bilingual guidance and the excellent value: hotel pickup, transport, boats, Wi-Fi, and a local guide are all … Read more
Two stark worlds fit into one long day. I like the sharp contrast between Moon Valley’s clay spires and Chacaltaya’s icy, wind-scoured summit, and I like the convenience of downtown pickup, entry fees, and a bilingual guide for $40. The main drawback is the high altitude: the road to Chacaltaya is rough and exposed, and … Read more
Colorful stone folds hide a full day near Sucre. This $94 outing pairs a 12th-century Incan trail with the Maragua Crater, a Jalq’a village, La Garganta del Diablo, and dinosaur footprints, so you get far more than a single viewpoint. I like the downhill hiking route, which provides good exercise without feeling punishing, and I … Read more