La Paz rewards a guide who knows its rhythm. This private tour lets you shape the day around your interests, from the main sights and city history to local places to eat. I like the advance contact with the guide, since it gives you a chance to explain what you care about before you meet. … Read more
Salt can make the horizon disappear. I like the mix of Salar de Uyuni’s huge white expanse and the much wilder sights beyond it, from flamingo-filled lagoons to geysers and volcanic rock. I also like that the $524 price includes round-trip buses, a 4WD, meals, lodging, and an English-speaking guide. The main drawback is the … 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
Salt flats turn distance into illusion. This full-day outing gives you a 4×4 ride across Salar de Uyuni, with the Train Cemetery, Colchani, Incahuasi Island, and a sunset glass of wine all packed into one long day. I like the route because it mixes salt culture with big photo stops, and I like that an … Read more
Three days here turn white salt into fire. This route combines the giant Uyuni Salt Flats with flamingo-filled lagoons, volcanic geysers, hot springs, deserts, and the red, green, and white waters of Eduardo Avaroa National Park. I like the broad range of scenery and the fact that meals, transport, accommodation, and an English-speaking guide are … Read more
See La Paz from rock, rails, and rooftops. This private three-hour outing gives you a brisk introduction to the city, pairing the strange rock formations of Moon Valley with a ride on Mi Teleférico, colonial streets, major plazas, and traditional markets. I like starting with the quiet, otherworldly terrain outside the center, and I also … Read more
Stonework makes this day trip worthwhile. I like that the $94 price includes transport, entry fees, lunch, and a bilingual guide. I also like the order of the visit: you see the museum objects before walking among Puerta del Sol, Kalasasaya, Akapana, and Pumapunku. My main caution is reliability, since the current score is 3.9 … Read more
Ancient stone makes the long ride worthwhile. This La Paz day trip gives you two things I especially like: a ceramic and lithic museum visit before the ruins, plus guided time at both Tiahuanaco and Puma Punku. I also like that the $45 price includes transport, a Spanish-English guide, and hotel pickup, which keeps a … Read more
Green water, black rock, white peaks. This day trip pairs the stark beauty of the Andes with a visit to the eerie Milluni cemetery, then sends you uphill toward Charquini’s striking lagoon. I like the unusual mix of places, and I like the small-group limit of 14 people, which makes a long mountain day easier … Read more
High altitude, low fuss. This $39 day trip gives you a practical way to reach the remote Charquini area without arranging a private vehicle, and I like the mix of big Andean views with stops at Apacheta Jilarata, the Milluni mining cemetery, and Laguna Milluni. I also like the small-group format, patient guides, walking sticks, … Read more