Bolivia’s best days out are booked, not stumbled into: the 4x4 that leaves Uyuni before dawn, the cable car that climbs out of the La Paz canyon at rush hour, the ride down the Yungas road. Below are the 15 that travellers rate highest right now — what each costs, how long it runs, and who it suits. The full catalogue of reviewed tours sits underneath.
Ride La Paz’s cable cars to El Alto, explore markets and colonial streets, and learn local culture with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide.
“My family of 5 (2 adults, 3 kids ages 10, 13, 15) had a nice afternoon with Louis. He was a great guide: patient and knowledgeable and full of interesting information. We learned a lot! The pace was great, the destinations were interesting, and we enjoyed riding the cable cars and seeing the city from different lines. We were happy to take this tour and we recommend it to others.”
Explore Uyuni’s salt flats by 4x4, with Colchani, Cactus Island, perspective photos, lunch and sunset. See costs, timing and practical tips.
“We enjoyed the tour! It was a lot longer than we expected but it was great weather on the flats. Not as much rain during the rainy season haha but we still got some cool reflective shots and many with props they had and we brought. A delicious lunch on the actual salt flats and a beautiful sunset. The drivers were friendly and experienced, tour guide both English and Spanish. Went to a train graveyard, salt village with labyrinth and then the flats. Had some wine and chips at sunset. Only negative for me was the car was super tight and uncomfortable. Not a lot of ac, bring socks for…”
A long but rewarding La Paz day trip to Copacabana and Isla del Sol, with lake views, boats, Inca sites, and altitude tips.
“The guide Alvaro was amazing and had seamless dual language guiding skills! Alvaro laid out the schedule and itinerary so clearly and was so kind and helpful! The bus was consistently 10+ minutes late, and largely because of the end of the year celebrations I imagine (Dec 30th tour), I got dropped off at my stop close to 11:30 pm instead of the targeted 10 pm. Taipi Uta is the restaurant you go to at Copacabana for lunch, but you don’t have to. You make a bathroom stop 1 hour in, then another opportunity to use the restroom at the ferry (both you and the bus take the ferry across,…”
Review of La Paz’s Death Road bike tour: 64 kilometers of Andean scenery, strong safety support, quality bikes, and an animal refuge finish.
“Amazing from start to finish! Highly recommend Gravity and their Death Road Tour. We were led by Noel, Cello and Alvaro who were all excellent guides and a tonne of fun. Not to mention talented photographers. Bikes were in great condition and constantly checked at every stop. One of the most professional tours I’ve been on in Latin America thus far. Many Thanks to Gravity!”
La Paz cholitas wrestling review: compare venues, transport, value, altitude, show action, snacks, photos, and practical booking tips.
“Gabriel was a wonderful tour guide and was very knowledgable. For the price, we received a ride to the match (which was about 40 minutes away), popcorn and soda, a souvenir and a bathroom ticket. The show was awesome! The only downside is that two fighters were injured and it quickly makes you realize that even though this stuff isn’t real, it’s still very dangerous. But truly, a must-visit on your trip to La Paz.”
Hike from La Paz to Laguna Esmeralda above 5,000 meters, with Andean views, Milluni stops, transport, snacks, and a bilingual guide.
“Incredible High-Altitude Hike to Laguna Esmeralda with Buhos Tours! My partner and I recently completed the Laguna Esmeralda trek near Charquini with Buhos Tours, and we absolutely loved the entire experience. It was challenging, rewarding, and perfectly organized. The Destination: The views at the top are truly breathtaking. The lagoon itself is a stunning, vibrant emerald color set against the dramatic backdrop of the Charquini Glacier and snowy peaks. If you've already spent time acclimatizing in La Paz, this is a fantastic hike. The altitude (over 5,000 meters) made it a tough push, but the stunning landscape was worth every single step. The Agency & Guide: We were so happy…”
Ride La Paz cable cars, explore cemetery art and El Alto, and meet a coca-leaf shaman on this candid 3-hour tour.
“The guide was extremely helpful and friendly. Really passionate about the culture and history of Bolivia. The “cemetery street art” walk was incredible and full of meanings as well as the opportunity to have 3 questions answered by a true shaman reading the future in coca leaves. One of the highlights of the entire trip!”
Review of La Paz’s 4.5-hour tour to Valle de las Ánimas, Moon Valley, Killi Killi, and the Witches’ Market, with price and tips.
“Paoula was the best tour guide ever. She was professional and helpful. She gave us a lot of tips while traveling in La Paz. She also took many photos for us. very happy with her work. thank you!!!👍👍👍”
Review of the 2-day Uyuni express tour from La Paz, with sleeper buses, salt flats, Incahuasi Island, meals, guides, costs, and practical tips.
“awesome experience. the salt flats were amazing. this company partnered with Joker expeditions and the guide, Oscar, is one of the best guides I've ever had”
★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 168 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $370
Explore Uyuni’s salt flats, cactus island, high desert lagoons and hot springs on a rugged, three-day small-group tour with meals and lodging.
“Excellent tour! Very diverse and full of different sights and experiences. Well-paced and excellent guide. The hotels were very basic but this is what you can have in the area. We booked through Viator, and our only complaint that the communication and instructions before the trip were not clear. Overall the tour is very recommended.”
Taste five Bolivian specialties, street food, markets, and local drinks on a three-hour La Paz evening tour with a bilingual guide.
“Me and my boyfriend had an amazing experience with our guide Max! He was awesome!! He was friendly, very present and told a lot of great stories during the tour. There was a lot of great food as well and it was really nice to try so much local food :-)”
Spend three days from Uyuni crossing salt flats, flamingo lagoons, geysers, hot springs, and deserts in a small 4WD group.
“we had an amazing time, our driver rudi was brilliant. we met some lovely people and saw incredible sights, i would recommend this experience to anyone”
