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.”
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”
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”
Take a five-day bus and 4x4 journey from La Paz across Uyuni’s salt flats, flamingo lagoons, geysers, and cold high-altitude lodges.
“Best guides ever ! Really friendly and helpful! It must be hard for them with all the driving on the pampa and they must really have a lack of sleep. One time a car had a Problem and they stayed up most night to fix it! Thums up for them they really are the best and did an amazing job!The rest was really perfectly organised, from the pick up in la paz to the really comfortable night bus to uyuni. From there we got picked up and were brought in this really nice Boutique hotel where we got breakfast and were able to take a nice hot shower. Next we…”
Four days from La Paz to San Pedro: Uyuni salt flats, flamingo lagoons, geysers and border help, with transport, meals and stays included.
“I’m very glad I did this tour but I sort of wish I would have done it with another company. The pros; friendly guide and driver, okay vehicle, food and accommodation. The accommodation on day two was a cozy hut shared between three people. No hot water in the shower which was a bit annoying after spending the whole day on the salt flats and all you want is a shower! The last accommodation is a dorm for 6 people, also cozy. None of the rooms had any outlets to charge phones etc. food was okay during the tour, very basic but filling. I hade ordered vegan food but got…”
