Lake Titicaca rewards an early start. This $100 day trip packs Bolivia’s famous lake, the border town of Copacabana, and Isla del Sol into one long outing. I like the Tiquina crossing, where you leave the bus briefly to cross the lake’s narrowest point by boat, and I also like the chance to see the … Read more
Bolivia turns a road into a roller coaster. This full-day ride takes you from snowy peaks at 4,700 metres to hot Yolosita at 1,200 metres, covering 64 kilometres of downhill cycling through changing scenery. I like the dramatic shift from paved mountain road to misty dirt track, and I like that the day ends with … Read more
White salt turns the world upside down. I like the efficient overnight bus connection from La Paz, which saves you from arranging separate transport, and I like how much fits into the Uyuni day: the Train Cemetery, Colchani, Incahuasi Island, lunch, photo stops, and sunset wine. The small group, capped at six people, should also … Read more
The salt flat turns the sky into a mirror. This three-day La Paz-to-Uyuni plan pairs comfortable overnight buses with a full day across Bolivia’s great white expanse. I like the small group, limited to 11 people, and the guides’ knack for setting up funny perspective photos. My main caution is the long wait in Uyuni … Read more
Bolivia saves its strangest colors for the high desert. This five-day trip links La Paz to the Uyuni Salt Flats, flamingo-filled lagoons, volcanoes, geysers, and hot springs without making you arrange several separate transfers. I like the hotel pickup and reclining-seat night bus, and I love that the route goes far beyond the salt flat … Read more