White salt, giant cacti, and a long road. This $499 tour combines a comfortable Todo Turismo overnight bus with a three-day 4WD circuit through the Uyuni Salt Flats, flamingo-filled lagoons, geysers, and the Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve. I like the adjustable bus seats and onboard meals, and I like that the route goes far beyond … Read more
White salt, red water, smoking earth. This $280, three-day journey links the world’s largest salt flat with Bolivia’s high desert and San Pedro de Atacama in Chile. I like the excellent range of sights, from the Train Cemetery and salt crafts to flamingo-filled lagoons, and I like that a Spanish-speaking driver helps you cross the … Read more
Salt, volcanoes, flamingos, and one hard first day. This three-day crossing from San Pedro de Atacama into Bolivia packs the Altiplano, colorful lagoons, desert wildlife, and the vast Uyuni Salt Flats into a very tight schedule. I love the route’s variety, especially the chance to see Laguna Colorada and Uyuni in one trip, and I … Read more
High altitude makes every step count. I like this trip for its huge Cordillera Real and Lake Titicaca views, and for the chance to walk close to glaciers and the striking Condoriri lakes in one day. I also like that the $188 price includes transport, a guide, lunch, and useful cold-weather gear. The catch is … 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
Sand turns a half-day trip into a playground. Just an hour from Santa Cruz, the Lomas de Arena offer an easy escape to tall dunes, open sand, and a chance to try sandboarding without giving up an entire day. I like the hotel-to-dunes 4×4 transport and the fact that park tickets, water, and snacks are … Read more
Salt can turn the horizon into a mirror. This $200, three-day 4×4 trip takes you from Uyuni’s old train cemetery across the famous salt flats and into Bolivia’s far southern desert. I love that the route goes well beyond the Salar de Uyuni, and I like the chance to see flamingos, geysers, hot springs, and … Read more
Sucre rewards slow steps. I like this 2.5-hour walking tour because it connects grand squares with less obvious corners, including the Street of Cats, an old castle, and a viewpoint above the city. I also like the chance to see Sucre through local history, indigenous art, and everyday public life rather than only through its … Read more
High lake, long day, big payoff. I like the boat ride across Lake Titicaca and the chance to see several Inca sites on Sun Island without arranging separate transport. I also like that English- and Spanish-speaking guides lead the group, with Emerson praised for clear explanations and useful recommendations. The main drawback is the punishing … Read more
Salt can turn the earth into sky. I like this day because hotel or bus-station pickup removes some of the usual Uyuni fuss, and the 4×4 is arranged for up to six people rather than a large coach. I also like the finish: water-mirror sunset gives the salt flat its most striking visual trick, while … Read more