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
La Paz changes character from street to sky. This half-day private outing links central plazas, indigenous traditions, three cable-car lines, and the strange rock formations of Moon Valley in a compact 3.5-hour route. I like the way it shows you several sides of La Paz without asking you to arrange separate taxis, tickets, and guides. … Read more
Ancient stone gives this day real weight. This seven-hour outing connects Tiwanaku’s Ceramic and Lithic Museums with the main ruins, including the Sun Gate, Kalasasaya Temple, and Puma Punku. I like starting with the artifacts before seeing the monuments, and I also like having a live guide in English or Spanish to explain what you … Read more
White salt, red rock, and giant cacti. This two-day private trip gives you a fuller look at the Salar de Uyuni than a quick day outing, with time for Incahuasi Island, Colchani, Tunupa Volcano, and the salt plain at sunset. I like the private car, which makes the long drives more comfortable, and I like … Read more
La Paz changes quickly when you ride uphill. This six-hour tour links the city center, Moon Valley, El Alto, and several cable-car lines in one energetic outing. I like the bird’s-eye views from the teleféricos and the chance to use ordinary local transport instead of staying inside a sightseeing vehicle. I also like the stop … 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
Lake Titicaca rewards patience. This $109, four-day trip combines an overnight Peru Hop bus, the Uros reed islands, a family homestay on Amantani, and a visit to rural Llachon Peninsula. I especially like the genuine home-based experience on Amantani and the chance to see three very different parts of the lake rather than stopping at … Read more
La Paz looks best from above. This four-hour private outing links five cable-car lines with Moon Valley and a walk along Jaen Street, giving you city views, volcanic formations, and a taste of daily life in one compact trip. I like the guide-led route because La Paz can be hard to read from street level, … 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
Lake Titicaca rewards those who slow down. This two-day Peru Hop trip links La Paz, Copacabana, Yumani, and Isla del Sol by bus and speedboat, giving you time to see more than the port. I like the overnight format, since a single day would leave little time beyond transport, and I like having a bilingual … Read more