The salt flats are only the beginning. This five-day trip from La Paz combines two overnight buses with three full days across Bolivia’s salt flats, lagoons, deserts, geysers, and volcano country. I like that the transport from La Paz is built into the plan, and I like the wide range of stops, from the Train … 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
Start high, walk slowly, look closely. This three-hour walk introduces you to Murillo Square, La Paz’s political center, and the city’s unusual cultural character. I like the focus on local life and Paceña culture, and I also like that the route includes Jaén Street, one of the city’s named historical areas rather than only broad … Read more
Three days, two countries, one rough road. This route links Uyuni’s giant salt flats with Bolivia’s high volcanic desert before delivering you to San Pedro de Atacama. I like the wide range of scenery, from abandoned locomotives and salt blocks to flamingo-filled lagoons and steaming geysers. I also like the direct finish in San Pedro’s … Read more
Salt turns the horizon into a giant white stage. This two-day trip combines an overnight bus with reclining seats and a daytime 4-wheel-drive tour across the Uyuni Salt Flats. I like that the bus includes a bathroom, English assistance, and a small dinner. I also like the small-group format, with up to 10 people and … Read more
Cochabamba reveals itself one corner at a time. This 150-minute walk links political street murals on San Martin with market stalls, local food, and places most visitors could easily miss. I like the English-and-Spanish format, and I like the small groups of no more than 10 people, which leave room for questions. The $15 price … 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
Salt turns the horizon into a mirage. This four-day route links La Paz, Uyuni, and San Pedro de Atacama with a night bus, 4WD travel, salt-built lodging, flamingo-filled lagoons, and a hot-spring stop. I like the rare one-way route into Chile, and I like how much scenery and food are packed into the $465 price. … Read more
See La Paz from above first. This six-hour private tour combines a cable-car ride and the Killi Killi viewpoint, where you get 360-degree views from about 3,700 meters above sea level. I also like the private vehicle and bilingual guide, which make it easier to cover scattered sights without wrestling with La Paz traffic or … 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