San Pedro de Atacama: 4-Day Uyuni Salt Flats Tour

San Pedro de Atacama: 4-Day Uyuni Salt Flats Tour - Day 1: From San Pedro to the High Bolivian Lagoons

Salt, sky, and a very long road await. I like the small six-person group, which keeps this remote route more personal, and I like the sheer variety: colored lagoons, hot springs, flamingos, geysers, cactus-covered Incahuasi Island, and the world’s largest salt flat. The trade-off is comfort. You spend long hours in a vehicle, reach nearly … Read more

La Paz: 2-day Excursion to Lake Titicaca and Sun Island

La Paz: 2-day Excursion to Lake Titicaca and Sun Island - Copacabana lunch and the boat to Isla del Sol

Lake Titicaca saves its best light for evening. This two-day trip gives you a rewarding mix of boat travel, highland walking, and island scenery, with time to see the Inca Staircase and the Fountain of Eternal Youth rather than rushing through a day trip. I also like the overnight stay in a private room at … Read more

Tiwanaku; Pre Incan Ruins Tours from La Paz

Tiwanaku; Pre Incan Ruins Tours from La Paz - The Long Ride From Hotel Sagarnaga

Ancient stone, modern logistics. Tiwanaku makes a memorable day trip because you get to see Kalasasaya, Pumapunku, and the Sun Gate in one organized outing rather than arranging transport to a remote archaeological site yourself. I like the way the tour combines major ruins with the Ceramic Museum and the Lithic Museum, where the famous … Read more

ATV TOUR: VISIT THE VALLEY OF THE MOON, VALLEY OF ANIMAS AND MUELA DEL DIABLO

ATV TOUR: VISIT THE VALLEY OF THE MOON, VALLEY OF ANIMAS AND MUELA DEL DIABLO - What the $78 Price Really Buys

La Paz’s wild side starts beyond the city. This private ATV outing lets you choose between three striking routes, with daily departures at a time that suits you. I like the freedom to choose your route when the tour begins, and I like the private hotel pickup, which saves you from arranging transport across La … Read more

2-Day Private Tour Uyuni Salt Flats including Tunupa Volcano

2-Day Private Tour Uyuni Salt Flats including Tunupa Volcano - The 10 a.m. start and Uyuni’s Train Cemetery

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 City Tour and Moon Valley

La Paz City Tour and Moon Valley - San Francisco and downtown’s working markets

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

Uyuni: Salar de Uyuni and San Pedro de Atacama 3-Day Tour

Uyuni: Salar de Uyuni and San Pedro de Atacama 3-Day Tour - Day 2: Chiguana Desert and flamingo lagoons

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