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
Bolivia makes a long day worth the alarm. This $103 day trip gives you a quick but memorable taste of Bolivia, pairing Copacabana’s Basilica of the Virgin Candelaria with a motorboat ride across Lake Titicaca to Sun Island. I like the boat journey itself, and I especially like that the island visit includes real archaeological … Read more
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
Bolivia pours a surprising story. This two-hour tasting in Santa Cruz pairs four Bolivian wines with a chef-prepared board of local cheeses and cold cuts. I like the focus on rare heritage grapes and the warm, personal setting with host Guillermo, whose clear passion for Bolivian wine comes through. I also like that the bottles … Read more
Two wild valleys sit just beyond La Paz. I like how the 45-minute drive carries you from city streets into the tall, sculpted formations of Valle de las Animas, and I like that the day pairs its 1-hour-45-minute walk there with a second hike through Palca Canyon. Guides such as Claudia, Juan, Julio, and Teodoro … Read more
Concrete can be wonderfully expressive. From La Paz, this three-hour outing takes you by public transport and cable car to El Alto, where colorful cholets and giant painted apartment blocks give you a very different view of Bolivia. I like the cable car ride for its broad city views, and I like the chance to … Read more
Night begins where morning ends. This $60 outing from Uyuni combines star and constellation viewing with an early sunrise over the world’s great salt flat. I like that you get two very different views of Salar de Uyuni in one short trip: the dark sky above the salt and the first sunlight reflected below it. … Read more
A waterfall day with a real walk. Jardin de las Delicias gives you 90-meter-plus waterfalls, clear water, golden sand, and a guided visit to the southwest side of Amboró National Park. I like the mix of hiking and bathing, and I like that round-trip transport, entrance, snacks, water, and a guide are included. I also … Read more
The jungle begins before breakfast. This 10-hour outing takes you from Santa Cruz into the north side of Amboró National Park, where forest trails, river crossings, natural pools, and community ecotourism replace city noise. I like the way community ecotourism shapes the day, and I also like having local Spanish guides who can explain the … Read more
White salt, giant cacti, and a glass of wine. This full-day Uyuni outing pairs the vast Salar de Uyuni with Incahuasi Island, then saves sunset for a toast in the middle of the flats. I like the clear mix of sights: the Train Graveyard and Colchani give the day some human history, while the island … Read more