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

From La Paz: Uyuni Salt Flats Excursion + Round Trip Bus

From La Paz: Uyuni Salt Flats Excursion + Round Trip Bus - The 8 p.m. Bus from La Paz

The horizon disappears, and the salt takes over. This trip packs Bolivia’s star attraction into a tight three-day outing, with an overnight bus from La Paz, a 4×4 ride across the flats, and the famous train cemetery and Incahuasi Island along the way. I like the spectacular salt-flat views and the chance to make creative … Read more

La Paz: Private Vehicle & Guide. City Tour + Moon Valley

La Paz: Private Vehicle & Guide. City Tour + Moon Valley - Mi Teleférico shows how La Paz climbs the canyon walls

See La Paz from rock, rails, and rooftops. This private three-hour outing gives you a brisk introduction to the city, pairing the strange rock formations of Moon Valley with a ride on Mi Teleférico, colonial streets, major plazas, and traditional markets. I like starting with the quiet, otherworldly terrain outside the center, and I also … Read more

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

Walking tour in Cochabamba not your average

Walking tour in Cochabamba not your average - Meeting Pedro at Plazuela Colón

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

Day Trip from Puno: Explore Sun Island and Copacabana

Day Trip from Puno: Explore Sun Island and Copacabana - The 6 a.m. pickup and the Cassani border crossing

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

From La Paz: Uyuni Salt Flats & Lagoons 5-Day Tour

From La Paz: Uyuni Salt Flats & Lagoons 5-Day Tour - Day 2: From the Train Graveyard to sunset on the salt

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

La Paz: Street Food Walking Tour

La Paz: Street Food Walking Tour - Lanza Market: your first taste of La Paz

Come hungry, walk ready, and watch the clock. This four-hour La Paz outing links local markets with major historic sights, giving you a useful first look at the city while serving several Bolivian tastings. I like the route because it moves through real everyday places instead of keeping you on a sightseeing bus, and I … Read more

Sucre: Sunrise, the Crater de Maragua and old Cave Paintings

Sucre: Sunrise, the Crater de Maragua and old Cave Paintings - The 20-minute climb above Tumpeca Valley

Sunrise starts this mountain day early. This 10-hour outing from Sucre combines an Andean dawn, a demanding Cordillera de los Frailes hike, ancient paintings at Pumamachay and Incamachay, and the colorful rock folds of Maragua Crater. I like the small-group format, limited to 12 people, and I like that the price covers private transport, breakfast, … Read more

World’s Most Dangerous Road “Private” Mountain Biking Trip

World's Most Dangerous Road "Private" Mountain Biking Trip - The Ride from the Andes to the Yungas

The drop starts high. This 12-hour private Death Road trip takes you from 4,650 meters in the Andes to 1,200 meters in the subtropical Yungas, with a full-suspension bike, full-face helmet, and a guide close by. I like the private pace and the strong equipment; I also like that lunch, snacks, water, and round-trip transport … Read more