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
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
High altitude makes every step count. I like this trip for its huge Cordillera Real and Lake Titicaca views, and for the chance to walk close to glaciers and the striking Condoriri lakes in one day. I also like that the $188 price includes transport, a guide, lunch, and useful cold-weather gear. The catch is … Read more
Three days here turn white salt into fire. This route combines the giant Uyuni Salt Flats with flamingo-filled lagoons, volcanic geysers, hot springs, deserts, and the red, green, and white waters of Eduardo Avaroa National Park. I like the broad range of scenery and the fact that meals, transport, accommodation, and an English-speaking guide are … 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
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
Look down, and La Paz rearranges itself. This five-hour tour joins two very different sides of the city: the strange clay formations of Moon Valley and the daily life seen from La Paz’s famous cable cars. I love that it gives you both an out-of-town natural stop and a useful introduction to the historic center … Read more
Four sights make one memorable La Paz outing. This 270-minute tour combines strange natural formations with city views and local culture, giving you a useful first look at the Bolivian capital. I especially like Valle de las Ánimas for its sharp rock spires and the easy mix of scenery, viewpoints, and the Witches’ Market. The … Read more
Uyuni rewards flexible sleepers. This fast La Paz trip is built around a full day at Salar de Uyuni, with round-trip premium sleeper buses, a local breakfast, lunch on the salt flats, and a sunset stop. I like the way it removes most of the planning work, and I like the small Uyuni group with … Read more
High altitude, low fuss. This $39 day trip gives you a practical way to reach the remote Charquini area without arranging a private vehicle, and I like the mix of big Andean views with stops at Apacheta Jilarata, the Milluni mining cemetery, and Laguna Milluni. I also like the small-group format, patient guides, walking sticks, … Read more