Ancient stone gives this day real weight. This seven-hour outing connects Tiwanaku’s Ceramic and Lithic Museums with the main ruins, including the Sun Gate, Kalasasaya Temple, and Puma Punku. I like starting with the artifacts before seeing the monuments, and I also like having a live guide in English or Spanish to explain what you … Read more
Salt can make the horizon disappear. I like the mix of Salar de Uyuni’s huge white expanse and the much wilder sights beyond it, from flamingo-filled lagoons to geysers and volcanic rock. I also like that the $524 price includes round-trip buses, a 4WD, meals, lodging, and an English-speaking guide. The main drawback is the … Read more
White salt, rusty trains, giant cacti. This $76 day packs Bolivia’s most striking sights into one route, from the Uyuni train cemetery and Colchani’s salt workshops to the vast Salar de Uyuni. I like the sharp contrast between abandoned steam locomotives and the bright, open salt flat. I also like the built-in photo session, especially … 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
Two major Bolivian sights, one long day. This private outing pairs Tiwanaku’s stonework with Lake Titicaca’s open water, and I like the private transport and door-to-door hotel pickup. I also like having a live local guide to explain the Monolith, the ceremonial gates, and Incan culture instead of leaving you to guess at the stones. … Read more
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
Two ancient worlds fit into one long day. This private outing pairs Tiwanaku’s carved stones and spiritual center with the high shores of Lake Titicaca, making good use of limited time in Bolivia. I like the hotel pickup in central La Paz and the comfort of an air-conditioned car, especially when you are covering two … Read more
Salt, sky, and a very long day. This $80 tour with Exploor Trip E.R.L. packs Uyuni’s best-known sights into one full outing, from the train cemetery and Colchani to Isla Incahuasi and sunset on the salt flats. I like the early bus-terminal pickup, which lets you join the tour even if you arrive before dawn, … 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
Two ancient worlds fit into one demanding day. This private trip pairs the southern shores of Lake Titicaca with Tiwanaku’s remarkable stonework, so you cover two of Bolivia’s major sights without arranging separate transport. I like the hotel pickup, private car, and English-speaking guide, which make a long day easier to manage. I also like … Read more