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
Come hungry; La Paz serves a full evening. This three-hour food walk costs $32 and links street stalls, market vendors, and local restaurants with stories about Bolivian food culture. I like the wide range of stops and the way the guide connects each taste to daily life. I also like that the tour includes a … Read more
Two stark worlds fit into one long day. I like the sharp contrast between Moon Valley’s clay spires and Chacaltaya’s icy, wind-scoured summit, and I like the convenience of downtown pickup, entry fees, and a bilingual guide for $40. The main drawback is the high altitude: the road to Chacaltaya is rough and exposed, and … Read more
Bolivia saves its biggest show for the open road. This $493 trip links La Paz with San Pedro de Atacama by overnight bus, 4WD, and border transfer, while packing the Uyuni salt flats, high-altitude lagoons, flamingoes, geysers, and hot springs into one route. I like the practical cross-border design, and I like how much scenery … Read more
Lake Titicaca rewards an early start. This $100 day trip packs Bolivia’s famous lake, the border town of Copacabana, and Isla del Sol into one long outing. I like the Tiquina crossing, where you leave the bus briefly to cross the lake’s narrowest point by boat, and I also like the chance to see the … Read more
Bolivia turns a road into a roller coaster. This full-day ride takes you from snowy peaks at 4,700 metres to hot Yolosita at 1,200 metres, covering 64 kilometres of downhill cycling through changing scenery. I like the dramatic shift from paved mountain road to misty dirt track, and I like that the day ends with … Read more
White salt turns the world upside down. I like the efficient overnight bus connection from La Paz, which saves you from arranging separate transport, and I like how much fits into the Uyuni day: the Train Cemetery, Colchani, Incahuasi Island, lunch, photo stops, and sunset wine. The small group, capped at six people, should also … Read more
The salt flat turns the sky into a mirror. This three-day La Paz-to-Uyuni plan pairs comfortable overnight buses with a full day across Bolivia’s great white expanse. I like the small group, limited to 11 people, and the guides’ knack for setting up funny perspective photos. My main caution is the long wait in Uyuni … Read more
Bolivia saves its strangest colors for the high desert. This five-day trip links La Paz to the Uyuni Salt Flats, flamingo-filled lagoons, volcanoes, geysers, and hot springs without making you arrange several separate transfers. I like the hotel pickup and reclining-seat night bus, and I love that the route goes far beyond the salt flat … Read more