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
White salt, red water, flamingos, repeat. This three-day route gives you far more than a quick photo stop at the Salar de Uyuni: I love the sharp change from white salt to desert, lagoons, and geysers, and I like the time set aside for playful perspective photos and a salt-flat sunset. Your trade-off is basic … Read more
White salt, red water, volcanic fire. This La Paz-to-San Pedro route packs Bolivia’s finest high-altitude scenery into a demanding but rewarding journey. I like the mix of Uyuni’s surreal salt flats and the remote lagoons, deserts, geysers, and volcanoes that follow. The trip ends in Chile, so you see far more than the salt flats … Read more
The desert saves its strangest sights for one day. I like the way this small-group Uyuni Salt Flats tour strings together rusting train carriages, salt workshops, a former salt hotel, giant cacti, lunch, and wide-open photo time. I also like the relaxed finish, with some departures enjoying wine and snacks near sunset. The main drawback … Read more
Some animal encounters stay with you. This day trip combines a close look at rescued wildlife with two guided walks through tropical Bolivia, and I like the personal feel created by hosts such as Urs Butchler, Julio, Monica, Jorge, and Benji. I also like that the $85 price includes pickup, park admission, a welcome fruit … Read more
See La Paz from the sky. This 150-minute tour pairs the city’s remarkable cable-car system with walks through the Witches’ Market, San Pedro Square, Jaén Street, and Plaza Murillo. I especially like the sweeping views from above and the way guides connect ordinary streets with Bolivia’s history and daily life. The main consideration is the … Read more
Colorful stone folds hide a full day near Sucre. This $94 outing pairs a 12th-century Incan trail with the Maragua Crater, a Jalq’a village, La Garganta del Diablo, and dinosaur footprints, so you get far more than a single viewpoint. I like the downhill hiking route, which provides good exercise without feeling punishing, and I … Read more