Two worlds meet above La Paz. This full-day outing links Chacaltaya’s high mountain views with the strange stone formations of the Valley of the Moon, giving you two very different sides of the area in one trip. I like the sharp contrast between the white Cordillera Real and the Valley of the Moon’s dry, lunar-looking … Read more
Two islands turn one day into Andean time travel. This tour links the southern part of Isla del Sol with Isla de la Luna, using a shared speedboat and an English-Spanish guide to connect the ruins with Inca and Andean traditions. I like the range of sites, from Pikokaina and the Yumani stairs to the … Read more
High above La Paz, silence does the talking. This full-day outing combines a Red Cable Car ride and 4×4 journey with a high-altitude walk through the little-known Condoriri range. I like the unusual route to the trailhead, and I like the chance to see pristine lakes, llamas, alpacas, and Andean geese in a national park … Read more
Women tell a city’s story. This 150-minute walking tour gives you La Paz through the lives of Indigenous women, students, immigrants, mothers, merchants, businesswomen, and activists. I like its focus on daily life, not just famous sights, and I like that guides bring their own specialties, from folklore and dance to rituals and spiritualism. The … Read more
Salt flats, flamingos, and a warm soak await. This three-day route through Bolivia’s Potosí Department packs Uyuni’s biggest sights into a semi-private tour, with a local guide and pickup from any Uyuni hotel or hostel. I like the private lunch on the salt flat with a volcano view, and I like having a private bathroom … Read more
Stars come first on the salt flat. I like the 3:30 a.m. departure because it gives you both a dark-sky stop and sunrise in one outing, and I like that a guide, 4×4, pickup, entry, and rain boots are included for $59. The catch is the cold—and the mirror effect depends on a thin layer … Read more
La Paz rewards a guide who knows its rhythm. This private tour lets you shape the day around your interests, from the main sights and city history to local places to eat. I like the advance contact with the guide, since it gives you a chance to explain what you care about before you meet. … Read more
Salt turns a day trip into a camera trick. This $55 full-day Uyuni tour combines the train cemetery, Colchani, the Salt Museum, Incahuasi Island, lunch, and sunset in one 9.5-hour outing. I like that the route covers the salt flat’s major sights without requiring a multi-day trip. I also like the Spanish-speaking guide’s personal help, … Read more
La Paz changes character from street to sky. This half-day private outing links central plazas, indigenous traditions, three cable-car lines, and the strange rock formations of Moon Valley in a compact 3.5-hour route. I like the way it shows you several sides of La Paz without asking you to arrange separate taxis, tickets, and guides. … Read more
Salt, sunset, and stars make a rare short outing. This four-hour trip pairs the best evening colors on the Uyuni Salt Flat with a dark-sky show after nightfall. I like that you get both major sights in one outing, and I also like the practical touches: hotel or airport pickup, waterproof wellies, and hot coffee. … Read more