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Delve deeper into the legend of the White God on a tour of Lake Titicaca that gives you the inside scoop on local culture and history. Not only will you cruise on the world’s highest lake, but you’ll also sample local Bolivian specialties at a restaurant and meet a family that lives on its shores.

Discover the surreal landscape of the Salar de Uyuni on a 3-day tour that features Uyuni highlights, from brilliant-colored lagoons to geysers, hot springs, and Incahuasi Island, with an included overnight in an Uyuni salt hotel. Round-trip flights from La Paz to Uyuni are a painless alternative to the overland trip through the mountains, trading hours in a bus for more time to explore the Salar de Uyuni.

Discover Santa Cruz wildlife on a half-day, private tour, searching for sloths, monkeys, and caimans in their natural habitats. An itinerary that includes three separate areas — Curichi La Madre, the Jardin Botanico, and the town of Cotoca — is specially designed for the best chance of spotting wildlife, and you’ll see some of the area’s most accessible natural preserves along the way.

Tour to get to know the City of La Paz, visit places of great interest, traditional markets, public transport, basically the Bolivian people resort to these places as well as a visit to the natural attraction where you will take a walk. Our guide and transportation will be accompanying all these places. Travel in exclusive private transport service with bilingual local guide, pick up at the airport, bus terminal, hotel or agency.

The beautiful Uyuni salt flats are the world’s largest salt flat. It is located in the Department of Potosi in Southwest Bolivia at 3.650 meters above sea level. Some 40.000 years ago, the area was part of Lake Minchin, a giant prehistoric lake. When the lake dried up, it left behind two modern lakes, Poopó and Uru Uru, and two major salt deserts: Salar de Coipasa and the larger Salar de Uyuni. The Uyuni Salt Flats are roughly 25 times the size of Bonneville Salt Flats in the United States! La Isla del Pescado (Fish Island), which is located on the salt flat, is full of giant cactuses and named this way as the ´island´ has the shape of a fish. It is the only sign of life for miles. Discover the Uyuni Salt Flats and the Train Cemetery on this full-day tour from La Paz. Visit the salt flats, see the train cemetery, and enjoy a delicious lunch.

The vastness of Eduardo Avaroa Reserve makes it difficult to explore alone. Travel between spectacular natural attractions, including Laguna Colorada and Salar de Uyuni, on a 3-day tour that allows you to stray from the tourist trail and visit more of the area at a relaxed pace. All accommodation, transfers, and meals are included, so you won’t have to spend time organizing your itinerary remotely.

Get your bearings in Bolivia’s capital city on a private walking tour that reveals a local side of La Paz. Exploring on foot offers a more intimate glimpse into the city and lets you avoid La Paz's notorious traffic, while a private guide promises undivided attention.

The ancient city of Tiwanaku is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of South America’s most significant pre-Colombian ruins. Travel comfortably from La Paz in an air-conditioned vehicle and enjoy a guided tour of the ruins, including the Pyramid of Akapana, Kalasasaya's Temple, Pumapumku's Pyramid, and the Litico Museum. Admission to the site is not included in the tour price.

This half-day tour of La Paz introduces the city’s essential attractions, from natural features like the Valley of the Moon to the government buildings and cathedral of Plaza Murillo. Enjoy spectacular views of La Paz from a cable car and get a sense of the city’s culture in residential districts and the famous Witches’ Market. Led by a bilingual guide, this tour is a great way to get your bearings in the Bolivian capital.

If you’ve got limited time in Bolivia, take advantage of the country’s relatively small size and tick off multiple highlights with ease on a private tour from La Paz. As well as receiving undivided attention throughout the tour, you’ll benefit from the insider knowledge of a guide as you explore Uyuni, Copacabana, and Salar de Uyuni. Plus, all meals, accommodation, transfers, and activities are arranged in advance for a seamless and stress-free experience.

Widely considered among Bolivia’s most impressive natural features, the Uyuni salt flats attract travelers from across the world—but reaching the remote flats by public transport is difficult. On this tour, explore the Uyuni salt flats easily with round-trip travel from your La Paz hotel, and take in nearby sites including Incahuasi Island and the Tunupa volcano. Your visit is timed to catch the sunset reflecting in the shimmering waters.

Visit Tiwanaku and Pumapunku on a private tour from La Paz that explores ancient, pre-Inca ruins set high on the Bolivian altiplano. Along with the convenience of door-to-door transport from La Paz, exploring with a private guide means you can enjoy the day at your own pace, with time to truly experience Pumapunku, a lesser-known site that group tours often speed through or skip altogether.

Don’t let your limited time in Bolivia stop you from experiencing the landscapes of the Salar de Uyuni with this private tour starting in La Paz. Fly from La Paz to Uyuni and begin the drive out into the salt flats of Uyuni, visiting attractions such as Incahuasi Island and Colchani. The next day, visit lakes, geysers, and hot springs, before returning to Uyuni for your flight back.

Enjoy an unforgettable adventure visiting the Uyuni Salt Flats with collection from your Hotel in La Paz. Take a comfortable night bus to Uyuni, where you will tour the picturesque area with a knowledgeable guide. * Enjoy an unforgettable adventure visiting the Uyuni Salt Flats * Visit the Uyuni Salt Fltas in a comfortable 4-wheel-drive car with excellent personal service * Explore the Uyuni Salt Flats with a professional guide * Enjoy a delicious local lunch in the middle of the salt flats

Uncover the ancient mysteries of Tiwanaku and the natural beauty of Lake Titicaca—the world’s highest lake—on a full-day trip from La Paz. With a guide, you’ll travel to Tiwanaku to delve into the 2,500-year-old history of the recently settlement. Then, absorb the splendor of Lake Titicaca as you stop at several points of interest and refuel with a lakeside lunch. Entry fees and round-trip transport from your La Paz hotel are included.

PERU4FUN & PERGUIDEDTRIP, a very trusted company, leads you to explore a place from another planet, the salt flat of Uyuni, in Bolivia. Bolivia is undoubtedly one of the most spectacular places in the world, from its privileged geography to its vast cultural wealth. Its extension allows it to have all kinds of climates and ecosystems, which in some cases are unique, such as the Salar de Uyuni, the largest and highest salt desert in the world. Despite being located more than 3,500 meters above sea level, it is a place accessible to tourism, being one of the biggest attractions of the South American country.

The landscapes of Lake Titicaca and Sun Island (Isla del Sol) are some of the most spectacular in South America. Experience the world’s highest lake and the beautiful Sun Island on a 2-day tour from La Paz, which includes one night accommodation, select meals, and all transport. Explore the artisan town of Copacabana, take a ferry ride on Lake Titicaca, and visit the ornate Temple of Pilcocaina after hiking on Sun Island (Isla del Sol).

- We will visit 7 lines of the cable car. - We will visit the 2 cities that connect the cable car The La Paz City and the El Alto City. - Enjoy the tipic Bolivian Gastronomy - We will visit the Street of the Museums, and we will enter one of them (Optional) - 04 Spectacular hours touring through the air the La Paz city and the El Alto City. - Our tour offers you a personal service, almost familiar since our groups are small, so you can better enjoy the explanations of our guides. We say goodbye at a point in the central area of the city for those who want to make purchases or some other activity. Write us to register and reserve a place If you want more information please contact us

Walk by Sucre most colonial city in Bolivia. Experience true life inside Potosí´s iconic silver mine . Take wacky pictures in the famous Salar de Uyuni. Venture through Bolivia stopping to enjoy quaint colonial towns,go deep insede the rich silver mines, embark on an unforgettable expedition through the vast and blinding-white salt flats of Uyuni.

While visiting Potosí, travel into its namesake mines with a guide and learn about this 16th-century silver mining town founded by the Spanish crown. Going on a private tour offers not only a glimpse inside but a deep appreciation for the hard work of daily laborers who continue to extract minerals from the mine. Cerro Potosí is reached by private vehicle from your hotel, with all necessary safety gear provided.

See the highlights of Copacabana and Sun Island (Isla del Sol) on a 3-day tour from La Paz that takes care of transport, accommodations, and meals for a hassle-free experience in Lake Titicaca. With one night on Sun Island and another in Copacabana, you’ll explore Lake Titicaca’s untouched side, then check out Copacabana's lakeside nightlife before returning to La Paz.

Venture through Bolivia stopping to enjoy quaint colonial towns. Fully experience La Paz's vivid life on a half a day walking tour. Walk by Sucre most colonial city in Bolivia. Experience true life inside Potosí´s iconic silver mine, go deep inside the rich silver mines, embark on an unforgettable expedition through the vast and blinding-white salt flats of Uyuni.

Experience the vibrant heart of La Paz on a dynamic walking tour that begins at the bustling Rodríguez Market, where locals shop for fresh produce and daily essentials. Ride the Mi Teleférico cable car for panoramic views of the city and the Andes before exploring the colonial charm of Calle Jaén. Continue to Plaza Murillo, the political center of Bolivia, surrounded by historic government buildings, and finish at the iconic Witches’ Market, filled with traditional remedies, amulets, and Andean cultural traditions.

2 EXTREME TOURS ON OFFER. START IN THE CLOUDS & END ON THE MOON. CHACALTAYA - It was a ski area, with only one mechanical lift, placed over a glaciar, also called Chacaltaya. Furthermore, there was a restaurant and a chalet for tourists. Lots of visitors went to the mountain all-year-round. It was a common entertainment for mid and upper-classes, which spent their days there. VALLE DE LA LUNA - a maze of canyons and giant spires. The formations, composed mainly of clay and sandstone, were created by the persistent erosion of mountains by the area’s strong winds and rains. One of Valley de la Luna’s most breathtaking features is its varied pallet, ranging from clear beige tones to sections of red and dark purple. This natural phenomena is due to the great variance in mineral content between each individual mountain, creating colorful compositions and impressive optical illusions on the eroded hillsides.