Top Altiplano Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises - page 2

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.

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.

No visit to Bolivia is complete without visiting the Salar de Uyuni, the largest salt flat in the world. This 2-night trip from La Paz saves you the hassle of arranging everything yourself and comes with transport, lunch, and a tour of the UNESCO-listed landscapes. Plus, to save you time, you’ll take the night bus each night to allow you more time for exploring.

We're a highly recommended option to do Bolivia's highlight trip, which is Uyuni salt flats. This exceptional 3-day tourist program takes you on a breathtaking journey through the mesmerizing landscape of the Uyuni Salt Flats and the surrounding National Reservation. Embark on a unique adventure in Bolivia, exploring the vast expanses of shimmering salt flats, colorful lagoons, geothermal fields, and rugged deserts.

Escape La Paz with a full-day guided tour of Copacabana and Sun Island. You’ll travel to Tiquina, cross the lake by boat, and head to Copacabana. After lunch you’ll catch another boat to Sun Island, where you’ll see the Inca Steps and the Inca Fountain, considered to represent the 3 pillars of Aymara culture. You’ll visit Yumani and tour the major sites of Copacabana before heading back to La Paz.

Discover the world’s highest lake, plus the ancient ruins of an Incan city, in just one day on a tour of Lake Titicaca and Tiwanacu from La Paz. Exploring the archeological site of Tiwanacu with a guide helps put the mysterious buildings into context while letting someone else drive lets you sit back and soak up the stunning scenery during the drive from La Paz.

Tackle Bolivia’s infamous Death Road on two wheels on this adrenaline-pumping bike tour from La Paz. Following pickup at your downtown La Paz accommodation, head into the Bolivian countryside by air-conditioned minivan. With your guide to lead the way and all safety kit included, spin along rugged dirt roads by powerful mountain bike, and enjoy spectacular views over the Cordillera Real de los Andes scenery.

Lake Titicaca is the world’s highest navigable lake on the Bolivia-Peru border. This overnight tour includes comfortable bus transport with onboard Wi-Fi and a bilingual guide as you cruise to Isla del Sol, known for ancient Inca ruins and traditional villages. Spend the night on the island, then visit the lakeside town of Copacabana before returning to La Paz with hotel pickups included.

Uncover the ancient mysteries of the Tiwanaku, a vast archeological site on the shores of Lake Titicaca, on a private half-day tour from La Paz. Accompanied by an expert guide, visit the majestic pyramids and sacred temples of the site while enriching your knowledge of Tiwanaku civilization. Hear of the empire’s mysterious disappearance after thriving for a millennium, and enjoy the undivided attention of your guide on this private tour. Convenient round-trip transportation from your La Paz hotel is included and a morning or afternoon option is available.

The Andean town of Uyuni is famous for its natural salt flats, the largest of its kind in the world, but it’s a full-day drive from La Paz. With this pre-booked bus transfer, enjoy hotel pickup and travel by luxury bus with everything you need to make your journey as comfortable as possible, including breakfast and dinner included. Choose a one-way or round-trip transfer to fit your travel plans.

As you float above El Alto in cable car, you’ll easily spot the bold creations of visionary architect Freddy Mamani. These fantastical Andean mansions, known as cholets, draw from tradition in a strikingly modern way, turning up the volume on traditional palettes and motifs. You’ll see the dramatic murals of the WHIPALA complex by painter Mamani Mamani and learn the fascinating history of design in El Alto.

A different and specialized tour for travelers who love history, politics, culture and who want to learn more about one of the most diverse cities and countries in Latin America. During the tour, teaching materials are used and the guide recounts his own experience, as he is the nephew of a former president of Bolivia and descendant of political persecution during military dictatorships. During this tour, we will learn about the struggle of the Bolivian people, its tragedies, wars, revolutions, love, courage and many other aspects that marked the character of Bolivian society. Did you know that Bolivia is the country in the world with the most coups d'état worldwide, the country with the most presidents in just one day worldwide and the country with the most international wars in Latin America? If you want to learn firsthand more about everything historically happening in Bolivia and Latin America, this short, entertaining, interesting, different and informative tour is for you.

See the Salar de Uyuni in two different lights on a tour that lets you stick around to witness a magical sunrise. You’ll go where cars can’t in an off-road vehicle and enjoy personalized attention in a small group limited to six as you admire the world’s largest salt flats from multiple stops.

Escape the city and see a different side of Bolivia on a day trip to Lake Titicaca and Sun Island (Isla del Sol). Letting someone else drive allows you to focus your attention on mountains rather than maps, while a small-group limited to 12 ensures that you receive personalized attention from your guide.

Set out on a private Salar de Uyuni adventure exploring the salt flats’ most iconic spots, as well as the spectacular volcanoes, deserts, and alpine lakes of the Bolivian altiplano. A private Salar de Uyuni tour is a personalized alternative that ensures you won’t need to crowd into a shared vehicle, with accommodations that include a night in a unique ‘salt hotel’ built with locally-quarried salt bricks.

Visit Copacabana and Isla del Sol on a full-day, private tour from La Paz to Lake Titicaca that’s a personalized alternative to crowded group tours. Traveling by private car and boat means you’re not limited to shared transport schedules, so you’ll have time to browse local markets, hike to an ancient Inca site, taste local cuisine, and catch a spectacular sunset as you travel through the Bolivian altiplano.

Explore the world's largest salt flat—Salar de Uyuni—on a full-day guided tour. Set out from the city of Uyuni for this immense salt desert, stopping first to see Bolivia's 'train graveyard.' Visit the nearby village of Colchani before embarking upon the flats. Marvel at a hotel made entirely of salt, discover the rocky outcrop of Isla Incahuasi and enjoy a spectacular sunset from this remarkable white-crusted landscape. Don't forget your camera for premium photo ops.

Experience one of Bolivia’s most entertaining cultural traditions during a *cholita* (female wrestler) match in La Paz. Secure your seat at the match, which only takes place on Thursdays and Sundays, by booking your ticket in advance. Plus, hassle-free return transfers are included.

Satisfy an appetite for adventure on a bike tour of the Death Road (North Yungas Road), which is considered one of the most dangerous roads in the world. A small group limited to only 14 people ensures that you receive personalized attention as you navigate the road safely under the watchful eye of your guide.

Spend the day marveling at the world’s largest salt flat without spending hours planning on this stress-free day trip. A small group limited to six travelers ensures personalized attention, while expert guides help you create the perspective-bending photographs that the Salar de Uyuni is famous for.

Explore the Salar de Uyuni in the comfort of a 4WD vehicle on a full-day tour that features Uyuni highlights, from the train cemetery to Incahuasi Island. A later morning departure is timed so you’ll still be out on the Salar de Uyuni at the most dramatic time of day. Enjoy included lunch and watch the sunset transform the pale landscape.

Delve into the dramatic landscapes of Palca Canyon (Cañón de Palca) on a full-day hiking tour from La Paz. In the company of a guide, you’ll explore the rugged rock formations and twisting caverns of the eroded amphitheater. Observe the vivid contrast of lush flora with the barren rocks and listen to informative commentary as you explore the surreal environment. A hearty lunch, a drink and round-trip transport from your La Paz hotel are included on this small-group tour, limited to six people.

Explore an eerie abandoned resort then hike into a maze of eroded spires on a full-day tour of Chacaltaya and Valle de la Luna (Valley of the Moon). Since the two dramatic destinations are on opposite sides of La Paz, reaching both in a single day is a challenge without pricey private transport; this shared tour is a convenient, cost-effective alternative that makes the most of your limited travel time.

Pre-dating even the Incas, the UNESCO–listed archaeological site of Tiwanaku shines a light on an ancient civilization lost in time—but visiting independently means missing the site's historic significance. On this tour, begin with pickup at your La Paz hotel and explore with your guide. Gain valuable insight into the meaning behind relics like the Gate of the Sun, the Kalasasaya Temple, and the Puma Punku complex.