Top Altiplano Tours by Duration

The highland town of EL Alto is renowned for its unique Andean architecture and traditional “Cholet” buildings. With this tour, ride the cable car from La Paz to El Alto, enjoy magnificent views over the town, then follow your guide on a walking tour around the city. Peek inside a typical Cholet, learn more about Andean culture and heritage, then head back to La Paz in time for lunch.

Summon your courage and conquer the ‘world’s most dangerous road’ on an exhilarating mountain bike tour of Bolivia’s Death Road. Follow a professional guide downhill for 40 miles on a slender and serpentine road carved into the mountainside. Marvel at sweeping vistas of snow smothered Andean peaks and dense Amazon jungle along the way and the enjoy a well-deserved rest at La Senda Verde Ecotourism Resort to revitalize with lunch and observe rescued wildlife. Opt to stay overnight in the inviting accommodation of La Senda Verde or Coroico, or return to La Paz in a comfortable vehicle on the same day.

Join me in discovering the most iconic places in La Paz. We’ll start at the Witches’ Market, a place full of magic and tradition. Then, we’ll head to the fascinating Coca Museum, where we’ll explore the history and significance of this sacred plant. Next, we’ll visit the historic Plaza Murillo, the political heart of the city, reliving key moments in Bolivia’s history. We’ll then ride the modern Mi Teleférico,cable car, offering spectacular views of the city’s stunning landscape, nestled between mountains and valleys. Our journey will culminate at the breathtaking Valley of the Moon, a one-of-a-kind landscape that looks like something from another world. Guided by local and indigenous Aymara and Quechua people, this tour will allow us to immerse ourselves in their rich history, culture, and spirituality from an authentic, deep, and unforgettable perspective. ✨ Includes: Pickup from hotel, Airbnb, or place of stay, transportation, tickets, water, and more. ⏰ Flexible schedule. We adapt to your preferred time.

Explore the surreal Salar de Uyuni on a 3-day tour that goes beyond the most visited sites to discover alpine lakes, wildlife, high-altitude geysers, and thermal pools in a spectacular Andean landscape. Included meals, transport, and tours mean you don’t have to coordinate a long list of separate bookings, and you’ll travel through the mountains in the comfort of a Toyota Land Cruiser.

Be captivated by one of the most beautiful landscapes in Bolivia: the Uyuni salt flats. Can you imagine walking through the largest salt desert in the world? You will see the sunset in a magical place. Essential!

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.

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.

Tour to the Bolivian altiplano where the Charquini mountain is, which is 1 hour and a half from the city of La Paz. On the way you visit the Milluni Lagoon (a lagoon full of different colors due to the presence of minerals inside), a mining cemetery (on the shores of the route), sacred apachetas and within the walk there is another lagoon of heavenly color. We will arrive at the foot of the snowy peak.

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.

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.

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.

This tour helps to know more about el Alto City , considered the young city in Bolivia, and one of the highest cities in the world, at 4,095 meters above sea level, here you can see many interesting places, like witches market where you can find traditions, gifts for the Mother Hearth, and more, cholets (neo-Andean architecture) their construction demonstrates a high social and economic status. These houses are often huge, with multiple stories, metal, and brightly colored trim, Mamani Mamani's paintings and a huge market, 16 de Julio, this market is considered the biggest market in South America and you can enjoy it!

Discover the cultural treasures of Bolivia’s capital city on a walking tour of La Paz. Alongside your guide, learn of the legends and history of the unique city as you visit prominent monuments. Admire the regal façade of the Presidential Palace, absorb the charm of San Francisco Church and marvel at La Paz Cathedral. Browse the bizarre products of the Witches Market and learn of the infamous San Pedro prison in San Pedro Square. Receive personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to 15 people.

Cycling down 62 kilometres of pure adrenaline on one of the most dangerous roads in the world. From 4700 meters, crossing challenging mountains and intimidating cliffs, to 1180 meters.

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.

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.

The Huayna Potosí is the only snow mountain at 6,000 meters above sea level, which can be accessed quickly in less time. Since it is quite accessible, it only requires a minimum of experience in high mountaineering. Nevertheless. Huayna Potosí has a thousand adventures and an accident story whose attack on the summit from the north and west faces the protagonist, and many people die trying. The North and West Faces are actually rated as Extreme Difficulty.

The spectacular landscapes of Eduardo Avaroa Reserve are home to a multitude of attractions that can’t be ticked off in just one day. Explore the area at a relaxed pace on a private 3-day tour during which you’ll receive the undivided attention of a private guide. A guide takes care of all transfers, accommodation, and activities so you don’t have to, and staying in the reserve overnight means you’ll get to the world-famous Salar de Uyuni before the crowds.

See the sights and incredible landscape of Salar de Uyuni with this private tour by four-wheel drive. Leaving Uyuni with your licensed tour guide, you'll first stop at the Train Cemetery to see the remains of old mining locomotives. Afterward, you'll head to Colchani, where you can watch how locals harvest the salt. En route to Isla Incahuasi, an island of cacti, you’ll stop for some photos on the salt flats and see the Hotel de Sal.

Orient yourself in Bolivia’ sprawling capital city with ease during a sightseeing tour that’s designed with first-time visitors in mind. You’ll see both major sights and hidden gems as you visit a cemetery, meet a shaman, and explore the vertiginous neighborhood of El Alto by cable car.

Conquer Huayna Potosi on this private three-day guided excursion from La Paz. Before you begin, you’ll get the chance to practice basic ice climbing techniques at basecamp. It is suitable for both beginner and experienced mountaineers. The route presents no technical challenges and can be accomplished by travelers with moderate fitness and good acclimatization. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.

Explore the world's largest salt flat on a 3-day tour from Uyuni in southwest Bolivia. Travel in a comfortable land cruiser and take in spectacular views of the Salar de Uyuni with stops at indigenous villages, geysers, hot springs, and multicolored lagoons filled with flamingos. Watch the spectacular desert sunset and enjoy star gazing at the Milky Way. Your tour includes all meals, hotels, and transfers.

Opt for a personalized experience of the Salar de Uyuni, undoubtedly Bolivia’s most popular natural attraction, on a private day trip from Uyuni. With just your guide and party, you’ll travel to the salt flats with ease, and stop to see the Train Cemetery (Cementerio de Trenes) and Fish Island (Incahuasi Island) to break up the journey. Plus, lunch and round-trip hotel transfers are included for a seamless experience.

Explore the Salar de Uyuni on a 4x4 tour, with a reliable agency and years of experience that overwhelm us. We know the special tastes of each tourist who comes to visit us! Our tour covers all the highlights of the city and its surroundings, from the train cemetery, the largest salt desert in the world, lagoons with volcanoes that give a unique view, valley of volcanic rocks and giant cacti that demonstrate a vegetation admirable. You will be able to enjoy meals, lodging, guide, all the entrances and special stops. Time to take classic photos in perspective on the huge salt flats and many surprises that you can only see LIVING THIS MAGICAL MOMENT, with people you know about the place, its people, history and culture. You will find some more details below.