About this trip
Bolivia rarely makes the standard South America itinerary, and this trip leans into that. You start in La Paz, the world's highest capital, before heading up into the Andes and out across the Uyuni Salt Flats and altiplano desert for three days of off-road exploration.
Along the way there's real contact with colonial-era cities and Indigenous communities, away from the more travelled routes through the continent. It's a trip built around landscape and culture rather than ticking off famous sights.
Expect long drives, high altitude, and a slower, more grounded pace than a typical city-hopping tour.
What you'll do
- Explore La Paz, the world's highest capital city
- Spend three days off-road across the Uyuni Salt Flats and altiplano desert
- Travel through colonial cities with a strong sense of history
- Meet local and Indigenous communities off the main tourist track
- High altitude throughout — La Paz and the altiplano sit well above 3,500m, so factor in time to acclimatise
- Days on the salt flats involve extended off-road travel, which can be physically tiring
- Private rooms are provided, but this is a small-group, fully guided trip with a fixed itinerary
Worth it if you're flexible, altitude-tolerant, and want authentic Bolivia. Think twice if you need clarity on costs, reliable logistics, or inclusive experiences.
- Many activities cost extra despite paid tour price; pricing unclear and inconsistent, e.g. photo tour USD 55 vs BOB 550 at different rates.
- Logistics often slip: late CEO meetings, itinerary changes without notice, flights longer than stated, drivers don't speak English, miscommunication on driving times.
- Salar de Uyuni salt flats cramped in two 4x4s for ten people; 10-hour driving days with limited homestay time and minimal guide presence in your vehicle.
- Guide quality varies wildly but standout CEOs like Romel and Karina deliver genuine warmth, deep local knowledge, and go beyond the itinerary.
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Departing in Nov is cheapest — from £1,040, about 38% below the priciest month (Jul).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in La Paz · 19 Nov – 20 Nov
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