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La Paz: Death Road Bike Tour & Coroico Descent★ 4.94 (3,751) · 1d
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Death Road bike tour from La Paz: 64km descent with guides★ 4.96 (990) · 1d
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Bolivia Death Road: Mountain Bike Tour & Wildlife Lunch★ 4.95 (1,183) · 13h 30m
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Uyuni Salt Flat 3-Day Tour: Colored Lagoons & Sunset★ 4.75 (851) · 3dUS$ 290View ›
Copacabana & Isla del Sol day trip: Boat to Sun Temple★ 4.79 (811) · 16hUS$ 59View ›
La Paz Death Road Bike Tour: Downhill Adventure & Local Guide★ 4.97 (710) · 1dUS$ 105View ›
La Paz: Walking Tour, Cable Car & Witches Market★ 4.81 (587) · 3hUS$ 10View ›
La Paz: Walking Tour Historic Streets & Witches' Market★ 4.85 (523) · 2h 30mUS$ 5View ›
Uyuni Salt Flats: 1-Day 4x4 Tour & Sunset Mirror Effect★ 4.83 (505) · 9hUS$ 80View ›
La Paz: Cable Car, Moon Valley & Witches Market Tour★ 4.90 (406) · 4h–5hUS$ 43View ›Top rated (10)
La Paz: Highest Via Ferrata America & Rappel CircuitYou clip into a harness and move through six linked activities — rappels, a zip line, a hanging bridge, a rope swing, and technical steps — on the world's second-highest via ferrata circuit near La Paz. Private transport, full safety gear, and two local guides manage the day. Groups of four or more; the whole experience takes several hours and sits at extreme altitude on the Bolivian Altiplano.Is it for me?Book this if you want to move through a world-class via ferrata without arranging your own transport, safety gear, or local knowledge — the private pickup and certified guides handle all three, which is what makes a day at extreme altitude feel manageable instead of chaotic.
La Paz Walking Tour: Local Routes & Witches' MarketBe a Local is a walking tour of La Paz led by an English-speaking guide who takes you through the old town's hidden routes and alleyways, stopping at Plaza Murillo, San Francisco Church, the Witches' Market, and the food market at the city center. The tour runs two to three hours and operates on select days, with an extended version on Thursdays and Sundays that adds the Teleférico cable car, the flea market, and a Cholitas Wrestling show. Children from age five are welcome.Is it for me?Move through La Paz's unseen routes and alleyways the way locals do, discovering what actually matters to the city beyond the standard tourist stops.
Salar de Uyuni Day Trip: Train Cemetery & Sunset PhotoYou get picked up from your hotel or airport and spend the day crossing the Salar de Uyuni with a professional driver-guide, starting at the Train Cemetery and moving through salt extraction villages, the salt flat itself, and Isla Incahuasi's giant cacti. Lunch and an oxygen bottle are included for the altitude. The route ends with a sunset photo session in the middle of the salt, and you're back in town by evening.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Salar de Uyuni and the Train Cemetery in a single day without arranging your own transport, guide, or meals—the fixed schedule and included 4x4 are what make the altitude and distance manageable in 12 hours.
Uyuni Salt Flats & Lagoons: 3-Day 4x4 Tour with GeysersYou travel by 4x4 across the Salar de Uyuni, hike Incahuasi Island, spot three flamingo species in colored lagoons, soak in thermal pools at 4,800 meters, and cross into Chile by midday on day three. Two nights in shared-bathroom hostels and all vehicle transport are included. The route covers the main Uyuni highlights in one push, which is what makes the three-day window work.Is it for me?This tour suits travelers who want the full Uyuni experience — salt flat, lagoons, flamingos, geysers, and hot springs — without arranging transport, guides, or accommodation separately; the fixed three-day schedule is what fits all five highlights into one trip and gets you across the border by noon on the final day.
Huayna Potosí 3-Day Climb: La Paz to 6,088m SummitYou leave La Paz at 9 a.m., drive three hours to base camp at 4,700 meters, and practice on the glacier that afternoon. Day two is a four-hour walk to high camp at 5,200 meters. Day three starts at 1 a.m., summits at 6,088 meters around sunrise, and returns you to the city by early afternoon. Your guide, all climbing gear, two nights in shelter, and meals are included; acclimatization and rope work are taught on the mountain itself.Is it for me?Right for climbers who want to reach 6,000+ meters without technical expertise and don't want to arrange transport, gear, or acclimatization logistics themselves — the three-day structure and pre-established camps handle the planning, leaving you to focus on the climb.
Huayna Potosi: 3-Day Climb with Glacier Training & SummitYou’ll learn basic mountaineering skills on Huayna Potosi’s glacier before spending two nights acclimatizing at base and high camps with local guides supporting you every step. Expect cold winds, real camaraderie over hot meals, and a sunrise summit push that leaves you changed—even if you’re not sure how until later.
Salar de Uyuni 3-Day Tour: Salt Flats & Lagoons with Spanish GuideYou drive across the world's largest salt flat, climb an island covered in cacti, sleep in a salt hotel, and spend a second night in the high desert watching flamingos at a red lagoon. The tour includes transport from Uyuni, two nights' lodging, meals, and a Spanish-speaking guide—which means you don't arrange the jeep, the hotels, or the timing yourself. The three days move fast, so pack layers and bring sunscreen.Is it for me?This tour works if you want to see the Salar de Uyuni, the Train Cemetery, and the high-altitude lagoons in three days without arranging transport, lodging, or a guide yourself—the fixed itinerary and included jeep are what make a remote, high-altitude trip logistically possible. Altitude is the main constraint; arrive early to acclimatize, and avoid this tour if you have serious heart or lung concerns.
La Paz Death Road Bike Tour: Full Suspension & Pool LunchYou’ll feel your heart race as you bike Bolivia’s famous Death Road from high Andes to lush Amazon edge with expert guides. Expect mountain chills, local banter, snacks along wild cliffs, plus hotel pickup and a swim before a buffet lunch at journey’s end. That last view will stick with you long after.
La Paz: Walking City Tour & Cable Cars with Witches MarketYou’ll start at San Francisco Church in La Paz before wandering through two wildly different witches markets with your local guide. Ride cable cars over rooftops for unreal city views, hear strange tales about San Pedro Prison, then end on colorful Jaen street after weaving through open-air markets. Expect surprises — both weird and wonderful.
La Paz: Cable Car, Cemetery & El Alto Shaman TourYou ride La Paz's cable cars above the city, walk through the painted cemetery district learning local traditions, visit a shaman in El Alto for a fortune reading if time allows, and explore the high-altitude market city on foot before returning by teleferico. Cable car tickets, cemetery entry, and your bilingual guide are included; the 2pm start means you're moving through the city during afternoon light.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see La Paz the way residents do — on cable cars and through neighborhoods most tours skip — without arranging transport or figuring out which stops matter. The 2pm start and small-group format mean you're moving at a pace that lets details land, not rushing through a checklist.
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El Alto Cholets Tour: Andean Architecture & Cable Car from La PazYou ride cable cars up to El Alto, walk through neighborhoods of cholets with a local guide who explains the architecture and culture behind these colorful, unconventional homes, step inside one to see the interior design, and return to La Paz with snacks included. No need to arrange your own transport or figure out which streets to visit — the guide handles the route and the stories.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand a side of La Paz most visitors don't see — the architecture, the culture behind it, and how Bolivian families live — without spending time figuring out which neighborhoods to visit or navigating the cable car system yourself.
Chacaltaya Mountain & Valley of the Moon Day TripYou’ll climb high above La Paz on Chacaltaya Mountain with a local bilingual guide before wandering through Bolivia’s surreal Valley of the Moon. Expect crisp air, wild views over the Altiplano, and strange earth formations you can touch. With group transport included and stories from your guide along the way, this is a day you’ll remember long after you’re back at lower altitude.
La Paz: Charquini Trek & Emerald Lagoon Day TripYou’ll breathe in crisp mountain air as you trek from La Paz up to Charquini and Laguna Esmeralda, pausing at Milluni’s historic cemetery and a surreal red lagoon along the way. With snacks and hot drinks shared by your local guide, you’ll have space to take it slow—and maybe surprise yourself with how far you’ve come by day’s end.
La Paz: Private City Tour by Cable Car & Valley of the MoonYou’ll step into La Paz’s living streets with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story—cable car rides above rooftops, time among witches’ stalls, snacks shared on rainy plazas, even a walk through Valley of the Moon’s wild shapes. Expect real conversations and unexpected moments—the kind that linger after you leave.
Salar de Uyuni: Train Cemetery & Salt Flats 4x4 TourYou visit the Train Cemetery's abandoned locomotives, watch artisans craft salt handicrafts in Colchani, drive across the world's largest salt flat in a 4x4, explore Incahuasi Island's giant cacti, and photograph the optical illusions the Salar creates. Lunch and all entry fees are included; the tour returns by early evening.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Salar de Uyuni's main highlights—history, local craft, the flat itself, and the island—without arranging transport, permits or timing yourself; the 4x4 and guide handle all logistics so you focus on the landscape and the stops.
Copacabana & Isla del Sol: 2-Day Lake Titicaca from La PazYou're picked up from your La Paz hotel at 7 am, driven to Copacabana, and ferried out to Isla del Sol for an overnight stay near Inca temples. The next morning you have free time to explore the island—hiking, visiting museums, or just walking around—before returning by boat and bus to La Paz by late evening. The island entry fee and meals are separate, but transport, guide, and accommodation are included.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Lake Titicaca and Inca sites without arranging your own transport and accommodation—the fixed schedule and included overnight stay mean you're not rushing back the same day, which is what makes exploring the island actually possible.
Salar de Uyuni: Salt Flat & Train Cemetery with SunsetYou travel by 4x4 across the Salar de Uyuni with an English-speaking guide, stopping at the Train Cemetery, a salt village, the Eyes of Water, and Incahuasi Island (seasonal). Lunch with wine and perspective photos are included; you choose your meal type when you book. The full day runs about 10 hours, and transport, guide, and food are all arranged — you only bring yourself and a camera.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Salar de Uyuni experience in one day without arranging a 4x4, guide, or meals yourself — the fixed itinerary and included transport are what fit all four stops and a sunset into a single departure.
La Paz to Uyuni: Luxury Sleeper Bus with Hotel Pickup & MealsYou get picked up at your La Paz accommodation, fed dinner and breakfast on board, and sleep in a heated cabin with a reclining seat, blanket and pillow. A travel concierge is there if you need anything during the night. You arrive in Uyuni in the morning, ready to start the salt flats without losing a day to the road.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to reach Uyuni without sacrificing sleep or arriving exhausted. The overnight timing means you don't lose a day to the road, and the reclining seats with heat and blankets make the journey itself bearable rather than something to endure.
La Paz half-day tour: Valle de las Ánimas & Moon ValleyA half-day guided tour of La Paz that takes you to three distinct landscapes: Valle de las Ánimas with its towering rock formations, Moon Valley with its lunar-like eroded terrain, and Killi Killi Viewpoint for a 360° panorama of the city and Andes. Private transportation and a live guide in English or Spanish are included; the tour runs four to five hours and requires moderate physical fitness for walking.Is it for me?The guide speaks English or Spanish, so choose the language that lets you follow the geological and cultural commentary comfortably — the tour works best if you can hear what's being explained as you move through each landscape.
La Paz: Death Road Bike Ride 62km & Jungle DescentYou ride 62 kilometers downhill from the Andes summit through the Bolivian jungle on the Death Road, dropping 2,400 meters with a trained guide who photographs the entire descent. Hotel pickup, lunch, water and snacks are included, and you finish the day at your hotel with access to showers and a pool before heading back to La Paz.Is it for me?Book this if you have moderate fitness and want a full-day adrenaline experience without arranging your own transport, bike rental or safety gear — the guide's training and daily equipment checks are what make the Death Road's reputation manageable for a group ride.
