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La Paz: Death Road Bike Tour & Coroico Descent
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Death Road bike tour from La Paz: 64km descent with guides
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La Paz: Highest Via Ferrata America & Rappel Circuit
La Paz: Highest Via Ferrata America & Rappel Circuit★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (219)6hYou 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.Free cancellationfromUS$ 90View ›
Huayna Potosí 3-Day Climb: La Paz to 6,088m Summit
Huayna Potosí 3-Day Climb: La Paz to 6,088m Summit★★★★★★★★★★ 4.85 (158)3dYou 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.Free cancellationfromUS$ 327View ›
Huayna Potosi: 3-Day Climb with Glacier Training & Summit
Huayna Potosi: 3-Day Climb with Glacier Training & Summit★★★★★★★★★★ 4.84 (140)3dYou’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.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 210View ›
La Paz Death Road Bike Tour: Full Suspension & Pool Lunch
La Paz Death Road Bike Tour: Full Suspension & Pool Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.83 (204)11h–12hYou’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.Free cancellationfromUS$ 125View ›
La Paz: Cable Car, Cemetery & El Alto Shaman Tour
La Paz: Cable Car, Cemetery & El Alto Shaman Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.72 (139)3hYou 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.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 22View ›
Copacabana & Isla del Sol: 2-Day Lake Titicaca from La Paz
Copacabana & Isla del Sol: 2-Day Lake Titicaca from La Paz★★★★★★★★★★ 4.65 (127)2dYou'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.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 69View ›

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El Alto Cholets Tour: Andean Architecture & Cable Car from La Paz
El Alto Cholets Tour: Andean Architecture & Cable Car from La Paz★★★★★★★★★★ 4.83 (82)3hYou 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.Free cancellationfromUS$ 35View ›
Chacaltaya Mountain & Valley of the Moon Day Trip
Chacaltaya Mountain & Valley of the Moon Day Trip★★★★★★★★★★ 4.00 (39)7h 30mYou’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.Free cancellationKids −21%fromUS$ 37View ›
La Paz: Private City Tour by Cable Car & Valley of the Moon
La Paz: Private City Tour by Cable Car & Valley of the Moon★★★★★★★★★★ 4.87 (85)1h–5hYou’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.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −22%fromUS$ 55View ›
La Paz: Charquini Trek & Emerald Lagoon Day Trip
La Paz: Charquini Trek & Emerald Lagoon Day Trip★★★★★★★★★★ 4.68 (78)8h–9hYou’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.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 55View ›
La Paz to Uyuni: Luxury Sleeper Bus with Hotel Pickup & Meals
La Paz to Uyuni: Luxury Sleeper Bus with Hotel Pickup & Meals★★★★★★★★★★ 4.37 (79)9hYou 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.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 80View ›
La Paz half-day tour: Valle de las Ánimas & Moon Valley
La Paz half-day tour: Valle de las Ánimas & Moon Valley★★★★★★★★★★ 4.89 (82)4h–5hA 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.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 85View ›
La Paz: Death Road Bike Ride 62km & Jungle Descent
La Paz: Death Road Bike Ride 62km & Jungle Descent★★★★★★★★★★ 4.83 (18)12hYou 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.Free cancellationfromUS$ 87View ›
Death Road Biking from La Paz: 33km downhill ride
Death Road Biking from La Paz: 33km downhill ride★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (39)13h–14hDeath Road biking from La Paz is a full-day downhill cycling adventure that drops you from 4,700 meters at La Cumbre to 1,200 meters in the Yungas valleys. You ride 22 kilometers on paved roads first, then tackle the famous 33-kilometer dirt descent—90% downhill—with a specialized guide, full protective gear, and a support vehicle following behind. The day ends with lunch and pool time at a hotel before the return drive to La Paz.Is it for me?Book this if you want a single-day adrenaline ride that doesn't require you to arrange transport, gear or a guide—everything is fitted and waiting. The full-day format means you experience the entire descent in one push, from high-altitude paved roads through the climate shift into the Yungas, rather than breaking it into segments.Free cancellationfromUS$ 98View ›
La Paz city tour with El Alto cable car and witches market
La Paz city tour with El Alto cable car and witches market★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (19)5hA five-hour guided city tour of La Paz with a local guide in English or Spanish, starting with a three-course lunch and moving through the witches market, El Alto via cable car, colonial Jaén street, Plaza Murillo, and the Cathedral—ending with views of Illimani mountain and gourmet coffee. The guide shares the history and culture behind each stop instead of moving through landmarks as a checklist.Is it for me?This tour works best for travelers who want to understand La Paz through someone who lives here—the guide's stories about culture, history and daily life are what set it apart from walking the same streets alone. Small groups mean the pace stays conversational and stops can stretch when something matters.Free cancellationfromUS$ 100View ›
Valle de las Animas Sunrise Tour: Private, First to Arrive
Valle de las Animas Sunrise Tour: Private, First to Arrive★★★★★★★★★★ 4.88 (77)10h–12hA private 10-hour tour from La Paz that starts at 5 am in Valle de las Animas (also called Mordor Valley), where you hike 1.5 hours to the sunrise viewpoint across 17 kilometers of towering rock formations at 3,650 meters altitude. The itinerary then moves through Moon Valley's yellow landscape, the city's highest viewpoint, a lunch stop at a top-five restaurant, the Witches Market, and a roundtrip on the world's longest cable car. Private transport, a bilingual guide, breakfast, snacks, and entrance tickets are included; lunch is separate.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're staying in La Paz without a car and want to reach the high valleys before dawn—the private pickup and early start mean you'll be at the sunrise viewpoint ahead of other groups, and the guide handles all the logistics so you only bring yourself and cash for lunch.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 165View ›
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