15 Day Trips in Bolivia to Build a Day Around

1.Day Trip to Uyuni Salt Flats

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 602 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $130Our pick

Spend about seven hours crossing the Salar de Uyuni by Toyota Land Cruiser. You’ll visit the Train Cemetery, Colchani, Playa Blanca, Inca Wasi, and a salt hotel for lunch. Guides such as Jaime and Tado have been praised for clever perspective photos and useful local knowledge, though guide language and comfort can vary.

“With something like over 80 tour operators in town, Red Planet is among the best. Jaime, our guide, knew every nook and cranny of the salt flats, the desert and the surrounding area. He knew about where to go and why and was so VERY helpful with the trick photo shoots. A maestro to be sure. We visited at the end of April, which was the start of the dry season although we did get some mirror effect. Feb and Mar are supposed to be the best times of the year for that. The history of the entire region going back 40,000 years really cool also. Sadly, pictures just cant…”

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2.Full Day Trip to Copacabana and Isla del Sol

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 400 reviews · 1 day · from $59

Travel from La Paz by bus and ferry to Copacabana, then cross Lake Titicaca by speedboat to Isla del Sol. You get a bilingual guide, Wi-Fi, hotel pickup, and a short island walk. Guides such as Emerson, Ivan, Abner, Peter, and Alvaro have been praised for clear instructions, but expect a very long day and high-altitude walking.

“We did the full day tour with Emerson as our guide. The trip was great and Emerson was a very good tour guide. Thanks again Emerson”

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3.4-Day Trip to San Pedro de Atacama w/Salt Flats

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 109 reviews · 4 days · from $493

Travel by sleeper bus from La Paz to Uyuni, then cross the Salar de Uyuni and Eduardo Avaroa Reserve in a 4WD. You’ll see Incahuasi Island, flamingo-filled lagoons, geysers, hot springs, and the Licancabur Volcano before reaching San Pedro de Atacama. English-speaking guides, meals, two nights of basic lodging, and the Chile transfer are included.

“The guides was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. The views were amazing !!”

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4.1-Day Trek in the Crater of Maragua and Inca Trails

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 75 reviews · 10 hours · from $94

Leave Sucre at 8:30 for Chataquilla, then walk an Inca trail through colorful mountain country to Maragua Crater. Your guide leads you to La Garganta del Diablo and dinosaur footprints, with a vegetarian lunch included. English and Spanish guides are available, including experienced guides such as Pablo, Walter, and Lizandro.

“We did a full day starting from the Incan Trail, to El Diablo. The highlight of this trip is that we really took our time, no rush. Our guide Dinelsa and driver Carlos were great, kind and considerate. I highly recommend you this day trip, rich of history.”

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5.Day Trip to Chacaltaya and Moon Valley

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 65 reviews · 8 hours · from $40

Join HanaqPacha Travel for an 8-hour trip from central La Paz to Moon Valley and Chacaltaya. You’ll walk among clay spires and eroded canyons, then follow a rough mountain road to Bolivia’s former ski resort at more than 5,000 meters. Guillermo has earned praise as a guide, though guide quality may vary.

“Really enjoyed the short Chacaltaya hike, the views were incredible. Guillermo was also an excellent guide”

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6.Private Tiwanaku and Titicaca Day Trip from La Paz

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 62 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $200

Travel from La Paz to the 2,500-year-old Tiwanaku ruins and the shores of Lake Titicaca in a private, 10 to 12-hour outing. Your English or Spanish-speaking guide may include quiet countryside stops, a family-run lunch, local shoreline communities, and lesser-visited places around the Taraco Peninsula. Caleb, Carlos, Oscar, and Angelita have guided past departures.

“A great tour with an informative guide that customized the trip to our liking, I definitely recommend this tour for anyone visiting Bolivia.”

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7.Private Day Trip Salar de Uyuni

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $285Top rated

Spend about 10 hours exploring Bolivia’s Salar de Uyuni with a private guide and driver. Visit the Train Cemetery, Colchani, water eyes, Incahuasi Island, and Tunupa Volcano, then finish with sunset on the salt flats. Guides such as Julia, Israel, Cristian, Mauricio, and Liroy have been praised for photos, local insight, and personal service.

“We absolutely loved our private day trip Salar de Uyuni tour. Our tour guide, Israel, was great and very knowledgeable, and ensured that we saw as much as possible and had a great day. He spoke excellent English. We had a great driver as well both our guide and driver made us feel safe during the entire day. The tour included picking us up from the airport that morning, as well as dropping us off at our hotel at night. We were able to see many cool things, and take many cool pictures, based on our experience, we would recommend this to others who only have one day to spend…”

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8.Uyuni Salt 1 day Tour with guide in English + Lunch and Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $65

Travel by 4x4 from Uyuni to the Train Cemetery, Colchani, the salt piles, water eyes, Salt Hotel Museum, and Incahuasi Island. An English-speaking guide leads the day, with lunch on the salt flat and sunset snacks with wine. The small group is limited to six. Bring sunscreen, your passport, and cash for the island entrance.

“Great tour guide and driver, lunch was awesome on the salt flats and sunset was exquisite, will come back.”

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9.Salar de Uyuni tours 1 day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $59

Set out from Uyuni at 10:40 am in a shared 4x4 for an 8 to 10-hour visit to the salt flat. You’ll see the Train Cemetery, Colchani, salt eyes, Playa Blanca, and Incahuasi Island, with lunch, drinks, bottled water, and a Spanish-speaking driver-guide included. Incahuasi may close during the rainy season.

“Todo fue increíble , la entrada al salar , ver ese paisaje impresionante. El atardecer magnífico con una copa de vino . Las fotos y vídeos que nos ayudó a tomar el guía . El almuerzo en compañía de un grupo muy agradable . Lo recomiendo 100%”

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10.Day Trip from Puno: Explore Sun Island and Copacabana

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · 1 day · from $103

Leave Puno early by tourist bus, cross into Bolivia, visit Copacabana’s basilica, eat lunch, then take a shared boat to Sun Island. A bilingual guide leads you to Pilkokaina, the Umani Steps, and the Inca Fountain. Expect a 40-minute uphill walk, border formalities, and a return to Puno around 9 p.m.

“Guide was fantastic! Everything was set up very well and the isla del sol was magical, I did wish we got to spend a little more time in Bolivia and on the island but if you’re in a time crunch and want to experience a little Bolivian culture this is the tour!”

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11.1-Day 1-Night Uyuni Salt Flats Tour by Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 13 reviews · 2 days · from $832

Fly 45 minutes from La Paz to Uyuni, then tour the salt flats by private vehicle with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. You’ll visit the train cemetery, Colchani, Incahuasi Island, and Tunupa Volcano before a sunset toast and overnight stay. Guides such as Israel, Chris, Lily, Oscar, and Christian have been praised for thoughtful service and creative photos.

“Perfect itinerary for a one day excursion to the Salar, ensuring you see all the big ticket items. Israel was a fantastic tour guide (and photographer)!”

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12.El Alto and Cholets Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 7 reviews · 3 hours · from $30Best value

Travel from La Paz to El Alto by public transport and cable car with a bilingual guide. Learn how cholets express Andean identity, visit up to two colorful homes when open, and see Mamani Mamani’s painted apartment buildings. Abraham has guided this route, but access inside cholets can depend on availability.

“I enjoyed seeing the Mamani Mamani apartment paintings. It all got very late, as the guide arrived at the meeting point 20 minutes late. Then we ride the teleferico and waited for the taxi again for more than 30 minutes. Guide spent a lot of time on her phone and didn't volunteer much information. She did answer questions. Unfortunately the guide was unable to find a cholet that was open, so we couldn't get inside one. All in all, it wasn't really worth the expense, for me.”

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13.Tihuanacu & Titicaca Lake in one day with lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 8 hours · from $219

Leave La Paz at 9:00 am for Lake Titicaca and the town of Huatajata. Meet Aymara totora raft builders, visit ceramic and textile museums, then explore Tiwanaku, Puma Punku, stone staircases, and the lithic museum with an English or Spanish guide. Camilo and driver Johnny are named members of the team.

“The tour guide Camilo and the driver Johnny offered a great and unforgettable experience. The guide was very knowledgeable and kind. He was at all times interested in my comfort and to provide the best of the tour. Lunch was typical and good. I will certainly recommended this private tour for a tailored experienced!”

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14.Private Tiwanaku and Titicaca Day Trip from La Paz

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3 reviews · 8 hours · from $229

You’ll travel by air-conditioned car from central La Paz to Tiwanaku for a guided visit, then continue to Lake Titicaca for lunch, reed-boat culture, and lakeside viewpoints. An English or Spanish guide, drinks, water, hotel transfers, and onboard oxygen are included. Entrance fees and personal costs are extra.

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15.Salar de Uyuni 1 day + photo session + Sunset (English)

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3 reviews · 1 day · from $76

Spend a full day crossing Bolivia’s Salar de Uyuni by Toyota or Nissan 4x4. Visit the train cemetery, Colchani, salt works, Ojos del Salar, Playa Blanca, and Incahuasi Island, then take perspective photos and watch the sunset with wine. English and Spanish guides are available, with airport and hotel pickup.

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