Bolivia

A landlocked highland country in South America, where the Uyuni Salt Flat, Lake Titicaca and the Amazon rainforest offer extraordinarily varied scenery.

Bolivia is a landlocked country in central South America, with the Andean Altiplano in the west and Amazon lowlands and plains in the east, and a strong indigenous culture. Key destinations include the Uyuni Salt Flat and the highland lakes of the south, such as Laguna Colorada and Laguna Verde; La Paz, one of the world's highest seats of government; Copacabana and Isla del Sol on Lake Titicaca; Sucre, the constitutional capital; and the Amazon rainforest around Rurrenabaque. In the highlands, the dry season from May to October brings clear skies, while from December to March the salt flat may turn into a "mirror of the sky" in the rainy season. The main gateways are El Alto International Airport in La Paz and Viru Viru International Airport in Santa Cruz. Be aware of altitude sickness.

Destinations

Itineraries

Bolivia Classic Highlands Panorama – From La Paz to Isla del Sol, then via the White City and Silver City to Uyuni and the high-altitude lagoons
La Paz, Isla del Sol, and Yungas – Centering on La Paz, head west to Lake Titicaca, and descend east to Yungas for cycling and relaxation
Tupiza Canyons and Sur Lípez to Uyuni – Depart from the red canyons, take the southern route across the lagoons by off-road vehicle, and arrive at the salt fla…
Peru & Bolivia Highlands Highlights – From Machu Picchu across Lake Titicaca to La Paz and the Uyuni Salt Flats
Uyuni to Atacama via High-Altitude Lagoons – Cross the salt flats, Laguna Colorada, and Laguna Verde by off-road vehicle, and enter the Chilean desert via the Hito…
Madidi Rainforest and Yacuma Pampas – Fly to Rurrenabaque for an Amazon combination of rainforest lodges and wetland birdwatching and pink dolphin spotting
Samaipata, Che Route, and Sucre – Head into the mountains from Santa Cruz, see the rock art ruins and cloud forests, and take the old trade route to the…
Cochabamba and Torotoro Canyon – See the Christ statue in the culinary city, then transfer to the dinosaur footprints, canyons, and cave park
Arica Altiplano & Iquique Saltpeter Route – Ascend from the coast to the Altiplano at over 4,000 meters to see flamingos and volcanoes, then head south to saltpete…