10 Day Trips from in La Paz Department That You Shouldn't Miss

Welcome to La Paz, Bolivia (HUATAJATA) Huatajata is located in the shores of the Titicaca  Lake, the highest navigable lake in the world, located at 3856 meters above sea level. Its shores and small islands are home to the Aymara and Quechua who come from ancient cultures that lived in this area long before the Incas dominate. Here visitors can explore traditional villages where Spanish is the second language and where ancient myths and beliefs persist even today. One of the peculiarities of Lake Titicaca are the small floating islands inhabited by a tribe called the Uros. In these small islands visitors are welcomed and can even ride in one of the famous reed boats.

Inclusions: Professional bilingüal guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by reed boats., Lunch

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities, Travel Insurrance, Entrance fees

Tiwanaku is a pre-Incan city in Bolivia. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and has been since year 2000. Tiwanaku is viewed by most archaeologists as being one of the key sites leading up to the Incan Empire, and remains a beautiful site for modern visitors. The artistic style of Tiwanaku is also quite unique, with fascinating figurative pieces that feature exaggerated heads. At the Beginning of the tour visit the Ceramic and Lithic museums, travelers can visit the ancient and enigmatic archaeological ruins such as: Gate of the Sun, Kalasasaya Temple, The Semi-Subterranean Temple with nailed heads, Monoliths, the megalithic and mysterious ancient ruins of Puma Punku and other religious enclosures. 08:00 a.m. Hotel pick up. 09:30 a.m. Tour Start in Tiwanaku, ruins and museums. 02:00 p.m. Lunch. 03:00 p.m. Return to the city. 04:30 p.m. Drop-off at hotel.

Inclusions: Specialized Bilingual guide., Private Transport round trip., Entrance ticket., Lunch., Box lunch: water and chocolate.

Exclusions: Extra drinks.

Experience and understand Bolivia and La Paz learning about its quirky and fascinating history, its controversial politics, its traditions and its rich cultural heritage. Your tour will be guided through the city´s highlights without fixed schedules or destinations, it will be tailored according to how much time you have available to see the city´s attractions and most importantly to what interests you most when it comes to discovering a new place.

Inclusions: Snacks, Cable car fare, Transportation - public

Exclusions: Luggage storage, Gratuities

Fly down the 'world’s most dangerous road' on this thrilling mountain-biking adventure! Leave from a high-altitude plain near La Paz, and follow expert guides downhill for 40 miles (64 km) on a narrow, winding road carved into the side of the incredible Andes. Take breaks along the way to admire the landscape that changes from the snowcapped Andes to the lush Amazonian jungle. This is one of the most incredible experiences in South America, and one you'll want to do with the most reccomended company in Bolivia, which uses international safety standards and ensures incredible service. After the riding adventure, unwind at La Senda Verde Ecotourism Resort, an animal refuge, where you’ll enjoy lunch and observe rescued wildlife. Return to La Paz the same day, or stay overnight at La Senda Verde or in Coroico. This is one you'll be telling the grandkids, so do it right!

Inclusions: Professional guide, Transport by minibus, Use of top end bike maintained after every ride by professional mechanics using original parts., Buffet lunch, Drinks and snacks, Use of High End Safety Gear (Helmet, Gloves, Knee/Elbow Pads, Pants/Jacket, etc), Gravity Buff!, Reusable Water Bottle, Entrance into Senda Verde Animal Sanctuary, Death Road Survivor T-shirt

Exclusions: Gratuities, 2 Entrance fee of 25 bolivianos each (approx. US$3.60) for the communities, Additional food and drinks

Welcome to Bolivia Visit the Salt Flats of Uyuni, considered as one of the largest salt reserves in the world. Enjoy a private and personalized transfer service (limited to 6 travelers) from the city of La Paz to the International Airport of El Alto where you will take a flight to Uyuni. Enter the Uyuni Salt Flats and be amazed by the landscape of salt fields and stunning colors. Discover Incahuasi Island, admire the giant cacti and rock formations and walk through Tunupa Volcano to observe Andean landscapes, painted and shaped by nature, as well as Andean animals such as flamenco, llamas, and Vicunas. This full-day trip will be lead by a professional English speaking guide, includes lunch and transportation on a private 4x4 Land Cruiser.

Inclusions: Hotel pick up and drop-off in La Paz, Glass of Champagne, Oxygen Bottle, Certified professional guide, Food and drinks (Breakfast, Lunch), Flight ticket La Paz - Uyuni - La Paz, Private tour V.I.P. Service

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2 EXTREME TOURS ON OFFER. START IN THE CLOUDS & END ON THE MOON. CHACALTAYA - It was a ski area, with only one mechanical lift, placed over a glaciar, also called Chacaltaya. Furthermore, there was a restaurant and a chalet for tourists. Lots of visitors went to the mountain all-year-round. It was a common entertainment for mid and upper-classes, which spent their days there. VALLE DE LA LUNA - a maze of canyons and giant spires. The formations, composed mainly of clay and sandstone, were created by the persistent erosion of mountains by the area’s strong winds and rains. One of Valley de la Luna’s most breathtaking features is its varied pallet, ranging from clear beige tones to sections of red and dark purple. This natural phenomena is due to the great variance in mineral content between each individual mountain, creating colorful compositions and impressive optical illusions on the eroded hillsides.

Inclusions: GUIDE, TRANSPORT (ROUND-TRIP)

Exclusions: ENTRANCE FEE INTO CHACALTAYA = 15Bs (Just over $2), ENTRANCE FEE INTO VALLE DE LA LUNA = 15Bs (Just over $2), Lunch

Titicaca is the highest navigable lake in the world, located at 3856 meters above sea level. Its shores and small islands are home to the Aymara and Quechua who come from ancient cultures that lived in this area long before the Incas dominate. Here visitors can explore traditional villages where Spanish is the second language and where ancient myths and beliefs persist even today. One of the peculiarities of Lake Titicaca are the small floating islands inhabited by a tribe called the Uros. In these small islands visitors are welcomed and can even ride in one of the famous reed boats.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Certified professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle, Transportation by private boat on Lake Titicaca., Lunch

Exclusions: Travel Insurrance, Entrance fees.

Welcome to La Paz, Bolivia. Visit a wonderful place where we can see landscapes that are indescribable with valleys, rivers, areas of crops and more, was declared an area protected in 1995 and later, natural heritage of the city of La Paz. In this place, erosion has achieved, over the years, to form a group of amazing sculptural forms product of the successive transformations of the Earth's crust, we will also have an amazing view of the snowy Mururata and Illimani guardians of the city.

Inclusions: Bilingual Guide, Bottled water, Lunch, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour

Exclusions: Entrance fees

Titicaca is the highest navigable lake in the world, located at 3856 meters above sea level. Its shores and small islands are home to the Aymara and Quechua who come from ancient cultures that lived in this area long before the Incas dominate. Here visitors can explore traditional villages where Spanish is the second language and where ancient myths and beliefs persist even today. One of the peculiarities of Lake Titicaca are the small floating islands inhabited by a tribe called the Uros. In these small islands visitors are welcomed and can even ride in one of the famous reed boats.

Inclusions: Shared Tour, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Boat trip in shared, Lunch

Exclusions: Travel Insurance, Entrance fees

Discover the beauty of Lake Titicaca, Copacabana and Sun Island on this full-day tour from La Paz with a private guide. After hotel pickup, enjoy the company of your knowledgeable guide during the ride to the lake. Marvel at the cobalt-blue waters and the glacier-capped Andes. Learn the history of the area’s indigenous civilizations, and meet their descendants at lakeside villages. In Copacabana, visit a 16th-century basilica and enjoy lunch on the waterfront. On Sun Island, which is considered the birthplace of the Incan civilization, walk through splendid archeological ruins. This tour is perfect if you’re short on time but want to experience some of the major sights of Bolivia.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Local guide, Lunch

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities