On the Altiplano plateau over 3,500-meters above sea level, La Paz is one of the world's highest cities. This makes it the ideal place for one-day tours of the surrounding sites and extreme landscapes that characterize Bolivia. If you're eager to experience the mountains in an active, hands-on way, then we recommend the mountain bike tour of the "World's most dangerous road" to Coroico. If you prefer to see the ancient ruins that highlight the region, then consider a stop at the pre-Inca Tiahuanaco ruins or extend your trip with a few days by nearby Lake Titicaca, where you can explore the well-preserved ruins on Sun & Moon Islands. Of course, La Paz itself has its own treasures, including an authentic "Witches' Market", a colonial sector, and the impressive government buildings. Contact us to start planning your trip.

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Lake Titicaca with overnight in Copacabana

2 Days from $592

This 2-day extension features an overnight in Copacabana. You will explore Lake Titicaca, at the crossroads of the Andes and the Andean plateau and the world's highest navigable lake. Immerse yourself in the legend that the son of Inti, the sun god, emerged as the first Inca from the waters of Lake Titicaca.

Lake Titicaca - Sun Island & Copacabana

2 Days from $640

This overnight Peru extension tour takes you on a 2-day journey to the world's highest navigable lake, Lake Titicaca to spend the night on Sun Island, where you can explore the Inca ruins and climb the ancient stairs of Yumani.

Tihuanaco Ruins (Tiwanaku)

1 Day from $129

Discover Tihuanaco, a ceremonial center for a pre-Inca culture that flourished around 600 BC. This society is little known, having abruptly vanished around 1200 AD. This tour lasts approximately 6 hours and includes a private guide.

La Paz City and Moon Valley

½ Day from $69

Join a half-day tour to Bolivia’s two most visited cities, La Paz and Moon Valley. Tour La Paz, a city of contrasts with historic and modern structures guarded by Mount Illimani. Visit Plaza Murillo, Calle Jaén, and the Witches' Market. Continue south to the residential districts of Obrajes, Calacoto, and La Florida, as well as the well-known Moon Valley.

Dancing, music and wonder at the Oruro Festival

Oruro Carnaval and Lake Titicaca

9 Days from $4,084

Experience the urban and rural environments of Bolivia on this combination tour! Take a city tour of La Paz, enjoy front row seats during the parade of dancers, tour a silver mine, and explore Lake Titicaca. These are just a few examples of what this adventure has in store for you!

Oruro Carnaval

3 Days from $2,455

Oruro’s Carnaval celebrations have made this mining town a colorful destination at the beginning of Lent for Bolivians and international travelers who come here for a pilgrimmage of dance, music, and storytelling.

Ancient Cultures

7 Days from $1,513

Visit La Paz and experience the local Bolivian culture on this week-long journey! Explore Lake Titicaca, a geographic landmark at the crossroads of the Andes and the Andean plateau and home to the ruins of Tihuanaco and remnants of Inca temples at Sun and Moon Islands. This is the world's highest navigable lake.

Uyuni and Colored Lagoons

4 Days from $1,733

This 4-day tour will give you a taste of Bolivia's geological diversity from volcanoes to ancient salt flats. Explore the region of Uyuni famous home of the world's largest salt flats, visible from space, before traveling south where the lagoons are vibrantly colored from the thermal activity.

Choro Trek

3 Days from $726

Extend your trip in Bolivia with the country's most popular trek. The Choro Trek links the high plateau of the Andes with the subtropical lowlands. Hike through a landscape of glaciers and pristine waterfalls on ancient cobbled stone trails built before the Incas.

Lake Titicaca - Sun and Moon Islands

3 Days from $694

This three day extension allows travelers to spend two nights on Sun Island and visit Moon Island and Copacabana. Explore Lake Titicaca, a geographic landmark and the world's highest navigable and South America's largest lake. According to legend, the son of Inti, the sun god, emerged as the first Inca from the waters of Lake Titicaca.

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Bolivia Backroads

10 Days from $4,489

Explore what many call the Tibet of the Americas on this 10-day tour of Bolivia. Enjoy family hospitality at Hacienda Candelaria, meet village weavers and maybe try your hand at the loom, visit the Tarabuco Market, travel across the largest salt flat in the world at Uyuni, and visit the mines of Potosi before heading back to La Paz.

Keep an eye to the rainforest canopy for an array of wildlife in Madidi National Park in Bolivia

Chalalan Lodge

Bolivian Amazon
7 Days from $1,579

This 5-day tour of Bolivia's Amazon takes you to Madidi National Park, where you'll stay 3 nights in Chalalan Lodge - the only lodge owned and operated by an indigenous community in Bolivia. Here, learn to see the jungle through the eyes of the local Quechua Indians as you explore and look for wildlife and learn about traditional farming & cuisine.

Oruro Carnaval and Lake Titicaca

9 Days from $4,084

Bolivia Backroads and Oruro Festival

13 Days from $4,995

Our classic Bolivia Backroads tour is now paired with the Oruro Festival for one great two-week adventure. Enjoy a front row seat along the main parade route as thousands of dancers pass by you; tour a working silver mine; and climb Volcano Tunupa. Sites like the Salt Plains of Uyuni, Potosi, and Sucre highlight the trip.

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La Paz Travel Guide & Tips

La Paz Highlights

While La Paz is perhaps best known for being the highest capital city in the world, it's not actually the capital! Sucre is the official national capital and La Paz is the home of the executive and legislative branches of government.

The friendly people, the stunning mountain landscapes, and the historical buildings are just a few of the attractions that await anyone lucky enough to include La Paz on their South American trip. Here are some of the other highlights that this city has to offer:

Colonial La Paz – Around Plaza Murillo, you will see the government palace and the cathedral; the "Witches' Market" and the Calle Jaen are also fascinating stops in the city. You can stop by the San Francisco Church or the residential neighborhoods as well for a different perspective.
Lake Titcaca – Just outside the city's limits you will find the highest natural lake in the world, home to excellently preserved ancient ruins like those on Sun & Moon Islands.
Tihuanaco (Tiwanaku), also on Lake Titicaca, is home to another set of ruins even older than the Inca civilization.
Coroico and the surrounding coffee & cocoa plantations are a popular destination as well. If you want to spend more time experiencing the flavor of their local and organic products, then we feature tours that will bring you right to the plantations. We also feature more active tours that include trekking and biking.