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The 15 Best Tours in Bolivia, Altitude Allowed For

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La Paz is a city in a canyon that you cross by cable car. The 15 below cover the ride over the rooftops, the road down to the Yungas, Titicaca and the salt flats, with prices and the altitudes to respect.

La Paz and El Alto: Cable Car Rides and Walking Tour - Starting at San Francisco Church
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La Paz and El Alto: Cable Car Rides and Walking Tour

1.La Paz and El Alto: Cable Car Rides and Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 790 reviews · 2h 30m · from $10Our pick

Begin at San Francisco Church with a guide such as Carolina, Luis, or Fernando, then visit La Paz’s Witches’ Market, San Pedro Square, El Alto, Jaen Street, and Plaza Murillo. Several cable car rides link the route, giving you a quick, memorable view of both cities for $10.

“Great city walking tour. I saw places and leant the history that I may not have found alone plus we got to ride 4 cable car lines with incredible views.”

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Day Trip to Uyuni Salt Flats - Starting at 10:00 for an 8-hour salt-flat day
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Day Trip to Uyuni Salt Flats

2.Day Trip to Uyuni Salt Flats

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

Spend a full day crossing the Uyuni Salt Flats by Toyota Land Cruiser, with stops at the Train Cemetery, Colchani, Playa Blanca, Cactus Island, and a sunset viewpoint. Red Planet Expedition includes lunch, wine tasting, hotel pickup from selected hotels, and help with the famous perspective photos. English and Spanish guide arrangements should be confirmed.

“This tour was truly excellent. While the English-speaking guide might have given us more information about what we were seeing, the overall experience of being on the salt flat was phenomenal. Lunch was excellent, the timing of each activity made sense, and ending the day by watching the sunset over the still, shallow waters was incredible. Highly recommended!”

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La Paz Half-Day Walking Tour - Learning La Paz through street life
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La Paz Half-Day Walking Tour

3.La Paz Half-Day Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 591 reviews · 2h 30m · from $3Best value

Spend 2 to 2.5 hours walking central La Paz with an English-speaking Red Cap guide such as Denise, Max, Daniel, or Rem. You’ll visit Plaza Murillo and the Witches’ Market while learning about cholitas, masked shoe shiners, street zebras, Andean beliefs, and Bolivia’s political past. The pace is adjusted for high altitude, though steep streets and limited accessibility remain concerns.

“I loved seeing the key areas of La Paz in a safer way before I was confident enough to explore by myself. Denise was knowledgeable, personable and funny and I’d recommend this tour to others”

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La Paz: Private City Tour with Cable Car & Moon Valley Visit - Cable cars that explain La Paz from the sky
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La Paz: Private City Tour with Cable Car & Moon Valley Visit

4.La Paz: Private City Tour with Cable Car & Moon Valley Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 508 reviews · 5 hours · from $43Top rated

Start with hotel pickup and Moon Valley’s eroded clay spires, then ride several cable car lines over La Paz and El Alto. With an English- or Spanish-speaking guide such as Andrea, Santiago, or Rolando, you’ll visit Jaen Street, Plaza Murillo, San Francisco Basilica, and the Witches’ Market. The small-group format allows room for questions and photo stops.

“Guide was excellent, provided a lot of detail and her English and pronunciation were superb.”

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La Paz: Full Day Trip to Copacabana and Isla del Sol - Leaving La Paz by Peru Hop bus
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La Paz: Full Day Trip to Copacabana and Isla del Sol

5.La Paz: Full Day Trip to Copacabana and Isla del Sol

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

Travel from La Paz to Lake Titicaca by Peru Hop bus, cross the lake by ferry, visit Copacabana, then take a speedboat to Isla del Sol. A bilingual guide such as Emerson, Ivan, Abner, or Peter leads the day. Expect striking views, a short high-altitude walk, and a late return to La Paz.

“Apart from the amazing views, Luis, our tour guide did a great job in keeping everybody together and informed!”

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La Paz: Mountain Bike Down the World's Most Dangerous Road - The first 20 kilometers: fast asphalt and wide Andean views
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La Paz: Mountain Bike Down the World’s Most Dangerous Road

6.La Paz: Mountain Bike Down the World’s Most Dangerous Road

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 386 reviews · 1 day · from $145

Ride 64 kilometers from La Cumbre to Yolosa with Gravity Bolivia, using full-suspension bikes, protective gear, a support vehicle, and an on-tour mechanic. Guides such as Damian, Kenny, Noel, and Ruben lead small groups of up to 14 riders through high Andean scenery, misty jungle, and steep dirt road sections before lunch at La Senda Verde Animal Refuge.

“Overall a must-do when passing La Paz. Our guide Damiano added tons of laughter but also made it his duty to make everybody feel safe aa can be.”

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La Paz: Cholitas Wrestling Tickets and Transfer - Leaving the center of La Paz for El Alto
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La Paz: Cholitas Wrestling Tickets and Transfer

7.La Paz: Cholitas Wrestling Tickets and Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 338 reviews · 4 hours · from $25

Travel from central La Paz to El Alto for a lively Cholitas Wrestling show featuring women in traditional dress, theatrical matches, local crowds, popcorn, a drink, photos, and a souvenir. The $25 tour includes transport, a seat, guide, and return to downtown. Some departures are led by guides such as Gabriel.

“Very funny activity, ticket included popcorn, soda and a small souvenir. Would recommend as a fun activity in La Paz !”

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From La Paz: Uyuni Salt Flat Tour & Overnight Roundtrip Bus - The overnight bus from La Paz
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From La Paz: Uyuni Salt Flat Tour & Overnight Roundtrip Bus

8.From La Paz: Uyuni Salt Flat Tour & Overnight Roundtrip Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 327 reviews · 3 days · from $275

Travel from La Paz to Uyuni on comfortable overnight Todo Turismo buses, then spend a full day in a small group exploring the Train Graveyard, Colchani, salt museums, Incahuasi Island, and the vast Salar de Uyuni. An English-speaking guide, 4WD transport, lunch, bus meals, and return travel are included.

“What an amazing trip this was! The guides took some great photos and were friendly. They allowed enough time for us to enjoy ourselves yet still kept us moving to different parts of the flats. One of the most memorable parts of the entire holiday!”

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La Paz: Charquini Mountain Guided Hike - Starting near San Francisco Church
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La Paz: Charquini Mountain Guided Hike

9.La Paz: Charquini Mountain Guided Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 287 reviews · 8 hours · from $39

From Buhos Tours near San Francisco Church, you ride into the Cordillera Real with stops at Apacheta Jilarata, Milluni Cemetery, and Laguna Milluni. Then hike from about 4,600 meters to Laguna Esmeralda, near Charquini, with a guide such as Manuel, Paty, or Juan. Expect big views, cold weather, and a short trail made hard by thin air.

“What a wonderful adventure! The hike was challenging but definitely worth every minute of it! When we got to the Emerald Laguna it started to snow but we still got the best shots! Manuel was amazing! So patient and empathetic! Definitely ask for him as your tour guide!”

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La Paz: Cable Car, Cemetery, Shaman, and El Alto Tour - The cemetery and its outdoor art
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La Paz: Cable Car, Cemetery, Shaman, and El Alto Tour

10.La Paz: Cable Car, Cemetery, Shaman, and El Alto Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 218 reviews · 3 hours · from $20

Ride the red teleférico from La Paz toward El Alto, visit the cemetery’s street-art gallery, explore local markets, and meet a yatiri, or Andean shaman, if time allows. Guides such as Max, Christian, Daniel, and Chris explain Aymara customs in clear English while you travel by cable car and local minibus.

“The tour absolutely exceeded our expectations. We were the only ones with the guide, who showed us around El Alto and the Cemetery, places we would never have visited ourselves. We went to the local shaman and learned so much about the history of the city of La Paz, as well as Bolivia. We can't wait to be back and really recommend this trip to everyone. Bear in mind this is an extended version of the city tour, and we would recommend to take the walking red caps tour first :) Thank you once again!”

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La Paz: Valle de las Animas, Moon Valley, & Killi Killi Tour - Killi Killi puts La Paz into perspective
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La Paz: Valle de las Animas, Moon Valley, & Killi Killi Tour

11.La Paz: Valle de las Animas, Moon Valley, & Killi Killi Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 192 reviews · 4h 30m · from $85

Spend 4.5 hours touring La Paz’s strangest rock formations, city viewpoints, and Witches’ Market. Hotel pickup, entry fees, a driver, and an English or Spanish-speaking guide are included. Guides such as Milena, Santiago, Andrea, Paula, and Roxy are praised for thoughtful pacing, local insight, and taking excellent photos.

“Daniel was a great tour leader, very helpful & knowledgeable. Always there to answer questions and very attentive throughout the tour. He even had lots of different recommendations for food, drink & other sights to see whilst in La Paz & Bolivia. The tour was only 3 people which felt really nice and the scenery is breath taking!! Every part of the tour was enjoyable and I would 100% recommend this tour over any of the others here, you see so much in a few hours it is a great way of getting to know La Paz better and using your time wisely. Thank you Daniel & team for a…”

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Uyuni tour express from La Paz by bus - Leaving La Paz at 9:45 pm
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Uyuni tour express from La Paz by bus

12.Uyuni tour express from La Paz by bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 172 reviews · 2 days · from $269

Travel overnight from La Paz to Uyuni by premium sleeper bus, then spend a full day at the train cemetery, Colchani, Incahuasi Island, and the salt flats. A small group of up to six joins an English or Spanish-speaking guide such as Oscar, Beimar, Eric, or Mauricio. Breakfast, lunch, transfers, and sunset snacks are included.

“You first have to get to Uyuni which is an 8 hour bus ride over night. The bus is super comfortable and you can easily sleep through the night. Arriving in Uyuni you have a couple of hours to freshen up and get some breakfast. You’ll the be picked up and start the tour with your group. The pace was great, lunch was simple but delicious. After coming back to Uyuni you’ll have some time again to freshen up before taking the night bus to La Paz.”

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3-Day Tour to Salt Flats and Lagoons - Day 2 reaches Bolivia’s high desert
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3-Day Tour to Salt Flats and Lagoons

13.3-Day Tour to Salt Flats and Lagoons

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 168 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $370

Travel from Uyuni across the Salar de Uyuni and Bolivia’s high desert in a 4x4. You’ll see the Train Cemetery, Colchani, cactus-covered Incahuasi Island, Laguna Colorada, hot springs, the Salvador Dalí Desert, and Green Lake. Guides such as Peter, Hector, Ivan, and Juan have led departures, with meals, lodging, transfers, and photography help included.

“Tour crew tried their max. to please all of us and show the best of all. Guide with name Peter was outstanding.”

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Evening Foodie Tour of La Paz - The first stops: markets, vendors, and food you might miss
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Evening Foodie Tour of La Paz

14.Evening Foodie Tour of La Paz

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 167 reviews · 3 hours · from $32

Meet your bilingual guide at San Francisco Church at 18:25 for three hours of Bolivian food, markets, and local stories. You’ll sample five specialty dishes, street food, market fare, and restaurant plates, then finish with a drink. Guides such as Daniel, Matt, Max, and Marisol are known for friendly, clear introductions to La Paz food culture.

“Max was really an excellent guide!!! His interaction with us was great and he opened up the culture to us through the food in a beautiful way, I totaly recommend this tour!!”

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From Uyuni: Red Lagoon & Uyuni Salt Flats 3-Day Guided Tour - Day one: trains, salt workshops, and a white horizon
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From Uyuni: Red Lagoon & Uyuni Salt Flats 3-Day Guided Tour

15.From Uyuni: Red Lagoon & Uyuni Salt Flats 3-Day Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 160 reviews · 3 days · from $354

This three-day, small-group journey takes you from Uyuni’s Train Graveyard across Salar de Uyuni to Incahuasi Island, flamingo-filled lagoons, the Red Lagoon, geysers, hot springs, and the Green Lagoon. An English or Spanish guide, 4WD transport, meals, and basic shared hostels are included. Expect long drives and simple facilities.

“Incredible tour, our guide Andres and our driver Ivan were both brilliant. A once in a lifetime experience worth every penny!!!”

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