Bolivia: 11-Day Discovery — La Paz to Uyuni, Classic Overland
This 11-day Bolivia Discovery tour from G Adventures is the definitive overland journey through one of South America’s most fascinating countries. From the dizzying heights of La Paz (3,640m) to the endless white expanse of the Salar de Uyuni, this adventure covers Bolivia’s greatest hits: the vibrant indigenous culture of the altiplano, the silver mines of Potosí, colonial Sucre, and the surreal landscapes of the salt flats and colored lagoons. Traveling with a small group and a CEO (Chief Experience Officer), this is authentic Bolivia at its best.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive La Paz, the world’s highest capital. Evening orientation walk through the Witches’ Market and Plaza Murillo. Overnight La Paz.
Day 2: La Paz exploration: cable car ride (Mi Teleférico) over the city — the world’s highest urban cable car system. Visit the Valley of the Moon (Valle de la Luna). Afternoon optional mountain biking on the “Death Road.” Overnight La Paz.
Day 3: Drive to Copacabana on the shores of Lake Titicaca (3 hours). Boat to Isla del Sol — the legendary birthplace of the Inca empire. Hike across the island, visit Inca ruins and terraces. Overnight Isla del Sol.
Day 4: Isla del Sol sunrise. Return to Copacabana. Drive back to La Paz. Overnight La Paz.
Day 5: Fly or take overnight bus to Sucre — Bolivia’s “White City” and constitutional capital. Afternoon walking tour: Plaza 25 de Mayo, Casa de la Libertad, Recoleta viewpoint. Overnight Sucre.
Day 6: Sucre day: optional dinosaur footprint park (Cal Orck’o — the world’s largest collection of dinosaur tracks), Tarabuco indigenous market (Sunday), or Spanish classes. Overnight Sucre.
Day 7: Drive to Potosí (3 hours), one of the world’s highest cities at 4,090m. Afternoon visit to the Casa de la Moneda (the mint that financed the Spanish Empire). Overnight Potosí.
Day 8: Optional Cerro Rico mine tour — a raw, eye-opening visit to the cooperative silver mines where miners still work in 16th-century conditions. Afternoon drive to Uyuni (4 hours). Overnight Uyuni.
Day 9: Salar de Uyuni: Train Cemetery, Colchani salt village, Isla Incahuasi. Sunset on the salt flats. Overnight in a salt hotel.
Day 10: Eduardo Avaroa Reserve: colored lagoons, flamingos, Siloli Desert, Árbol de Piedra, Laguna Colorada. Sunset at the red lagoon. Overnight at a refuge.
Day 11: Sol de Mañana Geysers at dawn, Polques Hot Springs, Laguna Verde. Return to Uyuni. Tour ends.
Inclusions
- 10 nights accommodation (hotels + 1 salt hotel + 1 refuge)
- Some meals as per itinerary
- All transport: private vehicle, boat, 4×4
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout
- Isla del Sol boat trip
- Isla Incahuasi entry
- Eduardo Avaroa Reserve entry
| Duration | 11 Days / 10 Nights |
|---|---|
| Price | From $1,519 per person (twin share) |
| Tour Style | Small Group Adventure (max 16) |
| Data Source | G Adventures via TourRadar — 2026 |
