Journeys: Highlights of Bolivia
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Small Group
Average
Rating
Journeys: Highlights of Bolivia
Use code BONUS10 to get an extra 10% off all tours — for a limited time only. T&Cs apply
8 days
Small Group
Moderate
Average
English
Experience Overview
Expect the unexpected on an adventure through Bolivia, a country experiencing a surge in popularity due in part to its stunning landscapes and the rich cultural heritage of its indigenous populations.
Includes
Activities
- Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Bolivian Hacienda Experience, Potosí Your Journeys Highlight Moment: La Paz Culinary Experience, La Paz
- Arrival transfer
- La Paz city tour
- Sucre orientation walk
- Excursions to the Salar de Uyuni
- Internal flights
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels – 6 nts, Hacienda/farm – 1 nt.
- 7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 4 dinners
Transport
- Private van, 4x4 vehicle, plane, walking
Group Leader
- National Geographic Expedition Leader throughout, local guides.
Highlights
- Sit down for a sunset picnic on the stark and surreal Salar de Uyuni
- Visit the small community of Coquesa and have lunch on Incahuasi Island in a remote patch of the Bolivian desert
- Enjoy an interactive culinary experience in La Paz featuring a fusion of traditional and modern cuisine
- Experience life at a traditional hacienda firsthand
Trip Details
8 days
Private van, 4x4 vehicle, plane, walking
English
La Paz, Bolivia
La Paz, Bolivia
Moderate
National Geographic Journey, Budget
Average
Itinerary
Day 1: La Paz
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - The adventure begins tonight. Feel free to explore before your welcome meeting, but make sure you’re back in time to meet the group. Check for the meeting time on the welcome note at the hotel. After introductions, your Expedition Leader will review the details of your tour. Please note that normal check-in times apply at our start hotels, but you can usually store your luggage for the day if you arrive early.Accommodation - Attix Boutique Hotel
Day 2: La Paz/Sucre
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Enjoy free time to explore, relax at a cafe or take a specialized walking tour.Activity - Enjoy a walk with your Expedition Leader around Sucres's centre and main square. For more in-depth information, a specialized guided tour is offered on option this afternoon.Transport - Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.Accommodation - Hotel Parador Santa Maria
Day 3: Potosi Countryside
Meals included: Breakfast,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Make the most of your time in this beautiful city.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Down a winding dirt road, snaking through the stunning Southern Highlands we find our remote Hacienda. Surrounded by lush farmlands, rivers and rolling hills, this historic “working” farm offers a unique cultural interaction with a welcoming local family. Dating back to the 1500s, we step back in time with visits to private museum rooms, the chapel and library. Also, immerse ourselves into the hacienda’s daily life including demonstrations at the dairy and a visit to the fields, Finish with an authentic farm-to-table dinner featuring local specialities from the area.Accommodation - Hotel Museo Cayara
Day 4: Potosí/Uyuni
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Learn about the first global currency at this renowned National Mint museum.Transport - Roads? Where this rough-and-ready vehicle's going, we don't need roads.Accommodation - Luna Salada Hotel
Day 5: Uyuni
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Roads? Where this rough-and-ready vehicle's going, we don't need roads.Activity - Accompanied by a local expert guide explore the stunning landscape of the Bolivian Salt Flats by 4x4. Enter a landscape unlike anything you've ever seen as we drive across (or around) the world's largest salt flat; the piercing blue sky contrasts against the blinding white of the flat salt beds.Activity - Visit the small community of Coquesa at the base of the Tunupa Volcano and on the edge of the Salar. Take a walk to a scenic viewpoint over the flats and then enter a cave where there are several very well-preserved mummies that have been there for over 500 years. Continue to Incahuasi, an island in a sea of salt covered with giant Trichocereus cacti. Have lunch here amid the island's panoramic views of the salt flat surrounding it. Then, enjoy time to wander around the area admiring the strange desert plant life.Activity - Enjoy a picnic amidst this spectacular landscape, while the local expert guide describes the cultural and geographical history of the area, watch the sky come alive as the sun sets over the expansive salt flats.Accommodation - Luna Salada Hotel
Day 6: Uyuni/La Paz
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Enjoy some time to explore on your own.Transport - Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.Accommodation - Attix Boutique Hotel
Day 7: La Paz
Meals included: Breakfast,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Enjoy the morning to explore on your own or opt to take a Moon Valley tour.Activity - Embark on an interactive culinary experience at a popular local restaurant. Enjoy demonstrations on how traditional foods such as quinoa are integrated into modern fusion dishes. With a local chef, we sample a variety of modern dishes based on traditional foods and learn about the growing popularity of La Paz as a foodie destination.Activity - Explore the city on a guided tour. Check out stunning cathedrals, impressive museums, and lively markets, learning more about the history of this fascinating city. Look for majestic Mt Illimani in the background.Accommodation - Attix Boutique Hotel
Day 8: La Paz
Meals included: Breakfast
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (unless otherwise stated)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We will do our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling.
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
- Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
- Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
Duration: 8 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Average
Expect the unexpected on an adventure through Bolivia, a country experiencing a surge in popularity due in part to its stunning landscapes and the rich cultural heritage of its indigenous populations.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 31 Jan 2027
Tour Operator
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
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