Is this Bolivia tour private?

Yes. The programme operates on a private basis, including transfers, sightseeing and excursions with an English-speaking guide. In the Uyuni Salt Flats and Lípez region, travel is by 4x4 with a maximum of four passengers per vehicle.

What is the minimum number of travellers?

The programme can operate from 1 traveller, with single-traveller pricing. Rates become more attractive from 2 passengers, making it ideal for couples, friends and small private groups.

Are domestic flights included?

No. The three domestic flights — Santa Cruz–Sucre, Uyuni–La Paz and La Paz–Santa Cruz — are not included in the land price. Our team can arrange and confirm these flights as part of the booking.

Are meals included during the journey?

Yes. The programme is operated on a full-board basis, with 10 lunches and 10 dinners, in addition to daily breakfast. Drinks and any meals not specifically mentioned are not included.

Will I have time to acclimatise to the altitude?

The itinerary has been designed to introduce Bolivia progressively, beginning in Santa Cruz and Sucre before travelling towards Potosí, Uyuni and the higher Altiplano. Altitude affects everyone differently, however, so travellers should take it easy, stay well hydrated and consult their doctor before travelling if they have any relevant medical conditions.

When is the best time to visit the Uyuni Salt Flats?

The programme operates between March and November 2027. Conditions on the Salar vary considerably with the season. During the wetter months, water on the salt flat can create the famous mirror effect. However, flooding may restrict access to Incahuasi Island or require changes to some routes. During the drier months, the vast white salt surface and its geometric patterns become more visible.

Is Incahuasi Island always accessible?

No. Access to Incahuasi Island depends on water levels and conditions on the Salar. During periods of flooding, the island may be inaccessible and the route will be adapted accordingly.

What makes the Lípez section special?

The Lípez is one of the most remote and spectacular regions of the Bolivian Andes. Travelling by 4x4, you cross high-altitude deserts, volcanic landscapes and colourful lagoons before reaching the Uyuni Salt Flats. Accommodation and infrastructure are simpler here, but the extraordinary location is very much part of the experience.

What happens to my luggage on Sun Island?

For the overnight stay on Sun Island, we recommend taking a small overnight bag. Your main luggage can be stored in Copacabana while you explore Lake Titicaca and the isla

Can the itinerary be extended?

Yes. Additional nights can be arranged in Santa Cruz or La Paz, and the programme can also be incorporated into a longer tailor-made journey through Bolivia or combined with neighbouring destinations.

Bolivia Tour: Uyuni Salt Flats, La Paz & Lake Titicaca - Gaston-Sacaze

Trip Types

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Highlights

Uyuni Salt Flats & Incahuasi Island
Colourful lagoons of the Andean Lípez
Colonial Sucre & historic Potosí
La Paz & Moon Valley
Tiwanaku archaeological site
Lake Titicaca, Moon Island & Sun Island
Traditional Andean Apthapi experience
Private services throughout

Discover the extraordinary diversity of Bolivia on a private journey through some of the country’s most iconic landscapes and cultural highlights.

From colonial Sucre and Potosí to the vast Uyuni Salt Flats, journey deep into the remote landscapes of the Andean Lípez, where colourful lagoons, volcanoes and high-altitude deserts create some of South America’s most spectacular scenery.

Continue to La Paz and the ancient site of Tiwanaku before reaching the legendary Lake Titicaca, with an overnight stay on Sun Island and a traditional Andean Apthapi lunch.

A complete 12-day Bolivia tour, combining extraordinary landscapes, living Andean culture and private services throughout.

Itineraries Déployer les détails

Day 1 – Arrival in Santa Cruz & City Tour

Welcome to Bolivia! Upon arrival in Santa Cruz, meet your local team and transfer to your hotel. Set out to discover Santa Cruz de la Sierra, the vibrant gateway to Bolivia’s tropical lowlands, with a guided city tour introducing you to its history, architecture and local atmosphere.

The afternoon is free to relax and explore at your own pace.

Included: Private airport transfer · Santa Cruz city tour · Private English-speaking guide · Lunch · Dinner
Accommodation: Eco Chairu Hotel 3★ or similar – Santa Cruz
Day 2 – Santa Cruz ✈ Sucre: Discover Bolivia’s White City

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Sucre, Bolivia’s constitutional capital and one of South America’s most beautiful colonial cities.

Explore its elegant historic centre and discover the cultural heritage that has earned Sucre its UNESCO World Heritage status. Whitewashed façades, traditional markets and graceful colonial architecture provide a fascinating introduction to Bolivia’s history and culture.

Included: Breakfast · Private transfers · Sucre city tour · Private English-speaking guide · Entrance fees · Lunch · Dinner
Accommodation: Villa Antigua 3★ or similar – Sucre

Not included: Santa Cruz – Sucre domestic flight
Day 3 – Sucre: Colonial Heritage & Andean Culture

Spend a full day discovering Sucre, a city where Bolivia’s colonial past and living Andean traditions come together.

Explore its historic streets, churches, viewpoints and cultural landmarks while learning more about the events that shaped Bolivia’s independence. The day also offers an insight into the traditions and craftsmanship of the surrounding indigenous communities.

Included: Breakfast · Guided visits and excursions · Private English-speaking guide · Entrance fees · Lunch · Dinner
Accommodation: Villa Antigua 3★ or similar – Sucre
Day 4 – Sucre to Potosí & Uyuni

Leave Sucre and travel through the dramatic Andean landscapes to Potosí, once one of the wealthiest cities in the world thanks to the silver extracted from Cerro Rico.

Discover the historic centre and visit the remarkable Casa Real de la Moneda, a powerful reminder of the city’s colonial history and the importance of silver mining to the Spanish Empire.

After lunch, continue overland towards Uyuni, gateway to the world’s largest salt flat.

Included: Breakfast · Private transportation Sucre – Potosí – Uyuni · Potosí visit · Casa Real de la Moneda · Private English-speaking guide · Entrance fees · Lunch · Dinner
Accommodation: Rosario de Uyuni 3★ or similar – Uyuni
Day 5 – Uyuni & North Lípez: Jewels of the Andes

Set off by 4x4 into one of Bolivia’s most remote and spectacular regions. Leaving Uyuni behind, journey through the extraordinary high-altitude landscapes of the Andean Lípez.

Discover Turquiri Lagoon and continue along the celebrated Jewels of the Andes, a succession of colourful lagoons surrounded by volcanoes, desert and vast open skies.

The journey continues into the Siloli Desert, where the isolation and raw beauty of the Bolivian Altiplano create an unforgettable landscape.

Included: Breakfast · 4x4 transportation, maximum 4 passengers per vehicle · Private English-speaking guide · Visits · Entrance fees · Lunch · Dinner
Accommodation: Tayka del Desierto 3★ Boutique or similar – Siloli Desert
Day 6 – South Lípez & Eduardo Avaroa Reserve

Today brings some of the most spectacular scenery of your Bolivia journey as you explore the remote South Lípez and the Eduardo Avaroa Reserve.

Travel through a surreal landscape of high-altitude deserts, volcanic formations and vividly coloured lagoons. This isolated corner of Bolivia reveals the raw beauty of the Altiplano at its most dramatic before continuing towards San Pedro de Quemez.

Included: Breakfast · Private 4x4 transportation · Private English-speaking guide · Eduardo Avaroa Reserve · Entrance fees · Lunch · Dinner
Accommodation: Tayka de Piedra 3★ Boutique or similar – San Pedro de Quemez
Day 7 – Uyuni Salt Flats & Incahuasi Island

One of the great highlights of the journey awaits today: the legendary Uyuni Salt Flats, the largest salt flat on Earth.

Travel across an immense white landscape stretching towards the horizon and experience the extraordinary sense of space that makes Uyuni one of South America’s most iconic destinations.

When seasonal conditions allow, visit Incahuasi Island, a volcanic outcrop rising from the salt flat and covered with giant cacti, before returning to Uyuni.

Included: Breakfast · Private 4x4 excursion · Uyuni Salt Flats · Incahuasi Island, subject to seasonal conditions · Private English-speaking guide · Entrance fees · Lunch · Dinner
Accommodation: Rosario de Uyuni 3★ or similar – Uyuni

Optional upgrade: Overnight at Luna Salada or Palacio de Sal, a salt-block hotel on the edge of the Salar.
Day 8 – Uyuni ✈ La Paz & Moon Valley

Transfer to Uyuni Airport for your flight to La Paz, one of the world’s most spectacular high-altitude cities.

Discover Bolivia’s fascinating administrative capital, dramatically set in a deep valley surrounded by the Andes. Explore its historic centre and local neighbourhoods before visiting the extraordinary Moon Valley, where centuries of erosion have created a maze of unusual rock formations.

Included: Breakfast · Private transfers · La Paz city tour · Moon Valley · Private English-speaking guide · Entrance fees · Lunch · Dinner
Accommodation: Apart Hotel Ritz 3★ or similar – La Paz

Not included: Uyuni – La Paz domestic flight
Day 9 – Tiwanaku: Ancient Civilisations of the Andes

Travel from La Paz to Tiwanaku, one of the most important pre-Inca archaeological sites in South America and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Explore the remains of this remarkable civilisation and discover monumental temples, ceremonial structures and intricately carved stonework that reveal the sophistication of one of the Andes’ great ancient cultures.

Return to La Paz after the visit.

Included: Breakfast · Private transportation · Tiwanaku archaeological site · Private English-speaking guide · Entrance fees · Lunch · Dinner
Accommodation: Apart Hotel Ritz 3★ or similar – La Paz
Day 10 – La Paz to Lake Titicaca, Moon Island & Sun Island

Leave La Paz behind and travel towards the legendary Lake Titicaca, one of the world’s highest navigable lakes and a sacred place in Andean culture.

Continue to Copacabana, then board a private motorised boat to explore the waters of Lake Titicaca. Discover Moon Island before continuing to the mythical Sun Island, considered by the Incas to be the birthplace of the Sun.

Spend the night surrounded by the peaceful landscapes of the lake and the Andes.

Included: Breakfast · Private transportation · Private motorised boat · Moon Island & Sun Island visits · Private English-speaking guide · Entrance fees · Lunch · Dinner
Accommodation: Family-run hotel – Sun Island
Day 11 – Sun Island & Traditional Apthapi Lunch

Wake up to the extraordinary scenery of Lake Titicaca and continue exploring the southern part of Sun Island.

Discover its Inca heritage and landscapes before sharing an Apthapi, a traditional Andean meal centred around community, sharing and locally grown ingredients.

Return by private boat to Copacabana and continue overland to La Paz.

Included: Breakfast · Sun Island visits · Private English-speaking guide · Private motorised boat · Entrance fees · Traditional Apthapi lunch · Dinner · Private transfer to La Paz
Accommodation: Apart Hotel Ritz 3★ or similar – La Paz
Day 12 – La Paz ✈ Santa Cruz – Departure

After breakfast, transfer to La Paz Airport for your flight to Santa Cruz, where you connect with your international departure.

Your journey through Bolivia comes to an end after 12 days exploring its colonial cities, extraordinary Andean landscapes, the Uyuni Salt Flats, La Paz and the legendary waters of Lake Titicaca.

Included: Breakfast · Private airport transfer · Local assistance

Not included: La Paz – Santa Cruz domestic flight · International flight

Accommodation: None – end of programme.

Informations

Destination Bolivia
Trip Activities Culture & Culinary Wildlife & Land of Wonders
Trip Types Daily departure Private service
Language English
Min people 2
Keywords bolivia la paz sucre uyuni

Trip Includes & Excludes

Airport/hotel transfers in private vehicles
Guided visits and excursions in English (private guide)
Salar de Uyuni & Lípez (Days 5–7): by 4x4, max. 4 passengers per vehicle
Nights accommodation (double/twin, breakfast included)
Meals: 10 lunches + 10 dinners (full board

International flights
Domestic flights: Santa Cruz–Sucre (Day 2) · Uyuni–La Paz (Day 8) · La Paz–Santa Cruz (Day 12)
Insurance: cancellation, assistance, repatriation
Meals not mentioned, drinks, tips, personal expenses

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FAQ's Déployer les détails

Is this Bolivia tour private?
Yes. The programme operates on a private basis, including transfers, sightseeing and excursions with an English-speaking guide. In the Uyuni Salt Flats and Lípez region, travel is by 4x4 with a maximum of four passengers per vehicle.
What is the minimum number of travellers?
The programme can operate from 1 traveller, with single-traveller pricing. Rates become more attractive from 2 passengers, making it ideal for couples, friends and small private groups.
Are domestic flights included?
No. The three domestic flights — Santa Cruz–Sucre, Uyuni–La Paz and La Paz–Santa Cruz — are not included in the land price. Our team can arrange and confirm these flights as part of the booking.
Are meals included during the journey?
Yes. The programme is operated on a full-board basis, with 10 lunches and 10 dinners, in addition to daily breakfast. Drinks and any meals not specifically mentioned are not included.
Will I have time to acclimatise to the altitude?
The itinerary has been designed to introduce Bolivia progressively, beginning in Santa Cruz and Sucre before travelling towards Potosí, Uyuni and the higher Altiplano. Altitude affects everyone differently, however, so travellers should take it easy, stay well hydrated and consult their doctor before travelling if they have any relevant medical conditions.
When is the best time to visit the Uyuni Salt Flats?
The programme operates between March and November 2027. Conditions on the Salar vary considerably with the season. During the wetter months, water on the salt flat can create the famous mirror effect. However, flooding may restrict access to Incahuasi Island or require changes to some routes. During the drier months, the vast white salt surface and its geometric patterns become more visible.
Is Incahuasi Island always accessible?
No. Access to Incahuasi Island depends on water levels and conditions on the Salar. During periods of flooding, the island may be inaccessible and the route will be adapted accordingly.
What makes the Lípez section special?
The Lípez is one of the most remote and spectacular regions of the Bolivian Andes. Travelling by 4x4, you cross high-altitude deserts, volcanic landscapes and colourful lagoons before reaching the Uyuni Salt Flats. Accommodation and infrastructure are simpler here, but the extraordinary location is very much part of the experience.
What happens to my luggage on Sun Island?
For the overnight stay on Sun Island, we recommend taking a small overnight bag. Your main luggage can be stored in Copacabana while you explore Lake Titicaca and the isla
Can the itinerary be extended?
Yes. Additional nights can be arranged in Santa Cruz or La Paz, and the programme can also be incorporated into a longer tailor-made journey through Bolivia or combined with neighbouring destinations.