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Bolivia Discovery
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Length
11 Days
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Quality
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Starts in
La Paz (Bolivia)
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Ends in
La Paz (Bolivia)
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Available Tour Start Dates
JUN 12, 2026 to JAN 10, 2028
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Style
Fully-Guided
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Guaranteed Date(s)
Yes means that there is at least one tour date that the vendor guarantees will occur. No means that there is not at least one tour date that the vendor guarantees will occur, which usually means that the vendor wants a certain amount of reservations on each tour in order for each one to occur. Of course, the terms and conditions of the vendor do allow for the vendor to cancel guaranteed tour dates for certain reasons (for example, a natural disaster).Yes
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Special Interest(s)
Small Group
Group trips average 12 travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The maximum is usually no more than 16, but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details.
From
Pricing listed is per person, based on double occupancy, and is the least expensive price for at least one departure date of this tour. Price is for the tour only. Additional items, including but not limited to, airfare (unless noted otherwise), travel insurance, and more, are additional.
$1,599.20
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Overview
Climb to the top of South America for an out-of-this-world Bolivian experience - encounter awe-inspiring geography, cities rich in colonial history, and Indigenous culture. From La Paz, the highest capital city in the world, travel to the crest of the Andes and the middle of nowhere for three days of incredible off-road exploration of the Uyuni Salt Flats and surrounding desert altiplano. Take the road less travelled and meet locals for an immersive cultural experience that few travellers get to know. If you are looking for an authentic experience away from the tourist track, Bolivia is the perfect place for genuine adventure.
Visited During Tour
La Paz (Bolivia) | Potosi (Bolivia) | Salt Flats (Bolivia) | Sucre (Bolivia) | Uyuni (Bolivia)
Dates, Offers & Prices
Tour Itinerary
Accommodations
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Dates, Offers & Prices
The following are Bolivia Discovery tour dates available from G Adventures. Select a bonus offer graphic to view its details, including its terms.
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Tour Itinerary
G Adventures Tour Code BBDR-8926
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1La Paz
Arrive at any time.
There are no planned activities until the evening welcome meeting.
Please note if you choose to pre-book the Death Road Biking Adventure on day 1 of your tour, you will need to book a pre-night in order to participate in this activity as it begins at 6AM.
Exclusive Inclusions:
Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting
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 CEO 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.
Accommodations: Hotel Las Brisas4Optional Activities for Day 1
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2La Paz/Sucre
Hop on a flight to Sucre. Arrive to the Constitutional Capital of Bolivia and explore the city along with your CEO.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Exclusive Inclusions:
Plane
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.
Accommodations: Hotel Independencia3Optional Activities for Day 2
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3Sucre
Enjoy free time to explore all that Sucre has to offer.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
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Free Time
With tons to see and do in the "White City", get going.
Accommodations: Hotel Independencia4Optional Activities for Day 3
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4Sucre
Enjoy another free day in Sucre, a South American city filled with food, beautiful architecture, museums, and outdoor adventure activities that make it a must-see destination for any Bolivian adventure. Opt to visit one of the world's largest collections of dinosaur footprints from some 68 million years ago. Or maybe stroll through the Tarabuco market to catch a glimpse of daily Bolivian life. Feeling adventurous? Embark on a hike through the scenic area or maybe book a mountain biking experience. If you're hungry, grab a saltena, which is a juicy, sweet-doughed, empanada-like snack.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
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Free Time
With tons to see and do in the "White City", get going.
Accommodations: Hotel Independencia3Optional Activities for Day 4
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5Sucre/Potosi
Journey from Sucre to Potosi. Spend the afternoon exploring the city.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
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Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Free Time
Explore the markets and the city, or opt to visit a silver mine.
Accommodations: Hotel Gran Libertador2Optional Activities for Day 5
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6Potosi/Uyuni
Head south to Uyuni, the starting point for the salt flats excursion.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
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Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Accommodations: Hotel Samay Wasi -
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7Uyuni/Salt Flats
Enjoy a 3-day 4x4 excursion to the Salar de Uyuni and surrounding desert altiplano, with spectacular scenery.
Travel through the Bolivian landscape to the town of Uyuni. Despite its isolation and challenging climate (cold and blustery most of the year), the town of Uyuni has earned the nickname of Hija Predilecta de Bolivia (Bolivia's Favourite Daughter).It is also the starting point for our 2-night excursion through the spectacular Salar de Uyuni (Uyuni Salt Flats) in 4x4 vehicles.Settle in to your G Adventures-supported community salt-brick bungalow, complete with salt floors and furniture, after a guided walking tour up to the sacred Jukil mountaintop for sweeping valley views and a dinner of local ingredients prepared by ladies from the community.
During the rainy season the locations visited may change due to some routes being covered by water.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Exclusive Inclusions:
4x4
Roads? Where this rough-and-ready vehicle's going, we don't need roads.
Salt Flats and Desert Crossing Excursion
Spend three days in the stunning landscape between the Salar de Uyuni and the Atacama Desert in Chile. Enter a world unlike anything else as we drive across the salt flats; the piercing blue sky contrasts against the blinding white of the flat salt beds. Take memorable photos of the unusual landscape complete with mountains and active volcanoes. Visit the coloured lagoon of Laguna Colorada and enjoy the uniqueness of this region.
Jukil Community Experience & Lodge
Visit the Santiago de Agencha community, located two hours across the salt flats from Uyuni, a rural village surrounded by towering cacti and part of a small desert oasis. The community-owned salt lodge was renovated and expanded through a major project in 2016 funded by G Adventures' foundation, Planeterra. With many of the village's younger residences fleeing for economic opportunities, this lodge is seen by the community as a way to rescue their indigenous culture and provide opportunities for the future. Learn about their traditional agricultural practices, including their specialization in quinoa production, and take a guided walk with a community member to the sacred Jukil mountaintop for a beautiful view of the village below and the salt flats beyond. Meals of local ingredients grown in the village are prepared by ladies who were provided culinary training through the project. Leave Jukil Community Lodge knowing your visit is creating opportunities for a whole new generation of people in this community to improve their lives, and the lives of their children and grandchildren.
Accommodations: Laguna Colorada -
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8Salt Flats
Continue to discover the Salar de Uyuni on a 4x4 excursion. Last stop for the evening is a G Adventures-supported community lodge in a traditional agricultural village in the heart of a desert oasis.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Exclusive Inclusions:
Salt Flats and Desert Crossing Excursion
Spend three days in the stunning landscape between the Salar de Uyuni and the Atacama Desert in Chile. Enter a world unlike anything else as we drive across the salt flats; the piercing blue sky contrasts against the blinding white of the flat salt beds. Take memorable photos of the unusual landscape complete with mountains and active volcanoes. Visit the coloured lagoon of Laguna Colorada and enjoy the uniqueness of this region.
Jukil Community Experience & Lodge
Visit the Santiago de Agencha community, located two hours across the salt flats from Uyuni, a rural village surrounded by towering cacti and part of a small desert oasis. The community-owned salt lodge was renovated and expanded through a major project in 2016 funded by G Adventures' foundation, Planeterra. With many of the village's younger residences fleeing for economic opportunities, this lodge is seen by the community as a way to rescue their indigenous culture and provide opportunities for the future. Learn about their traditional agricultural practices, including their specialization in quinoa production, and take a guided walk with a community member to the sacred Jukil mountaintop for a beautiful view of the village below and the salt flats beyond. Meals of local ingredients grown in the village are prepared by ladies who were provided culinary training through the project. Leave Jukil Community Lodge knowing your visit is creating opportunities for a whole new generation of people in this community to improve their lives, and the lives of their children and grandchildren.
Accommodations: Jukil Lodge -
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9Salt Flats/La Paz
Enjoy a final day of exploring the Salar de Uyuni before boarding an overnight bus back to La Paz .
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
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Local Bus
Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Salt Flats and Desert Crossing Excursion
Spend three days in the stunning landscape between the Salar de Uyuni and the Atacama Desert in Chile. Enter a world unlike anything else as we drive across the salt flats; the piercing blue sky contrasts against the blinding white of the flat salt beds. Take memorable photos of the unusual landscape complete with mountains and active volcanoes. Visit the coloured lagoon of Laguna Colorada and enjoy the uniqueness of this region.
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10La Paz
Enjoy a free day in the capital, walk along the winding streets, shop in the markets and enjoy the nightlife.
Spend the day exploring and shopping in the many markets of the city -- it is an especially good place to buy textiles and leatherwork. Visit the Witches' Market or take one of the several optional excursions available.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
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Free Time
Get out and explore the markets and ruins of this fantastic city.
Accommodations: Hotel Las Brisas4Optional Activities for Day 10
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Accommodations
Select a destination below to to view the hotel(s) included by G Adventures in their Bolivia Discovery tour:
La Paz
Hotel Las Brisas
Location
Ave Illampu 742
Zona Rosario
La Paz, Bolivia
Other Details
- Hotel as shown or similar (G Adventures may replace it with a similar property)
Potosi
Hotel Gran Libertador
Location
Potosi, Bolivia
Other Details
- Laundry, Restaurant, 24-hour Front Desk, Conference Room, Wifi, Parking
- Hotel as shown or similar (G Adventures may replace it with a similar property)
Sucre
Hotel Independencia
Location
Sucre, Bolivia
Other Details
- Laundry, Restaurant, 24-hour Front Desk, Conference Room, Wifi
- Hotel as shown or similar (G Adventures may replace it with a similar property)
Uyuni
Hotel Samay Wasi
Location
Uyuni, Bolivia
Other Details
- Restaurant, Smoke Free, Parking
- Hotel as shown or similar (G Adventures may replace it with a similar property)
Laguna Colorada
Location
Uyuni, Bolivia
Other Details
- Hotel as shown or similar (G Adventures may replace it with a similar property)
Jukil Lodge
Location
Uyuni, Bolivia
Other Details
- Hotel as shown or similar (G Adventures may replace it with a similar property)
More Details
G Adventures is informing us of the following additional details regarding their Bolivia Discovery tour:
Group Size
Max 16, avg 12
What's Included
Your G for Good Moment: Jukil Community Experience & Lodge, Santiago de AgenchaYour Discover Moment: Sucre. 4x4 excursion to the Uyuni Salt Flats (3 days). Internal flight. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Highlights
Explore the winding streets and markets of La Paz, Experience the Salar de Uyuni and high mountain wilderness by 4x4, Discover colonial cities and historic cultures in Bolivia
Message from G Adventures About Travel Insurance
Travel Insurance: Travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of our trips. When travelling on a group trip, you will not be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance has been sighted by your CEO, who will take note of your insurance details. When selecting a travel insurance policy please bear in mind that all clients must have medical coverage and that we require a minimum coverage of USD 200,000 for repatriation and emergency rescue. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. If you have credit card insurance we require proof of purchase of the trip (a receipt of credit card statement) with a credit card in your name. Contact your bank for details of their participating insurer, the level of coverage and emergency contact telephone number.
Optional Activities
G Adventures is offering the following optional activities at an additional cost, subject to availability:
La Paz- Valley of the Moon Tour (15USD per person)- Witches' Market Visit- Death Road Biking Adventure- La Paz City Tour (35USD per person)Sucre- Hiking- Mountain Biking- Sucre Dinosaur Tracks Excursion- Rewilding Yampara: Walks Through Culture and ForestPotosi- Casa de la Moneda (40BOB per person)- Potosi Mine VisitChacaltaya- Chacaltaya Visit
Accommodation Summary
Hotels (7 nts), G Adventures-supported lodge/basic hotels on Salar de Uyuni excursion (2 nts, multi-share), Overnight Bus (1 nt).
Meals Included
10 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
What are the meals like on this trip?
Eating is a big part of traveling. G Adventures understands the importance of breakfast to start your day, we strive to include a basic breakfast wherever possible. This will typically include toast, coffee and tea, however this may vary depending on the city. Should breakfast not be included, your CEO can suggest some local options. Travelling with G Adventures you experience the vast array of wonderful food that is available out in the world. Generally meals are not included in the trip price when there is a choice of eating options, to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat. It also gives you more budgeting flexibility, though generally food is cheap. Our groups tend to eat together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other's company. There is no obligation to do this though. Your CEO will be able to suggest favourite restaurants during your trip. On truck trips in Africa, aboard the expedition ship Explorer or our Galapagos yachts, while trekking in remote regions etc. food is included, plentiful and made of fresh local ingredients. The above information applies to G Adventures group trips. For Independent trips please check the itinerary for details of meals included. For all trips please refer to the meals included and budget information for included meals and meal budgets.
Group Leader
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.
What is the group leader like?
All G Adventures group trips are accompanied by one of our group leaders, a G Adventures representative, or an expedition team. The aim of the group leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting- we think it's the best of both worlds.
International Flights
No, international flights are generally not included in the price of your tour. However, on some combo tours travelling between two different countries, international flights are included as part of the itinerary and price of the tour. Please speak to your GCO or booking agent for further details. In addition, check-in times and baggage allowances/restrictions vary by airline and can change at any time. For the most up-to-date information for your flight, please contact your airline. We recommend checking in online in advance to avoid potential delays at the airport.
Transportation
Public bus, 4x4 vehicle, plane.
Minimum Age
You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on a G Adventures tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.
Checklist
Available for Rent:o Sleeping bag (35 BOB per day)Cold Weather:o Long-sleeved shirts or sweatero Scarfo Warm gloveso Warm hato Warm layerso Warm waterproof jacketDocuments:o Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)o Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)o Passport (required) (With photocopies)o Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)o Visas or vaccination certificates (With photocopies)Essentials:o Toiletries (required) (Shampoo, bodywash, soap, etc.)o Binoculars (optional)o Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)o Cash, credit and debit cardso Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)o Ear plugso First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)o Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)o Fleece top/sweatero Footwearo Hato Headphones (Noise-cancelling recommended)o Locks for bagso Long pants/jeanso Moneybelto Outlet adaptero Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)o Reusable water bottleo Shirts/t-shirtso Sleepwearo Small travel towelo Sunglasseso Swimwearo Watch and alarm clocko Waterproof backpack covero Windproof rain jacketHealth & Safety:o Face masks (Clients will be only be required to wear a face mask where it is mandated by local regulations.)o Hand sanitizero Pen (Please bring your own pen for filling out documents.)Salt Flats:o Sleeping bag and liner, 4 season (Also available for rent)o Warm waterproof jacket
Are there any additional packing suggestions I should consider?
Most people automatically assume that the weather is hot in South America, but because of the higher altitude in the Andes, the temperature can feel quite cold, especially at night. We recommend using a backpack for your convenience, or a medium-sized suitcase if you prefer. A daypack is also essential for carrying everyday items. Space is limited on transportation, so there is a limit of one main piece of luggage per person. You will be responsible for carrying your own luggage.
When can I do my laundry on this trip?
Laundry facilities are offered by some of our hotels for a charge. There will be times when you may want to or have to do your own laundry so we suggest you bring non-polluting/biodegradable soap.
Service Level
Standard: Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.
Trip Specific Responsible Travel
Silver Mines in PotosÃWorking conditions for miners were appalling, and a large portion of the indigenous population was decimated. African slaves were brought in to replace the native workers, and it is estimated that as many as eight million indigenous and African people died in the mines during the first three centuries of Spanish colonial rule. Unfortunately little has changed throughout time and working conditions have remained the same. Although this is not an excursion for everyone, we do recommend a visit as it is an eye-opening experience that gives you a chance to glimpse the realities of life in the Andes in general and more specifically in these mines however we do not condone the working conditions of the mine.
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