A Visa and valid passport is required for all American citizens, including children, intending to visit Bolivia. Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date of your expected departure from the country. There have been cases where citizens were refused entry for not having the six-month validity.

Please speak to your Destination Expert if you have any questions regarding obtaining a Visa.

Upon arrival to La Paz International Airport, you will be greeted outside of Customs by an English-speaking guide holding a sign with your name on it. This guide will direct you to your awaiting driver and accompany to your first hotel to assist with check-in and answer any questions that you may have.

At 11,942 feet (3,640 meters) above sea level, La Paz is the world’s most highly elevated world capital, and this altitude can negatively affect guests who are not properly acclimatized. This morning, take the time to allow your body to adjust to the change in environment, enjoying a light breakfast with coffee and juice at a slow pace. Before long, your body will adapt to the mountain atmosphere, at which time the adventure can truly begin.

The famous Witches Market of La Paz, locally known as Mercado de los Brujos, is host to all kinds of rare handicrafts and trinkets - as well as tinctures and oils that allege to assist in search for wealth or to help identify infidelity - and you’ll discover this firsthand today alongside your private guide. Later, visit the colonial Church of San Francisco, and vibrant Sagarnaga Street, another popular place to find well-made charms. You'll also visit Murillo Square where the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Government Palace and Parliament buildings are located, learning about the city's political past along the way, before arriving at the ever-popular Jaen Street, a colonial neighborhood where a number of interesting museums are clustered, including a replica of the semi-subterranean temple of Tiwanaku culture. After touring La Paz, the scene shifts to the outskirts of the city, where an astonishing formation has taken shape over the millennia. Known as the Moon Valley, this all-but-lunar region is host to a mountain composed mainly of clay (as opposed to rock), which has eroded in a unique way, leaving a cascade of spires stretching across the valley. After Making completing the 30-minute drive to reach the valley, set out with your guide as they lead the way on a brief hike to explore the region at your own pace. When the time is right, visit a small ceramic workshop where you’ll learn about pottery in Bolivia and also have the chance to purchase a keepsake if you so choose. After a day exploring La Paz and the Moon Valley, you will be returned to your hotel.

Strike out to visit the city of Tiwanaku, capital of an ancient civilization by the same name. Located roughly 45 miles outside the city of La Paz and near the south-eastern shores of Lake Titicaca, Tiwanaku was once the largest settlement in the Latin world and is considered to be the birthplace of all American civilizations. This pre-Columbian ruin has sparked countless and seemingly endless archeological debates. The most recent radiocarbon tests show that this edification dates back to 1580 B.C, though others have contested the results. In this ancient and breathtaking city, visit the Kalasasaya Temple (Sun Temple) and the semi-subterranean Akapana Pyramid (Earth Pyramid). The tour also includes a visit to an impressive museum filled with ancient objects and tools that stand as proof of just how advanced this civilization really was. Lunch, as well as round-trip transfers, are included.

Ali Pacha – which translates to Universe of Plants – prepares signature cuisine based on vegetable products, establishing itself a benchmark for haute cuisine in the city of La Paz since opening in 2016. Ali Pacha is focused on strengthening the link between gastronomy and the conscience of diners, encouraging all to understand that food is part of an extensive chain that involves many actors, all with an important role in ensuring the sustainability of the planet. Tonight, reservations will be made in advance at Ali Pacha Restaurant, allowing you to enjoy what is widely considered to be the best vegan cuisine in all of South America. Please note: Your meal is not included and will be paid for on location. Reservations are confirmed at the time of booking and are subject to availability.

You will be privately transferred between La Paz International Airport and your hotel by a professional driver and English-speaking guide.

Board a flight in La Paz with direct service to Sucre. Approximate flight duration is one hour.

You will be privately transferred between your accommodations and Alcantari Airport in Sucre by a professional driver and an English-speaking guide.

Found in the southern highlands of Bolivia, Sucre was founded in 1538 under the name Ciudad de la Plata de la Nueva Toledo (or City of Silver of New Toledo). Host to a few classic buildings that should not be missed on any trip to the country, today you’ll set out with your private guide to discover the top highlights of the city. Begin with a visit to the House of Freedom Historical Museum where you’ll discover an impressive display of Bolivian precious and semiprecious stones. Afterward, carry on to La Recoleta viewpoint to take in sweeping views of the city before touring the Asur Textile Museum which celebrates local indigenous art. Finally, enjoy a panoramic trip through the city to see the facades of San Lazaro and Santo Domingo Churches, the two most popular in the city, and wrap up the day at Bolivar Park. Please note: The House of Freedom Historical Museum is closed on Sunday’s and Monday’s and will be replaced with the Museum of Treasure.

Showcasing local traditions by way of evening dance performances and complemented by an excellent meal, an evening spent at Espacio Cultural Origenes is highly recommend. A staple in Sucre, each night the team at Espacio Cultural Origenes delivers a near-surreal performance featuring up to ten unique dances while serving local cuisine that is sure to impress. Tonight, experience Espacio Cultural Origenes for yourself while enjoying a prix-fixe meal and round-trip transfers between the venue and your accommodations. Please note: Reservations are confirmed at the time of booking and are subject to availability.

Depart from Sucre this morning to reach the mining city of Potosi in a private vehicle with a professional driver and an English-speaking guide in tow. Once the silver mining capital of South America and resting over 13,000 feet above sea level, Potosi is one of the most highly-elevated cities of its size in the world. With rich colonial architecture and a tragic history as a mining town, Potosi has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, the history of which you’ll discover in intimate detail through the help of your guide. Visit San Lorenzo Church to appreciate its beautiful faÇade, tour Casa de la Moneda – the national mint of Bolivia – the exterior of the Tower of Company, the exterior of the Arch of Cobija and wrap-up the experience with a trip to the artisan’s market in the colonial area of the city where you can peruse and purchase local handicrafts. After exploring the market square, carry onward from Potosi to reach the famed Salt Flats of Bolivia, found near Colchani in the Salar de Uyuni region of the country.

A quintessential highlight of any trip to Bolivia are the salt flats found in and around Salar de Uyuni. Mesmerizing and spectacular year-round, from April to November (the annual dry season) the salt flats – cracked in a mosaic of dry-mud tiles – gives the opportunity to play with perspective, while from December to March, the salt flats are sheeted in water, becoming a gigantic reflective mirror where the sky is paralleled on the flats below. The scenery is a paradise for photography lovers due to the incredible optical effects no matter the time of year. Continuing onward, you will then visit Incahuasi Island which is located in the heart of the salt flat. The largest of a group of islands in this isolated ecosystem, Incahuasi is populated with giant cacti species that measures up to 26 feet in height; an other-worldly sight in this seemingly-lunar landscape. Following your time on the salt flats, you will be delivered to your hotel in Colchani. Please note: Incahuasi Island is inaccessible during the wet season, or when rains flood the flats. Rest assured, the scenery is still spectacular.

Begin your day in the salt flats of Bolivia with a trip to the Train Cemetery found in the middle of the desert. Here hulking relics from a bygone area rest like fossilized creatures in the otherwise empty land. Afterward, visit the magical villages of Sud LÍpez and San Cristobal, two sleepy towns found in the southern section of the flats where you'll get a feel for local life in this remote corner of the world. Your next stop is the Rock Valley, where a group of large red rocks are found. Here you’ll break for a refreshing picnic lunch in the countryside before returning to your vehicle to continue onward to your hotel in the region of Ojo de Perdiz.

Depart from your hotel at dawn today to begin a day of exploration in Ojo de Perdiz. Your first stop of the day is to the Stone Tree, silent testimony of the erosion of the earth and the passage of the years, which is found in the Siloli Desert, a flatland without vegetation. Just beyond the desert, you’ll find the Reserve Eduardo Abaroa, home of the Red Lagoon. An amazing example of a bio-diversity in a totally desolate region, it is a fascinating testament to the power of adaptability. Continuing onward, visit to the geyser Sol de MaÑana (or Morning Sun), so named because it is typically active only in the morning. Next, discover the hot springs of Polques, heated by volcanic activity underground throughout the region. Stop for a picnic lunch when the time is right, then explore the Green Lagoon, unique for the active microorganisms that give color to the water. At the end of the tour, you will be dropped of at Salar de Uyuni Airport to catch your onward flight to La Paz.

Board a flight in Salar de Uyuni with direct service to La Paz. Approximate flight duration is 50 minutes.

You will be privately transferred between La Paz International Airport and your hotel by a professional driver and English-speaking guide.

You will be privately transferred between La Paz International Airport and your hotel by a professional driver and English-speaking guide.

The Ritz is an Apart Hotel designed in a classic English-style. Opened in September of 1995 and offering 70 unique suites, each embodies the essence of comfort and elegance that only Ritz Apart Hotel can offer. Strategically located in a residential zone, Ritz Apart Hotel is near downtown core, the business district and the financial area. At the same time, it is located in a tranquil area that provides quick and easy access to La Paz’s central district, Miraflores. Renowned for its attentive staff and spacious rooms, the Ritz Apart Hotel in La Paz is a top choice while staying in the Bolivian capital.

The Parador Santa MarÍa La Real is a stately 18th century mansion that was recently restored and renovated, all while carefully preserving its architectural details. The perfect place to discover Sucre, the hotel is located in the city center, and offers rooms and suites where guests can appreciate the regions colonial past while basking in the comfort of modern amenities. The hotel is host to a restaurant, coffee bar, and as well as an outdoor Jacuzzi, sauna, gym and a small spa that offers massages, manicures and pedicures.

Luna Salada Salt Hotel offers guests the essence of the Andes and the salt flats of Uyuni. Inviting you to experience one of the most unique places on earth from the comfort of this stunning hotel in the Bolivian Highlands, Luna Salada Hotel is located directly on the edge of the salt lake in Uyuni. Each room has been superbly designed with colorful strokes, Andean-inspired art and comfortable furniture. Enjoy delicious regional flavors at the on-site restaurant, Tunupa. Indulge in undisturbed relaxation at the spa which offers a wide range of services that will help ease you into a truly serene escape.

Tayka del Desierto, Spanish for Hotel of the Deserts, is located 40 minutes from the Red Lagoon (Laguna Colorada), amidst the beautiful scenery of the high Andean desert landscape. This site is accessible from Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia and San Pedro de Atacama, Chile. The hotel provides hot water, private bathrooms, heating, breakfast, bar and restaurant, and comfortable beds with feather duvets.