BOLIVIA
Bolivia remains one of South America's most underrated destinations — a country of dizzying landscapes and living history, from the pre-Incan ruins of Tiwanaku to the otherworldly white expanse of the Uyuni Salt Flats. La Paz, the world's highest capital city, sits at nearly 12,000 feet, and the country's dramatic elevation shapes everything from its scenery to its culture.
We design private journeys here that pair Bolivia's raw, remarkable terrain with genuinely comfortable places to rest along the way.
Must-Sees
Salar de Uyuni Salt Flats
The world's largest salt flat, and one of our five signature South American destinations. Set high in the Andes, Uyuni is the remnant of a prehistoric lake, now a blinding white expanse of rock formations, cactus-covered islands, and wandering flamingos. During the rainy season, a thin layer of water transforms the flats into the world's largest mirror, erasing the line between land and sky entirely.
A handful of remarkable properties let you experience Uyuni without sacrificing comfort — including hotels built almost entirely from salt blocks. We can arrange stays at a select few, along with private guided excursions across the flats themselves.
Camino de las Yungas ("Death Road")
This legendary 50-mile route, carved into cliff faces with little to no guardrail, has earned worldwide fame as one of the planet's most exhilarating mountain biking descents. It's not for everyone — but for the traveler seeking a genuine adrenaline rush, it's hard to top.
Lake Titicaca
The largest lake in South America and the highest navigable body of water in the world, Titicaca straddles the Bolivia–Peru border. Beyond its striking scenery, the lake is home to living history found nowhere else on Earth.
Unique Sites
The Uros Reed Islands
For hundreds of years, the Uros people have lived not beside Lake Titicaca, but on it — atop hand-built islands made entirely of woven reeds. It's a way of life unlike anywhere else in the world, and a remarkable stop on any Titicaca itinerary.
Tiwanaku
Once the spiritual and political center of a pre-Incan civilization that flourished from roughly 400 to 900 A.D., Tiwanaku's remarkably preserved ruins are one of Bolivia's several UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and a fascinating window into the region's history well before the Inca Empire.
Activities in Bolivia
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Guided excursions across the Uyuni Salt Flats, by day or under a full sky of stars
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Mountain biking Death Road
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Private 4x4 tours through the Altiplano
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Boat excursions on Lake Titicaca, including the Uros Reed Islands
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Guided tours of the Tiwanaku ruins
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High-altitude hiking
