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Key Info for Visitors
- Currency: BOB
- Languages: Spanish, Aymara, Quechua
- Climate: High-altitude semi-arid
- Timezone: America/La_Paz
- Population: The Altiplano region has an estimated population of around 1.5 million people.
- Best Time to Visit: slowly to avoid altitude sickness.
- Visa Requirements Visitors from many countries including the US, EU, and UK generally require a visa to enter Bolivia, which can often be obtained on arrival or online as an e-visa. Visa-free access is limited to some South American countries. Travelers should check the latest requirements before travel.
About Altiplano
The Altiplano is a vast high plateau nestled in the Andes Mountains, offering a unique blend of breathtaking landscapes, rich indigenous culture, and historical significance. Its dramatic scenery includes expansive salt flats, towering volcanoes, and crystal-clear lakes, making it a paradise for nature lovers and adventure seekers. The region is home to vibrant indigenous communities, primarily Aymara and Quechua peoples, who maintain traditional ways of life and colorful festivals. Visitors are drawn to the Altiplano for its surreal natural wonders such as the Salar de Uyuni, the world’s largest salt flat, and the serene Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake on Earth. The area’s cultural heritage, combined with its stark beauty and opportunities for trekking, wildlife spotting, and stargazing, make the Altiplano a compelling destination for travelers seeking an off-the-beaten-path experience.
Top Attractions
1. Salar de Uyuni – The largest salt flat in the world, famous for its mirror-like surface during the rainy season and stunning white expanse. 2. Lake Titicaca – The highest navigable lake, known for its floating reed islands and indigenous communities. 3. Eduardo Avaroa Andean Fauna National Reserve – A protected area with colorful lagoons, geysers, and unique wildlife like flamingos. 4. Tiwanaku Archaeological Site – Ancient ruins of a pre-Incan civilization, offering insight into Andean history. 5. Chacaltaya Glacier – A high-altitude glacier and ski area, providing panoramic views of the Altiplano.
Popular Activities
Visitors can enjoy trekking across salt flats, birdwatching in national reserves, exploring indigenous villages, visiting archaeological sites, and experiencing traditional festivals. Adventure seekers can go mountain biking, 4x4 tours, and stargazing under some of the clearest skies in the world. Cultural tours offer immersion into local customs and crafts.
Altiplano Tours & Experiences
- Top Attractions: Highlights of Bolivia
- Duration Range: Visitors can enjoy trekking across salt flats, birdwatching in national reserves, exploring indigenous villages, visiting archaeological sites, and experiencing traditional festivals. Adventure seekers can go mountain biking, 4x4 tours, and stargazing under some of the clearest skies in the world. Cultural tours offer immersion into local customs and crafts.
- Group Size: Private or shared tours
- Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate
- Recommended For: Visit during the dry season for the best weather. Pack warm clothing for cold nights and sun protection for daytime. Acclimate slowly to avoid altitude sickness. Respect local customs and dress modestly in rural areas. Carry cash in Bolivianos as card acceptance is limited. Stay hydrated and use sunscreen. Be cautious with street food if you have a sensitive stomach.
Average Tour Price: $75
Lowest Price Tour: $39
Highest Price Tour: $180
510 Available Tour Excursions in Altiplano
Be captivated by one of the most beautiful landscapes in Bolivia: the Uyuni salt flats. Can you imagine walking through the largest salt desert in the world? You will see the sunset in a magical place. Essential!
Price: $65.00
Duration: 8 hours
We sell an unforgettable experience, to know the majestic Salar de Uyuni, in addition to the additional attractions of this region, we invite you to live not only a walk but an unforgettable experience.
Price: $59.00
Duration: 8-10 hours
Huayna Potosi is Bolivia՚s most popular mountain and offers something for both beginner and experienced mountaineers. The normal route poses no technical challenges and is doable by anyone with moderate fitness and good acclimatization. The French route presents an additional challenge for more experience climbers.
Price: $485.00
Duration: 72 hours
Our 3-day tour of Uyuni Salt Flats and the southwest is different from the average tour because it is completely private for maximum comfort but above all, safety. By being private, it is totally flexible, allowing you to spend time where you really want and avoid the places and crowds that you do not like. Our driver is knowledgeable and while he is not bilingual, by booking this tour, you obtain access to a properly designed and informative iOS or Android app that you will take on the trip (available offline) to be informed at all times. You will not miss the explanation of a professional guide with plenty of facts, explanations and maps that will ensure you are not lost. As mentioned, for us safety trumps everything else, so we completely guarantee that our drivers will do their job safely and responsibly ensuring you arrive at your destination totally satisfied.
Price: $545.00
Duration: 72 hours
1. Incomparable landscapes. The Salar de Uyuni, during the rainy season, becomes a giant mirror that reflects the sky. 2. Unique photographs. From famous perspective photos to perfect reflections of the sky, this is a paradise for photographers and Instagram lovers. 3. All Inclusive Experience. Our package includes transportation, specialized guides, food, so travelers only care to enjoy. 4. Expert Guides and Personalized Attention. We have local guides with extensive knowledge of the area, who provide fascinating data on the history, geology and culture of the region. 5. 4x4 adventure in a unique terrain. Tours in 4x4 vehicles allow you to explore stunning places like Incahuasi Island and salt eyes in comfort and safety. 6. Commitment to Responsible Tourism. We promote sustainable tourism, respecting the environment and supporting local communities.
Price: $60.00
Duration: 9 hours
Visit the Salt Flats of Uyuni, considered as one of the largest salt reserves in the world. Enjoy a private and personalized transfer service (limited to 4 travelers) from the city of La Paz to the International Airport of El Alto where you will take a flight to Uyuni. Enter the Uyuni Salt Flats and be amazed by the landscape of salt fields and stunning colors. Discover Incahuasi Island, admire the giant cacti and rock formations and walk through Tunupa Volcano to observe Andean landscapes, painted and shaped by nature, as well as Andean animals such as flamenco, llamas, and Vicunas. This full-day trip will be lead by a professional English speaking guide, includes lunch and transportation on a private 4x4 Land Cruiser.
Price: $850.00
Duration: 15 hours
Enjoy a private tour with professional guide, get to know the majestic Uyuni Salt Flats in their pure nature and watch a spectacular sunset with a courtesy toast!
Price: $255.00
Duration: 8 hours
The poster child of Bolivia's tourist scene, the Salar de Uyuni is every bit as spectacular as rumor has it. The world's largest salt flats span 400 square miles, creating an otherworldly landscape of endless horizons, dreamy reflections that swallow up the sky, and a poetic desolation that seems to strip the universe of its purest roots. Visit the Salar de Uyuni on the 3-day private tour. After comfortable pickup from your Uyuni hotel, bus station, or airport, travel in a Lexus 4X4 van with a professional bilingual guide. Pass by an old train cemetery, marvel at the rock formations and towering cacti of Incahuasi Island, and visit the Thunupa Volcano. Enjoy a delicious breakfast, lunch, and a champagne toast included in the tour price. Visit the Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve and observe the red lagoon, green lagoon, polques hot springs and more...
Price: $1,880.00
Duration: 72 hours
If you don’t want to fall into the typical tourist traps in La Paz, join me! We'll start with a three-course menu in the best restaurant in town to meet each other. From there, we'll head up to El Alto to experience the cable car system and take in panoramic views of the city, followed by exploring the historic downtown area, visiting landmarks such as the witches market, Jaén street and main square.. We'll also explore, and stroll through the picturesque colonial and republican architecture. Throughout the tour, I'll share stories and insights into La Paz's rich history and culture, and you'll have the opportunity to sample some of the city's high altitude coffee in my favorite coffee shop. By the end of the tour, you'll have gained a deeper understanding of La Paz and its people, and have experienced some of the city's most iconic sights and sounds with a breathtaking view of Illimani, our mountain protector. Join me for an unforgettable journey in my city.
Price: $69.90
Duration: 5 hours
Welcome to Uyuni. Enjoy an unforgettable adventure of 2 days 1 night, by the Salar de Uyuni and the lagoons of colors. A package designed for people who do not have much time to make a classic tour of 3 days. You can enjoy the natural wonders in the Salar de Uyuni, the Incahuasi Island, colored lagoons and high plateau mountains. This service is carried out with bilingual professional guides (English - Spanish), professional drivers and comfortable mobility and adequate equipment for this private service.
Price: $798.00
Duration: 48 hours
Welcome to Uyuni, Bolivia Join this 3-day tour in Salar de Uyuni sharing with more people interested in the visiting this surreal landscape of desert and colored lagoons of the Eduardo Avaroa Reseve with your professional english speaking guide in a TOYOTA LAND CRUISER 4WD. In winter, called dry season from May to October, when the surface hardens, geometric figures formed by the salt particles agglomerated into polygons appear. In summer, rainy season from November to March, the salt desert is transformed into a giant mirror that blends into the sky of the purest blue you've ever seen before.
Price: $395.00
Duration: 72 hours
Visit the Salar de Uyuni in a comfortable private car with excellent personal service. Observe Andean landscapes with local wildlife and flora. Enjoy lunch in the great Salar de Uyuni during your day trip. Gaze upon a spectacular sunset upon return to conclude your tour. This tour will visit the majestic Uyuni salt flat, observe nature at its best, also have the opportunity to visit and climb the majestic Volcan Tunupa and meet the people and cultures of the region
Price: $558.98
Duration: 48 hours
It is a different experience so that you can learn more about Bolivian cuisine, its origins, flavors, and secrets. We think that there is no better way to get to know a culture than to share its food, and by preparing it you can better delve into the small details that make a big difference.
Price: $35.00
Duration: 3 hours
A different and specialized tour for travelers who love history, politics, culture and who want to learn more about one of the most diverse cities and countries in Latin America. During the tour, teaching materials are used and the guide recounts his own experience, as he is the nephew of a former president of Bolivia and descendant of political persecution during military dictatorships. During this tour, we will learn about the struggle of the Bolivian people, its tragedies, wars, revolutions, love, courage and many other aspects that marked the character of Bolivian society. Did you know that Bolivia is the country in the world with the most coups d'état worldwide, the country with the most presidents in just one day worldwide and the country with the most international wars in Latin America? If you want to learn firsthand more about everything historically happening in Bolivia and Latin America, this short, entertaining, interesting, different and informative tour is for you.
Price: $30.00
Duration: 1-2 hours
Join the team and get ready to climb one of the biggest South America mountains, Huayna Potosi, which has an elevation of 6,008m! This trip gives you the unique chance to reach 6,000m. Try mountaineering and get great views of the Cordillera Real!
Price: $276.93
Duration: 72 hours
"Smells like La Paz spirit" is an artistic walking tour created and oriented for a "Rock star" like you! Embark on a captivating artistic walking tour where you'll explore and learn about the vibrant hidden places of La Paz and its pop art culture, a local tribute to the greatest rock stars of all time, and murals honoring Latin American icons. Delight your eyes with a unique blend of Indigenous art, colonial heritage, and contemporary, modern, vintage, and socio-political expressions that capture the current challenges of Bolivian society. Each mural, stencil, and graffiti tells a story, bringing to life the rich cultural diversity through the urban art that adorns the streets. Includes a surprise gift related to the theme of the tour! For any assistance and further information, contact us! "We can be héroes, just for one day" lml
Price: $30.00
Duration: 1-2 hours
Begin an unforgettable trip through almost 7,500 square miles (12,000 km²) of fantastic landscapes of salt and surrealist landscapes of deserts and colored lagoons of the Eduardo Avaroa Reserve. The dazzling white mantle of the Salar de Uyuni resembles an immense glacier. In winter (dry season from May to October), when the surface hardens, geometric figures formed by the salt particles agglomerated into polygons appear. In summer (rainy season from November to March) the salt desert is transformed into a giant mirror that blends into the sky of the purest blue you've ever seen before.
Price: $1,128.21
Duration: 72 hours
Begin an unforgettable trip through almost 7,500 square miles (12,000 km²) of fantastic landscapes of salt and surrealist landscapes of deserts and colored lagoons of the Eduardo Avaroa Reserve. The dazzling white mantle of the Salar de Uyuni resembles an immense glacier. In winter (dry season from May to October), when the surface hardens, geometric figures formed by the salt particles agglomerated into polygons appear. In summer (rainy season from November to March) the salt desert is transformed into a giant mirror that blends into the sky of the purest blue you've ever seen before.
Price: $850.00
Duration: 72 hours
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Important Tour Information
- Bring comfortable walking shoes and appropriate clothing
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- Arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes early
- Carry valid identification and tour booking confirmation
Frequently Asked Questions
Local Food & Cuisine
The Altiplano’s cuisine features hearty Andean staples such as quinoa, potatoes, corn, and llama meat. Signature dishes include salteñas (savory pastries), charque (dried meat), and api (a warm corn drink). Dining customs emphasize communal meals and traditional preparation methods. Noteworthy restaurants are often found in La Paz and Uyuni, serving authentic local flavors with a rustic ambiance.
Getting Around
The Altiplano is accessible by air via airports in La Paz and Uyuni. Local transportation includes buses, shared taxis, and 4x4 tours, especially for remote areas like the salt flats. Getting around can be challenging due to rugged terrain, so guided tours are popular. Costs vary, but public transport is affordable while private tours are pricier.
Travel Tips
Visit during the dry season for the best weather. Pack warm clothing for cold nights and sun protection for daytime. Acclimate slowly to avoid altitude sickness. Respect local customs and dress modestly in rural areas. Carry cash in Bolivianos as card acceptance is limited. Stay hydrated and use sunscreen. Be cautious with street food if you have a sensitive stomach.
Culture & Customs
The Altiplano’s culture is deeply rooted in indigenous traditions, with strong community ties and respect for Pachamama (Mother Earth). Festivals like the Alasitas and the Oruro Carnival showcase vibrant music, dance, and costumes. Social customs emphasize hospitality and humility. Visitors should greet with a handshake or nod and avoid public displays of disrespect. Photography of people should be done with permission.
