A salty, sunny spectacular: Exploring beautiful Bolivia

From wandering the sparkling salt flats of Salar de Uyuni to hurtling down the world’s most dangerous road on a dusty double-suspension mountain bike, Bolivia is a haven for adventurous travellers. We take a look at the highlights of one of South America’s best travel destinations.

See the Salar de Uyuni

The dazzling Salar de Uyuni is a must-see spot in Bolivia, and our travel specialists can help organise your tour by jeep that will last three to four days. Before traversing some of the 70,000 hectares of snow-white salt flats that will truly take your breath away, you’ll cruise past gushing geysers, pink and James’s flamingos, and Lago Colorado, a lake bright red in colour, all within La Reserva Nacional de Fauna Andina Eduardo Avaroa. Ask our Concierge Traveller team to help organise the best available accommodation in both Tupiza and Uyuni, and don’t forget your sunnies!

Dare to ride the Death Road

The North Yungas Road, otherwise known as the Death Road, winds through the Bolivian Andes, offering varying climates the more you work your way down it on a mountain bike – preferably one with double suspension. A descent of 3,600 metres and over 200 hairpin bends await alongside views of hovering birds, luscious rainforest and gushing waterfalls – if you can stand to take your eyes off the road.

At any one time on this tour, you’re near to an 800-metre drop into the jungle. But fear not – our travel specialists will ensure you ride Death Road with the safest tour guide in Bolivia. The tour will be starting in La Paz, which is a great place for shopping, especially if you’ve been craving some llama foetuses from the famous Witches Market.

Visit the Amazon in Rurrenabaque

If a trek through the rainforest in Bolivia is appealing, Rurrenabaque is the place to head in order to catch a jungle and pampas tour. Part of this wildlife adventure trip will involve being in a canoe on the Beni and Tuichi Rivers. Marvel at the savannah-like grasslands and lush green jungle and stay in a luxury jungle lodge as you get back to nature on organised tours.

Lake Titicaca

Lake Titicaca can be found 12 km northwest of Copacabana, a quaint little place to spend a few days between Bolivia and perhaps Peru if you’re looking to travel further in South America.

Our specialist travel guides can help you plan your side trip to the pretty Isla del Sol, which has been welcoming pilgrims and visitors for years. It is where the Inca dynasty was born and where the sun and moon were created by the god of creation, a white bearded god called Viracocha. The biggest and highest lake in the world, at almost 4,000 metres above sea level, can cause you to burn easily, so extra sunscreen is provided, and our team will be happy to advise you on altitude-sickness prevention to enable you to see these amazing sights.

If any of these Bolivian highlights sound like dream ingredients on your holiday to South America, contact our Concierge Traveller specialists today on 1800 047 047.