Bolivia 10-Day Tour Package with Luxury Hotels: See & Do Almost It ALL
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International Airfare *For VIP members only (ask us for details)
Domestic Flights
Lodging
Male or Female Tour Guide in La Paz
Tours in English
All Ground & Water Transportation
All Activities in Itinerary Below
All Entry Fees
Your Own On-Call Concierge
Breakfasts
Lunches x 7
Dinners x 4
Our tour of Bolivia starts in the colonial city of La Paz. It attracts visitors due to its surrounding nature and its Old Town, featuring buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries. One of the highlights today is Valle De Las Animas Canyon, which is located on the outskirts of town. Also, note the cable car rides are attractions onto themselves, not least the green and yellow, offering an experience found almost nowhere else on Earth.
Today we fly from La Paz to the town of Rurrenabaque and then drive to a village called Santa Rosa. There we take a wonderful boat ride along a river called Yacuma, with the destination being our ecolodge. Welcome to Bolivia’s wetlands, where the river cruises never cease to amaze. We spend much of the day searching for caimans, monkeys, a unique-looking rodent called capybaras and numerous species of birds. Note that all meals are included by our ecolodge during our stay.
Before relocating to Rurrenabaque, we embrace what the area has to offer: fishing, cruising alongside pink dolphins, searching for anacondas and seeing lots of beautiful wildlife.
Before relocating via an overnight bus (don’t worry because the seats almost fully recline) to the town of Uyuni, we see the best La Paz has to offer:
1. Valle de la Luna (a.k.a. Moon Valley): surreal-looking rock formations
2. Plaza Murillo: home to Plurinational Legislative Assembly (a.k.a. the parliament, which can be visited on the outside only) and the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace
3. Red cable car ride
4. Blue cable car ride
5. Plaza San Francisco: home to San Francisco Cathedral (the views from atop are great, but it isn’t always open to the public)
We immediately start the 3-day 4×4 safari tour. The first stop is the Train Cemetery. There we are provided with a guided tour. Next is a guided tour of the salt factory in the village of Colchani. Following this is lunch, which is included on today’s tour. After our meal, we are taken to the salt flats. They are called Salar de Uyuni. It is the largest salt flat on earth. It was formed as a result of transformations between several prehistoric lakes. We are first provided with a guided tour of some wells, getting an idea as to how they work geologically. We then see salt piles which resemble cones.
Following the salt piles is a visit to the old Salt Hotel. There we have a quick look as to what is now a museum. Next is a site called Isla Incahuasi Island. There we have enough time to take postcard-perfect photos of the salt flats. Lastly for today is the village of San Juan, where we lodge for the evening. Dinner is included on today’s tour, around 8:30pm.
*Note that today’s itinerary changes a bit during wet season, which is January through March.
The destinations for today are Cañapa Lagoon, then Hedionda Lagoon, then Honda Lagoon, then Siloli Desert and finally Laguna Colorada (a.k.a. Red Lagoon). Laguna Hedionda is notable for various migratory species of pink and white flamingos. Llamas and alpacas are also seen grazing in the area. Home to flamingos, Laguna Colorada is a shallow salt lake whose white color contrasts with the reddish color of its waters. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and lodging are all included on today’s tour.
The destinations for today are the geothermal field at Sol de Mañana, then Termas de Polques hot springs (bring swimming attire and a towel!), then Salvador Dalí Desert, then Laguna Verde (a.k.a. Green Lagoon) and then the village of Villa Mar. Sol de Mañana is a geothermal field characterized by intense volcanic activity. The sulfur springs field is full of lakes and steam pools filled with boiling mud. Known for its spectacular scenery, hot springs (where we go bathing) and flamingos, Laguna Verde is a salt lake home to minerals that render the color seen in the water.
Breakfast is included on today’s tour, around 7:30am. Lunch is also included on today’s tour, around 1:00pm, specifically in Villa Mar. Following lunch is a visit to the Valley of the Rocks. Our last destination for today before taking an overnight land transfer back to La Paz is again, Uyuni.
We make a daytrip from La Paz to a village called Copacabana. There we visit a famous cathedral. Afterwards, we take a boat to Lake Titicaca’s Sun Island. There we are provided with a guided walking tour first to the Inca palace and then to the Inca stairway. Archaeologists have discovered evidence that people lived on this island as far back as the third millennium BC. Many hills on this island contain agricultural terraces, which adapt steep and rocky terrain to agriculture. There are approximately 800 families living on this island. This is the place to be if you want to immerse yourself in Bolivian culture.
Today we make a daytrip from La Paz to a very scenic mountain pass called La Cumbre. There we start a car cruise along Yungas Road, a.k.a. “The World’s Most Dangerous Road.” It was once considered just that because of its steep slopes and narrow single track. A new alternative route was built during a 20-year period, ending in 2006. The modernization included enlarging the carriageway from one to two lanes, asphalt paving, bridges, drainage, guardrails and the building of a new section between Chusquipata and Yolosa, bypassing the most dangerous sections of the original road.
Later on in the day, we take a biking tour in the same area, but further down the mountain. Photos and short video clips of our journey are provided to us complimentary and via email. Lunch is included on today’s tour and is served at a hotel. There we can also go swimming.
Transportation will be arranged for you to reach the airport in La Paz.
Worth noting, not included in our tour of Bolivia are (1) the city of Sucre, (2) the mines of Potosi, (3) Amboró National Park and (4) Noel Kempff Mercado National Park. However, upon request, CharlieTheTraveler can fully arrange a visit to any of these destinations. The two parks, especially Noel Kempff Mercado, are difficult-and expensive-to reach. As for Sucre, while there are only a handful of worthwhile historic monuments to check out, a track site called Cal Orcko is arguably the city’s main draw. Nine different morphotypes of REAL dinosaur tracks have been documented there.
Not least is Potosi. This town was founded in 1546 after the discovery of the rich silver deposits in the Cerro Rico Mountains. It soon became one of the wealthiest and largest cities in the Americas. Some of the city’s wealth from silver mining was used to build magnificent baroque churches and monasteries. The history of Potosí is still reflected in the narrow streets, colonial mansions and the many churches. Potosi is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Nevertheless, the town itself isn’t charming by any means. The real reason to visit Potosi is for its silver mining tour. The mines of the Cerro Rico mountain are the richest in all of world history and may have produced 60,000 tons of silver back in the day. Some tourists enjoy this tour. Others get a bit sad after observing the miners’ working conditions. These mines are more of a ‘special interest’ type of attraction.
If you are seeking an adventurous yet luxury tour in which you see and do it all stress-free, in which all the planning is done for you by experts, in which 5-star hotels, ground transportation, tour guides and entry fees are all included in the package, then you have come to the right place. Welcome to CharlieTheTraveler, an international tour operation company providing tailormade or packaged tours. Read some of our over 800 5-star reviews found across the Internet.
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We are open to customizing this tour to your liking, even though the itinerary we recommend is rock solid. As our tour is currently advertised, you absolutely will not find another one out there as packed with activities and attractions. What’s more, you will not find another tour out there that offers it all "FIRST CLASS," yet for a relatively low price. We have thousands of travelers taking this specific tour every year, and that's because no competitor can beat us on quality, price & substance.
All participants are required to book travel insurance within 72 hours of booking this tour. At a minimum, such insurance must cover cancellations, medical expenses, evacuations, flight loss or delays and 24/7 assistance.
A 4-installment payment plan is available, often with 0 percent interest to those with at least decent credit. Ask us for details. Our luxury-oriented and itinerary-packed “Bolivia in 10 Days” tour is available for $2,915 USD per person. This price includes all transportation, including domestic flights. It also includes English-speaking tour guides, food, all activities mentioned in the standard itinerary and all entry fees. Also included is lodging for 6 nights, basically everywhere except for in La Paz. If you would like lodging included for the remaining 3 nights on this tour, then the combined (transportation, tour guides, food, activities, entry fees and lodging) total would be $3,196 USD per person. This price is based on 2 per room and is offered to those booking at least 6 weeks in advance. Note that there is a $30 USD fee if paying by bank transfer or a 4.6 percent surcharge for payments made by credit card. We accept both forms of payment. We do not accept checks. Moving forward, to better understand your specific circumstances and wishes, and for us to accurately quote you, please tell us:
1. Would you like to extend the duration of this tour so you have some free days just to relax? If you have 1 extra day, then we recommend La Paz. If you have 2, then we recommend 1 in La Paz and 1 at Lake Titicaca.
2. Also, do you have a preference between a male or female tour guide specifically in La Paz?
3. Not least, many of our customers combine our Bolivia tour with our Colombia, Ecuador and/or Peru tours. You can find our tours here: charliethetraveler.com/our-multiday-tours Would you like to combine Bolivia with Colombia, Ecuador and/or Peru?
While our tour is nearly all-inclusive, the following items are excluded:
International airfare
Alcoholic beverages
Travel insurance (required)
Government-imposed visa fees
Any items not explicitly mentioned in the itinerary
Need Help Booking Flights?
Although airfare isn’t included, we’re happy to assist. Just ask—we’ll help you find the exact flights you need to align with your itinerary.
Visa Advisory for Bolivia
If your journey includes Bolivia and you require a visa, we strongly recommend obtaining it before arrival. While visas can be issued upon entry, the process is often lengthy and bureaucratic, which can disrupt your travel plans.
Your tour includes two internal flights, both covered in the total price:
Day 2: La Paz → Rurrenabaque
Day 4: Rurrenabaque → La Paz
No extra booking required—we’ve got it handled.
Below are the hotels we commonly book for our guests. All accommodations are subject to availability at the time of booking.
La Paz Preferred Accommodation: Atix Hotel
Yacuma River (Amazon region) Preferred Accommodation: Mashaquipe Ecolodge
Atocha (April through December only) Preferred Accommodation: Hotel Lipez or Hotel Atulcha
Colchani (January through March only) Preferred Accommodation: Palacio de Sal
Polques Preferred Accommodation: Las Piedras Lodge
Optional Pre-Tour Stay in Santa Cruz If you need to overnight in Santa Cruz before the tour begins in La Paz, our preferred hotels are:
Hotel Terranova Suites
Sun Hotel
While many activities on this multi-day journey are shared with fellow travelers, we offer the option to make your experience almost entirely private—just let us know, and we’ll tailor it for you at an additional cost.
Typically, the Salt Flats, Pampas Wetlands, and Yungas Road biking tour are group-based adventures. In contrast, your Lake Titicaca excursion and the La Paz city tour are exclusive to you and anyone you’re traveling with.
Please note: You won’t be with the same travelers or guides throughout the trip. Each leg introduces new people and fresh perspectives—adding to the richness of the journey.
Your room is exclusive to you and whomever is in your party. Strangers (meaning customers who book on the same start date but do not know each other) do not share rooms on this tour. On a side note, please let us know if you and the other person(s) in your booking want separate rooms.
Although we get customers of all ages and from several countries, our statistics show most people who book are 30 to 65 years old and from USA, UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
We welcome your kids specifically and only when the tour is exclusive to you and your group-meaning other customers are not joining you. We define kids as anyone under 18 years old. In order to make the tour exclusive to you and your group, your booking would need to be for 4 persons or more for any of our tours except Iceland. For our Iceland tour, your booking would need to be for 8 persons or more. Regarding the cost of bringing a non-adult, we do deduct from the total based on the amount of activities you request we remove from the tour. Note that reducing the total price of the tour by removing activities is something offered for non-adults only. Adults can opt out of activities but the total price does not change.
We do not expect you to be an Olympic champion. We know some of the tour members are more fit than others…and we are well prepared for this. However, we do hope you take into consideration this is a very active tour, just like every other tour we offer.
Please let us know about any disability you have. Some disabilities would not affect you taking this tour. Others would prevent you from joining altogether. Although we want all of our customers to have fun, your safety is our first priority.
Of course. Once each day’s tour is over, you have the rest of the evening to yourself. Because our tours tend to be very active, our customers typically want to simply relax once the sun sets.
Notify us as soon as possible and we will do our very best to arrange a meeting point. Please note that we do not refund for any days or activities that you miss.
Generally speaking, you can opt out as long as we are given adequate notice. Please note that opting out of certain activities does not reduce the price of this tour.
We would do our best to keep you safe and make you as comfortable as possible, as well as make special arrangements to address your situation. Partial refunds are not offered if you cannot continue with the tour. However, most travel insurances reimburse you for such situations. This is one of many reasons why we require our customers to purchase travel insurance before taking this tour.
To confirm your tour, full payment is needed at the time of your purchase. However, refunds are offered. You will receive a full refund if canceling at least 91 days in advance from the departure date. Cancelling between 90-60 days prior to departure entitles you to a 50 percent refund. Cancelling between 59-31 days prior to departure entitles you to a 25 percent refund. Canceling 30 days or less prior to departure is not eligible for a refund. Cancellation requests need to be made by email and become effective on the date received by CharlieTheTraveler.
In the unlikely event CharlieTheTraveler needs to cancel this trip, such as because of very poor weather conditions, we will give you a full refund for the tour within 14 business days of the cancellation.
You should receive an email from us within 24 hours of purchasing this tour as well as a week before departure. The first email gives details about what to bring, how to prepare yourself, etc. The second email gives details mostly about the hotels.
Yes—due to the unique conditions in the Bolivian desert, a few extra items will help ensure your comfort and safety.
Power outages are common, so bring an external phone charger. If you're traveling between December and early April, the terrain may be wet—pack water shoes for those conditions, and hiking shoes for dry days.
To stay warm, especially during chilly evenings, wear double socks, insulated layers, a thick windbreaker, water-resistant pants (particularly in the wet season), headwear, a scarf, and gloves. Wool, fleece, and synthetic fabrics are ideal; avoid cotton, which absorbs and retains moisture from both the air and your body.
To help reduce altitude sickness, consider bringing portable oxygen cans. You may also need plug adapters for your electronic devices, depending on your equipment.
Our tour guides/drivers are licensed, speak English and know how to bring excitement to your day. What we deliver is the complete opposite of the cookie-cutting tours the big corporations offer, leaving you in complete boredom. Although our tour guides/drivers are attentive, accommodating and engaged, they also know when to give you your private space and free time. It's a perfect balance.
All of our tours are offered in English. If you prefer another language, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Absolutely not. We make the arrangements for you.
Yes! You have your own concierge for this tour who is at your disposal. You could reach this person when you need anything.
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