Adventure Tours in Bolivia

Ain’t no mountain high, ain’t no valley low, ain’t no river wide enough — especially because most Bolivian cities lie between 8,000 and 13,000 feet above sea level. It is entirely landlocked, yet boasts beautiful lakes, plains, and mountains. So, whether you want to glide over the world’s highest navigable lake in a reed boat or take a bus ride on the “Road of Death,” Pachamama (Mother Earth) will treat you to a healthy dose of Bolivian adventures!

In terms of cities, Sucre is beautiful and offers a wide range of things to do. It is packed with history, both recent and prehistoric; it is the city where Bolivia gained its independence from Spain, and also home to a huge number of well-preserved fossilized dinosaur footprints. After ogling some dino prints, shimmy over to La Paz, which is full of parks and markets and gives you the chance to visit the world’s highest capital city.

However, the real gem of trips to Bolivia is its incredible and diverse flora and fauna. Take in the beauty of the Uyuni salt flats, which are large enough be seen from space! For most of the year, they are completely dry; however, if you can manage to visit between March and April, you have a chance of seeing the salt flats flooded with water. This turns them into what is often referred to as the world’s biggest mirror— imagine seeing the clouds or stars beneath your feet as you stroll in shallow waters.

If forest is more your thing, how about visiting the world’s largest rainforest? The Amazon covers a third of Bolivia’s surface, and is filled with all kinds of flora and fauna. Alternatively, visit the Pampas: wet, savannah areas bustling with animals. Sail through rivers while watching monkeys, crocodiles, and flamingos in their natural habitat.

As the world’s highest navigable lake, Lago Titicaca is surrounded by breathtaking mountains and is so large that it’s hard to believe that Bolivia is landlocked. Check out the incredible workmanship of the Uru people, who sail on reed boats and have built themselves islands to live on that are still floating today.