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Read MoreBolivia Adventure Tour 2026
05.02 – 18.02.2026
Bolivia is a great adventure!
During our two-week trip, we will experience one of the most exciting countries in South America, Bolivia.
The adventure begins in the charming colonial capital of Bolivia, Sucre, known for its beautiful white facades. After settling in and exploring the city, we will head to Potosí, a city located above the world’s largest silver deposit and with a complex historical heritage.
From Potosí, we will continue our journey to the endless salt flats of Uyuni, offering unforgettable views.
You can’t find such endless scenery anywhere else in the world but here in Bolivia. We will drive through volcanic deserts, greet llamas and vicuñas in the highlands, wake up to hot geysers and relax in hot springs.
Next, along the Bolivian plateau, the road takes us to the colourful bustle of the Oruro Carnival. This one of the biggest festivals in South America offers exciting sights and a fun cultural experience. After the carnival, we head towards La Paz, the highest capital in the world.
In La Paz, we begin the last part of our adventure – a bike ride on the infamous Death Road. We descend 3,000 meters downhill on mountain bikes, experiencing exciting and adrenaline-filled moments. We also enjoy the city life of La Paz and end our trip having collected unforgettable memories.
Bolivia is an adventure on every corner! If you are looking for active discovery and exotic experiences in South America, then this trip is just for you. An athletic form is not necessary, but a moderately active lifestyle will help you enjoy this experience to the fullest.
Overview
Objective: Experience Bolivian culture and enjoy the breathtaking nature
Dates: 05.02 – 18.02.2026 (+flight time)
Adventure Guide: Tanel Tilk
Physical difficulty level: 1/5 (suitable for everyone)
Group size: min 8, max 12 (including guide)
Early registration (until 05.04.2025) — € 1990
Phase II (06.04 to 05.09.2025) – € 2190
Registration from 06.09.2025 — €2400
Cost of the tour
Price includes
- Tour arrangements and on-site guidance
- Adventure Guide with local experience
- All overnight stays in hotels (2-3 person rooms)
- Transportation included in the itinerary
- Entrance fees to natural parks
- All breakfasts
- Lunch after completing the Death Road
- Lunch and dinners in the Salar de Uyuni 3-day itinerary
- Activities included in the itinerary, including:
- Death Road with mountain bike rental and local guide
- Oruro Carnival tickets
- Salar de Uyuni 3-day tour with transportation and local guide
- Visit to the Potosí mines
- Museum visits in Potosí and Sucre
- Group pharmacy (including medications for altitude sickness)
Price does not include
- Airfare to and from Bolivia
- Transportation upon arrival from Sucre airport to hotel and departure from La Paz Airport
- Travel Insurance
- Lunch and Dinner, except for the meals mentioned above
- Extra Activities and Transportation for them
- Gratuities (not mandatory but recommended, e.g. on the Uyuni tour)
- Personal Toiletries and Medication
- Internet and Data Packages
- Souvenirs
Registration for the tour
Before registering, please read the travel conditions. To secure your place on the trip, you must pay an advance payment of €400 within 3 working days of receiving the confirmation and invoice by email. If there are less than 30 days left until the trip, the total cost (100%) must be paid. Read more: frequently asked questions and package tour information sheet.
PS! The tour is organised in collaboration with an adventure tour organizer Elamus Pluss, registered in Estonia.
Please register for the tour by sending us an email to tanel@elamuspluss.ee
Schedule and activities
Day 1: Arrival
The starting point of the trip is in Sucre, Bolivia. You can ask the Adventure Guide for advice on flight tickets. To get to Sucre, you must probably also take a domestic flight from La Paz or Santa Cruz, depending on how the flights to Bolivia are planned. You should be there on the evening/night of February 5th or, in the worst case, the following morning. Sucre is located at an altitude of 2,800 meters above sea level.
Day 2: Exploring Sucre
City tour, learning about Bolivia’s colorful history at Casa de La Libertad (House of Freedom). For beautiful views over the red roofs, we visit the San Felipe de Nar convent building. On the first day of the trip, however, we take it a little easier, rest from the flights and enjoy a walk in the beautiful city.
Day 3: Sucre -> Potosi
We begin our journey through the mountainous Andes to ever higher altitudes. In the afternoon we arrive at one of the highest cities in the world, Potosi, at an altitude of 4090 m. In the evening we take our first sightseeing tours of the city.
Day 4: Potosi
Located near the towering Cerro Rico (“Rich Mountain”), Potosí was founded in 1545 after the discovery of extensive silver deposits. This made Potosí one of the richest cities in the world, financing the glory of the Spanish Empire with its wealth. The city’s colonial architecture and Baroque churches are remnants of this prosperous era.
The Cerro Rico mines, known for their dangerous conditions, were notorious for their high death toll. Native workers had to work in dangerous, poorly ventilated tunnels. Mercury amalgamation, which was introduced as an effective method of purifying silver, caused widespread mercury poisoning. Despite these difficult conditions, Cerro Rico produced about 60% of the world’s silver at its peak.
Today, visitors can visit the mines, but the operation does not meet Western safety standards. There is a risk of claustrophobia, and visits to the mine are therefore optional.
Day 5: Potosi -> Uyuni
From the mountain range, we move on to the vast Bolivian altiplano and towards the largest salt flats in the world. In the afternoon we reach the city of Uyuni, located at an altitude of 3700 meters. This dusty small town with a population of 30,000 is the starting point for one of the most popular destinations in Bolivia and even in all of South America. And Salar de Uyuni is for a reason. Such a fairy-tale landscape can only be experienced here.
Days 6-8: A three-day journey across salt flats and through volcanic landscapes
We take only the essentials with us and pack ourselves into 2 SUVs. For the next 3 days, we entrust ourselves to the care of local specialists who will introduce us to the best that the region has to offer. An abandoned train station, a salt hotel, and lunch in the middle of an endless salt field are some of the keywords for the first half of the day. The rainy season in Bolivia is from December to April, which means that it is during our trip that we can experience the famous mirror effect on the salt fields.
We drive for several hours across the grandiose fields and in the evening we spend the night in accommodation built from salt blocks. Over the next two days, we drive off-road across volcanic landscapes. We see colourful lagoons, thousands of flamingos, llamas, vicuñas, and geysers that erupt columns of hot water in the morning light and relax in hot water pools. By the evening of the third day, we return to the city of Uyuni.
NB! Don’t forget good quality sunglasses, as the salt fields are literally blinding.
Day 9: Uyuni -> Oruro
After breakfast, we pack our bags and board a minibus reserved just for us. We begin our journey along the beautiful Bolivian altiplano. During the 4-hour journey, you can enjoy the vast highlands from the bus window. Check-in at the next hotel and take our first views of Bolivia’s biggest celebration – the Oruro Carnival.
Day 10: Oruro Carneval
Recognized as one of the best festivals in the world, the 10-day Oruro Carnival in Bolivia combines indigenous and Catholic traditions through elaborate performances. The main parade, which is over 4 kilometers long, can last up to 20 hours. UNESCO has recognized the Oruro Carnival as one of the country’s largest events, a “masterpiece of the oral and intangible heritage of humanity”.
We will join the carnival on the main day, Saturday. This tour is on these dates specifically to allow for participation in the Oruro Carnival.
Day 11: Oruro -> La Paz
We continue our journey along the high plateau towards the highest capital in the world. The city centre of La Paz, where our accommodation is located, is at an altitude of 3600 m above sea level. The journey takes about 4 hours and already in the evening you can explore the colourful city.
Day 12: Death Road
Death Road is the name of the world’s most dangerous road, Yungas Road. In 1995, this 61 km long road was officially named the world’s most dangerous road. Until the mid-90s, an estimated 200-300 people died on this road every year.
A local agency picks us up from our hotel and we drive by minibus to the starting point of the Death Road at 4600 meters. A quick breakfast, getting to know the bikes and we start riding downhill. After a 3-4 hour adventurous ride, we have reached 1200 meters, where we are taken for lunch and relaxation.
Don’t worry about the name… although the Death Road must be respected, it has become much safer in recent years. The main traffic has moved from here to the newly built road and Yungas Road is now mainly for tourists. Every day, dozens of tourists ride downhill on mountain bikes along the asphalt and gravel road. Participation in the activity is voluntary.
Day 13: La Paz
On the last full day of the trip, we take it easy and explore the narrow streets of La Paz. We take a ride on the cable car, which is the most efficient way to move around and at the same time gives the best views of La Paz.
Witch Market. At the market, we find local witch doctors (Yatiris) who sell potions, dried frogs, llamas, medicinal plants such as retama and armadillos used in Bolivian rituals. Yatirs are easily recognized by their black hats and cook bags containing amulets, talismans and powders that promise luck, beauty and fertility.
Day 14: End of the Adventure
Our adventure ends in La Paz (today is February 18th) and everyone can plan their departure flight independently. Depending on how your flights are arranged, you may also have to take a domestic flight to Santa Cruz.
NB! The schedule and planned activities may be subject to minor changes – for example, depending on the local political situation or the wishes of the travellers.
Bolivia
Capital: Sucre and La Paz
Currency: Bolivian (bs) (1 € = 7.68 bs)
Traffic: Left-hand drive
National language: Spanish (70%), Quechua (18%), Aymara (10%)
Population: 12.22 million
Area: 1,098,581 km2
Neighbors: Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, Chile, Peru
- Bolivia is generally relatively safe, but petty theft can occur. It is better to avoid walking alone at night in larger cities.
- Prices are rather affordable. Depending on the restaurant, you can expect to pay around €5-15 for a meal.
- Card payments can be made, but settlement is mainly done in cash. There are ATMs in the cities, the commissions of which vary – from €0 to €10 per transaction. Currently, the Bolivian is volatile and in addition to the official exchange rate, the country also has a so-called black market exchange rate. It is wise to bring US dollars with you, which you can then exchange on the spot.
- Locals occasionally organize roadblocks as a protest action against the authoritarian government. This does not happen often (once every couple of months or six months), but it is useful to take note. The Adventure Guide is constantly updated with local conditions and changes are made to the itinerary as necessary.
- Tipping in restaurants is recommended, but not mandatory, and is generally 10%.
Travel to Bolivia
- For European citizens, travel to Bolivia is visa-free for 90 days (up to 1 year).
- We recommend vaccination against hepatitis A and yellow fever. Additional information is available from travel medicine offices.
- You can consult the Adventure Guide regarding flight tickets, but it is important to be in Sucre no later than the evening of February 5th (or the next morning, at the latest).
Flight information
- The only direct connection between Europe and Bolivia is Madrid-Santa Cruz. This route is served by two airlines – Air Europa and Bolivian Airlines (BoA).
- However, you can fly directly to La Paz from US cities such as Miami, Houston or Dallas. Of course, due to the lack of transit zones, you must consider the need for a US visa when transferring. You can also look for flights via other South American cities such as Sao Paolo, Buenos Aires, Bogota or Lima.
- Domestic flights in Bolivia are frequent and affordable. The main airline is Bolivian Airlines (BoA).
Travel documents and footnotes
The participant is responsible for the validity and condition of travel documents. This trip requires:
- passport
- travel insurance
- Important health information. Most of the time, we will be in the Bolivian altiplano at an altitude of 3,700-4,500 meters above sea level (the maximum altitude is 5,000 m). Such altitudes require the human body to get used to and are a risk for altitude sickness.
It is possible that milder symptoms such as headache, fatigue, dizziness may occur at first. We will take the necessary measures to reduce the risks. We will keep an eye on everyone and, if more serious complications arise, we will take the necessary measures (including descending to lower altitudes).
Also, read the travel conditions or feel free to ask the Adventure Guide.
FAQ
I’ve never been so high before. Can I still do it?
People’s bodies behave very differently. Most likely, you may feel tired at first, which will pass after a couple of days. It is important to be aware of the dangers, but you shouldn’t worry too much about it. The Adventure Guide is always there and if problems arise, we can easily find a solution.
What clothes should I pack?
Expect a high-altitude climate – dry, sunny and warm during the day, but cool in the evening. During the day, we can encounter temperatures between 5-20 degrees, and at night it will be lower. Although it doesn’t rain much on the altiplano, our trip is still at the end of the rainy season. So we also recommend bringing rain-proof clothes.
See more packing recommendations HERE.
What happens after registration?
After filling out the registration form, we will send you an invoice for pre-payment. After paying it, you are registered for the trip. 30 days before the trip, we will send you an invoice for the total cost of the trip. We will create a common chat between the participants of the trip, where they can discuss everything they need.
Also read the frequently asked questions.
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