Top Things to do in La Paz Department
Top 10 Archaeology Tours in La Paz Department, La Paz Department
Discover the best top things to do in La Paz Department, Bolivia including Private Tour from Puno to Tiwanaku, 2-Day Moon & Sun Island Tour from La Paz, 10-Day Private Journey Around Peru and Bolivia Following the Inca Paths, 14-Day Peru & Bolivia Authentic Backpacking Adventure, Tiwanaku & Puma Punku - Private Service., La Paz City - Tihuanaku - Half Day, Private Tour: Tiwanaku Archeological Site from La Paz, Full Day Tour to Sun Island in Copacabana from Puno, Tiwanaku & Puma Punku - The Ancient Civilization - Everything Included!, Tiwanaku Full-Day Trip from La Paz.
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1. Private Tour from Puno to Tiwanaku
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
In this tour we will take you from Puno to Tiwanaku and back to Puno in one day. You can visit this beautiful complex on the Bolivian side departing from Puno.
Inclusions: Lunch, Local guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only), Private transportation
Exclusions: Drinks, Entrances tickets to Tiahuanaco (100 Bolivianos or $17USD per person), Visa paperwork (you must obtain visa prior this trip)
Reviewed By DLop55
I'm not sure if there were better things to see, but the ride around the city was fun. Seemed like we hit the hot spots, other than the Plaza de Armas. Not extremely impressed, but it was a good way to drive around and see the city. The stops were pretty good.
2. 2-Day Moon & Sun Island Tour from La Paz
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
See the two Sacred Islands of the Incas. Moon Island devoted to the Moon and inhabited by virgins was the most important religious center for women where virgins were prepared. Sun Island the religious capital of the empire was dedicated to the most important god: The Sun. See both Islands on a great 2 day tour that starts from La Paz in Bolivia. Our great English Speaking Guides will be waiting for you at the bus stop to walk you to your hotel in Copacabana and introduce to you this great place. Boat trip is just amazing heading to Moon & Sun Islands. Dinner, breakfast & Lunch are included in the price. While Bus from La Paz is shared, Private car & boat owned by the Company is provided from Copacabana to Stroll On clients doing different tours avoiding stress at the time of waiting in long lines in the midday Sun.
Inclusions: Overnight accommodation with private bathroom, Professional guide, Shared Tourist Bus in from La Paz to Copacabana, Private car & boat owned by the Company to the Islands to and from Copacabana, avoiding crowds., Qualified guide, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Exclusions: Drinks, Bus terminal tax 0.50 usd, that is paid at the Bus Terminal booth, Boat for Tiquina Strait crossing (2 Bs) in the middle of the Bus Trip., Gratuities, Entrance fees to the Islands 4 usd
Reviewed By Nicholas H
We really wanted to enjoy the Islands so took our time to shop around looking for a tour with no luck. All of the agencies in Copacabana just sell tickets for boats and buses to get away. We have to say that it was hard to find Stroll On tours office as they are really away from the agencies area. Finally when we found the office it was closed. We found out later that they only receive bookings online two days before, so we booked the 2 day 1 night tour to Moon and Sun Island online. It started with a 30 minutes mini bus drive along a dirt road that saves 1 hour of boat trip, it continues on a small boat to Moon Island where we asked to spend the night. We strongly recommend to sleep on Moon Island even when the Hotel is pretty basic because the Island is beautiful and very quite. Our guide was an expert in history and we had a good time with him. The attractions were with not a single tourist when we arrived at each one of them so we could enjoy them properly. Great tour highly recommended.
3. 10-Day Private Journey Around Peru and Bolivia Following the Inca Paths
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Peru was a region of successive civilizations since the emergence of Caral-Supe in 3200 BC. C.17 The Inca Empire was the last autochthonous or indigenous state, which dominated a large part of the South American west towards the fifteenth century. The conquest of the Incario was followed by the next century, after which the territory was configured as a viceroyalty of the Spanish Empire Bolivia In its territory, ancient civilizations such as Tiwanaku, the Hydraulic Culture of Las Lomas and the Moxeña culture developed. First the Incas and later the Spanish conquerors dominated the territory until the country became independent in 1825. Having developed the traditions with a miscegenation of pre-Columbian cultures with Spanish culture, is a multi-ethnic and pluricultural country, rich in mixture and syncretism of customs and traditions received from the indigenous peoples and the Spanish conquerors
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, 09 nights accommodation in Hotels, Professional guide, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Private tour
Exclusions: Gratuities, Excess luggage charges (where applicable)
Reviewed By Valerie D
After a 10 day Traveling adventure with a group through another traveling group, my friend and I opted for a private tour of Rainbow Mountain! Unfortunately it snowed on the day we reserved our tour; however it was one of our most enjoyable days due to the kindness of our guide Richard. He was very informative regarding the history and culture of the area and people. We were able to see some beautiful sites on the way to and home. We met some local folks, stopped by a lovely place to eat Los Cabanas and have coffee. The food was awesome!! Richard took some beautiful photos and was patient with us when we wanted to stop to view some sights/alpacas!! The time with Cusco Holiday Peru Servicios Turisticos was one of our most favorite and memorable!! Thanks for such a wonderful time and adventure!!
4. 14-Day Peru & Bolivia Authentic Backpacking Adventure
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Experience the best of Peru and Bolivia and create incredible memories with new friends. Explore from Cuzco to La Paz, visiting legendary Machu Picchu, the blinding white Uyuni Salt Flats, and world famous Lake Titicaca. Join a small group of like-minded travellers for a journey you’ll never forget, with adrenaline pumping adventures like ziplining, mountain biking, white water rafting, and more! HIGHLIGHTS Bond with like-minded travellers on the ultimate small group tour Bike, zipline, river raft, and trek your way to legendary Machu Picchu Discover natural wonders at Lake Titicaca Take an epic journey through the Uyuni Salt Flats
Inclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, 10 nights mixed shared accommodation, 3-Day Inca Jungle Trek to Machu Picchu, Uros Floating Island & 3-Day Uyuni Salt Flats Experience, Cuzco Airport Pick-Up, English-Speaking Tour Leader Throughout Itinerary
Exclusions: Airport drop-off, Sleeping bag, entrance, hot shower & toilets fees in Uyuni, Tips, Travel insurance, Single supplement available upon request, Other meals/drinks, Personal expenses, International flights
Reviewed By NickB1403
Junior was an absolutely brilliant and helpful guide -very knowledgeable and his organisational skills excellent. He is a really nice guy as well and asset to Bamber. The chef and porters were also great as was the group dynamics-a truly enriching experience overall. Nick Black
5. Tiwanaku & Puma Punku - Private Service.
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Tiwanaku is a pre-Incan city in Bolivia. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and has been since year 2000. Tiwanaku is viewed by most archaeologists as being one of the key sites leading up to the Incan Empire, and remains a beautiful site for modern visitors. The artistic style of Tiwanaku is also quite unique, with fascinating figurative pieces that feature exaggerated heads. At the Beginning of the tour visit the Ceramic and Lithic museums, travelers can visit the ancient and enigmatic archaeological ruins such as: Gate of the Sun, Kalasasaya Temple, The Semi-Subterranean Temple with nailed heads, Monoliths, the megalithic and mysterious ancient ruins of Puma Punku and other religious enclosures. 08:00 a.m. Hotel pick up. 09:30 a.m. Tour Start in Tiwanaku, ruins and museums. 02:00 p.m. Lunch. 03:00 p.m. Return to the city. 04:30 p.m. Drop-off at hotel.
Inclusions: Specialized Bilingual guide., Private Transport round trip., Entrance ticket., Lunch., Box lunch: water and chocolate.
Exclusions: Extra drinks.
Reviewed By GlenLivet
We booked a tour to the Valley of The Moon and Mt Chacaltaya out of LaPaz. We were there in November, 2019 during the post election protests. We met our guide, Patti, at a rendezvous point near the Prada. The pick up was about 30 minutes late. The part of the tour to the Valley of the Moon was canceled due to protestors blocking the road. We received no refund. We did drive to Mt Chacaltaya and scrambled to the top. Although the walk is not steep and the path pretty good, be prepared for a tough climb given the altitude of about 17,000 feet. You will need to take numerous stops and the climb will take longer than you expect. The views of the surrounding Andes Mountains was spectacular. Well worth the effort. Overall the trip was fine, but make sure you know what you are getting yourself into. Also, we were somewhat disappointed by the reluctance of our guide to stop and allow us to take pictures at various places on the trip. If you choose to take this trip, be sure to inquire carefully about the logistics.
6. La Paz City - Tihuanaku - Half Day
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
The Legend of the White God "KON TIKI" comes alive, while we visit the ruins of this millenary culture, This Culture according to HISTORY CHANEL is an Alien civilization, who took care of the amazing shorts of PUMA PUNKU Please, write the name of your Hotel, , the hotel address, your whatsapp number and wait at the reception of the same at the agreed time. *INCLUDES* SHARED TRANSPORT / BILINGUAL TOUR GUIDE
Inclusions: Turistic Shared Transport / Bilingual Tour Guide
Exclusions: Lunch, DMITION TIKETS
Reviewed By Maris Z
Two weeks before my trip to Lapaz I booked a tour to Death Road without bike. The price was much higher than other similar tours, but so I hoped to see more than inother similar tours. When I booked through Viator, it appeared that the price may vary if I book for less than two people. But when I booked, the price remained the same. No one contacted me to let them know that the price was not available. On the contrary, a few days before the scheduled tour I received an email saying that the tour was paid by my credit card and fully confirmed. However, in the evening before the tour, I received a message on my phone from Vallandes Bolivia saying that the tour operator wants to get an extra charge from me due to the fact that I had only booked for one person. I replied that I was not going to pay nearly double for an already overpriced tour. That ended the communication. However, when I applied for a refund through Viator, I only got back half of the money for a completely failed service. There is no other way to call it - fraud.
7. Private Tour: Tiwanaku Archeological Site from La Paz
Overall Ratings
4.1 based on 8 reviews
Visit the World Heritage-listed archeological ruins of Tiwanaku, near the shores of Lake Titicaca, on this private half-day tour from La Paz. With a knowledgeable guide, tour the site’s adobe pyramids and temples, and learn about the fascinating history of the Tiwanaku civilization, which flourished for hundreds of years before disappearing inexplicably around the year 1000. Hotel pickup and drop-off and transport by private vehicle are included. You have your choice of a morning or afternoon tour.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Local guide
Exclusions: Gratuities
8. Full Day Tour to Sun Island in Copacabana from Puno
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 4 reviews
Isla del Sol (Island of the Sun) is an island in the southern part of Lake Titicaca (Copacabana - Bolivia) . The main economic activity of the approximately 800 families on the island is farming, with fishing and tourism augmenting the subsistence economy. Of the several villages, Yumani and Challapampa are the largest.
Inclusions: Pick-up/drop-off from your hotel downtown of Puno., Transportation Puno - Copacabana and return, Shared motor Boat, Tour guide English / Spanish, Lunch, Entrance fees.
Exclusions: Gratuities, Drinks
Reviewed By davidajones111
What a extraordinary value for money experience. Leaving Cusco early morning , stopping at five sites on the way to Puno. Lunch is included and was delicious. Arrived in Puno at 5.30pm. Included an English speaking tour guide and the bus had large comfortable reclining seats. This bus trip is quicker and cheaper than the train!
9. Tiwanaku & Puma Punku - The Ancient Civilization - Everything Included!
Overall Ratings
3.4 based on 11 reviews
Tiwanaku is a pre-Incan city in Bolivia. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and has been since year 2000. Tiwanaku is viewed by most archaeologists as being one of the key sites leading up to the Incan Empire, and remains a beautiful site for modern visitors. The artistic style of Tiwanaku is also quite unique, with fascinating figurative pieces that feature exaggerated heads. The style is related to the Huari style, also found in the Andean region, and it is possible that it grew out of the earlier Pukara style. At the Beginning of the tour visit the Ceramic and Lithic museums, travelers can visit the ancient and enigmatic archaeological ruins such as: Gate of the Sun, Kalasasaya Temple, The Semi-Subterranean Temple with nailed heads, Monoliths, the megalithic and mysterious ancient ruins of Puma Punku and other religious enclosures.
Inclusions: Professional bilingual guide (English and Spanish), Transport round trip., Lunch., Hotel pickup (selected hotels only) (or meeting point), Drop-off San Francisco Church., Entrance Fee to Tiwanaku.
Exclusions: Drinks, Hotel drop-off
Reviewed By GlenLivet
We booked a tour to the Valley of The Moon and Mt Chacaltaya out of LaPaz. We were there in November, 2019 during the post election protests. We met our guide, Patti, at a rendezvous point near the Prada. The pick up was about 30 minutes late. The part of the tour to the Valley of the Moon was canceled due to protestors blocking the road. We received no refund. We did drive to Mt Chacaltaya and scrambled to the top. Although the walk is not steep and the path pretty good, be prepared for a tough climb given the altitude of about 17,000 feet. You will need to take numerous stops and the climb will take longer than you expect. The views of the surrounding Andes Mountains was spectacular. Well worth the effort. Overall the trip was fine, but make sure you know what you are getting yourself into. Also, we were somewhat disappointed by the reluctance of our guide to stop and allow us to take pictures at various places on the trip. If you choose to take this trip, be sure to inquire carefully about the logistics.
10. Tiwanaku Full-Day Trip from La Paz
Overall Ratings
3.3 based on 9 reviews
Tiwanaku is Bolivia's National Treasure. This site is located 2-hour from La Paz city in the high plateau of the Andes. On this tour you'll visit 15.000 year old structures and the most importantly culture almost lost for the world. Pumapunku Stone complex is also included on this tour.
Inclusions: Local taxes, Lunch, Local guide, Pick up (Select Hotels only)
Exclusions: Drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By gina_hung2000
It was a bit confusing with my booking due to the miscommunication between the operator posting this tour and the operator actually providing the tour (they were different!). But I managed to sort it out by messaging and a phone call. Despite the drama in the beginning, it was fun! They provide you with everything you need and teach you how to "climb" the ice. For a person spending the most time at sea level and not used to rock climbing, this was very challenging for me. But I had a blast! I will come back to have more! Ice climbing is at 4900 meters above the sea level, so take it easy to avoid altitude sickness.
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