Location: La Paz
Top Things to do in La Paz
What to do and see in La Paz, La Paz Department: The Best Archaeology Tours
Sitting in a valley in the Andes Mountains, La Paz is the city that touches the clouds. The de facto capital of Bolivia, and sitting between 3300 and 4100 meters above sea level, La Paz is the highest capital city in the world. Rich with 19th century churches, museums of artifacts from the pre-Conquest era, precarious overlooks, and colorful markets, La Paz is truly unique. The Witches’ Market, in the center of the city, sells charms and potions for Aymara rituals, as well as souvenirs.
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1. 4 Days Bolivia Private Luxury Tour with English Guide from La Paz Bolivia
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Welcome to Bolivia. Discover the wonderful country of Bolivia, in 4 unforgettable days of personalized Tour, you will know the most interesting places of this country, visiting La Paz, Valle de la Luna, Copacabana, Lake Titicaca, Salar de Uyuni, Tiwanaku, in a private and personalized service with professional English speaking guide and overnight in highly recommended and delicately selected 3-star hotels for this type of service for VIP clients.
Inclusions: 3 nights accommodation, Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner), Certified professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Flight ticket La Paz - Uyuni - La Paz., VIP service
Exclusions: Travel Insurrance, All Fees and Taxes
Reviewed By Michaelk11759
Singed up for a 3 day private tour from (Salar de) Uyuni, through the dessert and dropping me in Chile, San Pedro de Atacama. Jose in the office was great, answering my endless questions and the tour with Maribel and Ariel was perfect. I had the experience of a life time and saw the most beautiful landscapes I had ever seen. Everything was perfectly organised incl hotels, food etc. I had the best time ever!!
2. 6 Days Private Best of Bolivia Tour from La Paz with Flights VIP
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Welcome to Bolivia. Discover the wonderful country of Bolivia, in 6 unforgettable days of personalized Tour, you will know the most interesting places of this country, visiting La Paz, Valle de la Luna, Copacabana, Lake Titicaca, Salar de Uyuni, Tiwanaku, Sucre , Potosi and more, in a private and personalized service with professional English speaking guide and overnight in highly recommended and delicately selected 3-star hotels for this type of service for VIP clients.
Inclusions: 5 nights accommodation 4 - 5 Stars Hotels., Food and drinks (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner), All activities, Certified professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, oxygen bottle
Exclusions: Travel insurrance, Entrance fees
Reviewed By Michaelk11759
Singed up for a 3 day private tour from (Salar de) Uyuni, through the dessert and dropping me in Chile, San Pedro de Atacama. Jose in the office was great, answering my endless questions and the tour with Maribel and Ariel was perfect. I had the experience of a life time and saw the most beautiful landscapes I had ever seen. Everything was perfectly organised incl hotels, food etc. I had the best time ever!!
3. 14-Day Peru & Bolivia Authentic Backpacking Adventure
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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
4. 10-Day Private Journey Around Peru and Bolivia Following the Inca Paths
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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!!
5. Tiwanaku & Puma Punku - Private Service.
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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
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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 Tiwanaku and Titicaca Day Trip from La Paz
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4.6 based on 27 reviews
Shrouded in mystery until quite recently, the ancient city of Tiwanaku is still far from being completely excavated and surveyed. Evidence suggests the area around the site was inhabited as early as 1500 BCE. As the settlement grew to city size it began to influence surrounding areas. As a city-state, it blossomed between 300CE and 1000CE, after which it declined due to changing weather patterns which resulted in less rainfall. Although much of the site was disturbed by looting, which began soon after Tiwanaku’s decline, it is possible to observe the high level of sophistication and skilled stone working, that were characteristic of Tiwanaku during its height. Join this 8-hour tour and discover Tiwanaku and Titicaca in one day.
Inclusions: Tiwanaku tour presented in English or Spanish, Hotel pickup and drop-off (please include a hotel when booking!) , Lunch (Please specify meal restrictions when booking!), Transport by air-conditioned minibus
Exclusions: Hotel pick-up outside of La Paz, Gratuities, You may request pickup from Zona Sur hotels for an additional $20USD
Reviewed By Golz1234
If you are looking to experience the incredible beauty of Bolivia in a fun, diverse and safe adventure, I would highly recommend Solace Trekking and Tours. Caleb is a fantastic guide who is well-equipped and has great knowledge of Bolivia's culture, history and geography. He is American and Bolivian and was born in the US, but has lived in Bolivia with his family for many years. He is fluent in English and Spanish. He has many trips he runs on a regular basis, but he is also able to tailor the trips to your liking and skill level if you select a private tour. My parents and I did a full-day hiking trip in the Tuni Condoriri Laguna Chiar Khota and many other alpine lakes. Kunturiri (Tuni Condoriri) is a mountain in the Cordillera Real of Bolivia in the countryside outside of El Alto. It was a trip that Caleb hand selected for us as we described we wanted a very scenic hike in the mountains with many alpine lakes. Collectively between the three of us, we have been to some of the most beautiful parts of the world, and we all agreed that the beauty of Bolivia was one of the most gorgeous places we have traveled to. Caleb was able to pick us up at our hotel and provide transportation for us. He provides a fantastic lunch/picnic. He is also more than excited to share his knowledge of the history of Bolivia. Caleb also knows his way around La Paz, a city where traffic is can be very unruly. He was able to get us home safely after there were blockade in the road during a protest in El Alto because he knew the back roads through El Alto and La Paz so well. I would highly recommend Caleb as a guide, and I would highly recommend traveling to Bolivia to see its beauty. We definitely planning on returning.
8. Day Sightseeing tour in Tiwanaku
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4.3 based on 4 reviews
Tiwanaku is one of the most important sites in South America, this civilization which gave birth to the Incas. We also leave archaeological sites of great interest, monolithic structures, temples, pyramids and museums which help us to understand the development of life in South America.
Inclusions: Private transportation
Exclusions: It can be reserved as a supplement. Typical lunches and vegetarian options., Tickets
Reviewed By 500artm
The guide Isabelle and the driver Johnny were both really friendly people. We had the luck of joining the Tiwanaku tour on the 21th of June (Winter Solstice / indigenous new year). Since Isabelle was of Aymara origin herself we heard a wealth of interesting information from the start at 3:30 am in the morning (for the special new years ceremony before sunrise) until later in the afternoon when we got back in La Paz. We originally booked trough another agency. However this agency did not tell Buhos that my girlfriend was vegetarian. So unfortunately they did not bring any vegetarian breakfast at first. Isabelle fixed this without hesitation by getting a vegetarian sandwich nearby for my girlfriend and two others. We felt very well cared for by our nice guide and driver! We even visited her community near lake Titicaca and met some of her very welcoming family! All in all it was a very unique experience! Isabelle and Johnny, that you for the wonderful day!
9. Private Tour: Tiwanaku Archeological Site from La Paz
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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
10. Full day Tiwanaku, the lost empire
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4.0 based on 2 reviews
Visit the most antique archeological site of South America, th remains of the first precolumbian empire from the western hemisphere. During this tour you will discover the traditions and misteries of this sacred place visiting the Sun of the Gate, semi-subterranean temple, Akapana, the buried pyramid, monoliths that represents the priests (or chamans) during the apogue of this empire and Puma Punku, a misterious archeological site. We will vist the museum where are many remains fron this empire, skulls, tools, golden bijouterie, weapons, textiles and others. This tour only includes transportation from La Paz and guide. *This price is applied from 2 travelers, if you are a solo traveler please send us a message to coordinate.
Inclusions: Transportation
Exclusions: Entrance fee, Tips
Reviewed By raoulw204
Had an excellent private tour of Tiwanaku. The guide was very knowledgable and passionate. Everything was on time and well organized.
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