Uyuni Cultural, Religious and Historic Sites Trips 2025/2026
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I came for the salt flats but got to discover that Bolivia has so much more to offer with its culture, history, and different terrains. I appreciated being able to see both the cities and nature. It was special to witness a culture so connected to the land and Indigenous people. The CEO was exceptional: approachable, communicative, kind, informative, organized, attentive and passionate.
I met some of the best characters on this group tour, friends for life and had some of the experiences and memories that will live with me forever. The 65 day tour of South America is fast moving and packs so much in. The CEOs from G are the best and are always there to take care of you and the rest of the group, all you have to do is turn up and enjoy your trip
Rio de Janeiro, Quito, Mancora, Trujillo, Lima, Huacachina, Nazca, Arequipa, Tena, Colca Canyon, Cusco, Ollantaytambo, Inca Trail, Puno, Lake Titicaca, La Paz, Sucre, Potosi, Uyuni, Salar De Uyuni, San Pedro De Atacama, Salta, Buenos Aires, Banos, Colonia, Montevideo, Estancia, Iguassu Falls, Paraty, Ilha Grande, Cuenca
Lima and Santiago bookended this trip. The small cities and towns we visited were more to my taste. La Paz was special in part because of a very good city tour largely on the cable card.
Buenos Aires, Lima, Cusco, Ollantaytambo, Llactapata, Dead Woman's Pass, Wiñay Wayna, Puno, Lake Titicaca, Ballestas Islands and Paracas National Reserve, La Paz, Sucre, Potosi, Uyuni, Salar De Uyuni, Nazca, San Pedro De Atacama, Salta, Arequipa
Rio de Janeiro, Lima, Cusco, Ollantaytambo, Llactapata, Dead Woman's Pass, Wiñay Wayna, Puno, Lake Titicaca, Paracas, La Paz, Sucre, Potosi, Uyuni, Salar De Uyuni, Nazca, San Pedro De Atacama, Salta, Buenos Aires, Colonia, Montevideo, Arequipa, Estancia, Iguassu National Park, Iguazu Falls, Paraty, Ilha Grande, Colca Canyon
The trip was super. The Salt Flats and the desert crossing were the absolute highlight. I would recommend this trip. Also the pace and places were good. The only negative thing was the guide. If the guide is not good, then it affects the whole group trip.
Bolivia’s remarkable contrasts await on the "Bolivia Highlights" trip—a sweeping 11-day cultural and historic tour that reveals the country’s extraordinary cities and natural marvels. Starting and ending in La Paz, your journey weaves through high-altitude markets, the silver-rich streets of Potosí, colonial Sucre, and the dazzling expanse of Salar de Uyuni’s salt flats.
With an easy activity level, this trip is accessible to most travelers, offering a relaxed pace as you explore bustling plazas, vibrant indigenous markets, and surreal landscapes. The itinerary is carefully curated to balance guided sightseeing with moments for personal discovery, so you can immerse yourself in Bolivia’s rich traditions, colorful crafts, and striking scenery.
What truly sets this tour package apart is its diverse blend of history and adventure. From the Andean peaks encircling La Paz to the kaleidoscopic salt flats—a photographer’s dream—you’ll experience Bolivia’s unique spirit at every turn. If you’re looking for an adventure that unveils both the highlights and hidden gems of South America’s wild heart, this is the trip for you.
This tour operator organized a cultural, spiritual and community immersion for me, my husband, my adult daughter and her boyfriend for 16 days in late February/early March of 2023. It was the most exciting trip I’ve taken. This is saying a lot considering I have spent a lifetime of travel, both personal and professional, focusing on Latin America.
Everything ran smoothly, even with chaotic settings and complex logistics. A big part of this was by providing us with amazing guides, starting with Jahel Amaru, who met us at the La Paz airport to whisk us across the altiplano to Oruro for its truly spectacular Carnival. Jahel is knowledgeable, patient, down-to-earth, smart patient, funny, and an extremely enjoyable person to spend time with. She guided us through the hectic Oruro Carnaval during its culminating weekend - with boundless energy and contagious enthusiasm. We had the time of our lives cheering on the colorful characters as they paraded and danced thanks to Jahel knowing exactly where to go, when, and providing invaluable context.
Community tourism (where visitors are connected with everyday Bolivians to learn about their lives) - has started to blossom in Bolivia, and this company is one of its pioneers. We got to experience it in Potosi, where we had another excellent guide, Marlene Quispe. She took us through Cerro Rico mine, which was the world’s leading supplier of silver. Marlene has close ties to mining: her brothers, parents and even she has worked there. As we ventured deeper into the earth, we learned from her about the mining process and cooperatives involved with it. She also introduced us to one of the mine's “tios” (“uncles” who are believed to protect miners), to whom she made an offering as she explained his importance.
Marlene took us to the Quechua community of Phuto Phuto, one of several in the rural district Cabanias that welcomes visitors as part of its community tourism program. Families take turns showing visitors their homes and traditions, including cooking huts with steaming pots, whose contents you later share for lunch. Marlene and one of the family members we met then led us on a beautiful hike to a spot where they invited us to participate in a ritual offering to Pacha Mama (Mother Earth). It was an incredible day I will always remember.
Another wonderful community tourism experience was in the majestic Cordillera Real (Central Andean range), where we appreciated both the nature and culture of the region by staying near the town of Tuni with the multi-generational Quispe family (not related to Marlene). Family members share with guests Aymara traditions like placing fishing nets, spinning yarn, making quinoa flour, and shearing alpaca fleece. Patriarch Jaime is a charismatic host and a certified mountain guide who along with his adult son Denys, also a certified mountain guide, have expertise leading visitors of different ages and abilities. We loved staying with them!
There are a few other places that stood out on our trip:
Hostal Las Olas in Copacabana on the shore of Lake Titicaca with gorgeous, artistic “cabins” and lovely views
Templo del Retiro Espiritual Cruz Andina (the Andean Cross Spiritual Retreat Center), in Tiwanaku steps from the ruins and owned by spiritual and cultural guide Rosse Mary Vargas Vilela. It’s filled with cats and crystals and offers delicious vegetarian meals. This is not a stop for everyone, but worth visiting or staying in if you are interested in mindfulness, ancient healing, and/or new age spirituality.
It's the first time I've done a National Geographic tour and the accommodation was at the next level compared to classic tours.
Lunch on the salt flats was awesome, table, chairs, food and wine. Followed by sparkling cider for tea with snacks....G never fails to surprise me by taking it up the next level.
Izzy helped me out with my on line check in, as well as a few others in the group. He is definitely deserving of being a primary CEO
Let Bolivia’s kaleidoscope of landscapes and cultures surprise you on this 12-day private, guided tour. From the lush lowlands of Santa Cruz to the surreal white expanse of Uyuni Salt Flats, this journey reveals the country’s most iconic highlights and hidden gems.
Step back in time at the Jesuit Missions of Chiquitos, wander the colonial streets of Sucre, and marvel at the rich history of Potosi—once the world’s most prolific silver mining city. The adventure continues to La Paz, where you’ll explore the National Museum of Ethnology and Folklore before returning home inspired by Bolivia’s vibrant past and present.
With transport, comfortable accommodations, and meals included, this tour package is ideal for travelers seeking both cultural immersion and natural wonder. The standout feature is the unparalleled contrast between Bolivia’s diverse regions, ensuring each day brings something entirely new and unforgettable.
