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Published: 23-12-2022
Wild, untouched, and still decidedly off-the-beaten-track, Bolivia is a country with dramatic landscapes and rugged terrain that will appeal to all travelers. With relatively limited infrastructure, we have found the best luxury options in this land-locked country so that you can experience the jaw-dropping scenery. The ultimate, must-see site on any luxury travel Bolivia trip is the mesmerizing Salar, with its scaleless panorama, spectacular rugged view, fascinating lakes, and the latest creative fine-dining restaurants opened in the burgeoning capital La Paz. Visit Lake Titicaca, perched on the border between Bolivia and neighboring Peru is the highest commercially navigable lake in the world and easily one of the highlights of a visit to Bolivia. The cobalt blue of the lake, framed by the snow-capped peaks of the Andes in the background, makes for a striking picture and the perfect place to enjoy indulgent treats during a luxury tour of the Andes. Find out more here!
Wine Tasting on The Salt Flats
La Paz
A place where indigenous, colonial, and modern histories collide, La Paz buzzes with the energy of almost a million people living in a caldera-shaped canyon. Under the watch of the majestic Illimani mountain and at 3,600 meters above sea level, the city's high altitude makes breathlessness a part of everyday life, at least for visitors! The plazas throng with pedestrians and cholitas, bowler-hatted Aymara women selling local goods, while the roads are packed with buses and battered cabs painted in vibrant colors. Respite is a rare commodity in a city where the dynamic entwines in its flow of things, though we will be sure to find you a luxury hotel and quiet café to observe the hustle and bustle of this most captivating city. With fascinating art museums, a witches market, and the charming Moon Valley close by, we will make the most of Bolivia's "unofficial" capital city.
House of Congress, La Paz
Lake Titicaca
Lakeside leisure awaits on the shores of Bolivia's famous Lake Titicaca. Lake Titicaca is also home to several islands, which you'll also get to visit, offering spectacular views and ancient history. The largest island is La Isla Del Sol (Sun Island), which offers excellent religious and historical sites to explore, including the Chincana Labyrinth, once worshipped as the Inca's birthplace. There is no need to rush while on Sun Island, as you'll spend the night here, wandering to your lofty eco-lodge accommodations accompanied by llamas. This quiet, remote island retreat offers spectacular sunsets over the lake and snow-capped Andes mountains in the distance. Time seems to stand still on Isla del Sol, allowing you to relish the moment and magical solitude.
Inca Staircase on Isla Del Sol
Salar de Uyuni
Nestled in the slopes of the Tunupa volcano, almost 4000 meters above sea level on the northern edge of Bolivia's Uyuni Salt Flats, the extraordinary Explora Uyuni Lodge exudes contemporary chic and forms the origin of one of the world's most memorable, most scenic journey. Offering serenity, awe, and adventure, this nomadic journey invites you to witness the endless pure white expanse of the Uyuni Salt Flat, the world's largest salt flat. You will stay at one of the few places in Uyuni where you can look forward to soft pillows, hot showers, and thoughtful bathroom amenities. The lodge has a separate dining area serving exquisite indigenous cuisine created from local ingredients and a lounge bar serving local wines.
Witness the endless pure white expanse of the Uyuni Salt Flat and the magnificent Fish Island of Incahuasi and drive through the mountain deserts to Laguna Colorada, a vast high-altitude lake with a striking red hue, thanks to the abundant algae and microorganisms. Snap photos of the bizarre lagoon and watch for feeding flamingos at the water's edge; three species of the long-legged bird can all be seen here. Continue your guided tour at the bubbling Sol de Mañana geysers and the Chalviri salt pan before ending up at another unusually colored lake: Laguna Verde (meaning the Green Lake). The Licancahur Volcano can usually be seen reflecting off the brilliantly bright aqua waters here. After a day of adventure, you'll be dropped off at your luxury hotel high in the mountain plain, where you can spend a restful evening before flying back to the capital La Paz.
Sunset on The Salt Flats
Find out more about the 9-day Luxury Bolivia Tour of this fascinating country of contrasts.
