Bolivia offers stunning natural wonders from the otherworldly Salar de Uyuni salt flats to the serene waters of Lake Titicaca. Experience rich indigenous culture, colorful markets, and the world's highest capital city in La Paz.
Top day trips
Handpicked excursions within easy reach.
Tiwanaku Archaeological Site
Highlights: Gateway of the Sun (Puerta del Sol) - monolithic carved gateway · Semi-subterranean temple with stone tenon heads · Akapana pyramid complex · Kalasasaya ceremonial platform · Tiwanaku Site Museum
Copacabana and Isla del Sol
Highlights: Copacabana Cathedral and religious sanctuary · Boat trip to Isla del Sol on Lake Titicaca · Inca ruins and agricultural terraces on the island · Yumani village and the 206-step Inca staircase · Lake Titicaca panoramas at 3,810m altitude
Valle de la Luna (Moon Valley)
Highlights: Eroded clay and sandstone formations resembling a lunar landscape · Marked walking trail through natural labyrinth · Rare high-altitude cactus ecosystem · Panoramic views of snowcapped Andean peaks · Photography opportunities with dramatic light in late afternoon
Coroico and the Yungas Cloud Forest
Highlights: Dramatic altitude drop from 4,700m to 1,700m through cloud forest · Cascading waterfalls along the Yungas road · Coffee and coca leaf plantations · Colonial Coroico town plaza and viewpoints · Condor Point overlook of the Yungas valley
Chacaltaya Glacier
Highlights: Site of the world former highest ski resort at 5,421m · Panoramic views of Illimani, Huayna Potosi, and the La Paz city bowl · Retreating glacier as dramatic evidence of climate change · High-altitude ecology and Andean flora · Andean condors occasionally spotted on thermals
Trips by distance
How far you can go in a day.
Getting there
Transport options for day trips.
- Tours
- Organized day tours from $25-60/person including transport, guide, and entry fees - best value for Tiwanaku and Chacaltaya
- Private
- Private car hire from $80-150/day for flexible exploration of Tiwanaku, Valle de la Luna, and surrounding villages
- Public
- Shared minibuses (Bs 15-25) serve most day trip destinations from La Paz terminal (Terminal Terrestre)
- Rental
- Car rental from $40-60/day for economy vehicles; 4WD from $80/day recommended for high-altitude routes
Day trip tips
Make the most of your excursions.
Start early - many day trips involve high altitude where afternoon weather deteriorates; most tours depart 7-8AM
Acclimatize in La Paz for at least 2 days before attempting the Chacaltaya (5,421m) or high-altitude day trips
The free cable car ride to El Alto is itself a fascinating 'day trip' revealing a completely different city above La Paz