Cycle the infamous death road, explore the worlds highest city La Paz and check out the surreal, mirror like salt flats of Salar de Uyuni by jeep. Go deep underground in an active mine (and blow shit up with dynamite if you feel the need!) check out geysers, hot pools and vast deserts. Bolivia is the Xtreme Team’s favourite country in South America, you do not want to miss out.

 

 

 

Xtreme Bolivia Experience

Bolivia has so many highlights, making it an unmissable destination on your itinerary in South America. Perched high in the Andes, Bolivia possesses a list of accolades that makes any visit to the country Xtreme already. Flying into the worlds highest city, La Paz, you instantly get hit by the altitude. Bolivia has some extreme environments, the worlds largest salt pans, and the worlds most dangerous road (with 1000 metre drops in to the valley below.)

On the Xtreme Bolivia Experience, we will take you to all these interesting places, and you will achieve some pretty exciting adventures so cool that you will be recounting your tales to your mates for many years to come.

Trip activities include

  • Mountain biking the “Death Road”
  • Visiting an active silver mine (purchasing dynamite is completely optional!)
  • Visiting the locomotive grave yard
  • 3 day 2 night trip to the Salar De Uyuni
  • Atacama Desert
  • Luna Valley

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Itinerary

  • Day 1 – Arrive in La Paz anytime and airport pick-up.
  • Day 2 – Enjoy a free day in La Paz to acclimatize and visit the Witches’ Market on your own.
  • Day 3 – Hit the Death Road! Bike downhill on a ride that is sure to make you go a bit weak at the knees. Just do not look down! Later that day take a night bus to Uyuni. Note you will be sleeping on the bus, and it can be pretty cold at night time so dress warm!
  • Day 4 – Head out on a great three days and two nights Salt Flats & Desert Adventure into one of the world’s largest salt pans.
  • Day 5 – Visit desert lakes and vast landscapes.
  • Day 6 – Take an early ride to Sol de Mañana Geysers and go for a dip in the hot springs before returning to Uyuni.
  • Day 7 – Sleep in and then take a transfer to Potosí.
  • Day 8 – Visit the active mine to see the local miners’ way of life. Take a bus to Sucre.
  • Day 9 – Visit the museums of Sucre on your own to learn about the history of this picturesque town or go on an optional adventure activity in the nearby valleys.
  • Day 10 – Visit the Parque Cretácico (dinosaur park) or Tarabuco village just outside of Sucre on your own.
  • Day 11 – Enjoy your last free day in Sucre and take a night bus to La Paz.
  • Day 12 – Airport drop-off in La Paz or onward travel

Accommodation

We use a selection of checked out hostels on this trip. The accommodation is based on shared dorms and budget hostels. Due to the altitude on the Salar De Uyuni trip we advise taking a sleeping bag with you and warm clothing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does this trip work?
This is a self guided trip, with group start dates. This means we have local co-ordinators on the ground who will help out with the logistics, accommodation and activities but they will not necessarily accompany you all the way. It is totally flexible too, so if you want to delay your start dates (if you are travelling overland for example) or spend longer in one place it is possible. You have the full support of an online concierge service with this trip.

Price

Duration Dorms
12 days 779

Included

  • All accommodation
  • All transportation
  • Airport pick up
  • Death Road downhill biking trip with all equipment guides and transport
  • Meals during the Salar de Uyuni trip
  • Jeep expedition to the Salar de Uyuni
  • Services of locally based guides
  • Pre departure information and support
  • Continuous support during the trip

Excluded

  • Transport to Bolivia
  • Flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Costs for visas
  • Food and expenses

Dates

You can start this trip any time.

 

 

“This trip makes life so easy for you as a backpacker because all your transportation and tours are reserved for you in advance. I didn’t have to waste time researching on how to get from one place to the next and which tour to take. It just made life so much easier as backpacking can be so tiring.”
John Walters