Bolvia Adventures

Bolivia offers high Andean landscapes, vast salt flats and rich indigenous culture, with the best regions to explore including Salar de Uyuni, La Paz, the Condoriri region, the Bolivian Altiplano and the Cordillera Real.

Salar de Uyuni: The immense white expanse of Salar de Uyuni forms the world’s largest salt flat where travellers journey across surreal desert landscapes surrounded by volcanoes and coloured lagoons.

La Paz & Andean Valleys: La Paz sits dramatically within a deep Andean valley where travellers explore mountain landscapes and vibrant indigenous culture in one of the world’s highest cities.

Condoriri Region & Cordillera Real: The spectacular Condoriri region of the Cordillera Real offers classic high-altitude trekking across the Andean altiplano beneath a dramatic skyline of glaciated peaks.

Bolivian Altiplano: The stark high plains of the Altiplano reveal remote travel across windswept landscapes dotted with volcanoes, lakes and traditional indigenous communities.

Huayna Potosi & Illimani: The towering peaks of Huayna Potosi (6088m/19,973ft) and Illimani (6438m/21,122ft) offer rewarding mountaineering ascents above the high Andes.

The best time to travel to Bolivia for trekking, hiking and horse treks is usually during spring and autumn, May-October, when temperatures are comfortable and mountain views are often clear.

Bolivia has a mountain influenced climate where temperatures vary depending on altitude and season, typically ranging between 5°C and 25°C (41°F–77°F). Valleys can be mild while alpine areas remain cooler.

Summer can bring greener landscapes and accessible high altitude trails, while winter brings colder temperatures and snow in mountain regions. Travelling outside peak seasons can reveal dramatic scenery and quieter trekking routes.

Bolivia is -4 hours behind UTC/GMT

Spanish (official) 60.7%; Quechua (official) 21.2%; Aymara (official) 14.6%; foreign languages 2.4%; Guarani (official) 0.6%; other indigenous languages 0.4%.

Bolivia is a country of great linguistic diversity. Spanish is an official language, along with 36 different indigenous languages as per the 2009 constitution. The country’s two most commonly used indigenous languages are Quechua and Aymara.

Some English (and other European languages) is spoken in cities and tourist areas, but attempts to speak basic Spanish will be well received.

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Credit cards and ATM are available in most large cities and hotels, however it is not recommended to rely on these solely.

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Electricity in Bolivia is 230 Volts, at 50 hertz. The pin types used are A and C.

A visa is exempt for passport holders from the following countries visiting Bolivia for short term tourism purposes:

Australia

New Zealand

Canada

United Kingdom

For all other nationalities and for stays longer than 30 days please contact the relevant embassy.

Your safety is our number one concern. Our safety track record is exemplary thanks to careful management and thorough consultation with local partners. Our industry leading risk management procedures have become a skill that we continue to refine. Our leaders in the field are highly trained and have safety as their number one priority. Expert leaders, risk assessments, quality inclusions and your financial security all come standard when you travel with us.

Please refer to our Travel Advisory page for updates on recent events, travel warnings and advice.

We strongly recommend that all clients take out travel insurance at the time of booking to cover against sickness, accident, loss of baggage, unexpected alterations to travel arrangements and travel disruption, emergency evacuation, cancellations, etc. Insurance information is enclosed with your pre-departure information. Please contact us if you would like to obtain a quote for your trip duration.

We suggest that you consult your doctor, local government inoculation centre or a travel medical specialist in order to get the most current advice regarding vaccination requirements.

Money and valuables should always be stored safely when travelling. Keep your passport with you at all times and do not leave it in your main luggage. You will need it to change money and check into hotels. Where safety deposit boxes are available, we recommend that you use them. Keep jewellery and valuables to a minimum.