Journeys: Highlights of Bolivia

This small group tour from G Adventures traces Bolivia's highlights over seven nights, beginning in Sucre, the country's historic capital with its whitewashed buildings and leafy plazas. From there, you'll move on to La Paz, notable for its dramatic elevation and the peculiar moonscape of the nearby Valley of the Moon. The itinerary also includes an interactive culinary session, showcasing a mix of traditional and modern Bolivian dishes.

A key part of the trip is the time spent on the Salar de Uyuni, the world's largest salt flat, where you'll sit down for a sunset picnic that sets the vastness of the desert sharply against the lingering light. Nearby, Incahuasi Island offers a sparse landscape dotted with giant cacti, alongside a visit to the small community of Coquesa. Back on the cultural side, a stay on a traditional hacienda near Potosí presents a glimpse of rural life and Bolivia's colonial history under a high-altitude sky.

Included are internal flights connecting these highland locations, transfers, city tours, and a pace that balances activity with moments to take in the details — whether that’s the pace of life in a market or the stark horizon of the salt flats. The groups are kept to a manageable maximum, lending an intimate feel to the exploration.