10 days in Bolivia: Lake Titicaca, Isla del Sol, colonial Sucre, Potosi silver mine & Uyuni Salt Flats. Independent trip. English guides. Book now.
Ten days is the right amount of time to understand Bolivia. This itinerary moves through the country’s most compelling destinations in a logical sequence: the sacred waters of Lake Titicaca and Isla del Sol, the colonial splendor of Sucre, the raw industrial history of Potosi’s silver mines, and the otherworldly landscapes of the Salar de Uyuni and the Atacama border region. Along the way, La Paz serves as the anchor — a city unlike any other in South America. Bolivia Elevates is not a rushed highlights tour. It gives each destination the time it deserves.
Travel from La Paz to Copacabana and cross Lake Titicaca by boat to Isla del Sol.
Hike the historic Inca Stairway, visit Pilkokaina Temple, and spend a night beneath the stars beside the world's highest navigable lake.
Return to La Paz via Copacabana.
Highlights: Lake Titicaca · Isla del Sol · Inca Stairway · Pilkokaina Temple · Stargazing · Andean Landscapes
Discover La Paz with a La Paz-based local guide and experience the city beyond the conventional tourist route.
Travel by local transport, explore the Witches' Market, taste street food, visit traditional markets and discover neighborhoods rarely included in standard city tours.
Highlights: Local Guide · Local Transport · Witches' Market · Street Food · Local Markets · Authentic Neighborhoods
Travel overnight by bus to Sucre, Bolivia's constitutional capital.
Explore the city on a guided walking tour, discovering its colonial architecture, historic main plaza, traditional markets and local cuisine.
With two days in the city, there is also time to explore independently and experience Sucre at your own pace.
Highlights: Sucre · Colonial Architecture · Main Plaza · Local Markets · Traditional Food · Cultural Heritage
Travel to Potosí and visit the Casa de la Moneda (National Mint), one of Bolivia's most important historical sites.
In the afternoon, enter Cerro Rico for an approximately three-hour guided tour of the active silver mining area at 4,200 meters.
Highlights: Potosí · Casa de la Moneda · Cerro Rico · Silver Mining · 4,200 m · Mining Heritage
Travel to Uyuni for a three-day journey through Bolivia's extraordinary salt flats, lagoons and high-altitude desert.
DAY 1 — SALAR DE UYUNI
Explore the immense salt flat and its most iconic landscapes.
DAY 2 — FLAMINGO LAGOONS & EDUARDO AVAROA
Travel through the southern altiplano, visiting colorful lagoons and the Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve.
DAY 3 — GEYSERS, DESERT & GREEN LAGOON
Visit Sol de Mañana Geysers, the surreal Dali Desert and Green Lagoon beneath Licancabur Volcano.
End the journey in Uyuni or continue across the border to San Pedro de Atacama, Chile.
Highlights: Salar de Uyuni · Flamingo Lagoons · Eduardo Avaroa · Sol de Mañana · Dali Desert · Green Lagoon · Licancabur Volcano
Choose how to end your journey.
RETURN TO LA PAZ
Travel back to La Paz by bus or flight.
CONTINUE TO CHILE
Cross the high-altitude landscapes toward San Pedro de Atacama and continue your Andean adventure.
Highlights: La Paz · Altiplano · San Pedro de Atacama · Chile · Flexible Extension
La Paz–Copacabana–La Paz transport Tiquina & Isla del Sol ferry La Paz–Sucre bus Sucre–Potosi bus Potosi–Uyuni bus Uyuni exit (Atacama or La Paz) 8 nights accommodation Lake Titicaca 2D/1N experience La Paz City Encounter Sucre walking tour Potosi mine tour + National Mint Uyuni Salt Flats & Desert 3D/2N 3B, 4L, 3D
Guide throughout the full trip Meals not listed Travel insurance Tips Personal expenses Bus station pickups
Bolivia Elevates adds Sucre and Potosi — two of Bolivia’s most historically significant destinations. The silver mines of Potosi and the colonial architecture of
The mine involves confined spaces, low tunnels, dust, and altitude (4,200m). It is not recommended for travelers with claustrophobia, respiratory conditions, or those not acclimatized to altitude.
Yes — travelers arriving from Peru via Puno can join this itinerary directly at Copacabana, skipping the La Paz–Copacabana transfer.