Top La Paz Extreme Sports

Summon your courage and conquer the ‘world’s most dangerous road’ on an exhilarating mountain bike tour of Bolivia’s Death Road. Follow a professional guide downhill for 40 miles on a slender and serpentine road carved into the mountainside. Marvel at sweeping vistas of snow smothered Andean peaks and dense Amazon jungle along the way and the enjoy a well-deserved rest at La Senda Verde Ecotourism Resort to revitalize with lunch and observe rescued wildlife. Opt to stay overnight in the inviting accommodation of La Senda Verde or Coroico, or return to La Paz in a comfortable vehicle on the same day.

Widely considered among Bolivia’s most impressive natural features, the Uyuni salt flats attract travelers from across the world—but reaching the remote flats by public transport is difficult. On this tour, explore the Uyuni salt flats easily with round-trip travel from your La Paz hotel, and take in nearby sites including Incahuasi Island and the Tunupa volcano. Your visit is timed to catch the sunset reflecting in the shimmering waters.

No visit to Bolivia is complete without visiting the Salar de Uyuni, the largest salt flat in the world. This 2-night trip from La Paz saves you the hassle of arranging everything yourself and comes with transport, lunch, and a tour of the UNESCO-listed landscapes. Plus, to save you time, you’ll take the night bus each night to allow you more time for exploring.

The infamous Death Road boasts some of Bolivia’s most exciting descents, attracting mountain-biking thrill-seekers from across the world—but you can enjoy an adrenaline rush out of the saddle, too. On this tour, begin with pickup at your downtown La Paz hotel, and tackle Death Road by bike and zip line. With all safety equipment plus breakfast and lunch included, experience wild thrills in Bolivia’s tropical Yungas region.

Enhance your sightseeing experience of La Paz on a 3-hour private tour of the beguiling Bolivian capital and the nearby Moon Valley. With a knowledgeable guide, witness the enchanting atmosphere of the Witches Market; admire significant landmarks like San Francisco Church and Plaza Murillo; and marvel at the natural wonder of Moon Valley. Gain fascinating insight into the city’s colonial history and peruse intriguing exhibitions in some of the capital’s museums. Relish the flexibility of this private tour and customize your itinerary according to your interests.

Get a comprehensive introduction to La Paz on this city sightseeing tour. This walking tour has morning or afternoon departure times and includes a traditional Bolivian drink at its conclusion.

Orient yourself in Bolivia’ sprawling capital city with ease during a sightseeing tour that’s designed with first-time visitors in mind. You’ll see both major sights and hidden gems as you visit a cemetery, meet a shaman, and explore the vertiginous neighborhood of El Alto by cable car.

Experience the floating islands and high-altitude landscape of Lake Titicaca on a full-day tour from La Paz that coordinates ground transport, ferry, and a lake cruise to ensure you can make it there and back in a single day. Combining local culture and history with a first-hand look at local life, this Lake Titicaca adventure also includes a walking tour of Isla del Sol’s ancient Inca sites and agriculture.

Uncover the ancient mysteries of Tiwanaku and the natural beauty of Lake Titicaca—the world’s highest lake—on a full-day trip from La Paz. With a guide, you’ll travel to Tiwanaku to delve into the 2,500-year-old history of the recently settlement. Then, absorb the splendor of Lake Titicaca as you stop at several points of interest and refuel with a lakeside lunch. Entry fees and round-trip transport from your La Paz hotel are included.

Pre-dating even the Incas, the UNESCO–listed archaeological site of Tiwanaku shines a light on an ancient civilization lost in time—but visiting independently means missing the site's historic significance. On this tour, begin with pickup at your La Paz hotel and explore with your guide. Gain valuable insight into the meaning behind relics like the Gate of the Sun, the Kalasasaya Temple, and the Puma Punku complex.

Discover the cultural treasures of Bolivia’s capital city on a walking tour of La Paz. Alongside your guide, learn of the legends and history of the unique city as you visit prominent monuments. Admire the regal façade of the Presidential Palace, absorb the charm of San Francisco Church and marvel at La Paz Cathedral. Browse the bizarre products of the Witches Market and learn of the infamous San Pedro prison in San Pedro Square. Receive personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to 15 people.

Gain an alternative perspective of Bolivia’s colorful capital on a 2-hour cable car tour of La Paz. With a guide, you’ll climb aboard a cable car and soar to heights that offer panoramic views of the sprawling city. On arrival in the El Alto district, browse stalls brimming with bizarre produce at The Witches Market and then continue to south La Paz to admire the city’s modern architecture and mountainous perimeter. Learn about the fascinating culture and history of the Bolivian capital and receive personalized attention on this small-group tour.   

Fit in a visit to the ancient, ruined city of Tiwanaku in just one day by booking this Tiwanaku Alien Culture Tour from La Paz, which includes round-trip transport, too. This tour goes to the ancient site with a guide who knows the history of the city and its former people well. Go on a fun experience that details why many believe aliens were actually the force that built Tiwanaku.

Experience Bolivia’s best food, wine and spirits on a 3.5-hour, small-group gourmet tour of La Paz that explores the city’s traditional foods and cutting-edge cuisine. Follow your local guide through a vibrant food market, sample freshly-prepared treats, and learn the most important ingredients of the region’s distinctive cooking. Taste your way through a series of Bolivian classics at a nearby restaurant, mix a personalized cocktail with local ingredients, then finish your tour with cheese and a tasting of lesser-known South American wines.

Cover La Paz highlights on a full-day, private tour that includes the historic center, cable cars, panoramic viewpoints, the Valle de la Luna, and more. Exploring La Paz with a private guide is a great way to get the stories behind each destination, with the flexibility to stop along the way to shop, stretch your legs, and see the things that interest you.

Huayna Potosi is one of Bolivia’s most popular hikes, affording the rare chance for beginner hikers to climb over 6,000 meters. With this 3-day tour, enjoy an extra day to acclimatize and practice the ice climbing and mountaineering techniques needed to scale the snowy peak. Then, summit the 19,974-feet (6,088-meter) mountain with your private guide and enjoy magnificent views over the Cordillera Real mountains.

It is a 1 day tour in which you will feel the adrenaline to the fullest, you can also observe beautiful landscapes and abundant flora.

Suit up, tie in, and rappel down the side of a 17-story building in La Paz, part of a unique 1-hour adventure that blends extreme sports with a surreal game of dress-up. Choose your costume — channel Captain America, Batman or Santa Claus — then learn the basics of safety and technique. Watch traffic rush by below you as you rappel backwards out the window, or try head-first ‘rap jumping’ for the 164-foot (50-meter) descent.

The natural wonderland of southwest Bolivia has no comparison. Travel through magnificent desert landscapes with ease on a 3-night tour of Salar Uyuni, which begin in La Paz and concludes in San Pedro de Atacama. In a 4x4, you’ll take mind-boggling photographs on the Salar de Uyuni salt flats, visit the train graveyard of Colchani, see rock formations that inspired the paintings of Salvador Dali and marvel at the vivid red lagoon within Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve. Transport, accommodation, and meals are included.

Flying from La Paz to the great Salt Flats of Uyuni means you can experience one of Bolivia’s most spectacular places with limited time. You’ll have gorgeous views across the landscape as you touch town at Uyuni’s Joya Andina Airport, where a driver will meet you for a private, full-day tour in a climate-controlled Land Cruiser. Visit the train cemetery, the otherworldly Incahuasi Island, and Tunupa Volcano, then pause for a Champagne toast and sunset over the salt flats before flying back to La Paz.

If you’ve got an appetite for adventure then look no further than this bike tour of the Death Road (North Yungas Road) from La Paz. Designed with thrill seekers in mind, this day trip guarantees personalized instruction and attention from your guide by limiting the group size to six, in order to ensure maximum safety.

Thrill-seeking mountain bikers will love this opportunity to speed down Bolivia’s notorious “Death Road” between La Paz and the Yungas region. The small-group tour provides everything you need for a fun and safe experience, including a full suspension bike, full-face helmet, gloves, and bilingual guides trained in safety and rescue. You’ll end your ride in comfort with a stop at a hotel for showers, swimming pool, and buffet lunch before returning to La Paz.

This tour makes it easy for travelers in La Paz to visit the Uyuni Salt Flats without wasting precious sightseeing time on the long journey. You’ll leave La Paz in the evening and spend the night sleeping on a comfortable bus. In the morning, you’ll wake up in Uyuni with a full day to tour the region’s fascinating attractions before your return trip in the evening.