Skip to content
La Llama
Route 01 · Altiplano
llama
llama

La Llama

The heart of the Andes, where earth meets sky. Follow the llama through the world's largest salt flat and the highest navigable lake.

Duration
10–14 days
Price
from $2,354 · €2,200 · Bs. 16,302
Ecosystem
Altiplano
Book a consultation · $90See itinerary ↓Gallery ↓

— The difference

Why this route is different

The Bolivian Altiplano is not a checklist destination. It is a place that shifts your perspective. We designed this route so you experience it — not so you tick it.

3,812 m
Lake Titicaca
The world's highest navigable lake. 8,372 km² with its own microclimate.
10,582 km²
Salar de Uyuni
The world's largest salt flat. Holds 50–70% of global lithium reserves.
4,850 m
Sud Lípez
The highest accessible geothermal field in South America.
700 AD
Tiwanaku
One of the most significant pre-Columbian civilisations in the Americas.
50,000
Flamingos
At Laguna Colorada in peak season. Three species in a single day.
12 years
Guide Carlos
Aymara community leader from Tiwanaku. Speaks Spanish, English & Aymara.

— The stages

Five places, one route.

La Paz
3,640 m
La Paz
Bolivia's seat of government

The world's highest seat of government: 3,640m at the bottom of a canyon, ringed by 6,000m+ snow-capped peaks. La Paz is chaos and beauty in equal measure — the Witches' Market, cholitas in their layered skirts, the world's most extensive urban cable car system, and an emerging dining scene (Gustu, Ancestral) placing the city on the global culinary map.

✓10 urban cable car lines
✓Witches' Market on Calle Linares
✓Valle de la Luna — 10km from centre
✓Cholita wrestling: Thursdays & Sundays

— Itinerary

Day by day

7 carefully designed stages. Every itinerary adapts to your group and dates.

La PazTiwanakuTiticacaUyuni
Duration10–14 days
Pricefrom $2,354 · €2,200 · Bs. 16,302
Journey stages

— When to go

The best time for each experience.

Jan–Feb
Wet season
Mirror effect
Peak mirror effect on the salt flat. Intense colours. Some Sud Lípez roads may close after heavy rain. Laguna Colorada at flamingo peak.
Mar–Apr
Transition
Good balance
Rainfall decreasing. Mirror still possible in March. Mid-range prices. Good time to combine the salt flat with the southwest circuit.
May–Jul
Dry season
Recommended
Clear skies, firm and blindingly white salt flat. Cold nights at altitude (sub-zero). Best for the Sud Lípez circuit. High demand.
Aug–Oct
Late dry
Ideal
Milder temperatures than July. All routes open. Flamingos at Laguna Colorada. The most balanced time of year for this route.
Nov–Dec
Early wet
Early mirror
First rains bring first water films on the salt flat. Fewer tourists. Coincides with the start of flamingo breeding season.

— What's included

Everything you need, nothing more.

Included
✓Private airport transfers La Paz × 2
✓10 nights accommodation (twin share)
✓All internal transport
✓English/Spanish local guide throughout
✓Daily breakfast + 4 dinners
✓Full-day Salar de Uyuni 4×4 tour
✓Sur Lípez multi-day excursion
✓All national park entrance fees
✓Offline GPS map + digital guide
Not included
—International flights
—Travel insurance (mandatory)
—Lunches & remaining dinners (~$8–20/meal)
—Personal expenses & souvenirs
—Optional: cholita wrestling ($15), bike Valle de la Luna ($12)
—Single room supplement on request

— Altitude & health

The altiplano at 3.600–4.850 m.

Most healthy travellers adapt perfectly to the Bolivian altiplano with the acclimatisation days we build into the itinerary. Here is everything you need to know before you leave.

🫁
Arrive with time
Your first day in La Paz (3,640m) is for rest. No demanding activities. The body needs 24–48 hours to start producing extra red blood cells.
🌿
Coca tea
Coca leaves are the altitude medicine of the Andes, used for 3,000 years. A cup of mate on arrival and each morning works. Everyone drinks it — feel no self-consciousness.
💧
Hydration
At 4,000m the air is very dry. Drink at least 3 litres of water per day. Alcohol dehydrates especially at altitude — avoid it for the first 48 hours.
🚶
Slow pace
Walk slowly. Over-exertion in the first hours is the main cause of altitude sickness. The Bolivians know it well: "despacito".
💊
Acetazolamide
Diamox (acetazolamide) can prevent altitude sickness if taken 24h before ascent. Consult your doctor before the trip. Not mandatory but helps many people.
🏥
When to seek help
Headache, nausea and fatigue are normal in the first days. If you experience breathlessness at rest, confusion or ataxia, seek medical attention immediately.

— Testimonials

Those who already travelled.

★★★★★

"The itinerary was perfectly calibrated — enough time at altitude without wasting a day. Daihana knew every hidden spot at Uyuni that tour groups miss."

🇬🇧 Sarah M.
UK · Nov 2025
★★★★★

"We've travelled South America many times and this was the most thoughtfully planned trip we've ever done. The acclimatization days were essential."

🇮🇹 Marco & Giulia
Italy · Aug 2025

— FAQ

Everything you need to know.

— Related articles

Read before you go.

Llama-zing Routes: Best Llama Route in Bolivia

6 min

Llama-zing Routes: Best Llama Route in Bolivia

Explore the 7 most exciting routes to encounter llamas in Bolivia — from the Uyuni Salt Flats to Sajama National Park, Tiwanaku ruins and Copacabana.

llama

Start planning your La Llama route.

45 minutes. We listen and design an exact plan for your trip.

$90 · €85 · Bs. 623 per session · Deducted from the final price

Book a consultation → $90 · €85 · Bs. 623See other routes