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Deserts and Salt Flats of Chile and Bolivia

This immersive overland adventure is brimming with superlatives and other worldly beauty. Journey from the driest desert in the world to the largest salt flat on earth. Travel in a top of the range 4×4, accompanied by private driver and guide and…

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Airstream Camping in Bolivia

Uncover the most enchanting landscape in Bolivia while camping out under the stars in the world’s largest salt flat, staying in a luxurious private airstream camper. Travelling between islands of cacti and remote villages in the company of a private guide, scout…

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Airstream Camper, Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia

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This journey through Bolivia takes in a host of the nation’s highlights, from whitewashed facades festooned with flowers to majestic highland deserts. With just one internal flight and some memorable nights spent in properties made of entirely of salt and small community-run…

Highlights of Bolivia

14 days from £4,025pp

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Where to stay

Some of the wonderful places to stay that we frequently recommended.

Luna Salada Hotel £££££

Bolivia
Unusual

The Luna Salada Hotel is situated on the edge of the Salar de Uyuni salt flats in the Colchani area, 30 minutes from the town of Uyuni. This location provides views of the impressive flats. Built entirely from local salt bricks, this rustic hotel even has furniture made from salt, including the beds and chairs. The hotel has 49 rooms, of varying styles and sizes, some with salt lake views. They are tastefully decorated, have a snug and relaxing feel to them with very comfortable beds and welcoming pillows. There is a large restaurant with great views over the white desert which serves delicious meals. The hotel also has a spa with sauna and jacuzzi.

Tayka Desert Hotel, Ojo de Perdiz £££££

Bolivia
B&B, Motel and Guesthouse

A small community-run hotel in a very remote area of the Siloli Desert in southern Bolivia. Located between the Chilean Hito Cajon border and the Uyuni Salt Flats, it is the only place to stay in the area. Ojo de Perdiz has 30 simple rooms. Due to the location, electricity comes from solar power and is only available between 6 pm and 10 pm and there is no Wi-Fi or mobile coverage. What it does have is friendly staff, good food and incredible uninterrupted views all around.

Casa Grande Hotel £££££

Bolivia
City

Casa Grande Hotel is a high-end property located in a stylish residential district of Southern La Paz, a journey of approx. 20 minutes from the downtown region. The property offers great views over the city and surrounding mountains and features 65 rooms all in a contemporary style. Hotel facilities include an indoor heated pool, a gym, a spa, a bar and a restaurant.

Palacio del Sal £££££

Bolivia
Unusual

Hotel Palacio del Sal is located on the edge of Colchani on the eastern shore of the salt lake and is built purely of salt. Not only are the floors, walls and ceilings made from salt, but so are most of the tables, chairs and beds. The hotel is warm, friendly and stylishly decorated with cosy sitting areas complete with log burners. There are 30 rooms featuring conical ceilings made from large salt blocks and bright furnishings which contrast with the salt walls. The restaurant is spacious and serves buffet meals.

Inca Utama Hotel & Spa £££££

Bolivia
B&B, Motel and Guesthouse

Inca Utama is on the edge of Lake Titicaca. As well as being a hotel, it also offers a cultural experience with an Andean village complete with Urus-Chipayas mud igloos where many native arts are demonstrated. The hotel comprises of 67 lake view rooms and suites complete with electric blankets. There is an overwater restaurant to take dinner and the panoramic views of the lake and mountains.

Parador Santa Maria La Real £££££

Bolivia
Boutique

This delightful hotel is ideally located in the colonial city of Sucre and is set in a traditional 18th-century mansion that has been beautifully restored to its former glory. Its 40 rooms and suites are spacious and tastefully furnished with antiques, and breakfast can be taken in one of the courtyards or in the grand dining room. There is a spa with gym equipment, treatment rooms and both indoor and outdoor jacuzzis with wonderful views over the surrounding rooftops and churches. The roof terrace overlooks the city and is a beautiful spot to relax after a day of exploring the attractive city on foot.