Visit the first protected natural area of Bolivia! Marvel at the snowy peak of the Sajama mountain, see the Sistine Chapel of the Andes and relax in natural thermal pools after trekking one of the highest forests of the world!

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La Paz - Sajama Tour, La Paz, Bolivia
La Paz - Sajama Tour, La Paz, Bolivia
La Paz - Sajama Tour, La Paz, Bolivia

Itinerary:

Day 1

You will leave from La Paz city towards the Sajama National Park (Parque Nacional Sajama), the first protected area in Bolivia. On the way, you will visit the "Chullpares": pre-columbian tombs built for mummies by the aymaras. Afterwards, you will stop to visit the Curahuara de Carangas church that has 17th century frescos and has been called the "Sistine Chapel" of the Andes. You will enter the park and proceed to Tomarapi to check in at the community hotel at the feet of the beautiful Sajama mountain. It is the highest in Bolivia, reaching 6543 meters above sea level. In the afternoon you will relax in the thermal waters in a natural environment.

Day 2

After breakfast you will visit the volcanic geysers, enjoying the beauty of the park. Later, you will visit the quewiña (or que-ñua) forests. These are the trees that grow at the highest altitude in the world.

You will have lunch at the town of Sajama and later return to La Paz city.

The tour includes:

  • Private transportation from and to La Paz city
  • 1 water bottle per passenger
  • Dinner, lunch and breakfast at Tomarapi
  • Box lunch on Day 2
  • Spanish/English guide
  • Entrance fees to Curahuara de Carangas church, Sajama National Park and the thermal waters

The rate does not include:

  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
  • Tips

Location and Map

How to Get to La Paz city

Bolivia is landlocked by the Andes Mountain Range and due its particular geographic characteristics entry to Bolivia can be by air or land.

La Paz city is the political capital of Bolivia and considered the highest capital in the world. To get to La Paz city you have to travel by air or land.

By air

El Alto International Airport (IATA: LPB): El Alto is the main gate to Bolivia, considered the world's highest international airport; at 13,313 feet/4,058 meters above sea level. It is almost half as high as a jetliner's cruising altitude and takeoffs take a bit longer due to the thin air.

Most South American airlines (TAM, LAN, TACA, etc.) serve El Alto Airport as well local airlines like BOA, TAM Militar, Amaszonas and Aerocon, all with domestic connections. Most international flights will make a stopover in Santa Cruzand Cochabamba to pick up or drop off passengers.

If you are in the USA

There are flights Miami - La Paz from American Airlines. AVIANCA, United Airlines, TACA, and LAN offer flights from Washington to La Paz as well.

If you are in Southamerica

You can find several airlines flying to Bolivia from more than a few southamerican countries: from Chile, LAN from Peru TACA, from Argentina Aerolineas Argentinas, TAM Mercosur from Sao Paulo, Brazil and Buenos Aires by Asuncion(Paraguay). Copa Airlines from Colombia, Gol from Brazil also make stops at El Alto International Airport.

If you are in Europe

Regular flights from Madrid (Barajas) to El Alto International Airport in La Paz are available from Aerolineas Argentinas. There are also less frequent flights to La Paz city from other European cities like London, Rome, Amsterdam and Berlin, all of them with stopovers in other cities to finally arrive in La Paz city.

By bus

The main bus terminal in La Paz city is located on Av. Ismael Montes, near the upper end of the Prado. Note that buses arriving from Lake Titicaca (the route for entering overland from Puno, Peru) terminate in a plaza near the City Cemetery farther to the west.

Buses leaving La Paz usually stop in El Alto to pick up more passengers. It sometimes takes almost an hour until you really leave the city.

  • Seven or eight hours by bus from Cochabamba
  • Three hours by bus from Oruro

There are also several bus options to reach La Paz city from Buenos Aires, Salta, Jujuy or La Quiaca in Argentina.

To reach La Paz city from Peru, there are daily buses that travel by Juliaca and Puno to Copacabana to finally arrive to La Paz city.

By Car

If you are going to start a journey by car from your country to La Paz Bolivia please consider that approximately 5% of the roads are paved, 4x4 cars are required.

To drive a car in Bolivia you will require an international driver's license to show in the several toll booths situated on the roads to charge you a fee for the road use.

Rates and Booking

Pricing Information - Fees and taxes INCLUDED.

Please read our cancellation policies.

Number of Passengers Rate per person
2 Passengers 396 USD
3 Passengers 335 USD
4-5 Passengers 299 USD
6-8 Passengers 259 USD

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