LEVEL: MEDIUM AND HARD · 15 DAYS · EXPERIENCED RIDERS
The Best of Bolivia in Motorcycle
Death Road, Uyuni Salt Flat, Titicaca Lake, Potosí Mines, Red Lake, Samaipata, Villa Tunari & more. An authentic high-altitude & desert journey for true adventurers.
Recommended: Apr – Dec
Min 2 – Max 15 riders
Asphalt / Gravel / Hard Off-road
HARD/MEDIUM level – only for experienced riders
$4,185 USD
per person (double occupancy) · Passenger half price
Request a Quote10% advance (Western Union/MoneyGram) · Balance cash before start · Reservation min 2 months
Bikes
Suzuki DR650 / KLR650
Suzuki DR650 / KLR650
Terrain
Asphalt / Gravel / Hard Off-road
Asphalt / Gravel / Hard Off-road
Climate
Mild/Cold, high passes
Mild/Cold, high passes
Start point
MALLASA Office, Av. Florida 609 La Paz, 9:00 AM
MALLASA Office, Av. Florida 609 La Paz, 9:00 AM
Ultimate Bolivian riding experience
This tour includes visits to: Death Road (La Paz), Titicaca Lake, Chacaltaya Mountain, Tiwanaku Ruins, Salt Flat (Uyuni), Red Lake, Potosí mines, Samaipata (Santa Cruz), Villa Tunari (Cochabamba) and more. Every day mixes breathtaking scenery with technical riding: high-altitude asphalt passes, salt flat navigation, and demanding off-road sections.
Level: HARD/MEDIUM – ONLY FOR EXPERIENCED RIDERS. 100% off-road sectors include sand, gravel, river crossings, and steep climbs. Guided tour with guide on his own motorbike.
Suggestions: Bring driving equipment (boots, thermal jacket, raincoat, gloves, helmet, sleeping bag), comfortable clothes, extra money, sunglasses & sunblock.
Min 2 / Max 15
Passenger half price
17 Days
Start/End: La Paz, Office Mallasa
Age: 20+ | Bolivia · Departure time 09:00 A.M.
Tour Essentials
⏱️ Departure Time: 09:00 sharp.
🏍️ Guided tour: Guide on his own motorbike.
📅 Recommended months: April to December.
💵 Booking: 10% advance Western Union/MoneyGram. Balance in cash.
📌 Reservation: Minimum two months before.
Dress code: casual, comfortable athletic clothing, hiking shoes, hat, jacket.
Detailed Itinerary – 15 Days of Pure Adventure
Day 1 – LA PAZ - ORURO
The trip to Oruro is approximately four hours (270 km / 168 miles) on paved roads, and will give you an opportunity to get use to your bikes. The high-altitude landscape is typical of the Altiplano in the Andes. We will arrive at a hotel in Oruro in the evening.
The trip to Oruro is approximately four hours (270 km / 168 miles) on paved roads, and will give you an opportunity to get use to your bikes. The high-altitude landscape is typical of the Altiplano in the Andes. We will arrive at a hotel in Oruro in the evening.
Day 2 – ORURO - JIRIRA
The ride to Jirira takes seven hours (245 km / 152 miles), half on paved roads and half off-road. As we continue on a paved road past Challapata village, the green highland transforms into a desert. On the way, we will pass Huari village, sanctuary of Quillacas, and Salinas de Garci Mendoza village. Finally, we will arrive in the village of Jirira near the shores of the salt flat of Uyuni.
The ride to Jirira takes seven hours (245 km / 152 miles), half on paved roads and half off-road. As we continue on a paved road past Challapata village, the green highland transforms into a desert. On the way, we will pass Huari village, sanctuary of Quillacas, and Salinas de Garci Mendoza village. Finally, we will arrive in the village of Jirira near the shores of the salt flat of Uyuni.
Day 3 – JIRIRA - ISLA PESCADO
On this day, we traverse the salt flats of Uyuni, and on the way we will visit the Fish Island where we can see the giant cactus (Piloes cereus selcianus), and fantastic panoramas of the salt flats. This ride takes seven hours (120 km / 75 miles), half off-road and half on salt-paved terrain. We will arrive in San Juan village after crossing the salt flats and passing the Colcha K village.
On this day, we traverse the salt flats of Uyuni, and on the way we will visit the Fish Island where we can see the giant cactus (Piloes cereus selcianus), and fantastic panoramas of the salt flats. This ride takes seven hours (120 km / 75 miles), half off-road and half on salt-paved terrain. We will arrive in San Juan village after crossing the salt flats and passing the Colcha K village.
Day 4 – SAN JUAN - LAGUNA COLORADO
This is one of the hardest days! The journey from San Juan to Laguna Colorado is only 195 km (121 miles), but it will take about nine hours because it is 100% off-road, with sand, gravel, stones, steep climbs and descents, and many curves! Early in the morning we will drive cross-country through the panoramic Siloli desert, stopping along the way to visit the famous "Arbol de Piedra" ('tree stone'). After passing different lagoons, we will arrive at Laguna Colorado, where there is a concentration of hundreds of pink flamingos.
This is one of the hardest days! The journey from San Juan to Laguna Colorado is only 195 km (121 miles), but it will take about nine hours because it is 100% off-road, with sand, gravel, stones, steep climbs and descents, and many curves! Early in the morning we will drive cross-country through the panoramic Siloli desert, stopping along the way to visit the famous "Arbol de Piedra" ('tree stone'). After passing different lagoons, we will arrive at Laguna Colorado, where there is a concentration of hundreds of pink flamingos.
Day 5 – LAGUNA COLORADO - LAGUNA VERDE - MALLKU
From Laguna Colorado to Mallku will take nine hours (250 km / 155 miles), again 100% off-road. More challenges with sand, gravel, and two river crossings. After one hour's ride we will arrive at the crater of "Sol de Mañana" and its intense volcanic activity. After three hours, we will reach the banks of Laguna Verde in the base of the Volcano Llicancabur, and then we continue past Alota village and the valle de las rocas ('rocky valley') toward Mallku village.
From Laguna Colorado to Mallku will take nine hours (250 km / 155 miles), again 100% off-road. More challenges with sand, gravel, and two river crossings. After one hour's ride we will arrive at the crater of "Sol de Mañana" and its intense volcanic activity. After three hours, we will reach the banks of Laguna Verde in the base of the Volcano Llicancabur, and then we continue past Alota village and the valle de las rocas ('rocky valley') toward Mallku village.
Day 6 – MALLKU - UYUNI
The trip to Uyuni village takes four hours (155 km / 96 miles), 100% off-road. We will pass San Cristóbal mine and visit the train’s cemetery before arriving in Uyuni village. Basic lodgings.
The trip to Uyuni village takes four hours (155 km / 96 miles), 100% off-road. We will pass San Cristóbal mine and visit the train’s cemetery before arriving in Uyuni village. Basic lodgings.
Day 7 – UYUNI - TUPIZA
Riding to Tupiza will take seven hours (240 km / 150 miles), 100% off-road. We will drive down through temperate valleys to the small town of Tupiza, a charming place with a pleasant climate and a fantastic panorama of the red mountains.
Riding to Tupiza will take seven hours (240 km / 150 miles), 100% off-road. We will drive down through temperate valleys to the small town of Tupiza, a charming place with a pleasant climate and a fantastic panorama of the red mountains.
Day 8 – TUPIZA - POTOSI
We will traverse the temperate valleys and the highlands, enjoying the fantastic views throughout the trip, which will last nine hours (350 km / 217 miles) 100% asphalt on a high-traffic road.
We will traverse the temperate valleys and the highlands, enjoying the fantastic views throughout the trip, which will last nine hours (350 km / 217 miles) 100% asphalt on a high-traffic road.
Day 9 – POTOSI
On our tenth day, we'll have a look around Potosi, spending the morning visiting the cooperative mines, and spending the afternoon visiting the Casa de Moneda Museum. We will stay at our four-star hotel for the night.
On our tenth day, we'll have a look around Potosi, spending the morning visiting the cooperative mines, and spending the afternoon visiting the Casa de Moneda Museum. We will stay at our four-star hotel for the night.
Day 10 – POTOSI - SUCRE
The route to Sucre is a relaxing descent for three hours (164 km / 102 miles) on paved roads. In Sucre, the capitol of Bolivia, we will stay in a hotel.
The route to Sucre is a relaxing descent for three hours (164 km / 102 miles) on paved roads. In Sucre, the capitol of Bolivia, we will stay in a hotel.
Day 11 – SUCRE - SAMAIPATA
From Sucre to Samaipata is an eight hour drive (495 km / 308 miles), 90% on paved roads and 10% on gravel roads. Again, we will descend on a highway (including some gravel roads in good condition). The panorama will change as we pass several Quechan villages. We will arrive in Samaipata.
From Sucre to Samaipata is an eight hour drive (495 km / 308 miles), 90% on paved roads and 10% on gravel roads. Again, we will descend on a highway (including some gravel roads in good condition). The panorama will change as we pass several Quechan villages. We will arrive in Samaipata.
Day 12 – SAMAIPATA - SANTA CRUZ
In the morning, we'll travel by car to visit "El fuerte", an ancient sacred place from before the time of the Incas. In the afternoon, we will leave for Santa Cruz, a four hour trip (125 km / 78 miles) on paved roads with many curves and descents.
In the morning, we'll travel by car to visit "El fuerte", an ancient sacred place from before the time of the Incas. In the afternoon, we will leave for Santa Cruz, a four hour trip (125 km / 78 miles) on paved roads with many curves and descents.
Day 13 – SANTA CRUZ - VILLA TUNARI
On the fourteen day, we will cross the chapare area, which has beautiful vegetation and fantastic views. We arrive in Villa Tunari (2,308 m / 7,572 ft elevation) and stay in a hotel after an eight hour ride (315 km / 196 miles), 90% on asphalt.
On the fourteen day, we will cross the chapare area, which has beautiful vegetation and fantastic views. We arrive in Villa Tunari (2,308 m / 7,572 ft elevation) and stay in a hotel after an eight hour ride (315 km / 196 miles), 90% on asphalt.
Day 14 – VILLA TUNARI - COCHABAMBA
After lunch, we will leave Villa Tunari on a curvy road with some traffic. We will arrive in Cochabamba (2,558 m / 8,392 ft elevation) and stay in hotel after three hours of riding (157 km / 98 miles).
After lunch, we will leave Villa Tunari on a curvy road with some traffic. We will arrive in Cochabamba (2,558 m / 8,392 ft elevation) and stay in hotel after three hours of riding (157 km / 98 miles).
Day 15 – COCHABAMBA - LA PAZ
We continue on the highway toward the city of La Paz. We ascend to the Altiplano, with the views of the snowy mountains. The ride is six hours (363 km / 226 miles) on asphalt.
We continue on the highway toward the city of La Paz. We ascend to the Altiplano, with the views of the snowy mountains. The ride is six hours (363 km / 226 miles) on asphalt.
Itinerary adjust due to weather, all safety protocols applied.
Mandatory
- Driver’s license – motorcycle class
- Personal travel insurance
- Signed risk document & agreement
- Bring your own driving equipment (boots, thermal, raincoat, gloves, helmet, sleeping bag)
- Minimum participants 2, maximum 15
- Raincoat mandatory
Experience & Tech
- Experienced off-road riders only – HARD level
- Physical preparation for high altitude (4,000m+)
- Own motorcycle gear recommended (rental available $50)
- Extra money for personal expenses & entrance fees
Extreme terrain: sand, rocks, river crossings, steep passes. Advanced skills mandatory.
Tour Included
- • 15 days / 14 nigths.
- Adventure guide ON HIS OWN MOTORCYCLE
- Dinner and breakfast
- Bolivian Basic insurance (SOAT)
- Fuel for the bike
- Bolivian lunch on the route
- Transport (taxi) hotel pickup 8:00 am
- Hotels TWINSHARE (double occupancy)
Tour Not Included
- All entrance-fees for museums and parks
- Personal expenses – all drinks
- Damage insurance for motorcycle
- Hotel for last day.
Optional extra cost:
- Single room (ask)
- Driving equipment rental: $50 USD
Price reminder: $4,185 USD per person. Passenger half price.(Passenger on bike or suport car) 10% deposit Western Union/MoneyGram, balance cash before start. Reservation min. 2 months in advance
