Photography tour Bolivia: Discover the heart of South America
On my Bolivia photo tour, I will take you to one of the most photogenic and captivating countries in South America. Without exaggeration, the Andean country is one of the most diverse and spectacular travel destinations on the planet. Epic landscapes with jagged peaks, colorful lagoons, bubbling geysers and snow-capped volcanoes await us. We will photograph llamas and alpacas as well as their wild relatives, the vicuñas, against spectacular mountain backdrops and lose ourselves in the vastness of the “Salar de Uyuni” salt desert.
In Bolivia’s lively cities, we immerse ourselves in traditional life and let ourselves drift amidst the deafening hustle and bustle. At the bizarre witches’ market in the “Calle de las brujas” in La Paz, we learn about centuries-old traditions and the cult surrounding Pachamama, Mother Earth. Nowhere else is the heritage of pre-Colombian cultures so strongly lived and preserved as here. Although the Bolivians are for the most part strictly Catholic, they still cultivate their ancient customs intensively and with great conviction.
I promise you, Bolivia will take your breath away, and not just in the truest sense of the word, after arriving at one of the highest passenger airports in the world at over 4,000 meters above sea level.
The bizarre landscapes, the intense colors and the multifaceted nature with the incredible diversity of its flora and fauna offer a multitude of motifs and make photographers’ hearts beat faster. The Bolivia photo tour lasts three weeks, allowing us to get to know this unknown country in all its facets. From the dense cloud forests of Amboro National Park to the remote highlands with the world-famous Salar de Uyuni salt flats and the colorful cities to the tropical rainforests in the foothills of the Amazon (optional), all the important Bolivian sights are covered.
Authentic, unique and pristine is the best way to describe Bolivia in three words. In contrast to Peru, it is not yet overrun by tourists and is a real treasure trove of motifs for landscape and travel photographers.
Would you like to discover this unknown country in the heart of South America with me and embark on an exciting adventure with like-minded people? Then register now for the photography tour through Bolivia and experience South America like a picture book!
How much does the Bolivia photo tour cost?
For all my photo tours, it’s important to me to offer a comprehensive range at a fair price. I don’t believe in luxury trips with utopian prices, nor do I believe in price dumping at the expense of the local population and local partners or the safety of my participants.
On our photo tour through Bolivia, we cover all the important highlights and offer a high level of individual support. The trip is planned in such a way that we have enough time to take photos and arrive at the respective photo spots at the best time.
The tour price for 3 weeks is € 3,990 (approx. US $ 4,390,-) per person in a double room for 9-10 participants. For 6-8 participants we have to charge a small group surcharge of € 350,- , the trip then comes to € 4.340,- (approx. US $ 4,790,-) per person in a double room.
As with all my trips, “shared double rooms” are available on request, i.e. two travelers of the same sex can share a room and thus avoid the single room supplement. Of course, single rooms are also possible, in which case the supplement is a fair € 400,- (US $ 450,-) per person.
The tour price includes carefully selected middle class accommodation, 20x breakfast, 12x lunch and 9x dinner. Also included are all transfers, domestic flights, boat trips, entrance fees to the national parks, local guides and photographic support throughout the trip.
Not included are all other meals and the international flight as well as extra activities, tips, souvenirs and any costs for visas. (Note: US citizens do require a visa to enter Bolivia. You can find more information here).
When does the Bolivia photo tour take place?
The next Bolivia photo tour will take place in May 2026. It takes three weeks and is planned so that we can visit the Altiplano and the salt desert “Salar de Uyuni” around the new moon. This gives us a good chance of photographing a breathtaking night sky, including the Milky Way, in addition to the spectacular natural scenery. Thanks to the low light pollution, the Bolivian highlands are considered one of the best places in the world for astrophotography and photographing the Milky Way.
The current dates for the Bolivia photo tour are:
May 7th, 2026 to May 27th, 2026 (departure from US/ Europe May 6th, 2026, arrival in US/ Europe on May 28th, 2026).
In addition, we offer you an optional extension for a jungle experience in Rurrenabaque & Pampas (4 days/3 nights. Availability and price on request!
If you would like to book the trip, please fill out the contact form below . If you are interested in the extension, please let us know in the comments.
There are currently 10 spots available!
Please note that both the travel organization and the payment are handled by my travel agency partner Andean Expeditions and the terms and conditions of the tour operator apply.
The itinerary of the Bolivia photo tour in detail
(Legend: B= breakfast, L= lunch, D= dinner)
Day 0 (May 6, 2026): Departure from Europe / USA. The flight has to be booked individually
Day 1 (May 7, 2026): Arrival in Santa Cruz and transfer to Amboro National Park. This national park is characterized by its diverse flora and fauna and is known for its species-rich bird population. The first excursion into the park’s cloud forests takes place in the afternoon. Overnight stay in the idyllically situated Volcanes refuge. (L,D)
Day 2 (May 8, 2026): We can enjoy another day in the beautiful Amboro National Park. Together with our local guide, we hike through the park and keep an eye out for the local flora and fauna. Another overnight stay in the Volcanes refuge. (B,L,D)
Day 3 (May 9, 2026): We leave our accommodation early in the morning and make our way to the starting point of today’s hike “Codo de los Andes”. We enjoy wonderful views of the untouched nature of the national park and, with a bit of luck, even spot a mighty Andean condor.
We then drive to Samaipata and visit the 3,500-year-old fort of Samaipata. This Inca ruin site has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1998. The guided tour lasts around two hours, after which we drive to the airport in Santa Cruz and take the evening flight to Sucre. (B,L)
Day 4 (May 10, 2026): City tour in the enchanting white city of Sucre and visit of the most important sights with a guide. The beautiful colonial city is located at an altitude of 2,800 m, so we can already start acclimatizing to the unfamiliar elevation. Our hotel is one of the most beautiful in the city and offers wonderful opportunities for architectural photography. We will experience the sunset today on the roof of a beautiful monastery with wonderful views over the white city. (B)
Day 5 (May 11, 2026): The morning is at leisure to visit the enchanting Sucre and its well-kept colonial buildings on your own. At midday, a private transfer will take us from Sucre to the silver city of Potosí. On the way (at about 3,500 m altitude) there is an old hacienda with an adjoining museum where we will spend the night. (B)
Day 6 (May 12, 2026): After breakfast, we drive to the silver city of Potosí. We explore the most important sights, such as the Casa de la Moneda, where we learn about the importance of Potosí in colonial times and the production of silver coins. In the afternoon, we visit the old mines where silver and other minerals are still mined and learn a lot about the customs, culture and even the devil that, according to legend, lives in the mines. That’s why we go to the local market first, where we buy alcohol, coca leaves and tobacco so that we don’t have to face the devil empty-handed. (B)
Note: Potosí is already located at over 4,000 m above sea level, so we will drink a lot during the day, preferably coca tea, which is known as an excellent remedy for Sorochchi, the altitude sickness.
Day 7 (May 13, 2026): Our tour into the Altiplano, Bolivia’s beautiful highlands, starts from Potosí. From today, we will immerse ourselves in every bizarre landscape that makes the country so incomparable. We will finally photograph llamas, marvel at the meter-high cacti and visit a railroad cemetery in Uyuni. In the afternoon, we drive along dusty sandy tracks to our small accommodation in Villa Mar, the perfect starting point for exploring Avaroa National Park the next day. (B,L,D)
Day 8 (May 14, 2026): Today is all about the colorful lagoons in the highlands. We will visit Laguna Verde, whose water shimmers emerald green in the sun. This eventful day also includes a visit to the world-famous Laguna Colorada with its flamingos, a thermal bath at an altitude of 4,500 m, fuming geysers and a detour to the Dalí desert. With the “Sol de Mañana” geysers, we will reach the highest point of our trip today at almost 5,000 m above sea level. We will spend the night in a luxurious desert hotel. (B,L,D)
Day 9 & 10 (May 15 & 16, 2026): Two more days of colorful lagoons and bizarre landscapes await us. We will photograph thousands of pink flamingos in Laguna Hedionda and, with a bit of luck, see vizcachas, a local chinchilla species. We will spend the first night in a cozy eco hotel at Laguna Hedionda, on day 10 we will stay in a simple salt hotel near San Juan. (B,L,D)
Day 11 (May 17, 2026): Today, a visit to the world-famous salt desert “Salar de Uyuni” is on the program. Incomparable landscapes and breathtaking photo opportunities await us in the largest salt lake on earth. We will spend almost the whole day in this desert and visit the cactus island “Isla Incahuasi”, where we will go on a short hike. The highlight is the sunset in the salt lake at the foot of the Tunupa volcano. Overnight stay in a salt hotel in Jirira. (B,L,D)
Day 12 (May 18, 2026): It’s time to leave the Salar de Uyuni salt desert behind us and head north. We pass snow-capped volcanoes on our way to the highest mountain in Bolivia, the Sajama. The drive to the Sajama National Park is long, but the numerous scenic views along the way make up for the effort. We will spend the night in a simple hotel in Sajama National Park, surrounded by a spectacular panorama of snow-capped volcanoes. (B,L,D)
Day 13 (May 19, 2026): In the beautiful morning light, we take photos of the magnificent landscapes of Sajama National Park. Afterwards, we will take a scenic drive from Sajama National Park to La Paz in around 4 hours, taking in many stunning photo opportunities. The lively metropolis is located at 3,800 m above sea level and is the highest seat of government in the world. Before we drive to the hotel, we make a detour to a viewpoint and take photos of the city lights in the blue hour. Overnight stay in a hotel close to the city center. (B, L)
Day 14 (May 20, 2026): La Paz is a city of superlatives. Built up to the last square meter, chaotic, loud and constantly on the verge of total gridlock. Getting your bearings in the deafening hustle and bustle of La Paz presents visitors with unforeseen challenges; it’s not easy to keep track of everything. Together with our guide, we plunge into the hustle and bustle and explore this chaotic but charming city. A visit to the moon valley “Valle de la luna” and a ride on the cable car are also included in today’s program.
Another overnight stay in La Paz. (B)
Day 15 (May 21, 2026): Together with our local guide, we will take a private transfer to Copacabana, where we will go on a short sightseeing tour of the city. We will then cross Lake Titicaca by boat to the sunny island “Isla del sol”. In good weather, spectacular views of the Cordillera del Rey await us. Overnight stay in a beautiful lodge on the island of the sun. (B)
Day 16 (May 22, 2026): After a leisurely breakfast, a full day awaits us on Isla del Sol for hiking, relaxing or shopping for souvenirs. We may also take a trip to the neighboring Moon Island. In the evening, we take photos of the sunset from a viewpoint near the accommodation. (B)
Day 17 (May 23, 2026): Morning hike on the sun island. Afterwards we take the boat back to Copacabana, from there we return to La Paz. If time permits, we will visit the boat builder on the way back, where the famous reed boats were built with Thor Heyerthal. Overnight stay in La Paz. (B)
Day 18 (May 24, 2026): A short flight takes us from La Paz to Cochabamba, where our private transfer is already waiting to take us to Toro Toro National Park. True to the motto “The journey is the reward”, we will stop wherever we like and take photos. We might even go for a short hike. We will spend the night in a beautiful eco-lodge with a fantastic view and excellent cuisine. (B,L,D)
Day 19 (May 25, 2026): A full day in the beautiful Toro Toro National Park. The park is known for its cave systems, scenic hiking trails and mystical waterfalls. There are also fossilized dinosaur tracks to discover on the hikes. (B,L,D)
Day 20 (May 26, 2026): After a morning tour in the park and a light lunch, we will be taken back to Cochabamba by a private transfer. In the evening we will fly to Santa Cruz, where we will be taken to the hotel. Those participants who have booked an extension will fly back to La Paz. (B,L)
Day 21 (May 27, 2026): Transfer to the airport and flight back to Europe or individual extension. (B)
Optional extension to Rurrenabaque
Day 1 (June 8, 2025): You will drive to El Alto airport, from where a small propeller plane takes you to Rurrenabaque in 45 minutes. You will enjoy breakfast in Rurrenabaque before a jeep takes you over dusty tracks into the pampas. After a simple lunch, you change to a boat and head deep into the Bolivian pampas. You will see a variety of animals such as crocodiles, caimans, capybaras, monkeys, turtles and much more. In the afternoon you will arrive at the charming lodge, where you will spend the night. The program includes a beautiful sunset and a night excursion to observe caimans and other nocturnal animals. (B,L,D)
Day 2 (June 9, 2025): Another day in the pampas. After breakfast, armed with rubber boots, you will set off in search of the infamous anacondas (weather permitting). Lunch at the lodge before you take a trip on the river in the afternoon to swim with pink dolphins. You will spend the night at the jungle lodge again. (B,L,D)
Day 3 (June 10, 2025): Today you will take another boat trip on the Yacuma River in the early morning. After lunch, you will return to Rurrenabaque by boat and jeep and later take the plane to La Paz, where you will land in the evening. Overnight stay in La Paz. Note: Depending on the flight schedule, you might stay overnight in Rurrenabaque and fly out to La Paz the next day. (B,L)
What is included in the Bolivia photo tour?
- 20 overnight stays with breakfast in good middle-class hotels. 12 lunches and 9 dinners.
- 3 domestic flights: Santa Cruz - Sucre | La Paz - Cochabamba | Cochabamba - Santa Cruz
- Guided city tours in Sucre & La Paz
- All transfers (mostly private)
- Entrance fees to the national parks
- Local Guides
- Lecture on landscape photography and photography support throughout the trip.
What is NOT included in the Bolivia photo tour?
- International flight (USA - Santa Cruz | La Paz - USA)
- All meals and drinks not mentioned in the tour description
- Insurance (international health insurance, travel cancellation insurance)
- Any vaccinations (a yellow fever vaccination might be necessary, please consult a travel doctor)
- Any costs for visas (Note: US citizens need a visa for Bolivia!)
- Souvenirs and other personal expenses
- Tips for local guides, drivers tour leader
Notes on camera equipment
Like all my photography tours, my photo tour & workshop in Bolivia is open to everyone. Accompanying persons and cell phone photographers are welcome to participate as long as they understand the needs of photographers. This means that we often stay in one place for a longer period of time to get the best possible shot of a subject and often set off early to make the most of the beautiful morning light.
Photography is at the forefront of this trip and I will do my best to help you improve your photography skills significantly during the tour. To get the most out of this trip, I recommend the following equipment:
- A camera that allows manual settings (ISO, aperture, shutter speed).
- A standard zoom that covers a focal length range from slightly wide-angle to slightly telephoto. With full-frame cameras, for example, we are talking about a 24 - 120 mm lens, with APC this would be approx. 16 - 85 mm focal length.
- A fast wide-angle lens for night sky shots (focal length <24 mm, < f/2.8)
- A telephoto lens with a focal length of at least 300 mm for wildlife
- Various filters: polarizing filters, ND- filters (ND64 and ND1000), possibly graduated ND-filters and UV filters (to protect the lens) for the standard lens mentioned above should not be missing in your camera bag! When buying screw-in filters, make sure you have the right thread size!
- Lens hoods for all lenses
- A cleaning set with bellows, brush and cleaning cloths
- A tripod for shooting with ND- filters, long exposures and night skies
- Spare batteries
- A remote shutter release for long exposures (alternatively, your camera's self-timer will do)
- A power bank for charging
- Sufficient memory cards (I recommend several 32, 64 or 128 GB cards)
- A sturdy camera bag or rucksack. In contrast to the Patagonia photo trip, no multi-day hikes are planned and the weight plays a subordinate role (nevertheless, observe the hand luggage regulations on the plane!).
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Things to know about the Bolivia photo tour
Anyone traveling to Bolivia not only has to push their physical limits, but also has to be prepared to sacrifice comfort and lower certain expectations. Those who succeed in doing so will be rewarded with unforgettable impressions and an untouched, almost epic natural beauty that is rarely found anywhere else in the world.
The itinerary has been carefully planned by us and adapted to the country’s unfamiliar altitudes in order to avoid altitude sickness. If your head does start to throb, the local coca tea helps to alleviate the symptoms. We are well looked after by Michael and his Bolivian team throughout the trip and can act quickly in the unlikely event of an emergency.
About the tour leader
Lisa has been working intensively with digital photography since 2008. In recent years, she has attended countless courses and workshops and has also expanded her knowledge through self-study on numerous trips around the world. She has now successfully completed a diploma course in photography and regularly photographs for companies in the travel and tourism industry.
In 2014, she started this travel blog together with her brother Philipp, initially with the idea of having a platform to share her travel photos with friends and family.
Over time, however, the part-time blog imprintmytravel.com developed into one of the most successful Austrian travel blogs, which now has over 50,000 page views per month and is growing rapidly.
Lisa has been organizing and leading photography workshops all around the world since 2019.
About the travel agency partner:
Andean Expeditions Dirninger S.A.
Represented by the Austrian Michael Dirninger and his Bolivian team. Michael’s fascination with South America began about 15 years ago on a trip through this unique continent. Since then, it has never let him go! Michael knows the world-famous cultural highlights and natural spectacles that you have to see on a trip to South America.
And he also knows the secret places, off the beaten tourist track, that you should visit if you really want to experience South America in all its diversity.
Booking form Bolivia photography tour & workshop
The current travel dates for the Bolivia photo tour are May 6, 2026 (departure) to May 28, 2026 (arrival in the US/ Europe).
To register for the Bolivia trip 2026, please fill out the form below carefully.
If you have any questions in advance, please feel free to contact me by email or phone (What’s App, Facetime for international calls).
As soon as the minimum number of participants has been reached, we will inform all participants and a deposit of 25% of the tour price will be due. The remaining amount must be credited to the account indicated in the booking confirmation no later than 21 days before the start of the tour. You can pay by credit card or bank transfer on our booking platform. The general terms and conditions of the travel agency partner apply.
There are currently still 10 places available. Alternatively, take a look at the photo tour Patagonia or the photo tour Ecuador & Galapagos.
