Travel resumes its iconic journey from September 14 to 25, inviting readers to join B travel Xperience in collaboration with the Spanish Geographical Society. The expedition winds through Bolivia’s most dreamlike landscapes, from the Salar de Uyuni that learners say can be seen from the Moon, to flamingo-flushed lagoons, and to the country’s storied colonial towns such as Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Sucre, and Potosí.
The voyage is guided by a renowned traveler and writer who turns a passion for discovery into a lifelong profession. George Travers is known for titles like Uruguay, Hidden Treasure and Japan, The Land of Harmony. His years of immersion in exotic cultures, exploration of little-known corners, and the unforgettable experiences he captures in print give expedition members the privilege of direct access to his firsthand reflections.
colonial ruins
Participants first get acquainted with the city of Santa Cruz de la Sierra before venturing toward Sucre, widely regarded by Bolivians as the cradle of independence. Indigenous art museums, sweeping city viewpoints, grand cathedrals, and other historically significant structures are among the highlights in this UNESCO World Heritage Site. The prestige does not stop there; Potosí also holds the UNESCO designation and awaits curious travelers for a deep dive into its colonial splendor.
Known as Carlos V Imperial Villa and perched beneath a legendary range, the city flourished on the strength of its silver mines. Today, its mines remain a cornerstone of local industry. Travelers will visit a mining market and witness demonstrations of ore extraction and processing.
salt deserts
The route continues along one of Bolivia’s most scenic roads toward Uyuni for a 4×4 excursion to the Salar de Uyuni, the world’s largest salt desert. Vast, cloud-wrapped flats stretch to the horizon, with Incahuasi Island standing tall among towering cacti. The journey includes stops at Mallku Cueva Villamar, San Cristóbal, Culpina K, and Alota, allowing travelers to visit ancient settlements and see cave paintings in places like the Valley of the Rocks, the Vinto and Katal lagoons, and the Tomás Laja necropolis.
multicolored canvases
Among Bolivia’s most vivid sites is Eduardo Abarca Reserve and the dazzling lagoons that crown the landscape. Laguna Colorada glows in a remarkable red due to red algae, a hue echoed by the stark beauty of the nearby Dali Desert and the chromatic field that pays homage to Catalan genius. Laguna Verde enchants with a radiant green glow caused by high magnesium in the rocks. Moon Valley stands out as another regional treasure—an otherworldly enclave of salt flats, vast sand dunes, and dramatic rock formations reminiscent of a lunar surface. Sunset here becomes unforgettable.
From Toconao, a town built of volcanic stone near the Atacama Salt Flat, the journey climbs the Andes to two spectacular lagoons, Miscanti and Meñiques. Their intense blue and white shores teem with wildlife such as flamingos, vicuñas, and foxes, set against the stark beauty of the altiplano.
A tribute to great journeys
Bolivia emerges as a new stage for extraordinary expeditions organized by Viajar magazine, inspired by the bold spirit that has driven explorers for generations. The magazine’s calendaralso features routes in Argentina and Chile Patagonia, Iran, the Silk Road, India, and Antarctica—adventures that emphasize a deep engagement with local culture, cuisine, history, and traditions. Expert historians, archaeologists, and travel writers share knowledge, experience, and a contagious enthusiasm for discovering new places.
Argentina and Chile Patagonia, Iran, Silk Road, India or Antarctica—these are destinations explored by other expedition teams. Experiences that maximize interaction with local culture, gastronomy, history, and traditions—made possible by the collaboration of seasoned historians, archaeologists, and writers who bring passion and insight to every destination. [citation](Viajar).
To participate, comprehensive details about flights, lodging, pricing, itinerary, and the full schedule of the Bolivia trip are available on the official pages of the expedition. For those who wish to plan ahead, the travel program remains accessible through the publisher’s storefront and official updates. [Viajar Magazine].