Altiplano Tours

Altiplano tours, like the adventure tours offered by Oasis Overland, traverse the area where the Andes Mountains are at their widest. This high plateau or high plain in Spanish is situated in Bolivia. The salt plains are stark and almost uninhabited and the towering mountains are less imposing thanks to the already elevated 3500 metre altitude. This arid region is often very cold despite the sunshine but offers a stark beauty that can’t be found elsewhere. Many Altiplano tours occur en route when travelling from La Paz to the mining town of Potosi or when visiting the beautiful Lake Titicaca. Whatever your reason for visiting this area however, it is an incredible experience and time should be taken to step out of the bus or car to take in its beauty.

Things to Do on an Altiplano Tour

• Sit back with a picnic and enjoy the wildlife. The largest herds of vicuna, a wild relative of the llama, in the world are believed to live in the Altiplano. Tours hear often stop for tourists to get a look at these fascinating creatures that they would otherwise never see.  The rare and strange vizcachas or rabbit-like creatures can also be found here as well as over 100 bird species, making the Altiplano a bird watching haven.
• Take a never-to-be-forgotten walk. Follow the ancient lava trails through snow-capped volcanoes for a walk in the sunshine that offers scenery like no other.
• Go off in a 4×4. Los Geysers de Sol Mañana is a fascinating place to visit and a challenge for any 4×4 enthusiast. This is the highest geyser field in the world at 4870 metres and the bursts of steam from massive vents is well worth the drive during an Altiplano tour.
• Be alone with you thoughts. One of the best things about an Altiplano tour is the fact that it is so isolated. Feel truly alone in the world and enjoy the privacy and solitude for a little while.

Contact Oasis Overland to find out how you can include an Altiplano tour in your next trip with this renowned adventure travel company.