Bolivia - salt, wings and desert 14 - 27 March 2026
Period: March 14–27, 2026
Difficulty level: overlanding, altitude 3400–4000 m
Accommodation: 3-star hotels – desert refuges
Available spots: 10 people
Transportation: local transport by VIP coach and 4x4 vehicles
Guiding languages: Romanian and Englis
Price: $3,700/person
Tour Description
Step into a world where the sky touches the earth and nature tells its story in impossible colors. We invite you on an unforgettable photography expedition across the Bolivian Altiplano — a land of extreme altitude, where pink flamingos drift across vibrant lagoons, volcanic mountains stand guard over salt deserts, and every horizon looks as if it were painted by the hand of an Andean god.
This photo tour is dedicated to those passionate about adventure, light, and composition. We will explore surreal landscapes such as Salar de Uyuni — the largest salt flat in the world — red and turquoise lagoons teeming with life, bizarre rock formations, and remote villages frozen in time.
Whether you are an experienced photographer or an enthusiast searching for inspiration, this journey will offer unique moments and rare photographic opportunities in a setting that feels truly otherworldly.
Prepare your camera, open your soul, and let yourself be guided by the light. Bolivia is waiting for you.
Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival in La Paz. Acclimatization and rest day.
Day 2 – La Paz – Sajama National Park
Day 3 – Sajama sunrise – La Paz – overnight bus to Uyuni
Day 4 – Uyuni: Salar and surroundings – photo tour and acclimatization
Day 5 – Salar de Uyuni – photo tour to Incahuasi, sunset by the lake
Day 6 – Uyuni – South Lipez Lagoons
Day 7 – Laguna Colorada – Laguna Verde → Quetena/Nazarenito
Day 8 – Quetena – Tupiza
Day 9 – Tupiza – Canyons and Badlands – Tupiza
Day 10 – Tupiza – Uyuni
Day 11 – Uyuni – second photo session on the salt flats – overnight bus to La Paz
Day 12 – La Paz – exploration and rest day
Day 13 – End of the tour, departure from La Paz
Price: 3,700$/person
Single supplement: 150$/person
Single accommodation is available only in selected hotels in major cities.
Initial deposit: $1,500/person
Payment Schedule
Deposit payment deadline: November 1, 2025
Final payment deadline: January 30, 2026
Participants who are certain they wish to join are encouraged to make their payment as early as possible in order to secure the group and purchase airline tickets at the best available price. Payment can also be made in installments.
Available spots: 10 participants
The minimum number of participants required for the tour is 6 people. If the group size is smaller than 6 participants, the PhotoTOUR may still take place, but the price will be recalculated according to the final number of participants.
Companions
Companions of photographers, as well as mountain and adventure enthusiasts, are welcome to join all photography tours and workshops. The price for companions is the same as for participants.
Accommodation
In La Paz, Uyuni, and Tupiza: 3-star hotels
In the desert: tourist refuges
Meals
In La Paz, Uyuni, and Tupiza: breakfast included at the hotel
In the desert: half board
Transportation
Overlanding through desert areas with 4x4 vehicles, plus VIP coach transport between Bolivian towns and cities.
Payment Method
Payments can be made via bank transfer or cash deposit into our account at Banca Transilvania. To secure your place, payment of the initial deposit is required.
Payments can be made in USD or in RON at the National Bank of Romania exchange rate on the day of payment, plus a 3% currency risk coefficient.
After registration, participants will receive an email containing the payment details.
The Price Includes
accommodation with breakfast in La Paz, Uyuni, and Tupiza
local transportation by regular coach services between Bolivian cities
4x4 transportation in the desert
full-board meals in the desert
accommodation as specified above
photographic guidance and logistics: Mihai Moiceanu
English-speaking guide during the desert tours
The Price Does Not Include
international flights to and from La Paz, Bolivia
travel and health insurance (mandatory)
soft drinks and alcoholic beverages
lunches and dinners in major cities
personal equipment
expenses caused by unforeseen incidents (landslides, roadblocks, snowfall, political incidents, vehicle replacement due to the situations mentioned above, etc.)
tips for the local guide and driver
Note: By submitting the registration form, you agree to the terms and conditions of this website, which form an integral part of the contract between the traveler and the agency.

