Our Story: Building Ethical, Authentic Tours in Bolivia

Explore Bolivia with purpose.

More Than Just Tours...

Yapa Bolivia Tours is a woman-owned, locally-led company creating ethical, immersive travel experiences across Bolivia.

Our mission is to design journeys that benefit everyone involved by creating meaningful travel experiences that celebrate Bolivian culture, empower local communities, and protect the places we love.

Founded by Sherezade, a Bolivian tourism professional with a deep love for her country and its people, Yapa Bolivia was born from a belief that travel should give more than it takes. For us, every tour is a cultural exchange, not a transaction.

Whether you’re trekking through the Andes, visiting Amazonian villages, or exploring ancient ruins, we design every experience with respect, purpose, and care. Our tours are crafted with respect, purpose, and connection, so travellers and hosts alike walk away enriched.

Why Travellers Choose Us

Locally Led, Woman-Owned

Founded and run by a Bolivian woman with deep community ties and commitment to Bolivia.

Ethical & Responsible

We partner directly with indigenous guides, local communities, and families to create tours that give back.

Authentic Experiences

We don’t do cookie-cutter. Our itineraries are original, immersive, and rooted in real local culture.

Personalized Support

We offer hands-on support, thoughtful planning, and real care before, during, and after your trip.

Community & Convservation

We focus on slow travel, sustainability, and long-term partnerships that protect both culture and nature.

Custom Itineraries

We offer flexibility and honest advice to make sure every experience reflects your values and interests

Our Story

Born in Bolivia. Shaped by the world. Rooted at home.

Yapa Bolivia Tours was born from one woman’s dream to share the heart of her country through travel that truly matters.

Sherezade has always felt a deep connection to Bolivia. Raised among rich traditions and breathtaking landscapes, her passion for travel began as a local tour guide sharing her homeland with visitors. Later, as a flight attendant based in Canada, she explored the world and gained a broader view of what meaningful travel really means.

But no matter where she went, Bolivia always called her back.

She founded Yapa Bolivia Tours to create more thoughtful, community-based travel experiences that celebrate her country with authenticity and care. Each tour is designed to benefit everyone involved, from travellers, local families, guides, artisans, to the land itself.

This is a family dream. Her husband, Elijah from Canada, brings his experience in NGOs and international development to help drive sustainability. Her father contributes decades of experience as a tour operator and deep local knowledge that shapes every journey. Together, they’re building a company rooted in values, shaped by family, and focused on connecting people through responsible, unforgettable travel.

Why Travel With Yapa Bolivia?

What Our Travelers Say

Definitely check them out. One of the few tour operators in Bolivia that actually watch out for sustainability. I texted them on WhatsApp and they were super nice and very helpful. They even gave me more tips what to do in Bolivia other then just selling the tours they have. They customize tours to your liking and go to places other operators don't. So definitely check them out.

TL;DR: Yapa Bolivia is an excellent tour agency with wonderful, very helpful staff and guides who go well over and beyond to make your trip comfortable, safe and thoroughly enjoyable. You cannot go wrong with choosing them as your tour provider through Bolivia- especially if you are a group of 4 or larger.

Had the best experience with Yapa Bolivia! I wanted to plan a special day for my boyfriend’s birthday, and Yapa Bolivia put together a custom 2-day tour for me, tailored to all my wishes. They managed to fulfill every single one of them. We had for example a private English-speaking guide who showed us beautiful places over two days, stayed in a stunning glamping site with a jacuzzi and fire pit, everything was decorated and there was even a birthday cake waiting for us. On top of that, Yapa Bolivia continuously checked in with me to make sure everything was allright. They even came up with lovely ideas themselves. In short, 100% recommended!