Local tour operator · La Paz, Bolivia
Daily group tours, private trips and the only sunrise tour of the valley — run by the people who drive the vehicles and lead the walks. Unhurried, well-fed, always in the best seat.
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A Visit South America brand · Travelers’ Choice 2018–2026The only sunrise tour. We are on the ridge before the sun touches the stone spires.
Guides you can name, with first-aid and altitude training.
Every vehicle in the fleet listed with year, model and photo. No rented surprises.
We travel the way cats do: comfortably. Time to look, shoot and sit down.
Altitude protocol on every trip. First day in La Paz? We plan the pace around you.
Tours
Every tour leaves from La Paz with our own vehicle and a guide you can name. Our best seller does the valley at sunrise and the city in one day, for $75.
Best sellerDaily · Shared · Best seller
Our best seller, and the day we would do with a friend: the valley at sunrise before anyone else, the Moon Valley for comparison, and the city with someone who grew up in it.
Who we are
Fat Cat Valle de las Animas Tours is a local tour operator in La Paz, Bolivia, specialized in Valle de las Ánimas and La Paz City Highlights — with daily group tours, private trips, and the only sunrise tour of the valley. Like any self-respecting fat cat, we know every corner of our territory: the street markets, the hidden viewpoints, the fanciest spots in town — and exactly where the light hits the stone spires first.
We travel the way cats do: comfortably. New vehicles, certified bilingual guides, small groups, zero rush. Whether it’s your first day at altitude or your tenth trip to Bolivia, come discover La Paz the fat cat way: unhurried, well-fed, and always in the best seat.
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The forums say it. So do we.
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Tripadvisor · Visit South America & Experience Bolivia
4.9
Fat Cat is new; the people running it are not. This is our parent company’s track record — the same guides, drivers and vehicles now working the valley. Read the reviews where they were written:
Janel HMAustraliaTrustworthy experience
“From the time we arrived in Peru until the last minute that we stayed there, we were taken good care of by the VSA team! Loved how tailor-made their services are, custom-made to the time we had in Peru and the places we most wanted to experience. I look forward to visiting South America again and knowing VSA will be there to take care of absolutely everything makes us more at ease to travel there.”
Suzane BUnited StatesJust wow!
“Honestly, Visit South America is one of the best companies I’ve ever booked a tour through. Awesome driver and guide, they were tons of fun very informative, and oh-so-helpful! The Bolivia trip was incredible... Thank you guys!”
Renato SCanadaReliable travel experts
“5 stars all around! Great company, service, and transportation. They really take the anxiety and stress out of traveling as they run extremely smoothly including meals, transportation, translation, etc. Just about everything to make your trip to Cusco special. Highly Recommend!!!”
Talk to a fat cat
Tell us your date and how many you are. We answer fast — even fat cats move for a good trip.
El Alto airport sits at 4,061 m. We pick you up — $25 to downtown, $35 to Zona Sur, private taxi for 1 to 3 people — and plan your first day around the altitude.
Daily group tour, private trips, and the only sunrise tour. Two messages and you are booked.
