Throughout their journey, the Top Gear hosts maintained their trademark camaraderie, good-natured teasing, and awe-inspiring driving. As they finally emerged from the desert, tired but exhilarated, they reflected on the incredible experiences they'd shared.

The Bolivia Special perfected the formula of cars that were wildly inappropriate for the environment. The Lotus Esprit, a low-slung supercar designed for British motorways, attempting to ford Amazonian tributaries remains one of the show's greatest visual gags.

The special is defined by its transition through radically different and hostile environments:

| Platform | Availability | Cost | |----------|--------------|------| | | Streamable with a UK IP; sometimes part of the Top Gear archive. | Free with a UK TV licence. | | Amazon Prime Video | Included in the Top Gear season bundles. | Requires Prime subscription. | | Apple iTunes / Google Play | Purchase or rent the episode in HD. | $1.99–$2.99 per episode. | | Physical media | DVD/Blu‑ray collections often include the Bolivia special as a bonus feature. | Varies; often under $20 for the season set. |

From the Blog