Bolivia at its best: trekking, whitewater rafting the Tuichi and Madidi national park, rolled into one adventure holiday.
A journey of contrasts takes us by 4-wheel drive from the dramatic
highland landscapes of the Bolivian altiplano, across high Andean
passes into verdant cloud forest.
Our two-day trek is along ancient Inca trails, and is followed by four days of whitewater rafting. Our paddling eventually brings us in to Bolivia’s Madidi National Park, in the heart of virgin Amazonian rainforest.
The altiplano
The tour begins in the
bustling highland city of La Paz. There is plenty of time to explore
the fascinating witches market and enjoy some shopping at South
America’s best artisan markets before we head off on our two-day 4
by 4 drive across the altiplano.
We drive past the
extensive inland sea of Lake Titicaca and on through the spectacular
snow-capped Apolobamba mountains, dramatic highland landscapes
stretching as far as the eye can see. Scenery changes as we descend
the eastern slopes of the Andes, passing through verdant cloud
forest, to begin our two-day trek along an ancient Inca Trail.
Tuichi rafting
When we reach the Tuichi
River we load up our rafts for the four day white-water expedition
(grade 2 to 4). We begin in rare tropical dry forest and end in
the rainforest at the heart of the Madidi National Park. Throughout we have
excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing. The river trip ends
with a night in the Chalalan jungle eco-lodge, where we explore
forest trails with a local guide.
Returning to La Paz, by plane, we plan a visit the enigmatic pre-Inca site of Tiahuanaco, and some final time for souvenir shopping.
Please contact the office for more information.
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Itinerary |
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Day 1 |
Arrive La Paz, Hotel. |
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2-3 |
4 x 4 drive through Apolobamba mountain range, hot springs. Camp. |
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4-5 |
2 day trek. Camp. |
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6-9 |
4 day rafting, grade 2 – 4 white-water of the Rio Tuichi. Camp. |
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10 |
Motor boat transfer to Jungle Lodge. |
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11 |
Motor boat to Rurrenabaque. Hotel. |
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12 |
Fly to La Paz. Hotel. |
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13 |
Tour of the Tihuanaco. Hotel. |
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14 |
Transfer to airport. Tour ends. Arrival in Quito. Hotel. |
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Included
All airport transfers, transport to and from the river in private vehicle. State-of-the-art rafting and canoeing equipment including self-bailing rafts, one/two person inflatable canoes (optional for those with some previous whitewater experience), Hi-flotation life-jackets, helmets, spray jackets, dry bags for personal gear and special containers for cameras. Camping and cooking equipment including Therm-a-rest & spacious two person tents. Extensive First-aid kit; professional English and Spanish speaking river guides, trained in first-aid, swift water rescue and CPR. Pleasant 3* hotels in La Paz and Rurrenabaque, one night in a jungle lodge; all meals as indicated in the itinerary (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner ).
Not included
Personal belongings, sleeping bag, international flight (we can look for this for you), airport taxes, personal expenses, tips. (As this is a light weight expedition camping stools are not provided – your own Therm-a-rest chair is highly recommended).
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