1 - Arrival – El Alto Airport (4100m/13.451ft) – La Paz (3663m/12.018ft)
We pick you up at the El Alto airport, the highest commercial airport in the world, and depending on your time of arrival there might be time for a tour of the city and dinner after you get installed at the hotel. Hotel. Distance: 14km/9mi. Transport: 00h30

2 - La Paz City Tour – Valle de la Luna (3315m/10.876ft)
At 08h00 we meet to go on a private tour of the city. We’ll visit a few museums as well as the church and convent San Francisco. After lunch we descend to the southern part of La Paz to visit the Valle de la Luna; mistakenly called a valley the Valle de la Luna is made up of strange rock formations that give it its lunar landscape. We return to the centre in the late-afternoon and the evening is free to explore La Paz by night. Hotel. Distance: 60km/37mi. Transport: 2h00. Visit: 6h00. B

 

3 - La Paz – Copacabana – Trek Isla del Sol - Yumani
At 07:30 we leave for Copacabana in a private vehicle. The road runs parallel to the Titicaca Lake and the Cordillera Real until Copacabana (approx. 3h30). Here a small boat will take us to the extreme north of the Isla del Sol, to the Inca ruins of Chincana (3h) from where we start our trek by following the island's crest to the village of Yumani in the south (approx. 3-4 hours hike). Hotel. Distance: 161km/100mi. Transport: 3h Trek: 4h; Elevation: +200m/-100m, +656ft/-328ft. B/L/D
Note: a private boat is at our disposition during 2 days and will transport the bags during the hikes.

4 - Yumani – Yampupata – Trek – Copacabana – La Paz
We walk down the almost 500 steps of the magnificent stone staircase that leads to the Fuente del Inca and here the boat is waiting to take us to Yampupata. We hike along the bay to the Virgin of Lourdes passing by the lost village Zampaya (4-5h). We then take the boat to Copacabana and from here a car back to La Paz. Hotel. Distance: 161km/100mi. Transport: 3h. Trek: 4h. Elevation: +100m/-200m, +328ft/-656ft. B/L

5 - La Paz – Pinaya (3900m/12.795ft) - Puente Roto (4550m/14.927ft)
We leave the hotel in a private vehicle at 07:45 to go to Pinaya (3h30), a small village at the foot of the Illimani at 3900m/12.795ft of altitude. Here we meet with our mule-driver crew and their animals before we begin our trek to the village Puente Roto “Broken Bridge”, the most popular base camp on the west face of the Illimani. Camping. Trek: 3h. Elevation: +650m, +2.132ft. B/L/D

6 - Puente Roto – Mina Aguila (4400m/14.435ft)
We continue our trek following an old trail on the western face of the Illimani. The Illimani is the 2nd highest mountain in Bolivia and the name means “Golden Eagle” in Aymara. Being the highest mountain in the Cordillera Real and its close proximity to La Paz makes this one of the most popular mountains for mountain climbing. We reach Mina Aguilla after a 6 hour hike where we set up our camp. Camping. Trek: 6h. Elevation: +450m/-600m, +1.476ft/-1.968ft. B/L/D

7 - Mina Aguila – Tutural Pampa (4000m/13.123ft)
Still on the flanks of the Illimani we ascend to a mountain pass situated at approx. 4800m/15.748ft of altitude. From here we walk down into a valley at the feet of Mururata to the Tutural Pampa ranch. Camping. Trek: 6h. Elevation: +400m/-800m, 1.312ft/-2.624ft. B/L/D

8 - Tutural Pampa – Mina Bolsa Blanca – Río Malpaso (3900m/12.795ft)
We start today’s trek by walking down to the village Tres Rios. From here the mine Bolsa Negra (3700m/12.139ft-2h hike) is not far away and we turn right into a valley close to the Cerro Wari Wachana and a long ascend brings us to the Mina Bolsa Blanca (4800m/15.748ft - 3h hike). We walk down to the Rio Malpaso where we install our camp. Camping. Trek: 7h. Elevation: +1100m/-1200m, +3.609ft/-3.937ft. B/L/D

9 - Río Malpaso – Lambate (3420m/11.220ft)
We continue our descend during approx. 1h30 until we reach the trail leading to the Tutural ranch (3400m/11.154ft). From here we mount a small path on the flanks of the Cerro Pararani, passing a mountain pass at 3900m/12.792ft before walking down to the village of Lambate. Camping. Trek: 6h. Elevation: +500m/-980m, +1.640ft/-3.215ft. B/L/D
Note: Today we receive new food and clothes supplies and it will be possible to evacuate possible sick/injured hikers.

10 - Lambate – Kirkuma (2540m/8.333ft)
From Lambate a long descend, with an elevation of more than 1000m/3.280ft, is waiting for us. We cross fields with traditional crops before we end our descend at the river Chunga Mayu (2250m/7.382ft), from where we start our ascend to the community of Kirkuma. Behind us we are able to observe the north-east face of the Illimani. Camping. Trek: 6h. Elevation: +290m/-1170m, +951ft/-3.848ft. B/L/D

11 - Kirkuma – Laguna Kasiri (3950m/12.959ft)
Today we start early with a hard ascend (elevation +1400m/4.593ft). Our route slowly penetrates into the forest while we leave the river Kasiri and continue on the flanks of the Cerro Choro Monte. Now it’s time for a well deserved break to admire the landscape and to get refreshed. After the break we continue our hike and arrive at Laguna Kasiri where we install our camp at the banks of the lake. Camping. Trek: 8h. Elevation: +1410m, +4.593ft. B/L/D

12 - Laguna Kasiri – Solaka (3470m/11.384ft)
We start today’s trek by hiking along the Laguna Kasiri and walk up a trail which brings us to a mountain pass at (4180m/13.714ft). After a small hike we find ourselves on the pre-Colombian trails of the Yunga Cruz trek until we reach Solaka which is our stage for today. Camping. Trek: 7h. Elevation: +230m/-710m, +754ft/-2.329ft. B/L/D

13 - Solaka – Cerro Duraznuni (2610m/8.563ft)
After having crossed the last stream of this part of our trek, we finally enter the jungle. The vegetation gets denser with numerous creepers across the trails that oblige the guide to use his machete. We might stumble upon a few gold-diggers who try their luck in some of the many unexplored valleys in this region. We put up our tents on a grassy flat, before the Cerro Duraznuni, from where we can enjoy the panoramic view. Here we have to be extra attentive once night falls because we might be lucky to receive a visit from the Jucumari (small Andean bear that is also commonly known as the spectacled bear). Camping. Trek: 7h. Elevation: -860m, -2.821ft. B/L/D

14 - Cerro Duraznuni – Chulumani (1740m/5.708ft)
As we continue to walk down the temperature continues to rise. We leave the jungle and emerge on the coca and coffee plantations of the Sikilini Ranch (1850m/6.069ft) and we regain the trail which takes us to Chulumani, situated on the valley’s other mountainside. Hotel. Trek: 4h. Elevation: -870m, -2.854ft. B/L
Note: Today we receive new food and clothes supplies and it will be possible to evacuate possible sick/injured hikers.

15 – Chulumani – Puente Villa (1200m/3.937ft)
From Chulumani we gradually ascend towards the Tusiwaya mountain pass (2318m/7.605ft), still surrounded by coca and coffee plantations we cross the Paraiso and Wayrapata ranches, before we walk back down and arrive at today’s camp. Camping. Trek: 6h. Elevation: +520/-1110m, +1.706/-3.642ft. B/L/D

16 - Puente Villa – Sirupaya (1500m/4.921ft)
We continue to climb progressively higher along the river Takesi until we reach the small village of Yanacachi. From here we carry on along the river Unduavi to Sirupaya where we’ll install our camp. Camping. Trek: 5h. Elevation: +300m, +984ft. B/L/D

17- Sirupaya – Yolosa (1185m/3.887ft)
Before we walk down to Yolosa our hike takes us to a much higher altitude. We follow a little frequented trail running though the subtropical forests of the south Yungas. We then pass the small mountain pass Piki Cara Grande at 3248m/10.656ft before we hike down to San Miguel de la Miel where we follow the river San Juan all the way to Yolosa. Hotel. Trek: 6h. Elevation: +1748m/-2063m, +5.735ft/-6.768ft. B/L

18 – Yolosa – Coroico (1715m/5.626ft)
Of the 17 days of trek between the Altiplano and the Yungas today will be the easiest. A short hike will bring us to the famous village Coroico in the north Yungas which is situated at an overhang at 1715m/5.626ft and dominates the surrounding valleys. Hotel. Trek: 3h. Elevation: + 530m, +1.738ft. B/L

19 - Coroico
Today we’ll rest in Coroico and you have the opportunity to explore the surroundings of Coroico or just relax by the pool. Hotel. B

20 - Coroico – Chairo (1400m/4.593ft) – San Francisco (1613m/5.292ft)
After breakfast a car will bring us to Chairo which is a couple of kilometres away. Here we meet the mule drivers and after having charged the animals we continue our trek on another Inca trail known under the name the Choro trail. This trail connects the north Yungas and La Paz. On the way we’ll visit the gardens of a Japanese hermit before we continue in direction San Francisco. We pass the Chairo and Kuskapa bridge before we start the “descend of the devil” and a couple of kilometres further we arrive at San Francisco. Camping. Trek: 4h. Elevation: +900m/-200m, +2.952/-656ft. B/L/D
Note: Today we receive new food and clothes supplies and it will be possible to evacuate possible sick/injured hikers.

21 - San Francisco (1613m/5.292ft) – Challapampa (2900m/9.514ft)
From San Francisco our trek continues through the valley and we pass the Choro Ranch. We follow the river Chukura that takes us to Challapampa where we set up camp. Camping. Trek: 5h; Elevation: +1100m/-200m, +3.609ft/-656ft B/L/D

22 – Challapampa - Chukura - Zanja Pampa (3850m/12.631ft)
Still following the river Chukura we hike to the Chukura ranch in the Khuchu valley. Camping. Trek: 7h. Elevation: +1300m/-350m, +4.265ft/-1.148ft. B/L/D

23 - Zanja Pampa - Uma Palka (3800m/12.467ft)
From Zanja Pampa we walk uphill for 3 to 4 hours and from here another 2 hours brings us to the Laguna Chiar Khota (4550m/14.928ft) which lies on the slopes of the Cerro Matilde (5000m/16.404ft), and today’s stage ends at Uma Palka where we set up camp. Camping. Trek: 6h. Elevation: +800m/-750m, +2.625ft/-2.461ft. B/L/D

24 - Uma Palka - Botijlaca - Laguna Liviñosa (4270m/14.009ft)
While we gradually ascend the Cordillera Real we leave behind us the verdant forests of the Yungas to discover a stony and barren mountain scenery. The temperate climate also changes to a cooler climate. From Uma Palka we walk uphill for approximately 3 hours to pass a mountain pass at 4600m/15.092ft. We move on the slopes of the Tikimani (5519m/18.107ft), and we pass a high altitude lake before walking back down for 2 to 3 hours to Botijlaca, which lies in a valley which is more and more narrow. From here we walk back up to the Laguna Liviñosa where we set up camp. Camping. Trek: 7h. Elevation: +1300m/-800m, +4.265ft/-2.625ft. B/L/D

25 - Laguna Liviñosa - Laguna Chiar Khota (4760m/15.617ft)
Today we enter the Torini Valley and from here we can gradually see the Huayna Potosi. From the Laguna Liviñosa we start a long walk uphill where we pass two mountain passes (Jallayko 5025m/16.486ft and Jistaña 4930m/16.175ft) before we arrive at the Laguna Chiar Khota (not to be confused with the lake in day 23). This is the base camp for the climb of the Condoriri and a number of other climbs ex. the Alpamayo or the Tarija. Camping. Trek: 4h. Elevation: +800m/-400m, +2.625ft/-1.312ft. B/L/D

26 - Laguna Chiar Khota - Paso Austria - Laguna Congelada - Laguna Juri Khota- Laguna Sistaña (4660m/15.289ft)
From Chiar Khota we climb to pass the mountain pass Austria (5160m/16.929ft), and from here we walk back down to the foot of the Condoriri (5650m/18.537ft), towards the Laguna Congelada that gets its name from the 2 glaciers that pour into it. From this little wonder of the Cordillera we continue our decent towards the Laguna Juri Khota and from here we pursue to the Laguna Sistaña where we set up camp. Camping. Trek: 6h; Elevation: +690m/-700m, +2.264ft/-2.297ft. B/L/D

27- Laguna Sistaña - Laguna Kotia (4460m/14.633ft)
We start the day by passing the mountain pass Milluni (4920m/16.142ft) before arriving to the boggy zone between the Laguna Sorakhota and Ajwani. From here we descend to Paso Contador (4760m/15.617ft) where we reach the Laguna Kotia. Camping. Trek: 6h. Elevation: +570m/-770m, +1.870ft/-2.526ft. B/L/D
Note: Today we receive new food and clothes supplies and it will be possible to evacuate possible sick/injured hikers.

28 - Laguna Kotia - Paso Moro Khala - Vinuara (4540m/14.895ft)
From the Laguna Kotia we continue on the south-west mountainside and start hiking uphill in a zone with many lakes. We cut through the Cordillera between the Cerro Jango Laya and the Cerro Mullu Aparchita before reaching the Moro Khala mountain pass at 5000m/16.404ft. From here we walk down to our campsite on Vinuara, at the foot of the massif Jankho Laya, situated in front of the glacier Ankhohoyo (“white fence”). Camping. Trek: 6h. Elevation: +540m/-460m, +1.772/-1.509ft. B/L/D

29 - Vinuara - Paso Waraco – Palca (3985m/13.074ft)
From Vinuara we walk down to the trail to Jankolaya (3380m/11.089ft). From here we continue our hike towards the mountain pass. We take a detour to see the Lago Leche (“the milk lake”) and the majestic Chachacomani (6074m/19.928ft), before passing by the small lake of Cotapata (4685m/15.371ft). By mid-afternoon we arrive at Palca where we set up camp at the river bank. Camping. Trek: 7h. Elevation: +395m/-950m, +1.296ft/-3.117. B/L/D

30 - Palca - Paso Negruni - Valle Negruni (4400m/14.436ft)
A long hike uphill along the rivers Waraco and Chiquini awaits us, and we cross the Negruni mountain pass before arriving in the Negruni valley where we set up camp. Camping. Trek: 6h. Elevation: +945m/-530m, +3.100/-1.739ft. B/L/D

31 - Valle Negruni - Paso Sarani - Jiska Cocoyo (3900m/12.795ft)
We continue our trek in the deeply embanked valley of Negruni between the massifs Warawarani (5390m/17.684ft) and Filo Rumca (5510m/18.077ft), and an uphill hike brings us to the village of Chajolpaya (4090m/13.419ft). We hike though a rather big valley and later on the slopes of the Wiluyu Janq’uma which brings us to the Sarani mountain pass (4520m/14.829ft). From here we walk down to the Sarani valley towards the mining village Jiska Cocoyo, situated close to the Candelaria mines (3500m/11.483ft). Camping. Trek: 7h. Elevation: +430m/-930m, +1.411ft/-3.051ft. B/L/D

32 - Jiska Cocoyo - Utjaña Pampa (3900m/12.795ft)
From Cocoyo we hike towards the mountain pass of Khorvasini (4475m/14.682ft), before descending on the north-east slope of the Illampu until the Utjaña Pampa ranch. This region is known for its goldmines that are still exploited today. Camping. Trek: 6h. Elevation: +/-975m, +/-3.199ft. B/L/D.

33 - Utjaña Pampa - Paso Illampu - Lacatiya (3900m/12.795ft)
After a hearty breakfast we start the day by hiking up to the Illampu mountain pass (4750m/15.584ft). From here we have an exceptional view of the Illampu’s north peak (6370m/20.899ft) and the Schulze Peak (5950m/19.521ft) from where we walk down to Lacatiya which is our stage of the day. Camping. Trek: 6h. Elevation: +/-850m, +/-2.789ft. B/L/D

34 - Lacatiya - Laguna Illampu - Laguna Chilata (4200m/13.780ft)
From our camp we hike up to the Laguna Illampu (4300m/14.108ft), and from here we move onwards on the slopes of the massif Illampu until the Laguna Chilata, where we set up camp. Camping. Trek: 6h. Elevation: +400m/-300m, +1.312ft/-984ft. B/L/D

35 - Laguna Chilata - Laguna Glaciar (5038m/16.529ft) - Laguna Chilata
We leave in the morning to hike up to the Laguna Glaciar, which gets its name from the glacier that literally falls into its shore (4/5h). From her we have an excellent view on the Lake Titicaca, the Sorata Valley and the Andes Mountains! In the afternoon we walk back down to our camp close to the Laguna Chilata. Camping. Trek: 7h. Elevation: +/-850m, +/-2.789ft. B/L/D

36 - Laguna Chilata - Sorata (2700m/8858ft)
We walk down to Sorata in the morning and the rest of the day is free to discover this nice little village. Hotel. Trek: 4h; Elevation: -1500m, -4921ft. B

37 - Sorata - Charazani – Lagunillas (3780m/12.402ft)
A long day awaits us before we reach the Cordillera Apolobamba. Today we are going to rest our legs while a private 4x4 brings us to our destination. We leave the hotel, after breakfast, at 07h30 and we drive parallel to the legendary Lake Titicaca before driving through multiple villages typical of the Altiplano. Our route brings us to the chapels of the villages Carabuco and Escoma also called the “Sistine” of Bolivia. After lunch we pass several mountain passes and hooks which take us high enough to be able to admire the Cordillera Apolobamba and its magnificent summit Akamani (5666m/18.589ft). Mid-afternoon we arrive at the Ulla Ulla national park which shelters close to 3000 vicuñas and a multitude of Condors. We arrive at the Charazani where we can take a swim in the thermal waters (if time permits). Another couple of hours and we arrive at the village of Lagunillas. Inn. B/L/D

38 - Lagunillas - Curva - Jatunpampa - Incacancha (4100m/13.451ft)
We start our hike from the inn around 07h45 and walk in the direction of Curva (3780m/12.402ft), a village in the traditional style of the region. We visit the hospital of the healers where they still heal with the regional plants and after another 2 hours we arrive at Jatunpampa where we’ll have lunch. We continue our trek by passing the two sacred mountain passes Moyokaka (4500m/14.764ft) and Tambillo (4700m/15.420ft) where the Bolivians give offerings during the carnival in February. Behind us we are able to see the Cordillera Real. During approximately 1 ½ hours we walk down through the valley until Incacancha (meaning “Inca ruins”) where we set up camp on the river bank. Camping. Trek 6h. Elevation: +1000m/-700m, +3.281ft/-2.297ft. B/L/D.

39 - Incacancha - Mil Curvas - Paso Viscachani - Sunchulli (4600m/15.092ft)
On our second day of hiking in the Cordillera Apolobamba we leave our camp around 07h45 and start off with a quite rough ascend of almost 2 hours to the Mil Curvas mountain pass at 4585m/15.043ft (Mil Curvas meaning “thousand curves”). We arrive at a small high altitude lake where peace reigns and we’ll have lunch in the valley at the foot of the goldmines. After lunch we start the ascend of the second mountain pass of the day; the Viscachani at 4825m/15.830ft. In front of us we can see the Huayna Sunchulli that bashfully shows itself. We walk down during approximately one hour to reach the goldmine Virgen del Rosario where we can meet the miners in their own environment and maybe buy a bit of gold dust. In the late afternoon we stroll around in the “Pueblo Perdido” close to the mine. Camping. Trek 6h. Elevation: +1000m/-500m, +3.281ft/-1.640ft. B/L/D

40 - Sunchulli - Paso Sunchulli - Paso Koppe - Pauchi Cocho (3700m/12.139ft)
From our camp we hike along a steep slope to reach the mountain pass Sunchulli (4905m/16.093ft). Again we stumble across a small lake at the foot of an imposing glacier. After a small descend we take a break and have our lunch. After lunch a 2 hour hike brings us to the Koppe mountain pass (4930m/16.175ft), here we can appreciate the lunar landscapes of the Azanjoce Valley and we have a surprise panorama of the Andes. We arrive at our campsite Pauchi Cocho after a long descend of another 2 hours. Camping. Trek 6h. Elevation: +400m/-1300m, +1.312ft/-4.265ft. B/L/D

41 - Pauchi Cocho - Paso de Quimza Cruz - Paso de Pelechuco - Pelechuco (3993m/13.100ft)
Today we pass 3 consecutive mountain passes: Pichuara 4370m/14.337ft, Quimza Cruz 4550m/14.928ft and Pelechuco 4700m/15.420ft. We walk down into the valley of Hilo Hilo by a small trail before we climb almost 5 hours to the Pelechuco mountain pass. We pass several small villages typical of the region with their hay roofs, and maybe we’ll also see some Condors. After a descend of 2 hours we can observe the majestic Katantica (5560m/18.241ft) which overhangs the valley, and we’ll arrive in Pelechuco late afternoon. Camping. Trek: 7h. Elevation: +1300m/-1400m, +4.265ft/4.593ft. B/L/D.

42 – Pelechuco - Nakara (4230m/13.878ft) - Paso Sánchez (4790m/15.715ft)
Early in the morning, after breakfast, we meet our new group of mule drivers and their animals. This group will accompany us all the way to Beni. We start our trek in direction Nakara and then we continue towards the mountain pass Sanchez where we install our camp. Camping. Trek: 7h. Elevation: +797m, +2.615ft. B/L/D.

43 - Paso Sanchez - Pauchi Pata
After breakfast we continue our trek towards Pauchi Pata. A 7 hour hike takes us through impressive landscapes – a photographers dream! Camping. Trek: 7h. Elevation: N/A. B/L/D.

44 - Pauchi Pata - Río Casiquebrado
After a good night’s rest we start early towards Rio Casiquebrado, a hike of 7 hours in gradual descend awaits us. Camping. Trek: 7h; Elevation: N/A. B/L/D.

45 - Río Casiquebrado - Moxos
Today’s hike is also approximately 7 hours so we want to make sure we leave early. During the day we can appreciate the changes in landscape because the vegetation becomes denser the further we walk down towards Moxos. We are now in the Madidi National Park, considered one of the richests National Parks in the world in terms of biodiversity. Late afternoon we arrive in Moxos where we set up camp. Camping. Trek: 7h. Elevation: N/A. B/L/D.

46 – Moxos (1974m/6.476ft)
After several days hike in the Cordillera Apolobamba we are going to take a break in Moxos. We spend the day relaxing, and discovering the surroundings and the culture. Camping. Trek: 7h. Elevation: N/A. B/L/D.

47 - Moxos - Virgen Del Rosario
After breakfast we continue our hike by a descend to the river Tuichi, from where we carry on towards Virgen del Rosario. This community is characterised by the friendliness of the inhabitants and they will make sure we have a good time. Camping. Trek: 7h. Elevation: N/A. B/L/D.

48 - Virgen Del Rosario - Pata - Santa Cruz Del Valle Ameno – Apolo (1999m/6.558ft)
We leave early so we’ll be able to reach Pata around noon. After lunch we continue towards Santa Cruz del Valle Ameno from where a private vehicule will take us to Apolo. Shelter. Trek: 7h. Elevation: N/A. B/L/D.

49 - Apolo - Machua - Chipilusani - Santa Teresa - Rio Macahariapo
After breakfast the 4x4 will take us from Apolo to Machua. From here we continue our trek until Rio Macahariapo passing the Serrania de Hhayra Pata on our way to Santa Teresa. We instal our camp close to the river. Camping. Trek: 7h. Elevation: N/A. B/L/D.

50 - Rio Machiarapu - 3 de Mayo - Turnia
Early in the morning, after breakfast, we leave to visit the community 3 de Mayo. This is a small community in the heart of the serrania. And after 6 hours trek we arrive at Turnia where we set up camp. Camping. Trek: 7h. Elevation: N/A. B/L/D.

51 -Turnia - Ruinas de Cuchiwani
From Turnia we head towards the ruins of Cuchiwani. A six hour trek awaits us before we can enjoy the relics. We install our camp close to the ruins. Camping. Trek: 7h. Elevation: N/A. B/L/D.

52 - Ruinas de Cuchiwani - Mamacona
We leave early in the morning for a 7 hours trek that brings us the community of Mamacona where we set up our camp for the night. Camping. Trek: 7h. Elevation: N/A. B/L/D.

53 - Mamacona - K'umu K'aspi
Early in the morning, after breakfast, we start our hike. A 6 hour hike in a relaxed tempo brings us to K’umu K’aspi where we will overnight. Camping. Trek: 7h. Elevation: N/A. B/L/D.

54 - K'umu K'aspi - Pie de la Serrania Eslabon
Today will be one of the longest of the whole trek. We have 8 hours of hike till we reach the foot of the Serrania de la Eslabon where we set up camp. Camping. Trek: 8h. Elevation: N/A. B/L/D.

55 - Pie de la Serrania Eslabon - Arroyo Pico - Rio Tuichi
After breakfast we cross the Serrania to reach the Rio Tuichi. A 7 hours hike brings us to our camp on the river bank. Camping. Trek: 7h. Elevation: N/A. B/L/D.

56 - Rio Tuichi - Rurrenabaque
Today we rest our legs and embark on a 5 hour boattrip on the Rio Tuichi that brings us to Rurrenabaque. Hotel. Trek: 7h. Elevation: N/A B/L

57 - Rurrenabaque – Park Madidi San Miguel de Bala - Rurrenabaque
Our friends from San Miguel de Bala come to pick us up from Rurrenabaque. A 40min boat trip on the river Beni brings us into the jungle to the eco-shelter where we well arrived start by visiting the surroundings. At about 1km from the shelter we can swim in a small natural swimming pool with a waterfall of crystalline water. Once we return to the shelter we can appreciate the culinary skills of this small community and after lunch a guide shows us around the community and explains to us the daily life of the inhabitants. Late afternoon we return to Rurrenabaque and the evening is free. Hotel. Transport: 00h40. B/L

58 - Rurrenabaque - Pampa
After breakfast a jeep takes us to the pampa. It takes approximately 3 hours to reach the village Santa Rosa where we’ll have lunch. From here we continue by jeep to the river Yacuma where a motor pirogue brings us to our camp. During the 3 hour trip we can observe some of the birds, animals and reptiles of the area. Shelter. B/L/D

59 - Pampa - Rurrenabaque
Today we get up at 05h30 in order to observe the animals at dawn. We leave by boat and at this time of the day we have a better chance to see the animals because early in the morning they hunt for food - we will also go hunting for our breakfast at the camp around 07h30!! Around 09h00 we go for a 3 hour trek in the jungle and we return to the camp again for lunch. After lunch the boat brings us back to Santa Rosa where the car is waiting to return to Rurrenabaque. Hotel. Distance: car 140km/87mi, boat 50km/31mi. Transport: 6h30. Visit: 4h00. B/L

60 - Rurrenabaque - La Paz
The morning is free to enjoy Rurrenabaque and at 12h35 we fly back to La Paz. Our team will pick us up at the airport and bring us to the hotel. Hotel. B

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• Mountaineering: This trek can be combined with the ascents of the any of the Condoriri climbs, Illimani, Illampu and/or Ancohuma. If you are interested in another climb please see our andinism programs here
  
• Trek: If you are interested in trekking please see our trek programs here
  
• Other options: After the 60th day you also have the possibility to continue your trip to Peru (Cusco and the Machu Picchu and/or the floating island Uros and the neighbouring islands Amantani and Taquile), Chile (San Pedro de Atacama and Arica and the Pacific Ocean) or Argentina (Salta).
  
  
  

  If you have special wishes for a tour that you do not find on these pages i.e. birding, wine tours, adventure sports, archaeological tours etc. please do not hesitate to contact us directly for more information.