Tour Jungle And Andes In Bolivia

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Organization and execution of the mentioned jungle tours with a local guide Tour guide on site

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Airport transfers Bus and cab transfers in the country

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Airport transfers bus and cab transfers in the country All overnight stays in simple country typical accommodation and tents Organization and realization of the mentioned jungle tours with local guide Food during the guided jungle tours Tour guide on site National park entrance fees Excursions to Chacaltaya, Tiwanaku, and to Isla de Sol 24-hour emergency service

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National park entrance fees Excursions to Chacaltaya, Tiwanaku, and Isla de Sol 24-hour emergency service

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrival In La Paz
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrival In La Paz

The approach to La Paz alone between ice-armored 6,000-metre peaks can take your breath away, and after landing the high altitude of over 4,000 meters certainly does. But we don’t stay in El Alto but head into the lower regions of the the lower regions of the metropolis at just over 3,500 meters. First we check into the hotel, then it’s time to relax. is the order of the day. The day ends with the first typical typical dinner in a simple restaurant in La Paz. La Paz.
Day 2 Day 2: La Paz
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: La Paz

To slowly acclimatize ourselves to the high altitude a tour of the city first. There is a lot to see to see, for example the famous Calle Linares, practically a single market square. Large parts of the city are very indigenous, with stalls everywhere, practically everything, and really everything, can be bought here. can be bought here. This is also home to the world’s only coca museum, so we can’t afford to miss out on more information about the outstanding importance of this crop for the country and its population. population. For dinner, we then choose a typical typical local eatery to give us the impression of having the impression of having arrived in Bolivia. In the afternoon a small program of contrasts follows, next to the the Prado boulevard, we also visit the government palace. government palace on the agenda. We also visit the Plazas Murillo and San Francisco, both adorned with imposing churches. churches. There are also green parks from where ultra-modern skyscrapers and the poor huts on the hillsides on the hillsides above the city. At dinner, we will then be amazed by the diverse play of light at different altitudes.
Day 3 Day 3: Trip To Coroico
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Trip To Coroico

Today we finally set off on your Bolivia trip towards the jungle. First we drive through La Paz in the direction of Villa Fatima, an indigenous district district with numerous markets and stalls. Here our minibus, which we charter in the direction of Coroico Coroico. First we pass a checkpoint on the way to the 4750 meter high Abra de Cumbre. Imposing mountain ranges and a crystal-clear lake line the top of the pass, which is actually an impression that would be difficult to improve on. But only actually, we now descend 3,000 meters into the Yungas. Yungas. To really appreciate this breathtaking landscape we ride through it on our bikes, the first highlight of this trip. first highlight of this trip. The narrow stretches of road are often often described as the most dangerous road in the world. Ever greener and lusher the vegetation becomes, then comes the the highlight of the tour, the mountain drops several hundred meters right next to us, the road is barely wider than a horse-drawn cart. wider than a horse-drawn cart. Bubbling waterfalls share the scenery with oversized ferns, tropical shrubs and even bamboo. even bamboo. After the Puente Yolosa, at only 1200 meters meters through tropical plantations again a little up to Coroico (1,750m). There we first check into our hotel our hotel and take a look around the immediate surroundings surroundings, a tropical dinner concludes the day. day.
Day 4 Day 4: At The Rio Vagante
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: At The Rio Vagante

Coroico is picturesquely surrounded by small hills with coffee, citrus, banana and coca plantations, citrus, banana and coca plantations, so that there are numerous numerous hiking opportunities. Our tour leads to the Rio Vagante, a stately jungle river in the midst of surrounded by magnificent tropical vegetation. Those who wish can also take a short or longer swim there. Along the way are old haciendas, various plantations and terraced slopes and terraced slopes line our path through the magnificent and peculiar jungle landscape. If you don’t want to swim in the river, you can back in Coroico, clean and pleasant piscinas are available here. are available here. Afterwards we take a look around the the town, we are sure to find a suitable restaurant for dinner. for dinner. We spend the night again in Coroico.
Day 5 Day 5: Off To Rurrenabque
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Off To Rurrenabque

Today you will travel by bus on your Bolivia round trip through the jungle to Rurrenabque. The 320 meters high located jungle destination has about 7,000 inhabitants and is characterized by Tacana - Indigena. The and commercial life is concentrated on the Avenidas Avenidas Arche and Commercio. Many houses are built on stilts built on stilts to protect them from the sometimes severe flooding during the rainy season. However, this will not bother us any further as it is during our winter months. months. There is a lot of hustle and bustle on the jetty, where the indigenous people sell their wares. The bus journey takes 8-12 hours, depending on the road conditions. road conditions. Fortunately, we have a comfortable bus and the diverse and varied landscape and varied landscape prevents boredom. For dinner we will look for a tropical restaurant for dinner. for dinner.
Day 6 Day 6: El Mirador Del Gringo And The Rio Beni
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: El Mirador Del Gringo And The Rio Beni

Today we first take a closer look at the surroundings of Rurrenabaque under the magnifying glass. From the hill El Mirador del Gringo we have a beautiful view over the town and the surrounding the surrounding countryside, so we can get a first overview of the first overview. After lunch, we take a look around around the area surrounding the Rio Beni, although of course of course the lively jetty. Nor should we miss the cathedral, which is located on Plaza 2 de Febrero. Here we will also find a good typical local restaurant for our evening meal. dinner.
Day 7 Day 7: The Rio Yucumo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: The Rio Yucumo

First we travel by jeep to Sta Rosa, then by boat up the up the Rio Yucumo by boat. If you’re lucky you might spot with luck, capybaras, river dolphins, monkeys and countless bird species can be observed. There are even anacondas and jaguars can be found here, although both have become quite rare. We spend a total of 3 days in the pampas. Although many animals many animals are retreating further and further into the further and further back into the jungle, but in 3 days penetrate far into the jungle. Our Indian guide is a great help Indian guide, who grew up in the jungle and knows his way around who has grown up in the jungle and knows his way around. The concept of our partner organization includes not only ecotourism also includes socio-economic components. In the process the 4 communities of La Union, Playa Ancha, El Cebu and Nuevos Nuevos Horizontes are visited, 30 percent of the tour costs go directly to these communities. We will be traveling a lot by boat by boat and on foot, so we can experience the jungle atmosphere intensively and up close. This requires a slight comfort, but the incomparable surroundings compensate makes up for it a thousand times over.
Day 8 Day 8: The Rio Yucumo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: The Rio Yucumo

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Day 9 Day 9: The Rio Yucumo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: The Rio Yucumo

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Day 10 Day 10: In The Jungle
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: In The Jungle

Then it’s off into the jungle for 5 days. Countless species of trees and plants can be seen here, as well as interesting facts about life and survival in the jungle. in the jungle. You should be prepared for longer hikes with parts of the route are covered on a raft. by raft. We will be able to penetrate quite far into the jungle into the jungle, but we will have to carry our camp ourselves camp ourselves, so that a few kilos of luggage (approx. 15 per person) come together. In return, a real jungle adventure awaits us awaits us, 5 days on our own. Fortunately we have again have an Indian guide with us, who helps us to to stay in control of the situation at all times. We will undertake a march via the abandoned mission of San Antonio de abandoned mission San Antonio de Ixiamas to the headwaters of the of the Rio Madidi. We will build a raft under expert guidance build a raft, and of course we will also use it. There will be physical exercise, work and fitness will be required. and fitness. In addition to the heat and the rough terrain terrain, it’s mainly insects that give us a hard time, but that’s a real jungle experience. Our food will be prepared over a fire using the stove, and spend the night directly in the jungle. The many the many indefinable noises that are particularly noticeable at night. which we will particularly notice at night. Huge giant trees, a variety of medicinal plants and hopefully also some rare animal species that we will encountered along the way. The crowning glory would of course be an encounter with one of the shy jaguars, or even an anaconda Anaconda, with up to 9 meters the largest of all snake species. We also return to Rurrenabaque by raft and on foot. back to Rurrenabaque. Then we have our first restaurant restaurant dinner for a long time, and finally a real bed again. a real bed again.
Day 11 Day 11: In The Jungle
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: In The Jungle

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Day 12 Day 12: In The Jungle
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: In The Jungle

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Day 13 Day 13: In The Jungle
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: In The Jungle

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Day 14 Day 14: In The Jungle
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: In The Jungle

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Day 15 Day 15: From Rurrenabaque Back To Corioco
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: From Rurrenabaque Back To Corioco

We leave Rurrenabaque today, again by bus of course. again by bus. This is again surprisingly comfortable, and again we travel through lush and varied jungle landscapes lush and varied jungle landscapes, so that we can hardly get enough of it. The return journey to Corioco takes another 8 to 12 hours. exact time is not possible because the road conditions are too the road conditions are too different, and also too bad. The only thing left to do in Corioco is to check into the hotel hotel and dinner.
Day 16 Day 16: Trek To Coroico
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 16: Trek To Coroico

We take the first bus to the top of the pass, the Abra de Cumbre, where a more than interesting hike awaits us. hike. A small guardhouse is posted here, In fact, it is the entrance to the national park. On wide paths, we first climb towards the well-known trek to Coroico until we pass the first lake. Instead of following the Coroico trek, we switch sides, because in the other direction there is a very interesting interesting summit that we will be tackling today. Here the view opens up to numerous Andean peaks, which even as far as the Chacaltaya with its ice ornament. You can also can also be reached from here, and there are other worthwhile tour destinations, around 5,000 meters high. Only the last few meters before the summit were easy climbing sections otherwise you could probably get there with a four-wheel drive vehicle. four-wheel drive vehicle. There are also no more than 400 meters to overcome. Back at the lake comes the most exciting part We have to charter a vehicle for the way back. We might be able to get a cab, but with a lot of luck we can also ride back on the back of a truck, just as we wish. as we wish. Dinner in La Paz.
Day 17 Day 17: Rest Day
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 17: Rest Day

Today is free for you to do as you please, and can recover from the strenuous tours of the previous days. previous days. Of course, it is more interesting to stroll through the stroll through the colorful markets, marvel at the magnificent colonial colonial buildings, or to look at the simpler houses away from the the city center. This rest day also gives you the opportunity to take a closer look at the nightlife of La Paz the evening before because it has nothing to hide. hide.
Day 18 Day 18: Lake Titicaca
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 18: Lake Titicaca

How many superlatives surround the legendary Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world and so on. But all that counts for nothing when you really see it in front of you. in front of you. Deep blue, infinitely expansive and with magnificent mountains in the background, simply fantastic. Our destination is Copacabana, not only Bolivia’s most Bolivia’s most famous place of pilgrimage, but also the starting point for for our short boat trip on the lake. After the obligatory fish dinner in the harbor, we walk along the along the lake and climb Madonna Mountain Cerro Calvario in the evening. Calvario. From here you have a wonderful view over the entire over the entire lake. There is also a Stations of the Cross here small graves are often made from flowers. But we don’t We don’t take part in the worship of Mother Earth Pachamama, however. Mother Earth Pachamama with the help of schnapps would be more interesting. more interesting. Not a bad alternative for dinner, especially alternative, especially as we also spend the night in Copacabana. will be spent overnight.
Day 19 Day 19: Via Tiwanaku Back To La Paz
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 19: Via Tiwanaku Back To La Paz

Today we drive back to La Paz, but not right away. immediately, after all, the most important pre-Columbian cultural site in Bolivia, Tiwanaku, is on our way. This is how the god Con Ticci Wiracocha is said to have risen from Lake Titicaca and created the sun. Then in Tiwanaku the world and the people. Tiwanaku (100 BC - 1200 AD) is still one of the most mysterious cultures cultures of South America. The former capital of Tiwanaku lies approx. 20 km inland in Bolivia, and the sun and moon islands Sun Island and Moon Island also used to belong to the empire. It is possible that Tiwanaku was once located directly on the shores of the lake, as the lake used to be larger. However, more is known about the Tiwanaku culture, the buildings visible here are dated between the years dated between the years 400 and 1000. The researchers are also researchers are also in the dark about the number of between 20,000 and 12,000. Interesting column monoliths, as well as the temple-like Kalasasaya temple-like solar observatory and the Akapana hill. The Intipunto Sun Gate is also a must-see. After the visit, we drive back to nearby La Paz La Paz, where we have dinner and spend the night. overnight stay.
Day 20 Day 20: Climbing Chacaltaya And In The Valle De Luna
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 20: Climbing Chacaltaya And In The Valle De Luna

Another highlight is on the agenda today, a tour to the highest ski resort in the world - to Chacaltaya. First we pass El Alto where we make a short stopover to to buy some groceries. Then we head up up higher and higher on a gravel road. There are hardly any populated areas there are hardly any populated areas here, only a few very simple huts can be seen, but llamas cross the path, Narrow hairpin bends lead upwards, and of course there are impressive low and distant views. Even the white peak of the Sajamas can be seen, a few hundred kilometers away, of course. kilometers away, of course, as well as views down to the to the much closer Lake Titicaca and extremely colorful from green to orange. The high iron content in the soil reddish coloration of many debris fields and lakes. lakes. At an altitude of 5100 meters, the air becomes becomes quite thin, a hut of the Austrian Alpine Association is located here, with overnight accommodation. A little further down is the ski lift, with a single piste and a drag lift. and a drag lift. But instead of skiing we climb to the top of the Chacaltaya itself at 5300m. It’s very slow going up here, it’s certainly not healthy to climb is certainly not healthy to climb 1500 meters by bus and then to do sport at this altitude. Nevertheless, there are always a few guests on the summit, We continue on to climb a neighboring peak. Finally, we visit the Valle de Luna, the moon valley Moon Valley, directly on the southern, lower outskirts of La Paz. There are grayish-yellow earth pyramids to be seen here. the landscape wasn’t littered with paths, you could really the moon.
Day 21 Day 21: Farewell To La Paz
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 21: Farewell To La Paz

Today is the last day to do some shopping, souvenirs and gradually say a mental farewell to Bolivia. Bolivia. We can also visit some of the of the numerous parks, visit another market or or visit a few colonial buildings. In the evening we celebrate the successful summit ascents with a with a hearty dinner, and with a bit of luck we might find local musicians in one of the restaurants. Those who wish can also say goodbye to South America with two or three pisco to say goodbye to South America.
Day 22 Day 22: Departure
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 22: Departure

The saddest day of the tour because now it’s back to back to Germany. Of course, our tour guide will accompany you to the airport.

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Itinerary of your trip Jungle And Andes In Bolivia

Day 1: Arrival In La Paz

Day 2: La Paz

Day 3: Trip To Coroico

Day 4: At The Rio Vagante

Day 5: Off To Rurrenabque

Day 6: El Mirador Del Gringo And The Rio Beni

Day 7: The Rio Yucumo

Day 8: The Rio Yucumo

Day 9: The Rio Yucumo

Day 10: In The Jungle

Day 11: In The Jungle

Day 12: In The Jungle

Day 13: In The Jungle

Day 14: In The Jungle

Day 15: From Rurrenabaque Back To Corioco

Day 16: Trek To Coroico

Day 17: Rest Day

Day 18: Lake Titicaca

Day 19: Via Tiwanaku Back To La Paz

Day 20: Climbing Chacaltaya And In The Valle De Luna

Day 21: Farewell To La Paz

Day 22: Departure

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