Bolivia itinerary

Bolivia expedition sample itinerary

Acclimatization
There are several day treks near La Paz and around Lake Titicaca which enable the team to acclimatize before commencing the main trek. Alternatively, from Santa Cruz, the team can head to the village of Samaipata which is a great starting point to explore Amboro National park.

Main Trekking phase
Northern Bolivia - Cordillera Real & Apolobamba
The trekking possibilities in Bolivia are unrivalled in South America. Teams may choose to complete a high altitude trek traversing great ranges or to walk along one of the old Inca Trails. They may decide to tackle a trek that starts off in the high Altiplano before dropping down into the fertile valleys of the Yungas.

Central Highlands - Torotoro National Park
Teams may choose to trek in the relatively untouched Central Highlands of Bolivia. This area boasts unexplored caves, where dinosaur footprints and fossils are still visible, the Inca ruins of Llama Chaqui, as well as ancient Batea Cocha cave paintings many millions of years old.

The Amazon Rainforest
Teams can head to Rurrenabaque and Villa Tunari, both serve as a staging post for jungle exploration. The surrounding rainforest and pampa supports Amazonian wildlife in relatively large numbers, with the tropical resort of Villa Tunari, east of Cochabamba, offering teams a unique opportunity to visit an animal rehabilitation center.

Projects
Projects include working in rural schools in Samaipata near Santa Cruz, or undertaking basic construction work in orphanages and street children centers in and around the capital La Paz.

Rest and Relaxation
After a dynamic itinerary there are a number of options for a period of rest and a chance to see some of Bolivia’s more unusual sights. From Lake Titicaca, which is the highest navigable lake in the world, you can explore the Island of the Sun, which is where the Incas believe their empire originated from.

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