Travel with Purpose
from the Andes to the Amazon
We feel passionately that tourism musthave a positive impact on localcommunities, on our environment andtravellers alike. We havedevelopedtours with local communities thatempower people, especially those whoare often marginalised. Ourtoursprovide local communities withopportunities to generate income, andto protect and promote their cultureand environmental rights.Togetherwe can create a very personaljourney plan to enableindividuals andgroups to explore and discover thebeauty and diversity Bolivia–and to do. good as you travel.
Most of the tours and activities in thispack are operated by small businessthat we know personally and aretrusted by us.
This pack is not exhaustive, please askus if you have any questionsaboutplaces that are not mentioned here,and we will be happy to help.
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Amazon
Wildlife Tour in the Pampas 3days/2nights +1nightinRurrenabaque
This tour led by indigenous guideswill delight environmentalists whowill see so many Amazonian birdsand animals in their naturalenvironment, such as caimans,crocodiles, river turtles and thesociable pink Amazonian riverdolphins–who will often playandleap around the boat.
The rivertrips take place at different timeof the day and during the night inorder to follow the differentactivities of the animals. On land,there are guided treks to followthe trails of anacondas and to visitgroups of monkeys in the forestswho are very curious. You cancontribute to the evening mealsand go fishing for piranhas andcatfish too.
Your base camp is avery comfortable eco-lodge on the banks of the river, constructed with local materials withhammocks to relaxand an excellent restaurant which serves delicious meals using fresh localingredients every day.(This tour can be combined with the Rainforest Homestay above)
Day 1: You take a 30-minute flight over the Andes to arrive in the quaint jungle town of Rurrenbaquewhere you will spend the night in a family-run hotel.
Day 2: Leave Rurrenabaque at 08.30 and travel by jeep and boat to“Las Tortugas” Ecolodge–accommodation in lodgesfor lunch. Take a boattrip along Yacuma riverwhere you will see lots ofwildlife (caiman, capybara, turtles and many bird species), stopping to fish, with a greatchance ofcatching piranhas and other native river fishthat you can enjoy for dinner if you wish. After dinner,take a night boat-tourwhen there will be an even greaterchance of seeing nocturnal animals andtheglowing eyes of caiman with flash lights
Day 3:Travel by boat to seethe beautiful pink river dolphins and depending on the season you canswim and play with them in the water. After lunch, go trekking to seeofanteaters, coatis, porcupines,capibaras and other local animals and birds
Day 4: Travel by boat to the swamps to track anacondas (rubber boots provided!) and after lunchreturn to Rurrenabaque by Jeep.
Home-staywith indigenous farming famil yon the shores of Lake Titicaca 2 days/1night in the community.
This is a unique experience to stay with lovelywelcoming people from the Aymaraindigenous group and to gain an insight intotheir daily lives which retain so manyAndean traditions and spiritual elements,revolving evolve around the agricultura lseasons.
Santiago de Okola is a tranquil fishing andfarming community located on the shore ofLake Titicaca, about three hours to the northof La Paz. Since 2008, the village has beenreceiving visitors, who stay with families whohave set up special rooms for their guests.Onthis2-day visit,accompanied by abilingual guide,you will participate in a community tour, a workshop of your choice on weaving,cooking or medicinal plants and enjoy traditional meals with your host family. You will also have somefreetime to stroll along the beach, ascend the famous Sleeping Dragon hill and have ample time enjoythe beautiful scenery that surrounds you.
Trek the High Andes with the "Cholitas Escladores"
Three treks available: 2 full day and 1 three days and two nights.
A breath-takingopportunity to trek the Andesmountainswitha group ofinspirationalAymarawomenwho have recently captured theimagination of the world.Seevideo of cholitasescaladoras hereThey willaccompanyyouasexplore the snow peaksnear La Pazwhere you willenjoy views over the peaks and lakes of theCordillera Real mountain range. As you walk andshare meals together you will learn from thewomen the barriers that they have had toovercome to be recognised asmountaineersandthey will share theirculture, foodand perspectivesas indigenous mountain women.There are 2lone day treks to the base of the glaciers Huayna Potosi and Pico Austria and a more challenging trek to reach the summit of Huayna Potosi at 6,088 metres above sea level, this involves camping out on thecrampons and ice climbing.No previous climbing experienceis necessary.
