Nature

Bolivia: The world's most awesome nature

Bolivia is one of the world’s best natural destinations. The dramatic divirsity of Bolivia’s many natural wonders is only outdone by the extreme beauty these remote destinations offer. Experience the vast array of Andean natural landscapes all in this small country, from the silenced and mysterious Andean mountains, which protects the “Altiplano”, inhabited by llamas and alpacas, the wild and untouched jungle, where you can explore the world’s most biodiverse natural park… to the exploring the biggest salt flat in the world, Bolivia is one of the world’s most diverse and spectacular natural spots.

This is part of The Condoriri massif, in The Cordillera Real, the famous climbing area in Bolivia. This popular one-day trek offers you a small taste of this amazing area. And if you are planning on doing more, this trek will help you acclimatize for even higher mountains in the region. Enjoy the mountains up close, see small communities and have the chance to see wild life in the Altiplano. The Andes are simply spectacular and you must take the time to experience them!

ACTIVITY: Trekking                            HIGH: Up to 5300 m               DIFFICULTY: 2 – Basic

What better trek in the Andes than on an ancient Inca trail? This trek starts just east of La Paz in the Cordillera Real (4060 m), going down through the cloud forest to the high jungle of the lush Yungas Region. You will be following a pre-Columbian road system, a Tiwanaku path which pre dates the Incas but the Incas undoubtedly used it as well. The trek is approximately 60 km long (3 days/2 nights) and you will pass through a variety of climates, from eternal snow to flowery vegetation and forest.

ACTIVITY: Trekking                            HIGH: Up to 4060 m               DIFFICULTY: 2 – Basic

Huayna Potosi (6088m) is northeast of La Paz in the Cordillera Real and is known as one of the easiest 6000+m mountains to climb in the world. Take part in Bolivia’s most popular climb and reach new heights! The adventure starts just one hour of drive from La Paz after 3 hours of trekking, you will be at the high camp where you can acclimatize as you take in the stunning views.

Huayna Potosi can be climbed by complete beginners, and provides views the sort of Epic only the Andes can provide, of the Cordillera Real, Lake Titicaca (3810m) and the Altiplano (4000m). If you are looking for a true Andean adventure, Huayna Potosi 3 Days/2 Nights is a must do option!

Lake Titicaca is immense and mysterious and is one of the most popular destinations in Bolivia. This lake was revered by the Inca culture as the birthplace of not only their empire, but of mankind and Inti (the Sun God). Today, Aymara communities around the lake continue these ancient traditions and maintain the sacred sites on the lake’s shores and islands. Here visitors can enjoy the magnificent scenery, history and archeological sites, which make it easy to understand why the Incas and previous cultures considered these places holy sites.

Explore the majestic Salar de Uyuni and Avaroa Natural Reserve on a shared 4×4 tour. Enjoy the best experience at a good price with departures Thursdays and Saturdays (max. 4 people per car). Overnights are in the Tayka hotels, community projects which offer the best accommodation options in the area, and support the local population. The excursions with dependable 4×4 jeeps driven by experienced local drivers/guides that provide the highest levels of safety, reliability and responsibility. Each car has an oxygen tank, a fire extinguisher, first aid kit, and a satellite phone. These guys do this trip right and offer the highest quality services and safety. It gives us great satisfaction to offer you good services in this marvelous route!

If you want to have a good experience with high-quality services but looking for a midpoint between comfort and price, the “Auka Runas” route is the best option. This Semi-Private Tour offer you good services with max. 4 People per car, nice & clean Basic Accommodation in Double Rooms with shared bathrooms, a 4×4 vehicle in good conditions with an experienced Spanish speaking local Driver/Guide with excellent knowledge of the area (with the incredible and surreal scenery you will not miss English information).

This 1-day tour option is a classic and safe salt flats tour that will take you into this amazing and remote landscape, one of the world’s most unique landscape and a must see on any trip to South America. This popular tour leaving daily from Uyuni includes an English-speaking guide/driver with groups of up to 6 people in a vehicle. If you are short on time this is the option for you.

Our experienced and safe operator for tours in Uyuni is the most popular choice for travelers visiting the salt flats. And the best-selling, for this reason they do fill up in advance. Their trips include 4×4 transport with max. 6 people, with experienced drivers. Basic accommodation is included in triple rooms and dorms with shared bathroom. Take warm clothes and a sleeping bag (can be rented) as the nights are cold. Note that the itinerary is subject to change (especially during rainy season), and you will visit the most spectacular sights en route.

Our experienced and safe operator for tours in Uyuni is the most popular choice for travelers visiting the salt flats and lagoons of colored lakes. And the best-selling, for this reason they do fill up in advance. Their trips include 4×4 transport with max. 6 people with experienced drivers. Basic accommodation is included in triple rooms and dorms with shared bathroom. Take warm clothes and a sleeping bag (can be rented) as the nights are cold. Note that the itinerary is subject to change (especially during rainy season) and you will visit the most spectacular sights en route. This tour also includes the transfer to San Pedro de Atacama, Chile. If your next destination is Atacama, we highly recommend this option.

This Eco Community Project is located in a beautiful natural sanctuary successfully preserved thanks to the philosophy of respecting nature and work with local indigenous groups. Here they have, prohibited hunting and commercial deforestation in the indigenous territory of San Jose de Uchipiamonas, around the beautiful Lake Chalalán. During your stay local indigenous guides who will share their love for adventure, nature and cultural diversity. Get in touch with nature in this pristine reserve and successful community-run project. Get off the beaten path while still enjoying the comfort of the traditionally built eco cabins.

This amazing Jungle tour, is operated by the most popular and safest operator (a program run by an indigenous, Tacana Family that developed Eco-lodges in the jungle). Visit Madidi National Park on a certified eco-tour and see the wonders of the Amazon rainforest. This operator is accredited under “green action” sustainable tourism practices. We have chosen to work with this operator for these tours as they offer a quality service in the pristine Madidi Park.

This 3 Days Pampas Tour option is operated by the most popular and safest operator. Starting in Rurrenabaque, the principal gateway to the Santa Rosa Protected Park. This operator offers quality eco-tours in the Yacuma Pampas utilizing sustainable tourism practices. This tour is a highly recommended option for and from our customers. It includes accommodation in eco-lodges (upgrade to rooms with private bathroom available) and local English-speaking guide.

If you want to have the full experience in the Bolivian Amazon Basin, this option is for you! This jungle & pampas 5 Day combo tour is operated by the most popular and safest operator. Visit the fascinating Madidi National Park and the amazing Pampas of the River Yacuma, both wonderful sites of natural beauty and abundant wildlife. In the Pampas the rooms have private bathrooms and in Madidi the bathrooms are shared. English-speaking native guide for the tour.