SAJAMA NATIONAL PARK, MOUNTAIN and IDENTITY
LA PAZ – TOMARAPI- La Paz
DAY 1.
Leave La Paz for Curahuara de Carangas where we will visit the church known as the Sistine Chapel of Bolivia, go on to see chullpas (burial towers) and continue to the Sajama National Park. We will arrive at the community-run eco-lodge in Tomarapi where we will have lunch. In the afternoon we will walk to Caripe to watch how the region’s llama, alpaca and vicuña wool is spun and made into different products. We will also visit the local school where, if classes are being held, you can go in and chat with the children. The children love having visitors and it is always a good idea to take a small present, such as a toy or school supplies – pens, pencils, etc.
01 OVERNIGHT TOMARAPI ECOLODGE

DAY 2.
After a traditional breakfast in Tomarapi we will visit Laguna Huayñakota, a protected area where you will be able to see a variety of Andean birds and fauna. Then we will go for a dip in the thermal waters and walk through native queñua forests to the geysers where we will have a packed lunch before walking to the village of Sajama where we will visit the church. On the way you will see alpacas, llamas and vicuñas. At the end of the day we will return to La Paz.

SAJAMA NATIONAL PARK, COLOUR and DIVERSITY of the ANDES
LA PAZ- TOMARAPI – CIRCUIT LAUCA – La Paz
DAY 1.
From La Paz, we will leave for Curahuara de Carangas, where we will visit the church known as the Sistine Chapel of Bolivia, and see chullpas (burial towers) as we continue our journey to the Sajama National Park. During the tour we will go through queñua forests and see the different flora and fauna found in the Sajama National Park, such as vicuñas and the Suri (Andean ostrich). We will visit the church of Sajama and continue our journey to the geysers. Later, we will take a walk to the queñua forest, arriving finally at the village of Tomarapi.
01 OVERNIGHT TOMARAPI ECOLODGE

DAY 2.
Our morning begins very early; we will set off for the border with Chile and the small community-based Lauca River Cultural Circuit, where we will learn about the culture and nature in the region. After two hours we will reach the community of Macaya, where you can enjoy a visit to the chapel on the banks of the Laguna Macaya and see Andean birds and fauna. After this we will continue our trip south, as far as the multi-coloured chullpas from Inca times. These are beautiful burial towers painted in different colours as a clear display of respect for those buried within. After a snack, we will continue our trip towards the Laguna Saquewa where you will be able to see the three varieties of flamingo from a vantage point. A box lunch awaits us at this lagoon. In the afternoon we will return to Sajama National Park
01 OVERNIGHT TOMARAPI ECOLODGE

DAY 3
In the morning after breakfast, we will visit the village of Caripe, where garments are made using alpaca wool. A family from the area will give us an explanation of how the community farms llamas and alpacas. We will also visit the local school where, if classes are being held, you can go in and chat with the children. Only about 60 children go to this school, and they all love having visitors. It is always a good idea to take a small present, such as a toy or school supplies – pens, pencils, etc. We will stay in Tomarapi for lunch and then visit Laguna Huaynacota where we will be able to see certain bird species such as Chilean flamingos, crested ducks, eagles, woodpeckers and small falcons. Later, return to La Paz.

SAJAMA NATIONAL PARK IN BOLIVIA AND LAUCA NATIONAL PARK IN CHILE
DURATION: 4 DAYS

DAY 1
After breakfast, we will head north, crossing the valley of Azapa and visiting the geoglyphs and the local museum. From km 12 you will see the majestic valley spread out before you before we enter Lluta. On the way you will see the Candelabra Cactus and the Pukara of Copaquilla before we have lunch in Zapahuira. In the afternoon we will visit the village of Socoroma before we arrive at our hotel in Putre.
01 OVERNIGHT IN PUTRE

DAY 2
We leave very early for the Lauca National Park, where we will visit the caves, the Mirador (lookout point) of Chucuyo, the village of Chucuyo, community of Parinacota, the Mirador (lookout point) of Cotacotani, Lake Chungará and the Payachata volcanoes. After a packed lunch we will go to the Chungara border point and continue our journey towards Tambo Quemado on the Bolivian border. After this we will continue on to the Sajama National Park and arrive at our accommodation in Tomarapi.
01 OVERNIGHT TOMARAPI ECOLODGE

DAY 3.
In the morning after breakfast, we will visit Caripe, where garments are made using alpaca wool. A family from the area will give us an explanation of how the community farms llamas and alpacas. During the tour we will go through queñua forests and see the different flora and fauna found in the Sajama National Park, such as vicuñas and the Suri (Andean ostrich). We will visit the church of Sajama and continue our journey to the geysers. Later, on our return to Tomarapi, we will take a walk to the queñua forest, arriving finally at the village of Tomarapi where dinner will be served around a bonfire.
01 OVERNIGHT TOMARAPI ECOLODGE

DAY 4
Our morning begins with a traditional breakfast in Tomarapi and a visit to the local church, after which we will learn about local Aymara traditions and way of life. On the return trip to La Paz we will visit Curahuara de Carangas, known as the Sistine Chapel of Bolivia. Finally we will arrive at our hotel in La Paz. 

AMBORO NATIONAL PARK
DURATION: 3 DAYS
DAY 1
Very early in the morning leave Santa Cruz for Buena Vista passing through the towns of Warnes, Montero, and Portachuelo to reach the Mataracú Tent Camp. We will see the “Ecological Eiffel Tower” strangler fig and take a guided tour along the Las Pozas trail through primary and secondary forests and by natural pools. Transfer to Mataracu in the evening and have dinner.
01 OVERNIGHT IN MATARACU TENT CAMP

DAY 2
After breakfast we will set off along the Dinosaur Path going deep into the rainforest to listen to and look out for the tracks of some of the wildlife that lives in this ecosystem. We will pass through caves and over huge rocky outcrops where dinosaur fossils were found. We will arrive at the Mataracu waterfall and return to Mataracu in the afternoon to enjoy freshly-baked local cheese pastries straight from the oven. In the evening we will go for a walk to discover the nocturnal habits of the local wildlife.
01 OVERNIGHT IN MATARACU TENT CAMP

DAY 3
In the morning we will walk to Los Cajones de Yapacani. This day-long walk will enable us to really get to know the park, and we will take a moment to rest on the banks of the Yapacani River. We will return to the Mataracu Tent Camp to continue on to Santa Cruz in the late afternoon.

NB. The Amboro National Park has different entry points to the north and the south. There are many different ways of extending or shortening the programme depending on what the group wishes to do and see. 

CARRASCO NATIONAL PARK
DURATION: 2 DAYS
DAY 1
After breakfast we will leave Cochabamba for Villa Tunari 157 km from the city of Cochabamba. In the early afternoon, we will visit the “Cavern of Oil Birds”, (Steatornis caripensis) an endemic species. These birds are the only nocturnal flying fruit-eating birds in the world. We will walk along paths to look at the flora in this subtropical area.


DAY 2
We will take a trip down Chapare River as far as Puerto Aurora, enjoying the scenery and return to Cochabamba in the late afternoon.  

TORO TORO NATIONAL PARK
DURATION: 4 DAYS

DAY 1
Set out from Cochabamba in the morning for the Toro Toro National Park passing though the villages of Tarata and Anzaldo, and crossing the Caine River. After around 4 hours we will arrive at Toro Toro and have lunch. In the afternoon we will visit the Umajalanta Cave, 10 km from Toro Toro. This cave is thought to be the deepest cave in Bolivia and reaches around 7 km in depth. You will see amazing stalactites and stalagmites, flowstones, gours and columns. In the cave there is a small lake which is home to blind fish. Dinner.
01 OVERNIGHT IN TORO TORO

DAY 2
After breakfast visit the museum and walk along the Toro Toro River to the Toro Toro Canyon looking out for dinosaur prints and water holes. We will continue on to the lookout point for an impressive view out over the canyon with red-fronted macaws wheeling around below you. We will continue on through this stunning landscape until El Vergel where you can take a dip in pools of crystalline water. At the end of the afternoon descend around 1000 stone steps to the bottom of the canyon. Dinner.
01 OVERNIGHT IN TORO TORO

DAY 3
Leave early from Toro Toro for Itas at about 3800 m.a.s.l. to the villages of Yunguma and Ovejería. On the outskirts of the villages is an amazing range of sedimentary rocks called the City of Itas where we will stop to have a box lunch and enjoy the spectacular view out over the valleys. In the “city” you will be able to explore labyrinths and galleries carved out of the rocks to form gothic city. You will also find rust-coloured rock paintings and see Andean fauna. Return to Toro Toro at the end of the day.
01 OVERNIGHT IN TORO TORO

DAY 4
After breakfast leave for Siete Vueltas (Seven Turns on the path), which is one of Bolivia’s largest fossil deposits where you will see thousands of brachiopods, cephalopods and even chrimonide stalks embedded in the rocks. In “Wiliu”, before going up the Siete Vueltas, you can see petrified tortoises and fish teeth. Lunch in the hotel before returning to Cochabamba. (B, L)