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From the Andes to Amazonia - a most outstanding way to experience the contrasts of Bolivias wilderness

L e v e l :  D e m a n d i n g

C h a r a c t e r : This trip is by far more difficult than tour three and most adventurous. Trip with pioneer character. Stunning landscape and incredible diversity of climate and landscape.

F I R S T   D A Y

By four wheel drive jeep to Cocoyo. Wild ride over two high passes with excellent views over ice capped mountains.

S E C O N D   D A Y

After packing the llamas. We descend from the always cold Cocoyo to a warm bush thicket. From there we use a stone paved forgotten Inca trail which is leading to the ancient Inca ruin of Marcabepata and expect stunning discoveries there. After one or two hours we keep on going following a tiny path through high grass.

T H I R D   D A Y

It seems to be too unreal to be true but we are not dreaming. We see the forest below and at the same instant the ice capped Andes giants above. Maybe an Andean black bear is roaring or a parrot is shouting. Today the path is becoming difficult and we have to fix a rope for a forth coming. But don`t worry we are experienced and know full well how to avoid critical situations. A difficult way needs time and so we move slowly but safely.

F O U R T H   D A Y

Directly behind the ruin we step steeply down. First using bear paths to descend through high and thick grass we then pass through thick bush. Then the forest comes thick like a wall. A mighty impression. It is getting warmer and warmer and we are locked in between thick bush and trees.Down to a small clearing where we set up the tents.

F I F T H   D A Y

We descend through thick forest, in particular we use our fixed ropes. In the afternoon we arrive at a river. Here we set up our camp. Birds, wild sheep and all colours of green.

S I X T H   D A Y

The whole day long we walk through the forest, sometimes close by the riverside and sometimes way up. Huge tree ferns, birds, flowers, humidity. We camp in the forest. At night we watch an amazing spectacle: Thousands of giant glow worms are shining with their lights.

S E V E N T H   D A Y

The forest is getting thinner and soon we find a tiny path which leads to the Estancia Kattuaya. Kattuaya is a typical self supplier farm in the vast outback Bolivias only few tourists will experience it. Here we spend the night in our tents.

E I G H T   D A Y

We follow a small path which is maintained by the three inhabitants of Kattuaya down to a valley. At one moment thick bush is making it impossible to see more than a distance of 60 feet and at the next moment we step out to a clearing which is providing most spectacular views down to tropical valleys as far as the eyes are reaching. After a long walk our small path is joining the wide way of the Camino del Oro at La Hoya. Here we make camp.

N I N T H   D A Y

Following the Camino del Oro a full day we reach the gold mine Chussi which is the first outpost of civilisation. Here we spend the night.

T E N T H   D A Y

We continue our trip by a four wheel drive jeep. Passing various gold mines of remarkable size we reach the miners capital of Guanay. Back to civilisation. We can watch videos, eat in restaurants and sleep in a guest house.

E L E V E N T H   D A Y

A ten hours bus ride takes us back to La Paz. What a change again! End of the trip.