Itinerary
- Day 1
La Paz
After landing at El Alto, you'll head down to La Paz and get settled at your hotel. The altitude here is significant, so you'll want to take things easy and let your body adjust. Later, grab dinner at a simple local restaurant to ease into the food and pace of the city.
- Day 2
La Paz
A city tour helps you acclimate while getting oriented. Walk through Calle Linares market where vendors sell practically everything, then check out the coca museum to understand this important crop's history and cultural role. The afternoon takes you through different neighborhoods, from the Prado boulevard past the government palace and Plaza Murillo to San Francisco church with its imposing architecture. End the day with dinner at a typical local restaurant.
- Meals
- Dinner (Typical local dinner)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of La Paz
- Visit to coca museum
- Visit to Calle Linares market
- Visit to government palace
- Visit to Plaza Murillo
- Visit to San Francisco church
Landmarks Calle Linares Coca Museum Prado Boulevard Government Palace Plaza Murillo San Francisco Church - Day 3
La Paz to Coroico
You'll drive through La Paz to Villa Fatima to see indigenous markets before chartering a minibus toward Coroico. The route crosses Abra de Cumbre pass at 4,750 meters with mountain views and a clear lake, then descends 3,000 meters into the Yungas. After that, cycle the famous narrow road known for its danger, passing waterfalls and tropical vegetation including ferns and bamboo. You'll reach Coroico at 1,750 meters by evening and settle into your hotel with a tropical dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner (Tropical dinner)
Included Activities
- Mountain bike ride through Yungas
- Visit to Abra de Cumbre pass
Landmarks Abra de Cumbre Yungas Puente Yolosa - Day 4
Coroico
Coroico sits surrounded by small hills covered in coffee, citrus, banana, and coca plantations. Hike to Rio Vagante, a jungle river with tropical vegetation, where you can either swim or use the local pools. Along the way, you'll pass old haciendas and terraced slopes. Later, explore the town and find a restaurant that appeals to you for dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Hiking to Rio Vagante
- Jungle walk through plantations and terraced slopes
Optional Activities
- Swimming in Rio Vagante
- Swimming in Coroico pools
Landmarks Rio Vagante - Day 5
Coroico to Rurrenabaque
A comfortable bus takes you through lush jungle landscapes to Rurrenabaque, which sits at 320 meters with around 7,000 people. Many buildings here rest on stilts as protection during rainy season flooding. The journey takes 8 to 12 hours depending on road conditions, and you'll notice the atmosphere shifts considerably as you descend. Dinner happens at a tropical restaurant.
- Meals
- Dinner (Tropical dinner)
Landmarks Rurrenabaque - Day 6
Rurrenabaque
From El Mirador del Gringo hilltop, you get a clear view over the town and surrounding countryside to get your bearings. After lunch, explore the area around Rio Beni and the jetty where indigenous people actively sell goods and fish. Stop by the cathedral at Plaza 2 de Febrero before heading to dinner at a typical local restaurant.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (Typical local dinner)
Included Activities
- Visit to El Mirador del Gringo viewpoint
- Visit to Rio Beni area
- Visit to cathedral on Plaza 2 de Febrero
Landmarks El Mirador del Gringo Rio Beni Plaza 2 de Febrero - Day 7
Pampas Jungle Tour Begins
Travel by jeep to Santa Rosa, then by boat up Rio Yucumo where you might spot capybaras, river dolphins, and monkeys among countless bird species (anacondas and jaguars are present but rare). Your 3-day jungle immersion starts with local guides who grew up in these areas. Thirty percent of tour costs go directly to four communities, supporting ecotourism with real socio-economic benefits. You'll travel extensively by boat and on foot to experience the jungle intensity.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Jeep transfer to Santa Rosa
- Boat travel on Rio Yucumo
- 3-day jungle tour with local guide
- Wildlife observation
Landmarks Santa Rosa Rio Yucumo - Day 8
Pampas Jungle Tour Continues
Continue your jungle immersion in the pampas with your local guide. Travel by boat and on foot, getting up close with the jungle atmosphere and its rhythms and wildlife.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Boat and walking jungle exploration
- Wildlife observation
- Day 9
Pampas Jungle Tour Concludes
Your final day of the 3-day jungle immersion keeps you traveling by boat and on foot with your guide. You'll see more of the pampas landscape and experience what makes this ecosystem unique before heading back to Rurrenabaque.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Boat and walking jungle exploration
- Wildlife observation
- Day 10
Extended Jungle Adventure Begins
The 5-day extended jungle adventure begins as you head deep to see countless tree species and learn survival skills. You'll carry about 15 kg of luggage per person and hike with an Indian guide toward the abandoned mission San Antonio de Ixiamas and Rio Madiri's headwaters. Build a raft under expert guidance and navigate by water. Expect heat, rough terrain, and insects. Food cooks over a fire and you'll sleep directly in the jungle with its strange sounds around you. Look for giant trees, medicinal plants, and possibly rare jaguars or anacondas.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Prepared over fire), Lunch (Prepared over fire), Dinner (Prepared over fire)
Included Activities
- 5-day extended jungle expedition
- Hikes through jungle terrain
- Raft building and travel on Rio Madiri
- Wildlife observation
- Local guide services
Landmarks San Antonio de Ixiamas Rio Madiri - Day 11
Extended Jungle Adventure Continues
Continue through the jungle traveling by foot and raft, observing wildlife and experiencing the environment's intensity. Food preparation over fire and sleeping in the jungle continue as part of the experience.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Prepared over fire), Lunch (Prepared over fire), Dinner (Prepared over fire)
Included Activities
- Jungle hiking and raft travel
- Wildlife observation
- Day 12
Extended Jungle Adventure Continues
Your expedition continues with hiking and raft sections as you work your way back toward Rurrenabaque. Wildlife observation and jungle experience remain central to this challenging day.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Prepared over fire), Lunch (Prepared over fire), Dinner (Prepared over fire)
Included Activities
- Jungle hiking and raft travel
- Wildlife observation
- Day 13
Extended Jungle Adventure Continues
Keep moving through jungle terrain with hikes and raft portions as you near the end of this demanding adventure. The physical and mental challenges of five days in these conditions make each small progress feel significant.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Prepared over fire), Lunch (Prepared over fire), Dinner (Prepared over fire)
Included Activities
- Jungle hiking and raft travel
- Wildlife observation
- Day 14
Extended Jungle Adventure Concludes
Your final day involves completing the remaining hikes and raft journey back to Rurrenabaque. After days eating food cooked over fire, that first restaurant dinner feels like a celebration, and sleeping in an actual bed again will be particularly welcome.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Prepared over fire), Lunch (Prepared over fire), Dinner (Restaurant dinner)
Included Activities
- Final jungle hiking and raft travel
- Return to Rurrenabaque
- Day 15
Rurrenabaque to Coroico
A comfortable bus takes you back to Coroico through lush jungle landscapes, a journey of 8 to 12 hours filled with diverse scenery. Check into your hotel in Coroico and enjoy dinner before recovering from the extended jungle expedition.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Day 16
Abra de Cumbre to La Paz
Take the first bus to Abra de Cumbre pass where an interesting hike starts at a small guardhouse marking the national park entrance. You'll climb about 400 meters on wide paths, and instead of following the main trek to Coroico, switch to a summit offering views of numerous Andean peaks including Chacaltaya with its ice. The last sections involve easy climbing, though four-wheel drive vehicles can access the area. After, return to the lake and arrange vehicle transport back, or try hitchhiking on a truck. Head to La Paz for dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike at Abra de Cumbre pass
- Summit climb with Andean peak views
Landmarks Abra de Cumbre Chacaltaya - Day 17
La Paz
This free day lets you recover from the strenuous activities. Walk through the colorful markets, check out magnificent colonial buildings, or venture to simpler neighborhoods away from the city center. Before your departure, spend time experiencing La Paz's nightlife and whatever interests you most.
Optional Activities
- Stroll through colorful markets
- Visit colonial buildings
- Explore neighborhood houses
- Experience La Paz nightlife
- Day 18
Copacabana
Travel to Lake Titicaca, the world's highest navigable lake at a deep blue and vast expanse with mountains in the background. Arrive at Copacabana, Bolivia's most famous pilgrimage destination and your boat trip starting point. Have the obligatory fish dinner at the harbor, then walk along the lake and climb Madonna Mountain Cerro Calvario in the evening. From the summit, wonderful views spread over the entire lake with Stations of the Cross and flower-made graves visible. Spend the night in Copacabana.
- Meals
- Dinner (Fish dinner at harbor)
Included Activities
- Boat trip on Lake Titicaca
- Climb Madonna Mountain Cerro Calvario
- Visit Stations of the Cross
Optional Activities
- Worship of Mother Earth Pachamama ceremony
Landmarks Lake Titicaca Copacabana Cerro Calvario - Day 19
Copacabana to Tiwanaku to La Paz
On your return to La Paz, visit Tiwanaku, Bolivia's most significant pre-Columbian site. Legend says the god Con Ticci Wiracocha rose from Lake Titicaca here to create the sun, world, and people. This mysterious culture flourished from 100 BC to 1200 AD when it sat about 20 km inland from Lake Titicaca. Visible buildings date between 400 and 1000 AD with an estimated 20,000 to 12,000 inhabitants. See column monoliths, the Kalasasaya solar observatory, Akapana hill, and the Intipunto Sun Gate. Return to La Paz for dinner and overnight.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Tiwanaku archaeological site
- Visit Kalasasaya solar observatory
- Visit Akapana hill
- Visit Intipunto Sun Gate
Landmarks Tiwanaku Kalasasaya Akapana Intipunto Sun Gate Sun Island Moon Island - Day 20
La Paz to Chacaltaya to Valle de Luna
Visit the world's highest ski resort at Chacaltaya by passing through El Alto for groceries, then climbing via a gravel road with narrow hairpin bends. You'll see llamas crossing paths and views of white peak Sajamas hundreds of kilometers away, plus Lake Titicaca below with extremely colorful debris fields from high iron soil content. At 5,100 meters, an Austrian Alpine hut offers overnight accommodation, and at 5,300 meters, a single piste ski lift operates. Rather than ski, climb to Chacaltaya's summit (slow going after driving up 1,500 meters, but guests do summit). Climb a neighboring peak as well, then visit Valle de Luna on La Paz's southern outskirts with grayish-yellow earth pyramids resembling the moon.
Included Activities
- Chacaltaya ski resort visit
- Climb to Chacaltaya summit at 5,300 meters
- Climb neighboring peak
- Visit Valle de Luna
Optional Activities
- Skiing at Chacaltaya
Landmarks Chacaltaya El Alto Sajamas Valle de Luna - Day 21
La Paz
Your last full day offers time for shopping and saying mental goodbyes to Bolivia. Visit additional parks, explore another market, or check out more colonial buildings. By evening, celebrate your summit successes with a hearty dinner and maybe find local musicians performing at a restaurant. Those interested can enjoy pisco as a final South American farewell.
- Meals
- Dinner (Celebration dinner)
Optional Activities
- Shopping for souvenirs
- Visit parks
- Explore markets
- Visit colonial buildings
- Listen to local musicians
- Enjoy pisco drinks
- Day 22
Departure from La Paz
Your tour guide accompanies you to the airport for your departure to Germany, marking the end of your Bolivia journey.
