Module: Trek and 4x4 Expedition
Duration: 4 days
Period: All year round
Private service
This module offers a walking tour of Sajama National Park, one of Bolivia's natural gems.
We will encounter abundant and varied fauna surrounded by a unique setting made up of majestic volcanoes, hot springs, geysers and lost communities where life runs at the slow pace of a llama's walk...
Day 1: LA PAZ – TREK - TOMARAPI
Departure from the hotel at 09:00 in a private 4x4. We cross the high plateau until we reach the entrance to the Sajama National Park (approximately 4 hours). On the way, we discover the Caranga tombs known as chullpas. From the “El Viajero” guesthouse, our trek begins in the heart of the National Park populated by volcanoes (Sajama 6542 m alt. / Parinacota 6340 m alt. / Pomerape 6280 m alt.). The fauna is numerous and varied: alpacas, vicuñas and ostriches (if luck smiles on us). After 4 or 5 hours of walking, we arrive at Huyalilla, where our 4x4 awaits us to take us to the town of Tomarapi, famous for having a typically colonial church.
Cold lunch at midday. All inclusive. Night at the new Tomarapi refuge (comfort of a 2-star hotel).
Note: During the hike, backpacks will be carried by the vehicle accompanying us.
Day 2: TOMARAPI – TREK - HUAYNA KHOTA LAGOON – HOT SPRINGS
We leave Tomarapi to go around the eternal snows of the Sajama volcano. Halfway through the day, we arrive at Huaña Khota lagoon, a flamingo sanctuary. Two more hours of walking will take us to the hot springs at the foot of the Sajama volcano for a comforting bath…
Cold lunch at midday. All inclusive. Overnight in Sajama (limited comfort).
Day 3: HOT SPRINGS – GEYSERS - PARINACOTA
In the morning, we visit the geysers and then cross the Chilean-Bolivian border. Day trip in 4x4 through the Lauca National Park (Chile).
Lunar and magical landscapes populated by a still abundant and very particular fauna: viscachas, vicuñas, ibis, wild ducks and geese... A true photographic safari at more than 4000 meters above sea level.
Cold lunch at midday. All inclusive. Night in the home of a Parinacota resident (limited comfort).
Day 4: PARINACOTA – LAUCA – LA PAZ
A day trip in a 4x4 and on foot through the Lauca National Park (Chile). Lunar and magical landscapes populated by a still abundant and very particular fauna: viscachas, vicuñas, ibis, wild ducks and geese... A true photographic safari at more than 4000 meters above sea level.
We crossed the Bolivian-Chilean border in the late afternoon to reach the city of La Paz after approximately 4 hours of travel.
Lunch on the road (included). Dinner at leisure. Hotel.
INCLUDES
- Trekking guide.
- Mountain guide (one for 4 people)
- Chef.
- Food, meals mentioned.
- Transport.
- 2/3 star hotels with breakfast. Locals' houses or shelters.
- Camping equipment for the trek (tents, mats, etc.)
- Luggage carrying, porters (mules, llamas).
NOT INCLUDED
- Individual Equipment (except mats that can be provided)
- Mandatory individual insurance.
- Meals (free, $4 to $7 per person/meal)
- Drinks, tips.
NOTE: The hotels mentioned are indicated subject to availability at the time of booking the tour.
In case of unavailability, hotels of the same category will be proposed. Please note that, for identical categories, the quality of hotels in Bolivia is often lower than that found in Europe or other countries.
IMPORTANT: As a security measure, each traveler will carry photocopies of their passport and individual insurance (to be delivered to us in La Paz upon arrival).