The wealth and natural diversity of Bolivia are unequaled. From the Amazon Basin to the highest summits of the Andes, every ecosystem is represented.
This original circuit takes us to the discovery of three National Parks: the Amboro Park, with its abundant flora and fauna, the Toro Toro Park, a real catalog of geological curiosities and finally the Sajama Park, offering all the beauty of the Altiplano in one place.
From the toucans of the Elbow of the Andes to the vicunas and alpacas of the « bofedals » of Sajama, Nature in its most pure state is revealed to us little by little. Great escape from reality!

Airport pick up (flight ? at ?) and transfer to the Hotel.
Once settled in the hotel, we leave for the Güembé Park, 15 minutes away from Santa Cruz. This beautiful park of 35 acres where we find tropical forest and lagunas with crystalline water, hosts the World’s largest butterfly aviary as well as a collection of Orchids. Short guided visit of the premises (aviary, butterfly reproduction laboratory, Orchid Temple, Termite Castle…) then rest of the day open. Options to bathe or to hike on nearby trails. A real Paradise!
Lunch and dinner open. Hotel.

Departure from our hotel at 8:30 a.m., in our private vehicle, for the Inca fortress of Samaipata. Beautiful area located between the Amazon and the Andes where we find the remains of the most isolated Inca fortress of the empire, erected to control the invasion of the Guaranis Indians. Visit of the site.
Short hike to the Cuevas waterfall. Possible bath in a dreamscape...

Departure in our private vehicule at 8:30 am for the forest of the Amboro parc where we’ll see some species of giant ferns unique in the world. (Dicksomia Sellowiana and Alsophila Incana)
As well as numerous species of wild orchids.
Very agreable hike to the volcan refuge / observation of wild animals. Possibility to have a bath in the cascades close to the refuge.

Transfer in our private vehicule to Beremejo.
Back to Santa Cruz at the end of the day.
Cold meal for lunch. dinner.open Hotel.

Private transfer from the hotel to the airport 2 hours before take off. Flight Santa Cruz – Cochabamba (30 minutes flight, see time table). Pick up at the airport and transfer to the hotel. End of day open.
Lunch and dinner open. Hotel.
Note: flight Santa Cruz – Cochabamba without guide.

We leave early in the morning in our private 4WD and take the direction of the South. It takes about 5 hours to reach Lake Torotoro, passing through the charming villages of Tarata, Cliza and Anzaldo, typically “cochabambinos”.
After lunch we visit the dinosaur excavation site where we will be able to observe numerous dinosaur remains. This region, which was 80 million years ago a lagoon of stagnant water, abounds in fossils of mastodons, brontosaurus and tridactyls herbivores, but also in fossils of sea turtles, sharks and innumerable prehistoric plants.
Lunch and dinner included. Hotel.

The Torotoro Park is also the caving Mecca of the world. The underground is in fact a vast, mostly unexplored, labyrinth.
We visit on foot the Humajalanta Cave. We put caving gear on and enter the cave, to discover the surprising blind catfish that populate these underground waters, as well as walls covered with beautiful stalactites and stalagmites.
Return to the village of Torotoro. Visit of the museum of the Casa de Piedra.
Lunch and dinner included. Hotel.

We hike to the site of El Vergel. It is, without a doubt, the most beautiful walk of the region, taking us through a magnificent canyon to a waterfall and its crystalline pools. On the way, we stop at the mirador to admire the canyon of Río Torotoro.
In the afternoon we return to Cochabamba.
Lunch included. Dinner open. Hotel.

We leave the hotel for our transfer to the airport in our private vehicle 2 hours before our flight time. Flight Sucre-La Paz (30 minutes flight, time variable depending on the day of the week). Airport pick up and transfer to the Hotel. Afternoon open
Lunch and dinner open. Hotel.

Departure from the hotel at 9 a.m. in a private vehicle towards the Obejuyo pass and the canyon de las Ánimas. We get an amazing view of Illimani, symbol of La Paz and one of the giants of the Cordillera Real.
We then enter the canyon de Palca, with its interesting rock formations carved by erosion.
Return to La Paz in the afternoon, by way of the village of Ventilla. This paved scenic road offers beautiful view of the Cordillera.
Cold lunch (included). Dinner open. Hotel.

Departure from the hotel at 9 a.m. in a private vehicle. We cross the altiplano until we reach the entrance of Sajama National Park (about 4h) by way of the small village of Curahuara de Carangas and its colonial church richly decorated (the frescoes are perfectly preserved). On the way, we stop by chullpas, carangas sepultures, empty today after their systematic pillaging.
We enter the park by a dirt road that takes us to the village of Tomarapi. The fauna is abundant and varied: alpacas, vicuñas and ñandus (the cousin of the ostrich) if we are lucky.
Cold lunch. All included. Night at Tomarapi’s new “Albergue” (comfort of a 2-star hotel).

In the morning, we head to the geysers in our 4WD. This particularly active area offers a unique display of bubbling baths spread over hundreds of square meters. We can try cooking eggs in their slightly sulfuric water.
From there, we hike to the natural hot springs for a relaxing bath at the foot of o Sajama, revered by the local population (about 2-hour walk).
Cold lunch. All included. Night at Doña Teodora’s near the hot springs (basic comfort).
From there we follow the valley upriver until we reach Laguna Khasiri Kota (el. 5050 m.a.s.l/ 2½-hour hike). During our lunch break we will be able to observe different aquatic bird species, notably the Andean geese (Huallata in Aymara) that never go very far from their characteristic nest (large floating platforms made out of algae and grass.)
One more hour is necessary to reach the plateau where is nestled the beautiful Laguna Sorapata. This magical place, surrounded by impressive copper colored mountains, suitable for our lunch break. We then descent to the geysers while enjoying the magnificent view of volcano Pomerape (el. 6280 m.a.s.l.). We return to our 4WD and head for the natural hot springs located at the base of volcano Sajama to enjoy a relaxing bath.
Hiking time: 6/7h; Elevation gain: +600m/-600m

In the morning, return to La Paz, (about 4 hours). Rest of the day open.
Lunch and dinner open. Hotel.

Pick up at our hotel in a private vehicle, 3 hours prior to flight departure time, for transfer to airport / international flight number and time to be confirmed.