La Paz, like Lake Titicaca, is dominated by the Cordillera Real, a seemingly impassible barrier of snowed-in peaks.
Un-climbable; not so sure… why not take a closer look?
A nice surprise awaits us on top. It is as though the Cordillera was brutally falling into the Amazon Basin.
During this circuit, we will criss-cross this incredible region -- tucked between the mineral landscape of the high summits and the tropical plains of Beni -- in the best way possible: alternating trekking with mountain biking. This outdoor takes us on the vertiginous slopes where the fruits and vegetables that will be sold on the markets of the Altiplano are cultivated: mangoes, papayas, bananas and coffee grown amongst the parrots and monkeys. And let’s not forget coca, here a traditional crop!
This exceptional loop starts at the foot of Huayna Potosi (6088 m.a.s.l.), before diving towards the Yungas, an area still little known to tourism, then on to climb between two of the Cordillera’s giants: the Mururata and Illimani (6432 m.a.s.l.).
Note: good physical condition necessary. For your comfort and security, a 4WD support vehicle will be accompanying you the whole circuit.

Airport pick up (flight number and arrival time to be confirmed) and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day open.
Lunch and dinner open. Hotel ***.

We depart from the hotel at 9:30 a.m. in our private vehicle. We skirt the foothills of the Cordillera Real as we head towards the village of Huatajata where we will taste rainbow trout, the gastronomical specialty of the lake’s shores.
In the afternoon, we raise the sails of our authentic multicolored fishing boat and take off for a pleasant journey on the minor lake. If the winds are with us we might be able to disembark on Kalahuta Island, in the middle of thick « totora » (reeds out of which the traditional boats of Lake Titicaca were made). Return to La Paz from Huatajata at the end of the day.
Lunch included. Dinner open. Hotel ***.

Difficulty: altitude trek with numerous passes over el.4500 m.a.s.l. for the first three days
5 to 7-hour walk a day. Good physical condition required.
Departure from La Paz at 8 a.m. in a private vehicle for the village of Botijlaca (el. 3830 m.a.s.l. / 2h30 trip) in the Zongo Valley, at the foot of Huayna Potosí, where we meet our team of muleteers.
The trek starts by a 3 to 4-hour up-hill hike on the slopes of Tikimani (el. 5519 m.a.s.l.). We clear a pass 4600-meter high before descending for 3 hours towards Uma Palka (el. 3800 m.a.s.l.), where we set up camp.
Cold lunch. All included. Bivouac.
Hiking time: 7h; Elevation gain: +770m / -800m

For about 2 hours we ascend the slopes of Cerro Matilde (el. 5000 m.a.s.l.) to reach the altitude of Laguna Chiar Khota (el. 4550 m.a.s.l.).
We then descend (2 1/2 / 3-h) towards Zanja Pampa to set up our bivouac.
Cold lunch. All included. Bivouac.
Hiking time: 6h; Elevation gain: +800m / -750m

The trek continues, on the mountain slopes for about 3 hours before reaching Laguna Khota Kuchu. We then descend towards the hamlet of Chukura (2h) where we meet the itinerary of the Choro trek. We now follow the magnificent paved Inca trail towards the village of Challapampa (about 2 hours). The environment change as we loose altitude: luxuriant vegetation, heat and humidity replace the harsh climate of the higher ground.
Cold lunch. All included. Bivouac.
Hiking time: 7h; Elevation gain: +350m / -1300m

We continue our descent leaving the Andean countryside behind us. The vegetation is now subtropical. At around noon, we arrive in the village of Choro. Small ascents and descends alternate all the way until we reach our camp at San Francisco (5 to 6 hours) Cold lunch. All included. Bivouac.
Hiking time: 5h; Elevation gain: +200m / -1100m

In the morning, we cross the Coscapa River then we start up the “Devil’s Hill” that will take us to the village of Sandillani at the beginning of the afternoon (el. 2000 m.a.s.l.). After a walk of a few hours we finish the trek in Chairo (el. 1300 m.a.s.l) where a 4WD awaits us to take us to Coroico, the pearl of the Yungas, where we will take a well-deserved rest.
Cold lunch. Dinner open (restaurant El Cafetal recommended). Hotel *** / swimming pool.
Hiking time: 4h; Elevation gain: +200m / -900m

No technical difficulty, minimum age 10. Bring a pair of sneakers and a bathing suit for the river descent
In the morning, a private vehicle takes us to Rio Vagante for the river descent (4-5 hours). We discover a pristine nature where the fauna abounds and the flora is luxuriant. A vehicle picks us up in Santa Barbara to take us back to the hotel in the middle of the afternoon
Cold lunch (included). Dinner open (restaurant El Cafetal recommended). Hotel ** / swimming pool.

We cross the Yungas from north to south on very steep mountain slopes. We drive along a succession of ascents and descents via a seldom-traveled route. Coca terraces, coffee plantations and orchards line our journey to the village of Puente Villa. Our hotel is located a little ways from the village, in a tropical garden in the middle of the forest.
Afternoon open, Options to swim in the river or in the swimming pool or to take a walk by the river.
Cold lunch. All included. *** / Swimming pool.

We continue our trip to Chulumani the capital of the province of the South Yungas, a charming village surrounded by coca
plantations. We pass the village and head to the Apa Apa Eco Lodge, where fresh fruit juices and homemade tropical ice cream await us.
After lunch, a local guide will take us for a short walk to discover the marvels of the old growth rain forest, one of the treasures of the area.
All included. Night at the Eco Lodge Apa Apa.

We are in a practically unknown part of the Yungas in a region of rolling hills. Coca fields, coffee plantations and orchards alternate along our way to Irupana.
We take possession of our cabañas, located in the middle of a sweet lemon and tangerine plantation.
After lunch, rest at the pool, or walk to discover the secrets of the surrounding nature (with local guide).
Lunch included. Dinner open. Hotel *** / spectacular views / swimming pool.

We leave Irupana on our mountain bikes. After clearing a pass over the village, we descend towards the remote village of La Plazuela (1000 m.a.s.l.), a paradise for mango lovers. We climb into our 4WD vehicle for the ascent to the pass at about 4500 meters of elevation, between the nevados Mururata and Illimani, two of the giants of the Cordillera Real. After about 5 hours on a dirt road, we reach the little village of Lambate.
Cold lunch. All included. Night with local host (basic comfort)

Early departure in our 4WD vehicle. We continue climbing the valley towards Tututal Pampa (1 ½ hour). From there we start a very beautiful and little known trek. We hike from lagunas to the next until we reach the bse of the Mururata Glacier (el. 5870 m.a.s.l.), we then return to Tutural Pampa and then to La Paz at the end of the day (3 ½-hour trip).
Cold lunch (included). Dinner open. Hotel ***.
Hiking time: 5h; Elevation gain: +400m / -400m

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.
WARNING LIMIT THE WEIGHT OF YOUR BELONGINGS TO 30lb / PERSON DURING THE TREK