Welcome to Amazon Basin
The Amazon Basin is one of Bolivia’s largest and most mesmerizing regions. The rainforest is raucous with wildlife and spending a few days roaming the sweaty jungle is an experience you’re unlikely to forget. But it’s not only the forests that are enchanting: it’s also the richness of the indigenous cultures, traditions and languages that exist throughout the region.
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Day Tour to Titicaca Lake from La Paz
Our tour is decorated with a breathtaking view of the Cordillera Real Arrival to Copacabana. We will visit one of the most important and visited temples of Bolivia. The construction of the church began in 1601. The architecture of the temple mixes the renaissance and colonial baroque styles. Behind the altarpiece is located the famous Camarín de la Virgen del Lago, the protective mother of all Bolivians and even pilgrims from all over Bolivia. Another recognized place within the temple, is the Chapel of the Sails, A place where every believer passes to light a candle to the virgin. Some days of the week, are dedicated to the "Blessing of Mobilities".The service ends at the collection points. Later we head towards the port of YAMPUPATA. The road passes through different peasant villages, we will make a brief view of the famous GRUTA DE LOURDES. Later we will ascend to a panoramic viewpoint, from where we will appreciate the FLOATING ISLANDS of Bolivia. We continue our tour appreciating the different rock formations, ancient Inca roads. And you arrive at YAMPUPATA where it is possible to take a boat to the island of the Sun. (20 minutes of navigation). After lunch, we begin our tour to the Isla del Sol, where we visited the Archaeological remains of "PILKOKAINA" - Example of the Inca, (it is areligion center). After a short walk through the famous "ESCALINATAS DE YUMANI ", built by our ancestors until arriving at THE SOURCE OFTHE LIFE, there one can be purified by taking some holy water, also we will enjoy the beauty of the beautiful Inca garden, and we will walk on theAgricultural terraces. After our visit we return to the population of Copacabana.Pick up of hotels / hostels in the city of La Paz to a paved road to the Copacabana peninsula. Located 160 km from the city of La Paz (approx. 4 hours).
3-Hour City Tour of Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia
The city of Santa Cruz is 416 meters above sea level, has a tropical climate, the city is divided into ring circuits, so traffic is often complicated during peak hours, it is recommended to leave early to make the routes .Your tour will start at 8m from a centrally located place in Santa Cruz de la Sierra. This tour allows you to know the main places of the city of Santa Cruz de la Sierra, including cultural spaces. Santa Cruz is rapidly becoming a modern city, currently the most developed city in Bolivia. We will visit Casa del Camba, the best typical food restaurant in Santa Cruz, a true culinary experience for you. VISITED: Plaza September 24 Sacred Museum - Religious & El Arenal Park Museum of Independence Heritage Café (Cultural Center) Apple 1 (Cultural Center) House of Camba (Lunch)
TOUR EL FUERTE DE SAMAIPATA & CUEVAS (1 FULL DAY)
It includes the transfer from the city of Santa Cruz de la Sierra and the return to said city. Visit: The Fort of Samaipata Archeological Museum Cuevas waterfall The tour lasts all day, we guarantee that you will spend an unforgettable day.We started our trip, leaving very early from the city of Santa Cruz. We will arrive in Samiapta in 2 and a half hours, then we will visit the majestic Fort of Samaipata, which is the most important archaeological site of the region, then we will visit the Archaeological Museum. In the afternoon we will visit the Cuevas waterfall, to relax and have an afternoon with nature.
4-Day Reina De Enin Amazon River Cruise
EXAMPLE ITINERARYDAY 1 Airport or hotel pick up in Trinidad Bolivia. *These times are flexiblePrivate transfer to the port of Trinidad this will take around 30 minutes. A small speed boat will be waiting for your arrival and will transfer you to the Reina de Enin Cruise Boat. The time of this journey depends on the boats location. No more than 1 hour travel time.Arrive to the Reina de Enin Ship for check into your cabin and a brief with the boats captain about the daily activities.1230 -1300 buffet lunch with mineral watersRest and relaxing time, or free time to swim or admire the Amazon River1500 Daily activity this is flexable and can be piranah fishing, horseback riding, hiking or community visit1900 Buffet DinnerDAY 20800-0900 Buffet breakfastDaily activities, this is flexable and can be piranah fishing, horseback riding, wildlife watching, hiking or community visit.1230-1400 Buffet LunchRest and relaxation time1500 Daily Activity this is flexable and can be piranah fishing, horseback riding, wildlife watching, hiking or community visit.1900 Buffet Dinner with mineral waterDAY 3 0800-0900 Buffet breakfastDaily activities, this is flexable and can be piranah fishing, horseback riding, wildlife watching, hiking or community visit.1230-1400 Buffet LunchRest and relaxation time1500 Daily Activity this is flexable and can be piranah fishing, horseback riding, wildlife watching, hiking or community visit.1900 Buffet Dinner with mineral water2000 Optional night spotlighting excursion of Caimans and other wildlifeDAY 4 800-0900 Buffet breakfastDaily activities, this is flexable and can be piranah fishing, horseback riding, wildlife watching, hiking or community visit.1230-1400 Buffet LunchDepending on flight check out and the speedboat awaits to take you back to Trinidad, here a private vehicle will take you back to your hotel or airport drop off.END OF TOUR
Sun Island - Copacabana Full Day Tour from La Paz or Puno
Pick up from the hotel in La Paz (or Puno) and transfer to the Bus Station to board the Tourist Bus until Copacabana (3,810 masl). This trip takes 3 hours and a half approx. On route, we will cross the strait of Tiquina by motor boat (20 minutes). It is the narrowest portion of the lake dividing the minor lake (Wiñaymaka) and major lake (Chucuito). Arrival to Copacabana and we will walk to the port in order to board on a speed boat (50 minutes) until Sun Island where we will visit Pilcokaina Palace and enjoy a nice lunch that is called Apthapi, it is prepared with: potato, dried-potato, broad bean, husked wheat, cold cheese, banana, boiled or fried egg and others. To then have a panoramic walk to the Community of Yumani where we will visit the famous Inca Garden, Sacred Fountain of Incas, and Yumani Stairway. Then, we will return to Copacabana, with a short stop next to the Chañi Floating Islands (where we will appreciate the handwork of the famous Andean reeds). Arrival to Copacabana and visit the Catholic Church and Local Market. We will continue to the City of Puno (3 ½ hrs) through Kasani (border Bolivia-Perú) in shared tourist transportation or to La Paz. Arrival and transfer to the Hotel.
3-Day Toro Toro Dinosaur Footprints from Cochabamba City
First Day Departure from hotel in Cochabamba at 7:30 a.m. in a private 4x4 transport to go on an impressive journey to the north of Potosi where the landscape changes every 20 minutes. There is plenty of time to stop for a photo moment. After arriving to Toro Toro, the first visit shall be Umajalanta. This is the deepest Bolivia´s cave and only 7 km of this cave has been explored yet. During the beautiful hike to the cave be admired by the first spectacular dinosaur prints. Enter the cave with helmet and head lamp to experience a great and exciting adventure that will stay with you for a lifetime. Inside the cave see spectacular stalactite and stalagmite formations, also have the chance to watch blind fish, considered as endemic species of the area. Second Day Start the day with the mountains Ciudad Itas. This particular mountain with rock formations at about 4000 meters above sea level that has arisen for thousands of years. Also visit a 2000-year-old wall with paintings of ancient civilizations. At the very top, have a unique view of the entire national park with its hanging valley, canyons and ridges. After this experience, visit Carrera's pampas, an area exposed by nature filled with great footprints of many different dinosaurs. The best preserved footprints will be shown, and explained by the local guide. Third Day Today, visit a natural formation called “theater”, a bridge carved by erosion wind and water, and admire incredible evidence of the largest footprints ever found in the area. The footprints found are of a 36-meter Tyrannosaurus. After an hour walk, get to the viewpoint over the deepest Canyon in Bolivia, this viewpoint gives us an unforgettable sight into the canyon. There are great chances to see the red head macaw that lives in this canyon. Go down stairs till the canyon bottom in which there´s a unique waterfall called “El Vergel ". Here you can take a bath in the crystal clear water and enjoy the beautiful surroundings since the water comes from underground caves. Finish the tour by visiting the famous footprints near the village of Toro Toro. Again, hundreds of preserved prints of meat and plant eaters can be admired. After this, be dropped at the place you stay at!