Itinerary

1. Day 1: La Paz to Pelechuco

   • Leave early morning to Apolobamba. Drive through the scenic Altiplano plateau and pass by Lake Titicaca.
   • Drive past the Protegida Apolobamba natural area and Reserva Nacional de Fauna Ulla-Ulla.
   • Cross a pass just after Lake Cololo (4700m) before arriving in the colonial village of Pelechuco, where the primary source of livelihood is gold mining.
   • Spend the night in Pelechuco.

2. Day 2: Follow the Inca trial

   • Drive to the Paso de Sanches, a marine channel (4840m).
   • Once at the pass, we will make our way down to where we meet the mules.
   • Begin to walk down the valley, following the old Inca trail.
   • Pass through the alpine landscape before entering the forest.
   • Camp near a small river for an overnight stay.

3. Day 3: Follow the Inca trial

   • Start trekking in the forest. There are a few long climbs, and you need to stay above the river. The trail here has good stone paving and is an excellent example of the solid roads for which the Incas were renowned.
   • Overnight camping in the forest.

4. Day 4: Follow the Inca trail

   • Follow the winding Inca trail and continue to walk.
   • See the beautiful views of Chuapi Orco (6044m) - the highest peak in the Apolobamba Mountain range.
   • Camp near an old Inca Tambo (road-house), structures used to host Inca dignitaries and officials on business.

5. Day 5: Follow the Inca trail

   • Walk in the cloud forest, a dense mass of trees and thick vegetation, where you can spot Andean Spectacle bear. The trail continues along the top of a ridge and is quite steep in places.
   • Camp in the forest clearing. 

6. Day 6: Mojos village

   • Continue along the forested ridge, passing through occasional clearings among the trees. Here, the trail gets muddy in places, and the mules find it hard going.
   • Then cross a small bridge and pass by pineapple plantations on the way to the village of Mojos.
   • Camp in the village for an overnight stay.

7. Day 7: Follow the Inca trail

   • Post changing the mule, continue to walk in an easy trail used more regularly. 
   • Camp in a forest clearing for an overnight stay.

8. Day 8: Trek to Virgen Del Rosario

   • Climb up to a great viewpoint to see the Rio Tuichi.
   • After another hour of trekking and reach the community of Virgen Del Rosario.
   • Upon arrival, meet the guides for the rafting section. 
   • Overnight camping in the community.

9. Day 9: Asariamas

   • Get ready for a full day of the fun-filled rafting session. Raft downriver through the pristine and wildlife-rich Madidi National Park.
   • You have an option of ending your tour here by heading back to La Paz or stay for another 5 days rafting in Rio Tuichi. (Included in package)

10. Day 10: Rafting

    • Continue to raft on the Rio Tuichi for the next five days.
    • Raft downriver through the pristine and wildlife-rich rainforest, making occasional side hikes into the jungle or swimming holes.
    • Catch fishes in the river and camp on the riverbanks.
    • During the five days on the river, have the opportunity to see an incredible variety of plant life and wildlife.

11. Day 11: Rafting

    Same as day ten

    • Raft downriver through the pristine and wildlife-rich rainforest, making occasional side hikes into the jungle or swimming holes.
    • Catch fishes in the river and camp on the riverbanks.
    • See an incredible variety of plant life and wildlife.

12. Day 12: Rafting

    Same as day ten

    • Raft downriver through the pristine and wildlife-rich rainforest, making occasional side hikes into the jungle or swimming holes.
    • Catch fishes in the river and camp on the riverbanks.
    • See an incredible variety of plant life and wildlife.

13. Day 13: Rafting

    Same as day ten

    • Raft downriver through the pristine and wildlife-rich rainforest, making occasional side hikes into the jungle or swimming holes.
    • Catch fishes in the river and camp on the riverbanks.
    • See an incredible variety of plant life and wildlife.

14. Day 14: Rurrenabaque

    • Get into a motorboat and head to Rurrenabaque.
    • Overnight stay at the hotel.

15. Day 15: Departure

    • Take a flight back to La Paz.

    End of the tour.