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This trek still has long stretches of pre-Inca paving that connects the villages of Chunavi and Chumlumani, the provincial capital of the South Yungas. It is quite a demanding trek and because of this not often visited by tourists, therefore making it better for wildlife spotting. There are several different routes for this trek, the one detailed below starts in Lambate.
| » Difficulty: 3 moderate fitness |
» Number of days: 6 days, 5 nights |
| » Tour starts in La Paz, & ends in La Paz |
» Best time of year: May to October |
| » Season: Dry season: days are mild and nights are cold |
» Highlights: Experiencing the cloud forest and visiting the villages of Lambate and Chulumani. |
Please check the gear list to see what you will need to bring for the trip.
For further general information on Bolivia please also look at our fact file.
Day 1: La Paz (3660m) – Lambate (3600m)
We have an early start in the morning from La Paz to drive onto Lambate. We take some winding roads and cross a few passes to reach the small town of Lambate 3 hours driving (LD) Accommodation in the local school
Day 2: Lambate – Quircoma (2450m)
Today is our first day of trekking, where we spend most of the time in the open highlands. Cloud usually starts rolling in around the afternoon. As this is the side of the Cordillera with catches the clouds first. 5 – 7 hours (BLD) camping
Day 3: Quircoma – Near to Cerro Yunga Cruz (3700m)
We will spend most of the day traversing high on the ridge, which will give us great views of the surrounding area. Finally we will reach the edge of the cloud forest where we will set up camp. 7 to 8 hours. (BLD) camping
Day 4: Near Cerro Yunga Cruz – Cerro Astillero (2200m)
We will pass Cerro Yunga Cruz at the start of the day and continue on towards Cerro Astillero. The route will become increasingly forested throughout the day, but will be mainly downhill.
6 – 8 hours of walking (BLD)
Day 5: Cerro Astillero – Chulumani (1700m)
This is a long and occasionally steep descent through increasingly populated countryside before reaching Chulumani.
6 – 8 hours of walking (BLD) Hostel.
Day 6: Chulumani – La Paz
Our transport would have arrived the day before. We can have a look around the village of Chulamani before heading back to La Paz. Along the way we pass lots of coca fields, as this is one of the largest are in Bolivia for coca. The valleys around are very fertile for growing all types of fruit.
3 – 4 hours driving (BL)
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| »Prices include: Professional English speaking guide Meals as mentioned, including drinks at camp meals (B - breakfast, L - lunch, D - dinner) 2 night’s accommodation (Lambate and Chulamani) All private transport,to start of the trek and back to La Paz Tents and cooking equipment Cook Porters to carry all camp equipment |
| » Not Included: Personal gear Personal insurance Tips Extra services not mentioned in the program |
| » Prices: Special prices for groups of 1 to 3 people. 4 clients or more, price US$ 615 each. Discounts for large groups. |
| We can also arrange accommodation in La Paz, and a transfer back to La Paz at an additional cost. Please note that you can also add various other tours and treks onto this package, for example any tour starting or ending in La Paz or Sorata. Whatever you want to do please contact us and we will tailor make your holiday. |