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9 days
šDefinitively the best hike in Boliviaš. Mark S A newly opened Inca trail in the Madidi National Park !. We have designed this new program for those who seek the essence of real adventure avoiding the overcrowded trails. The trail passes through pristine CLOUD FOREST vegetation hosting a multitude of interesting and colorful birds. This nine days trek involves spectacular Andean scenery along an ancient paved Inca trail. This adventure is safari style using porters to carry your gear and supplies. We may hike up to 10 miles on the longest day with some moderate ups and extreme downs. We require that all participants be in good health and good physical condition. WeŽll use a long log raft to cross the famous Tuichi river. The Tuichi River earned its reputation many years ago when a small group of adventurers, who while in search of gold, got lost and became separated. Two survived and two are still missing. One of them, Yossi Ghinsberg, survived a harrowing accident on the log raft they built when it catapulted over a thirty-foot waterfall. He was separated from his partner and was lost in the jungle for nearly a month. Death was close when he was found by a local guide, rescued and taken back to civilization. The rapids that make up the Tuichi River are big and powerful, the jungle is thick and full of animals and birds.
HIGHLIGHTS:
PROGRAM Day 1. Drive to Pelechuco, the hometown of Karl Franck, the lord of rubber and gold of the region north of La Paz in the early 1900Žs. In the way you will see breathtaking views of the Cordillera Real and Apolobamba Range. Overnight at a basic Hotel. Day 2. Today we climb up to Paso Queara 4,800m (15,744ft), here you have another great view of the Apolobamba range go down the coming valley that ends in the village of Queara, an Indian village, with stone wall constructions and thatch roofs. Day 3. We rise early and head to Paso Casiquebrado. We walk on well-preserved Inca pathway, the pass gives us spectacular views of the Apolobamba range. Day 4. Possibly the hardest day of the trek, we walk along a ridge, passing through tunnels and fantastic views, a slight ascent brings us to the old village of Moxos 3,650m (11,972ft). Day 5. Rest day Day 6. This is a contrast to other days. After a leisurely breakfast, we walk through a magical world of verdant cloud forest, rare orchids, towering erythrina trees and multicolored birds. If lucky, we catch glimpses of rare Trogons, Quetzals, Andean Guans and a wide variety of other birds. Day 7. The trail winds up and down. WeŽll use a long log raft to cross the famous Tuichi river. Then weŽll take a path that goes up the hillside in order to get to Pata. Day 8. The path goes through a series of ups and downs before reaching the road and our transportation to head to Apolo. On the way weŽll pass by the charming village of Santa Cruz del Valle Ameno. Overnight at a basic Hotel in Apolo. Day 9. Return drive to La Paz. Breathtaking views of the Amazon Basin and the south part of the Apolobamba Range. LAND COSTS INCLUDE:
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