Additional Services & Logistics offered by Bolivian Journeys

Bolivian Journeys office staff are among the most experienced in the business. For the last 20 years, we have made the travel arrangements for countless groups and expeditions throughout the greater ranges. This includes planning the logistics of our regularly advertised travel packages, as well as creating custom itineraries to meet the requirements of the many International Mountaineering Companies from the USA and Europe, expeditionary groups and independent travelers who avail themselves of our services.

 MULES, LAMAS AND PORTERS

Commitment to community. Bolivian Journeys knows the importance giving back to the mountain communities. That is why we work with the Aymaras communities, we do not only give them job porting and driving mules, but also donate a percentage of all profits to community projects aimed at helping those in need. Booking porters and mules trough us you help to these communities and have the certainty to have a reliable service.

Louding capabilities are as follows:

• Mules up to 23 Kg (50 pounds)
• Llamas up to 15Kg (33 pounds)
• Porters up to 20 Kg (44 pounds)

TRANSPORTATION

"Experienced and reliable drivers are availible, but many others will offer to drive you to a destination without actually knowing where it is and then, not surprisingly, get lost. Booking through a reputable agency means you will get a decent driver and backup in case of breakdowns, accidents ...". Bolivia a climbing guide. Yossi Brain.

Bolivian Journeys owns 5 vehicles with up to five seats. Our drivers are experienced and know very well the way to the different camp sites.

COOKS AND GUARDIANS

All of our cooks and guardians are native of the Andes, highly skilled Aymaras who have been selected based on their proficiency, proven safety records, careful judgement, patient and supportive teaching styles and great personalities.

WHITE GAS & MAPS

We are the only place in la Paz that sells : White gas, Butane/propane gas and Methylated spirits. We also have 1:50,000 scale maps of much of the country.