A memorable trek to experience the close relationship between the Andean mountains and the cloud forest.

The Andes Mountains and the cloud forest have a very close relation. They are part of the same ecosystem. It is impossible to think about one without the other even though they are so different.

This magnificent trek will take us from the shores of Lake Titicaca, across the high-glaciated mountains and down into the upper rain forest. The journey will lead us thorough different ecological steps and therefore through several local ethnic groups lands; each one with their own particular way of being.

On this trip we will meet local Aymara people and will learn how they live in the high lands, around Lake Titicaca and the great massif of Mount Illimani. Then, after the traverse of the microclimatic valleys and the cloud forest we will get into the land of the Yunga Indians, the ones who still grow coca leaves in the higher lands of the Amazon basin. The entire traverse will show us a wide variety of animals and plants from the desert like “Altiplano” to the exuberant neo-tropical forest.


Code Main activity Duration Grade Category Itinerary:
D1. Arrival in La Paz. Transfer to Hotel.
D2. Visit of Tiwanaco. Transport to Patapatani. Camp.
D3. Cata-Kayak to Kala-Uta ruins & Intja Island. Camp
D4. Cata Kayak to Suriqui island. Transport to La Paz Hotel
D5. Transport to Pinaya. Trek to Chapoco. Camp
D6. Trek to Peñon de Mankiri. Trek to Tojra. Camp.
D7. Trek to Kosuna river. Camp.
D8. Trek to Jokoyo valley. Camp.
D9. Trek Rancho. Camp.
D10. Trek to Trapiche. Camp.
D11. Rest day. Camp.
D12. Trek to Laguna Calzado. Camp.
D13. Trek to Ceja de Monte. Camp.
D14. Trek to Irupana. Transport to Chulumani. Hotel.
D15. Transport to La Paz. Hotel.
D16. Free Day. Hotel.
D17. Departure. Transfer to Airport.
TTYUNGAC Trekking 17 days Moderated More information about Difficulty grading COMFORT
Dates & Prices: Upon request More information about prices
Driving: More information about Difficulty grading
Trekking: More information about Difficulty grading 10 trekking days
Paddling: More information about Difficulty grading 2 days paddling on Lake Titicaca
Highest point: 4,900m (16,072ft)
Accommodation: 5 nights in hotels, 11 nights camping.
Highlights:
La Paz city.
Tiwanacu archeological ruins.
Lake Titicaca: floating island, Kalauta ruins, Intja & Suriqui islands.
Chapoco (Illimani base camp).
Yunga Cruz “Inca” trails.
Yungas (cloudforest).
Irupana & Chulumani towns.