Wilderness Travel 2017 Catalog of Adventures

Bolivia! ADVENTURES IN LA PAZ, LAKE TITICACA, AND THE SALAR DE UYUNI

Our newest cultural and hiking journey unlocks the secrets of Bolivia’s dramatic landscapes and vibrant cultures. With veteran and beloved Trip Leader Dr. Andrea Heckman, we’ll enjoy active days and welcoming accommodations, from a historic hacienda to a boutique ecolodge. Set out on an “urban trek” through the steep streets of La Paz, and hike on the Inca’s mystical Isla del Sol. In the surreal Salar de Uyuni salt flats, we’ll explore by 4WD vehicle and on foot, with overnights in a truly unique “salt” hotel. Andrea will introduce us to local Yampara artisans and we’ll enjoy a special lunch with them at the colorful market in the mountain village of Tarabuco before capping off our adventure in the colonial gem of Sucre.

JESSE KRAFT

here are unforgettable, and we stay in comfortable hotels, including one made entirely of salt blocks!

Days 1-2 La Paz / Tiwanaku In La Paz, the highest capital city in the world, we’ll explore fascinating markets and neighborhoods, and visit the monumental pre-Inca ruins at Tiwanaku, a World Heritage Site. Days 3-4 Lake Titicaca / Isla del Sol Crossing the altiplano to Lake Titicaca, our explorations bring us to the mystical Isla del Sol (Island of the Sun). Our overnights are in a spectacularly located ecolodge, and we’ll enjoy hikes to Incan sites and visits to the traditional villages of this island lost in time. Days 5-8 Explore the Salar de Uyuni Our journey leads to the spectacular Salar de Uyuni, a glittering white salt desert and one of the most astonishing landscapes on the planet, with bizarre stone formations, geysers, colored lakes, and massive flocks of flamingos. Sunsets

Days 9-10 Hacienda de Cayara / Potosi From our historic rural 16th century hacienda, we’ll visit the colonial treasures of the city of Potosi, where the Spanish mined silver to fund the extravagant ventures of their monarchy for nearly three centuries. Days 11-14 Tarabuco / Sucre / La Paz In the mountain village of Tarabuco, we’ll roam the famous Sunday market, learning about the incredible weaving traditions of the Yampara people. Sucre, known as the “White City” for its whitewashed buildings and red-tiled roofs, is a World Heritage beauty, and we’ll hike in the countryside and visit local farms. Fly to La Paz for a final overnight, and depart on Day 14.

HIGHLIGHTS • Travel with Trip Leader Dr. Andrea Heckman, who holds a PhD in traditional Andean arts and cultures • Discover the enormous ruins of Tiwanaku, a pre-Inca masterpiece • Hike to ancient Inca temples on the mystical Isla del Sol on sacred Lake Titicaca • Explore by 4WD vehicle amid the dreamscapes of the Salar de Uyuni, a spectacular high desert • Meet the artisan weavers of Tarabuco, enjoy lunch on a family farm near Sucre DETAILS • 14-day trip begins and ends in La Paz • 13 nights hotels and estancias • All meals included except 1 lunch and 2 dinners

Bolivia’s exotic landscapes are absolutely entrancing, and this journey explores some of its most stunning sites, including the unique Salar de Uyuni. PHOTO: SERGII BROSHEVAN

DATES Jun 29-Jul 12, 2017 Oct 7-20

TRIP COST $5295 (13-15 members) $5595 (9-12 members) $5995 (6-8 members) Single supplement: $580

TRIP LEVEL 1 2 + 3 4 5 6 7 Cultural explorations and walking tours at altitudes up to 13,615 feet, some long drives on rugged terrain

KEREN SU

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