Wilderness Travel 2018 Catalog of Adventures

Bolivia! ADVENTURES IN A SURREAL LAND

From the salt deserts of the Salar de Uyuni to the stone monuments of Tiwanaku, Bolivia is a land of mesmerizing beauty, fascinating culture, and rich history. It’s a thrilling destination for adventure! We explore colonial Sucre and Potosi, meet Yampara

day amid the vast pre-Inca ruins at Tiwanaku, a World Heritage Site.

Days 3-4 Sucre / Tarabuco Sucre has a dreamy atmosphere, with its whitewashed colonial buildings. We’ll be welcomed at a nearby family farm for lunch, and explore the fascinating mountain village of Tarabuco during its renowned Sunday market, meeting Yamara weaver-artisans and having a private lunch with people from the local community. Days 5-6 Hacienda de Cayara / Potosi Founded in 1545, Potosi (13,315') was once the epicenter of Spanish colonial presence in the Bolivian highlands. We visit the treasures of this history-filled city where the Spanish mined vast amounts of silver for their monarchy, with overnights in a rural 16th century hacienda. Days 7-10 Explore the Salar de Uyuni In the spectacular Salar de Uyuni, a glittering white salt desert, we head into the astonishing landscapes of the Eduardo Avaroa Reserve to explore and hike among bizarre stone formations and multi-colored lakes. One of our hotels is built almost entirely out of salt blocks! Days 11-14 Lake Titicaca / Isla del Sol On Lake Titicaca, we boat out to the mystical Isla del Sol for hikes to Inca sites and walks through the traditional villages of this island lost in time. Overnights are in a spectacularly located ecolodge. We return to La Paz for our festive Farewell Dinner and depart on Day 14.

“An extraordinary trip! We learned so much about the Tiwanaku civilization, the Inca pilgrimage, colonial times, the salt flats, and modern Bolivia. It is an endlessly fascinating place.” Diane P., Okatie SC

HIGHLIGHTS • Discover the treasures of Tiwanaku, a pre-Inca masterpiece • Hike to Inca temples on the mystical Isla del Sol in sacred Lake Titicaca • Explore the dreamscapes of the spectacular Salar de Uyuni, with an overnight in a “salt hotel” • 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

weavers in Tarabuco (with a private lunch with artisans), and discover the incredible desertscapes of the Eduardo Avaroa Reserve in the Salar de Uyuni. On the mystical Isla del Sol, we’ll hike ancient Inca trails surrounded by the blue wonder of Lake Titicaca. Our Trip Leaders unlock the secrets of this

DATES Jun 28-Jul 11, 2018 Aug 30-Sep 12 Oct 4-17

otherworldly land with their expertise in Inca and Quechua culture, and our Farewell Dinner is at one of the top restaurants in the world. Our welcoming lodgings include a historic hacienda and a unique “salt” hotel in the desert. Days 1-2 La Paz / Tiwanaku In the highest capital in the world, a cable car brings us to the top of the city for an “urban hike” down through La Paz’s fascinating markets, and we spend a

TRIP COST $5595 (11-15 members) $5995 (6-10 members) Single supplement: $690

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

Our Bolivia journey brings you the stunning scenery and ancient cultures of one of the most fascinating destinations in South America. PHOTO: PEP ROIG

JOHN ELK III

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