This trek, offering an overview of two different aspects of Bolivia, will please those who desire, through trekking, to discover the country’s different facets.
The trek begins in the Zongo Valley, at the heart of the Cordillera of the Andes. A rocky and arid world dominated by peaks culminating at over 6000 meters above sea level and where wildlife, even though prolific, hides from human presence.
For 3 days we hike along high-altitude valleys, before descending in the deep and lush valleys of the Yungas.
On the sixth day, we reach the charming village of Coroico, a haven of peace, inviting relaxation, where we enjoy a well-deserved rest in the balmy climate before returning to La Paz.

Difficulty: altitude trek with numerous passes over el.4500 m.a.s.l. for the first three days.
5 to 7-hour walk a day. Good physical condition required.
Departure from La Paz at 8 a.m. in a private vehicle for the village of Botijlaca (el. 3830 m.a.s.l. / 2h30 trip) in the Zongo Valley, at the foot of Huayna Potosí, where we meet our team of muleteers.
The trek starts by a 3 to 4-hour up-hill hike on the slopes of Tikimani (el. 5519 m.a.s.l.). We clear a pass 4600-meter high before descending for 3 hours towards Uma Palka (el. 3800 m.a.s.l.), where we set up camp.
Cold lunch. All included. Bivouac.
Hiking time: 7h; Elevation gain: +770m / -800m

For about 2 hours we ascend the slopes of Cerro Matilde (el. 5000 m.a.s.l.) to reach the altitude of Laguna Chiar Khota (el. 4550 m.a.s.l.).
We then descend (2 1/2 / 3-h) towards Zanja Pampa to set up our bivouac.
Cold lunch. All included. Bivouac.
Hiking time: 6h; Elevation gain: +800m / -750m

The trek continues, on the mountain slopes for about 3 hours before reaching Laguna Khota Kuchu. We then descend towards the hamlet of Chukura (2h) where we meet the itinerary of the Choro trek. We now follow the magnificent paved Inca trail towards the village of Challapampa (about 2 hours). The environment change as we loose altitude: luxuriant vegetation, heat and humidity replace the harsh climate of the higher ground
Cold lunch. All included. Bivouac.
Hiking time: 7h; Elevation gain: +350m / -1300m

We continue our descent leaving the Andean countryside behind us. The vegetation is now subtropical. At around noon, we arrive in the village of Choro. Small ascents and descends alternate all the way until we reach our camp at San Francisco (5 to 6 hours).
Cold lunch. All included. Bivouac
Hiking time: 5h; Elevation gain: +200m / -1100m

In the morning, we cross the Coscapa River then we start up the “Devil’s Hill” that will take us to the village of Sandillani at the beginning of the afternoon (el. 2000 m.a.s.l.). After a walk of a few hours we finish the trek in Chairo (el. 1300 m.a.s.l) where a 4WD awaits us to take us to Coroico, the pearl of the Yungas, where we will take a well-deserved rest
Cold lunch. Dinner open (restaurant El Cafetal recommended). Hotel *** / swimming pool.
Hiking time: 4h; Elevation gain: +200m / -900m

Morning open with the options to rest by the pool or walk around the village. Lush vegetation, waterfalls and icy rivers surround us.
After lunch, return to La Paz (4h).
Lunch and dinner open. Hotel ***.