Along the way...

The Choro is a 4-day trek beginning in the Cordillera of the Andes, at a pass located about 4700 meters above sea level and descending into the warm valleys of the Yungas.
The trail we follow is the same one the Incas used during their reign. Along the path, we discover numerous pre-Columbian ruins and on a few occasions walk on ancient paved Inca trails. This archaeological wealth has been barely developed, and gives the hiker a real sensation of privilege.
The Choro Trek is ideal for a pleasant discovery of the history, as well as the landscapes of Bolivia. Progressively, we pass from the rocky, mountainous world of the Andes to the tropical vegetation of the Yungas.

 

PROGRAM

DAY 1 : LA PAZ – LA CUMBRE – CHALLAPAMPA (el. 2910 m.a.s.l.)

Departure at 8 a.m. from La Paz in our private vehicle for la Cumbre (el.4700 m.a.s.l.), starting point of the famous “Death Road” that leads to the Yungas as well as of our trek. We meet with our team of muleteers and head for Apacheta Chukura (el. 4870 m.a.s.l.). The trek follows by a long descent in the valleys of the Cordillera Real. We cross the villages of Samaña Pampa and Chukura as we walk on an incredibly well-preserve paved Inca trail. After hiking about 6 hours we reach the village of Challapampa. Cold lunch. All included. Bivouac.
Hiking time: 6h; Elevation gain: +170m / -1960m

DAY 2 : CHALLAPAMPA – CHORO – SAN FRANCISCO (el. 2000 m.a.s.l.)

We follow 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 (5-6 h) Cold lunch. All included. Bivouac.
Hiking time: 5h; Elevation gain: +200m / -1100m

DAY 3 : SAN FRANCISCO - CHAIRO (el. 1300 m.a.s.l.)– COROICO

In the morning, we cross the Coscapa River then we start 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

DAY 4 :COROICO / RIVER DESCENT – LA PAZ

No technical difficulty, minimum age 10. Bring a pair of sneakers and a bathing suit for the river descent.
In the morning, a private vehicle takes us to Rio Vagante for the river descent (4-5 hours). We discover a pristine nature where the fauna abounds and the flora is luxuriant.
A vehicle picks us up in Santa Barbara to take us back to the hotel in the middle of the afternoon. After a well-deserved shower, we return to La Paz with a private vehicle. Cold lunch (included). Dinner open.

 

Included

- Private transport / Spanish - speaking driver
- 2/3-star hotels in twin room including breakfast
- Meals mentioned
- Trekking guide
- Cook for groups of more than 4 people (for groups smaller than 4, the guide will be the cook)
- Collective equipment for trekking (tents, cooking gear, etc…)
- Portage of luggage (altitude porters/lamas)

Not Included

- International flight round trip
- Airport taxes (about $ 2 US per person for national flights and $ 25 US per person for international flights)
- Individual equipment (for camping we provide the sleeping pads)
- Mandatory travel insurance
- Alcoholic drinks
- Tips
- Open meals mentioned, (from $ 3 to $ 8 US per person / meal)

General sales conditions

Your trip will be confirmed once we receive a deposit of 30% of the total amount on our Bolivian account or on our web site (Visa card icon on the top right; enter your name as the reference). The balance must be paid upon arrival in Bolivia in American dollars or Euros.

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Emergencies

In case of major problem during your stay (delay, strike, traffic accident…), an emergency contact will be at your disposal to reach a member of our team:
(010) 712 57 378

Important

- As a security measure, each traveler needs to provide photocopies of passport and individual insurance documentation.
- If you are planning to travel to Brazil, please note that the Brazilian authorities request the yellow fever vaccine certificate to all travelers coming from Bolivia. If you do not leave the transit zone at the airport, it is not required.

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