Overland between La Paz & Cartag... (LZE)

From: $7455 + Kitty

Overview

121 days between La Paz and Cartagena

Travelling from La Paz through to the wilds of the high Altiplano in Bolivia has always meant a journey through the Andes. But now Dragoman have introduced a new way to make the trip, which involves a massive detour across the width of the Amazon Jungle.   

We head from La Paz onto the wild Altiplano and into the beautiful mountains and glaciers of Chile. Most people who overland through Argentina and Brazil will travel along the stunning routes between Buenos Aires and Rio. There is so much to see through this region, the two cities themselves, the Emerald Coast, the Pantanal and more. But now for the very best bit and for something of a first: Dragoman has pioneered the route across the Amazon Jungle between Rio and Cusco. Our new exploratory route cuts straight through the heart of Brazil's Amazon Jungle, crossing into the jungles of Peru and then climbing up the mighty Andes and onto the city of Cusco, gateway to the Inca empire and the famous trail.   

From there we hug the Peruvian coastline taking in Colca Canyon, Arequipa and head on to Lima. The journey then takes us into the Ecuadorian Andes, through Cuenca and Quito and up to the sunning beaches of the Caribbean.

 
  • DATES AND PRICES!
  • From only $320 deposit
  • Trip Style: Overlanding
  • Comfort Zone Basic / Adventurous
  • Physical Challenge Strenuous in parts

FactfileTour Code: LZE

  • Vehicle:

    Overland expedition vehicle and local minibus
  • Accommodation:

    Hostels and hotels but also campsites and wildcamps.
  • Route: La Paz to Cartagena
  • Crew:

    2 crew, local guides as necessary
  • Extras: Pre and post trip accommodation and transfers

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Whats Included?

Optional Activities

Argentina

  • Visit the Quilmes ruins

  • Spend 3 unique days staying at an Anglo-Argentinian estancia to ride pure-bred horses

  • Explore cosmopolitan Buenos Aires, the coolest city in South America

  • Visit the Jesuit ruins at San Ignacio de Mini

Bolivia

  • Overnight stay in the Andean community of Livichuco.

  • Take jeeps out onto the dazzling Uyuni Salt Flats

  • Exploration of Bolivia’s high Altiplano, Laguna Colorado and Verde

Brazil

  • 2 full days to discover the unbelievable Iguazu Falls

  • 2 full days to enjoy Bonito, Brazil's ecotourism capital

  • 2 night wildlife safari into the Pantanal

  • 3 days on Brazil's Emerald Coast

  • Boat Trip Out To Islands And Beaches

  • Visit the Kalunga community in Cavalcante

  • 3 Full Days To Explore Chapada Dos Veadeiros National Park

  • Guided tour of the national park

  • Full day guided tour of Brasilia

  • Journey through the heart of Brazil to the Pantanal

  • 2 day safari exploring the backwaters and ranches of the Brazilian Pantanal

Chile

  • Explore the dramatic landscape of the Moon Valley

Colombia

  • Visit the jaw dropping Santuario La Lajas on the outskirts of Ipiales

  • Overnight in the beautiful old town of Popayan

  • Visit to Sagrada Familia childrens project

  • Enjoy a night of traditional live Colombian music

  • Explore Manizales on a city tour

  • Stay On A Coffee Plantation Near Manizales

  • 2 Nights to explore the vibrant city of Medellin

  • Take a boat trip out to the spectacular San Bernardo islands for the day

  • 2 nights in vibrant Cartagena

  • Explore Cartagena on a guided walking tour

Ecuador

  • Overnight in colonial Cuenca

  • Overland around the stunning Quilotoa Loop

  • Trek from Quilotoa to Chugchilan

  • 2 or 3 nights camping at the stunning Rio Verde

  • 3 nights, 4 days exploring the deep jungle along the river Panachoca. Jungle walk, bird watching, piranha fishing and all that the deep jungle has got to offer, very far away from any other tourists. A truly unique experience.

  • Overnight stay in historic Quito

  • Overnight stay in the market town of Otavalo

  • Visit the equator at Mitad del Mundo

Peru

  • 2 night Amazon jungle lodge stay near Puerto Maldonaldo

  • 7 nights in and around Cusco and the Urubamba Valley

  • Tour of the Sacred Valley, Sacsayhuaman and Ollantaytambo

  • EITHER

    Hike unspoilt Inca Trails and visit Quechua communities in remote stunning Andes scenery away from tourist treks on our exclusive Inca Trails Community Trek

    OR

    Trek the Classic Inca Trail up the Royal Inca Road

    IF YOU WISH TO BOOK THE CLASSIC INCA TRAIL THIS MUST BE ADVISED AT TIME OF BOOKING OTHERWISE YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE PUT ON OUR COMMUNITY TREK.

  • Guided tour of Machu Picchu

  • Train back from Machu Picchu to Cusco

  • Quechua Indian homestay and community crafts project

  • Guided visit to the Raqchi ruins

  • Overnight stay in Chivay and guided trip to the Colca Canyon and Condors

  • 2 night stay in the beautiful white city of Arequipa

  • Visit to the Nazca Lines and Chauchilla Cemetery

  • Visit to Paracas National Park, coastal wildlife reserve.

  • Overnight stay in colonial Lima

  • Boat trip to see the seals & seabirds on the Ballestas Isles

  • Guided tour of Moche Pyramids and the Chimu city of Chan Chan

  • Explore the northern Peru Desert

  • Visit to the Lord of Sipan Museum

  • Guided tour of Moche Pyramids and the Chimu city of Chan Chan

  • 3 night stay on the pacific coast at Punta Sal

  • Free time to explore the vibrant city of La Paz

  • Downhill "gravity assisted" mountain biking from La Paz to Coroico

  • Guided tour to explore Tiahuanaco Inca Ruins

  • Head down into the tunnels of the Potosi silver mine

  • Visit the famous Casa de la Moneda museum in Potosi.

  • Observe the night skies at a Chilean observatory

  • Get the adrenaline pumping with some white water rafting in Salta

  • Discover the bodegas and stock up on wine in Cafayate

  • Practice your dance steps in the birthplace of Tango

  • Head over to Montevideo, Uruguay's capital, for the day

  • Watch a football game at La Bombonera

  • Enjoy a free city tour of Buenos Aires

  • Boat trips, forest hikes and helicopter over Iguazu Falls

  • Caving, rafting and snorkeling in the waters of Bonito

  • Time for optional adventure activities at Brotas

  • Horseriding or mountain biking around Parati

  • Take a cable car up Sugarloaf mountain in Rio

  • Visit the world famous statue Christ the Redeemer

  • Visit Community Project Morrinho - a model favela

  • Visit the world famous statue Christ the Redeemer

  • Take a cable car up Sugarloaf mountain in Rio

  • Head underground into the gold mines of Ouro Preto

  • Time to explore unique colonial Ouro Preto and its architectural heritage

  • Various adventure activities such as canyoning or a canopy tour

  • Abseiling or Canyoning in Chapada dos Veadeiros national park

  • White-water rafting and mountain biking in the Cusco region

  • White-water rafting and mountain biking in the Cusco region

  • Visit the thermal springs in Chivay

  • Guided tour of Arequipa's Santa Catalina convent

  • Fly over the Nazca lines

  • Dune buggying or boarding in the spectacular sand dunes of Peru Desert

  • Visit the Gold Museum & Catacombs of Lima

  • Visit the Gold Museum & Catacombs of Lima

  • Try horse riding, fishing, salsa and surfing at Punta Sal

  • Time exploring the historic city of Cuenca

  • Hire kayaks on Lake Quilotoa

  • Go Mountain Biking around Chugchilan

  • Rafting and horseback trekking around Rio Verde

  • Explore the beautiful hills surrounding Banos with an abundance of activities on offer

  • Half day rafting at Banos, including lunch

  • Half day canyoning at Banos

  • Take a trip on El Telerifiqo, the world's second highest cable car

  • Visit the Museo De La Cuidad

  • Horseriding, rafting, biking or village tour around Otavalo

  • Explore Cali in the evening on a chiva bus

  • Learn to Salsa like a local

  • Enjoy Colombia’s best nightlife in Cali

  • Visit Cali Zoo, probably the best in South America.

  • Get wet at Cali's Water park!

  • Visit Museo Arqueológico la Merced, Cali's best museum.

  • Visit the Museo del Oro in Cali, with it's wonderful gold collection.

  • Explore a working Colombian coffee plantation

  • Cilmb the 644 steps to the top of El Peñón de Guatapé for spectactular views.

  • Waterfall treks around Guatapé

  • Hire kayaks to explore the lakes around Guatapé

  • Rent mountain bikes to explore Guatapé

  • Day trip to Santa Fe de Antioquia

  • Visit the Catedral Metropolitana in Medellin

  • Visit Medellin's beautiful Palacio de la Cultura Rafael Uribe Uribe

  • Relax and unwind on a stroll though the Medellin's gorgeous Botanical Gardens.

  • Visit the mudbaths at the Totumo Volcano

  • Go Diving Or Snorkelling Out To the Islas Del Rosario

  • Visit the historic Castillo San Fellipe

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