Sajama National Park
Oruro, Bolivia
3 days / 2 nights
Discover the awe-inspiring Sajama National Park nestled in the Western Cordillera of the Andes, home to Bolivia's highest mountain, Sajama, which stands at 6,542 m/ 21,450 ft. Located on the border with Chile and Lauca National Park, this mountain is truly unique due to its rich habitat, making it perfect for raising llamas, alpacas, and vicuñas. Moreover, it's a habitat for animals such as the puma and fox and offers bird-watching opportunities with species like flamingos and the condor.
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Included / Not included
- Bilingual guide
- Services, accommodation, and meals as mentioned in the itinerary
- Tickets and Taxes
- Private services
- Tips.
- Extras
- Begin your beautiful journey starting from La Paz to the Tomarapi lodge, passing through the amazing high plateau, crossing the Desaguadero river. You'll see rock valleys with grand formations sculpted by erosion, ancient ceremonial graves, and the village of Curahuara de Carangas. There, you'll visit one of the most stunning colonial churches in the Andes before continuing your thrilling journey westwards, nearing Sajama National Park.
- In the afternoon, enjoy a walk in the surroundings to view wetlands fed by Andean glaciers, which are ideal for raising llamas, alpacas, and vicuñas.
- *Includes: Accommodation, lunch, and dinner.
- Embark on an astonishing journey to the southern part of the park, crossing rivers and wetlands rich in habitat and teeming with wildlife. The Andean landscapes are truly breathtaking.
- You'll reach the village of Macaya, home to a beautiful, albeit small, colonial church near a lagoon of the same name. Further on, the scenery near the Lauca river provides an excellent backdrop for photos. The expedition continues with a cultural touch: a stop at the multicolored tombs of Macaya, relics of the Carangas culture, with over 20 tombs of various colors and sizes.
- Before heading back to Tomarapi, visit the Saquewa lagoon, inhabited by Andean flamingos. It’s a serene moment to appreciate the tranquility of the area.
- *Includes: Accommodation, breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- On the last day of your trip, set off early in the morning to view the Walla Keris geysers and volcanic activities, all complemented by the area's natural beauty. Enjoy a relaxing bath in one of the 40 hot springs in the area.
- Afterwards, visit the village of Sajama and its grand colonial church.
- In the afternoon, you'll visit a queñua forest, astonishingly found at altitudes ranging from 4,200 m to 5,000 m.
- To wrap up, you'll have a pleasant journey back to La Paz.
- *Includes: Breakfast and lunch.
WHAT TO BRING:
- Comfortable clothing and shoes, warm clothes for the evening (it can get cold), rain gear for the rainy season (December to April), sun hat or cap and wool hat for the nights.
- Sunscreen, sunglasses, flashlight.
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