Rugged terrain, a stunning
a dramatic variety of vividly contrasting landscapes,
and a surprising lack of development make a Bolivia
tour a truly invigorating experience. Bolivia
has long been a sought after destination by travelers
seeking adventures.
The Amazon basin falls in the northeastern region of
the country. Surprise downpours, the chirping of exotic
birds, and the lush forest canopy all imprint themselves
on your psyche. On your Amazon tour you might stumble
upon a huge anaconda as it slowly digests its dinner,
or catch a glimpse of an alligator as it prowls the murky
waterways of the Amazon Rain Forest.
Tours in Bolivia can vary from a canoe eco tour of the
jungle, or you can try one of the many routes on the rugged
bike tours, walking and sightseeing on the ancient Inca
paths and roads. History buffs will enjoy following the
journey of Che Guevara, whose last stand was here in this
country. He also toured the South American continent by
motorcycle, and you can explore these areas on foot and
by bus.
The wilderness and culture of Bolivia has remained largely
unchanged over the years. The lack of roads and development
is both a blessing and a curse for the visitor to Bolivia.
In the summer, heavy rains flood many of the roads, and
while the winter can be dry and sunny, the freezing temperatures
can make travel a challenge, especially at night.
You can meet some of the most interesting travelers the
world over on a Bolivian tours, so this is a great way
to experience Bolivia and meet
like-minded types.
Santa Cruz is an unorthodox but excellent place to start
a bike tours in Bolivia. For 80 miles out of town the
road is paved so this makes the start of your journey
relatively painless as you travel to Aquile. Traffic,
llama trains, and a slight ascent in the roads elevations
are challenges one might face test even the hardiest of
cyclists' endurance. Tour guides know the best places
to stop, and you will soon learn that a table with a white
cloth outside of a home means that fresh bread is for
sale. As simple as this may seem, warm, fresh bread after
cycling through the dark morning in 12-degree weather
is like a taste of luxury.
America Tours operators a number of tours in Bolivia
- one being the tour of Madida national park, part of
the Amazon rain forest. These 5, 4,3, or 2 days programs
include a stay at either the Chalalan or the San Miguel
de Bala Eco Lodge. Wildlife lovers might enjoy their tour
to the lowlands, or Pampas near the village of Santa Rosa,
in the southeastern part of the country. The abundance
of wildlife here rivals even the Amazon itself. Here you
might see one of the three types of monkeys, pink river
dolphins, and the South American Ostrich. Rivers wind
through the distinct geography of these lowlands, teeming
with flora and fauna.
A tour of the desolate salt flats of Uyuni, in the southwest
corner of the country, is also an indelible experience.
From its Andean heights to its rustic lowlands to the
visual repast that is to be had on an Amazon
tour, in every corner of this country is a scene that
will ignite your imagination. The vivid colors and the
stunning scenery of your next Bolivia tour will create
an indelible imprint upon any travelers' psyche.
