13 Day Bolivia Itinerary: Amazon Wildlife, Uyuni & South Lipez
Explore Bolivia from the Amazon rainforest to the high altitude deserts on this 13 day journey. Discover Madidi National Park and the Pampas around Rurrena…
Duration: 12 nights/ 13 days
Destinations: La paz
Operator: La paz on foot
About this journey
This 13 day Bolivia itinerary combines two of the country's most contrasting travel experiences: the wildlife rich Amazon region and the vast high altitude landscapes of the Bolivian Altiplano. The journey begins in La Paz before heading to Rurrenabaque, where you'll explore Madidi National Park and the Pampas through guided walks, river journeys and wildlife focused excursions. In Madidi, travel along the Beni and Tuichi rivers, visit the Villa Alcira Indigenous community, explore the Dry Creek Trail and hike towards the Caquiahuara Macaw Cliff. In the Pampas, boat trips along the Yacuma River offer opportunities to see caimans, capybaras, birds and other wildlife, with the possibility of swimming with pink river dolphins when conditions allow. The journey then returns to the highlands, combining Tiwanaku and Lake Titicaca with the spectacular landscapes of Uyuni and South Lipez. Explore the Uyuni Salt Flats and Incahuasi Island, then continue through the Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve, visiting Laguna Colorada, Sol de Mañana, the Dalí Desert, Laguna Verde and Laguna Blanca. This itinerary stands apart from the other Bolivia packages by combining a substantial Amazon wildlife experience with Uyuni and South Lipez, giving travellers both tropical biodiversity and Bolivia's iconic high altitude landscapes in one journey. Trip Highlights - Explore Madidi National Park and its Amazon rainforest landscapes. - Experience the Pampas around Rurrenabaque, with boat excursions along the Yacuma River. - Look for wildlife in the Amazon's rivers, wetlands and forest environments. - Visit an Indigenous community and learn about local traditions. - Discover the archaeological and cultural heritage of Tiwanaku. - Experience Lake Titicaca and Isla del Sol in Bolivia's high Andes. - Cross the Uyuni Salt Flats and visit Incahuasi Island. - Travel through the desert landscapes of South Lipez and Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve.
About the location
Bolivia is one of South America's most geographically diverse countries, stretching from the tropical Amazon basin to the high Andes and Altiplano. This itinerary connects these contrasting environments, beginning in the mountains around La Paz before descending into the Amazon lowlands and later returning to the high altitude landscapes of western Bolivia. Madidi National Park and the Pampas around Rurrenabaque provide the setting for the trip's Amazon experiences. The region contains rainforest, rivers and wetlands with diverse ecosystems and wildlife. Further west and south, the landscape changes dramatically. Lake Titicaca sits high in the Andes and has deep cultural significance, while Tiwanaku provides an important connection to Bolivia's pre Columbian history. The journey ends among the salt flats and volcanic landscapes of the Bolivian Altiplano. The Uyuni Salt Flats, South Lipez and Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve are characterised by vast open terrain, high altitude lagoons, geothermal features and dramatic rock formations.