Takesi Trek: an easy Inca Trail through the Bolivian Andes

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Follow incredible hiking tracks through the Bolivian Altiplano
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Hike through the extraordinary scenery surrounding La Paz
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Camp in scenic spots on the Bolivian Altiplano
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Soak up gorgeous valley views over the Yungas region of Bolivia
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Watch flamingos graze in the high lakes of the Altiplano
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Cross subtropical rivers on the El Choro trek

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Follow incredible hiking tracks through the Bolivian Altiplano
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Hike through the extraordinary scenery surrounding La Paz
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Camp in scenic spots on the Bolivian Altiplano
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Soak up gorgeous valley views over the Yungas region of Bolivia
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Watch flamingos graze in the high lakes of the Altiplano
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Cross subtropical rivers on the El Choro trek

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Duration(in days): 3

From: La Paz

To: La Paz

From

£575

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Overview

This 3-day Takesei Trek is also known as the Camino del Inca and it’s one of the easiest Inca trails to hike and it’s suitable for novice hikers. Escorted by a private mountain guide and porters, you’ll cross the Bolivian Altiplano and descend into the humid and sub-tropical, forested area of the Yungas. Beginning in the mountains to the east of La Paz, you’ll pass through different ecosystems, experiencing beauty in every change of scenery and in these indigenous mountain villages you pass. From your guide, you can learn a little of the history of how this route was used by the Aymara culture of Tiwanaku, the Incas and also the Spanish. This trek offers the chance to walk in the footsteps of the Incas on a trail which formed an important crossing through the Cordillera Real.

This itinerary can be tailored to suit your requirements, please contact one of our consultants to start planning your dream trip.

Highlights

Trek one of the most popular and easy Inca Trails in the Andes
Enjoy hiking while your mountain guide and porters look after everything
Experiencing hiking through different ecosystems as you descend
Witness the beautiful changes of scenery along the route

Itinerary

Itinerary in brief:

3 nights camping

Day 1: La Paz to Challapampa

Today you will be picked up at your hotel in La Paz and driven by private transfer towards the city’s ‘guardian mountain’ Mount Illimani, which towers above the city.

Your trek begins near San Francisco mine, from where you will make your way over a mountain pass at 4,600m. The terrain is quite rocky at first, but this soon gives way to an impressive hand-carved and well-preserved paved Inca route through the mountainside with beautiful views of the snow-capped peak of Nevado Murata to the east. The temperature at this high altitude is low, so be sure to bring warm layers and waterproof clothing.

You’ll have lunch will be in the open air near beside a lake. After lunch, continue trekking, mostly downhill until you reach the village of Takesi where you will set camp and have dinner.

Day 2: Challapampa to Sandillani

After a good breakfast and a rest, you will start the descent to Pongo from where you’ll have views over the stunning Quimsa Chata River and as you walk. Slowly, the temperature will rise and you’ll witness the transition into the sub-tropical ecosystem that’s characteristic of Yungas – a forested area that blankets the eastern side of the Andes.

After about 6 hours of trekking, lunch will be at a welcoming rest area in Kakapi which has panoramic views. After lunch, you’ll reach the Pongo Pampa area, where you should look out for birds, ferns and colourful wildflowers flowers including, begonias and orchids. When you arrive, the camp will be erected for you, so you can relax and enjoy dinner and a cosy night’s sleep under the clear, cool skies.

Day 3: Sandillani to La Paz

As soon as the birds start to chirp, your day’s trekking begins and you’ll continue towards Yanacachi. The vegetation becomes denser as you get closer to the Chojlla tin mine, where some mining takes place today. You’ll continue for another two hours of light trekking until you reach the charming village of Yanachachi, the first place in the sub-tropical area founded by the Spaniards and the end point of your trek.

Here you will be picked up by a private vehicle and taken back to La Paz to connect with your onward travel plans.

Info

May to October is the best time to go as the weather will be drier and the skies clearer, however, this will also mean colder temperatures at night.

This itinerary is purely a suggestion and can be tailor-made to your requirements, so please contact us with your dates and requests, and we’ll put together a bespoke quotation for you.

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