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Community Tourism - Hotel Accommodation

The network of hotels we use in this part of Bolivia are newly built, of a high standard and in keeping with the local environment. They are built of local materials, salt or stone, and are designed to be as ecological as possible in this fragile environment. All rooms have a private bathroom with solar hot water and heating. Each hotel has a restaurant offering buffet style meals with as much local produce as possible. Try llama bolognaise and quinoa soup.

This is one of the poorest parts of Bolivia where there is a problem of depopulation as local Aymara communities really struggle to survive. The hotels have been built in partnership with four local communities, which are actively involved in their construction and on going running, and benefit from the income from tourism. The hotels are on land rented from the communities and will be passed entirely into community hands in 15 years.

Our Vehicles

Our four wheel drive jeeps (Toyota Land Cruisers) are equipped with radios, GPS, satellite phones, fire extinguishers, oxygen and a first aid kit.

Trip size

The trip will be limited to 8 participants, spending quality time at each location photographing the surrounding landscapes and wildlife. A minimum of 4 participants is required for this trip to run.

The trip is open to anyone who has a passion for photography. The aim of the trip is to allow each participant quality time at some fabulous locations, with accommodation, food and logistics all taken care of.


bolivian altiplano photo safari

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	Bolivian Altiplano photo Safari March 24 to March 29, 2010 In conjunction with Andean Trails the UK's leading South American Adventure Travel Company, I will be conducting a photographic safari in Torres del Paine National Park, Chile during April 2010. The Wilderness of Southern Bolivia, Uyuni, Salt Lakes, volcanoes. Starting in San Pedro in northern Chile, we head out into the vast southern deserts of Bolivia in our four wheel drive vehicle to enjoy the starkly beautiful landscapes of this dramatic desert wilderness. Salar de Uyuni is one of the natural marvels of South America. This immense salt lake lies amid the stark landscapes of the windswept desert of the southern Altiplano. The intensely clear air combines with deep blue skies and the brilliant white salt to create a fantastic spectacle. The tour ends in Uyuni on the shoes of the Salar.

	Community Tourism - Hotel Accommodation The network of hotels we use in this part of Bolivia are newly built, of a high standard and in keeping with the local environment. They are built of local materials, salt or stone, and are designed to be as ecological as possible in this fragile environment. All rooms have a private bathroom with solar hot water and heating. Each hotel has a restaurant offering buffet style meals with as much local produce as possible. Try llama bolognaise and quinoa soup. This is one of the poorest parts of Bolivia where there is a problem of depopulation as local Aymara communities really struggle to survive. The hotels have been built in partnership with four local communities, which are actively involved in their construction and on going running, and benefit from the income from tourism. The hotels are on land rented from the communities and will be passed entirely into community hands in 15 years. Our Vehicles Our four wheel drive jeeps (Toyota Land Cruisers) are equipped with radios, GPS, satellite phones, fire extinguishers, oxygen and a first aid kit. Trip size The trip will be limited to 8 participants, spending quality time at each location photographing the surrounding landscapes and wildlife. A minimum of 4 participants is required for this trip to run. The trip is open to anyone who has a passion for photography. The aim of the trip is to allow each participant quality time at some fabulous locations, with accommodation, food and logistics all taken care of.

	Itinerary Day 1 San Pedro de Atacama – Ojo de Perdiz (Hotel Tayka del Desierto) (B, L, D) 08:00 – 09:15 San Pedro de Atacama – Hito Cajones (border post) 09:15 – 09:45 Cross the border 09:45 – 10:00 Hito Cajones – Laguna Verde and Volcán Licancabur 10:00 – 10:45 Laguna Verde – Valle de las Damas del Desierto 11:00 – 11:15 Valle de las Damas del Desierto – Termas de Polques (lunch) 12:15 – 12:45 Termas de Polques – Géiseres de Sol de Mañana 13:00 – 13:45 Géiser de Sol de Mañana – Laguna Colorada 14:30 – 15:15 Laguna Colorada – Árbol de Piedra 15:30 – 16:30 Árbol de Piedra – Ojo de Perdiz Day 2 Ojo de Perdiz – Ojo de Perdiz (Hotel Tayka del Desierto) (B, L, D) 07:00 – 08:00 Ojo de Perdiz – Cara Laguna 09:00 – 09:30 Cara Laguna – Cachi Laguna 10:30 – 12:00 Cachi Laguna – Ojo de Perdiz (lunch) 13:00 – 13:30 Ojo de Perdiz – Cerro negro 13:45 – 14:15 Cerro negro – Ojos del Silala 14:15 – 14:30 Caminata ojos y cañadón de la Quebrada del Silala 14:45 – 16:30 Quebrada – Hito Intermedio 73/74 16:45 – 17:45 Quebrada – Ojo de Perdiz Day 3 Ojo de Perdiz – San Pedro de Quemes (Hotel Tayka de Piedra) (B, L, D) 09:00 – 10:00 Ojo de Perdiz – Lagunas Ramadita y Honda 10:15 – 10:30 Laguna Honda – Lagunas Chiarkota y Hedionda 11:00 – 11:15 Laguna Hedionda – Laguna Cañapa 11:30 – 13:00 Laguna Cañapa – Mirador al Ollague (lunch) 14:00 – 16:00 Mirador - Pueblo Refugio 16:30 – 16:45 Pueblo Refugio - San Pedro de Quemes Day 4 San Pedro de Quemez – Tahua (Hotel Tayka de Sal) (B, L, D) 09:00 – 10:00 San Pedro de Quemes – Pueblo Quemado-Chullpares (walk) 10:15 – 12:45 San Pedro de Quemes – Cueva Galaxia 13:15 – 14:15 Cueva Galaxia - Isla Pescado/centro del Salar (lunch) 16:00 – 17:00 Isla Pescado - Tahua Day 5 : Tahua – Uyuni (B, L, D) 08:30 – 10:00 Tahua - Pucara Chillima 10:30 – 11:00 Pucara – return by vehicle or take teh 2.5 hour trek back. 11:00 – 11:45 Chillima – Momias de Coquesa 12:30 – 13:45 Coquesa – Isla Incahuasi/centro del Salar (lunch) 15:15 – 16:00 Isla Incahuasi – montículos de sal/Colchani 16:30 – 17:00 Colchani – Uyuni DAY SIX: Tahua – Uyuni (B) Tour ends after breakfast. Extensions This trip coincides with a photographic safari to Torres del Paine, Patagonia. It is possible for you to do both if you so wish.
	costs & booking Cost: USD 2200 / £1,466 per person, twin room occupancy. Due to the nature of the accommodation on offer we are providing twin rooms. If you do not wish to share, then we can offer a single room for a supplement of USD 200 / £135. Included: 5 nights accommodation, on a double/twin share basis March 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 all meals (excluding drinks) from breakfast on March 24 to breakfast on March 29, transport through the area in 4wd vehicles, entry fees, photographer and tutor Bruce Percy. If you would like to discuss this trip, please feel free to contact me. Bookings should be made directly with Andean Trails through the following contacts: Tel: +44 (0)131 467 7086 e-mail: info@andeantrails.co.uk web: www.andeantrails.co.uk
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