Few places in the world can boast that they once had the richest and largest
silver mine (Cerro Rico), the largest salt flat (Salar de Uyuni) and that Bolivia is the birthplace of the Inca empire (Sun Island). Off the beaten track, a vibrant indigenous culture exists amongst amazing scenery - from the Amazon basin to the Andes ranges. Tours include mountaineering and trekking along Inca trails and ice climbing in the glaciers.
"I loved everything about the trip, I don't want to leave and would have stayed but I can't change my flight, Scott and Leslie put their all into everything they do for us and put us first when it comes to everything, I am thinking about doing the tour with them in feb next year going north, it's bee..."
reviewed 28 May
"Sorry, just seen your reply, I didn't get a notification! I've not toured with Tucan before, but I asked my friends & a couple had used them before & were impressed. One of them had done a tour with them to Peru as well, so I was happy to hear that! Enjoy India, I'm very jealous! When is that?"
commented 9 May
"This trip was excellent! The 12 day timing was perfect and the Community Trek opportunity and visit to Machu Picchu were definite the best parts! I also loved the visit to the Island of the Sun and the hike that day. I do want to share my surprise in that Intrepid's trip was entirely run by the D..."
reviewed 18 Jun
"Hey Lauren,
Thanks for getting in touch. I was thinking of getting there at least the night before, and have already reserved a room at the hotel where the 1st meeting is. I still haven't booked flights - have you?
Stewart"
commented 5 Feb
"I would be booking this trip next year, but I am super interested in getting involved for conversation regarding preparation so I may come ready! Are you excited? :)"
commented 4 Feb
"Hi Will, it's good to hear positive reports about the trip to Oz.
I live in Jersey so can't wait to see some big open spaces and unfamiliar scenery!
Have you been to N or S America before? I went to Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia for a month in 2000 and really enjoyed it so very much looking forwards ..."
commented 9 Jan
"Im a 25 year old female from the Gold Coast Australia who is looking for another young female to travel with through South America in May-June 2012. My current travel buddy pulled out and I still really really want to go, but I'm not too keen on traveling alone. Feel free to PM me :-)"
commented 6 Nov
"Hi Abby, I would say just general good health and fitness will be fine I don“t know anyone that has done any training before heading off on the trek, some of the guys are joining the tour from Quito so longer on a truck (not getting fit :-)) look forward to meeting everyone too, take care, Sam"
commented 16 Jul
"Hi Megan How are you liking Rio so far? I've got no plans except for the samba drone tomorrow night. I was thinking about heading down to copacabana tomorrow morning to take a look around if you're keen."
commented 9 Feb
"Hello fellow Rio to Quito Via Ushuaia travelers!
Just wanted to see who would be in Rio for Carnival prior to the tour? My sister and I will be there from the 1st of February and would love to catch up before the trip.
Looking forward to meeting you!
Bianca :)"
commented 3 Jan