Program Details
Andean Traditions (Chile - Bolivia)
Invitation to the trip:Let the colour and sounds of the Andes carry you away with this program that blends the sacred and profane of the Chilean and Bolivian high-plateau. In the awesome scenery of geysers and salt flats you will enjoy the rich and varied folklore of millenary cultures. Picturesque markets, lovely colonial towns, sumptuous carnivalesque celebrations and much more are the main ingredients of this trip. We will learn about the traditions of the ancient culture of the Atacama region before we discover the natural and historic treasures of Bolivia, going back in time until prehistory (in the archaeological site of Cal Orko, well known for the huge dinosaurs’ footprints). We will also relive the age of the Spanish conquer in the colonial cities of Sucre and Potosi. The magnificent celebration of the Carnival in Oruro, with its captivating rhythm and spectacular choreographies, is definitely the icing on the cake, making this tour a unique and unforgettable experience.
Duration: 14 days / 13 nights
Type of trip: culture / folklore
Accommodation: hotel
Level: for the general public
Group departures and Private tours
Recommended period: from March to November. Upcoming group departure: from the 06/02/2012 to the 19/02/2012.






