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Before You Go
The more you know about the destination and the conditions
you can expect on your Wildland Adventure, the more you
will enjoy your experience. We invite you to call our destination
specialists at 1-800-345-4453 so that we can answer any
questions or concerns. The following information will also
help you prepare for the exciting experience ahead and enable
you to get the very most from your trip.
Air Travel Arrangements
We are pleased to assist you with your international flights
to Bolivia. We offer discounted bulk rate fares with preferred
airlines and are familiar with the best schedules and routing.
International flights for Wildland Adventures’ trips
to Bolivia arrive in the capital city of La Paz. There is
no obligation to purchase your international tickets from
Wildland Adventures although our fares are usually competitive
based on advanced purchase and availability. The principal
airlines that we recommend from the U.S. to La Paz, Bolivia
are American Airlines and Lan Chile/Peru. You can also fly
into Lima, Peru and out of La Paz, Bolivia (or vise versa)
at little additional cost, to combine both countries. Local
flights within Bolivia are already included in the cost
of your Wildland Adventure.
Health
Once you sign up for a trip, we provide detailed information
about health precautions and possible immunizations for
travel to each destination. A consultation with your doctor,
a local travel clinic, or public health office will help
you decide which medications or inoculations are necessary
for your safe participation on the trip. Wildland Adventures
staff are not licensed medical authorities, however, we
know the exact areas, environments and conditions under
which you will be traveling, all of which can affect the
relative risk of exposure to health conditions and help
you make decisions concerning immunizations and prescription
medicines. Preventative measures against infectious diseases
may require advance planning for immunizations. Pregnant
women and parents traveling with young children should consult
their physician or pediatrician.
With simple precautions, travel to Bolivia is very safe.
There are no immunizations required for travel to Bolivia.
However, official policy of Bolivian health authorities
requires proof of Yellow Fever inoculation for travelers
arriving from a yellow-fever-infected area (although they
rarely ask to see the certificate). Recommended immunizations
you should consider for travel to Bolivia are typhoid, polio
(booster if had as a child), tetanus/diphtheria and Hepatitis
A. Risk of malaria exists in lowland areas below 2500m (8202
ft) throughout the Amazon and the eastern slopes of the
Andes. This includes provinces and cities you might travel
through to the rainforest such as Beni, Cochabamba and Santa
Cruz.Anti-malarial pills are important considerations for
jungle travelers and lowland trekkers.
As in any developing country, you want to be careful of
what you eat and drink. Contaminated food and water are
the usual sources of organisms that cause travelers’
diarrhea or cholera. Avoiding uncooked foods in low quality
restaurants or from street vendors, and drinking bottled
water will greatly reduce your risk. Most people who visit
Bolivia experience some effects of high altitude. Typically
symptoms include shortness of breath, dizziness, headache,
insomnia and loss of appetite. Plenty of rest, fluids and
headache remedies are helpful. Diamox, a prescription diuretic,
is also helpful.
MD
Travel Health: Complete travel information updated daily
for physicians and travelers.
VISA and Passport Requirements
A passport is required for entry into Bolivia and should
be valid for six months after your return date. An advance
visa is not required for American citizens. Non-US citizens
should check with the embassy or consulate of Bolivia in
your country of origin.
U.S.
State Department Passport Services
Reading List
Enrich your travels by using our recommended reading list
and online ordering through Longitude Books. For each destination,
we feature "Essential Reading," four or five books
that are a comprehensive introduction to each region. This
list favors well-written, concise books that capture the
spirit of a place including guidebooks, memoirs, histories,
field guides, natural histories, novels or other great books.
You will also find the new and hard-to-find books, field
guides, classic accounts of exploration, travel narratives,
books on art and archaeology, novels, essays and well-written
academic books.
Bolivia
Reading List
Travel Supplies and Packing List
We provide you with a specific packing list and recommended
travel products for your trip once you have signed up for
your Wildland Adventure. Two companies we recommend for
travel supplies include:
ExOfficio
We highly recommend their performance engineered,
quick dry and lightweight travel apparel designed for
outdoor-oriented adventure travel.
www.exofficio.com
TravelSmith
A resource for every travel clothing category
and a variety of specialty travel products.
www.travelsmith.com
Destination Information
For further information about Bolivia we recommend the
following websites:
CIA
World Factbook
General International Travel References
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