BOLIVIA

Expeditioners will help community members with a locally-led project that has the potential to reduce the many dimensions of poverty.

Like all areas where CHOICE serves, poverty levels in rural Bolivia are high and income levels are low or nonexistent. CHOICE works with and through the communities to implement systemic changes that expand options and provide paths out of poverty for individuals and families.

More information regarding the project to come.

In addition to serving and working in the rural community, expeditioners will also have the opportunity to visit:

• Copacabana, a Bolivian town nestled on the banks of Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world at over 12,000ft. Copacabana offers the chance to tour island ruins, explore local markets and enjoy a leisurely afternoon.
• La Paz, in Bolivia, is the highest administrative capital in the world, resting on the Andes’ Altiplano plateau at more than 3,500m above sea level. First established in 1548 as part of the Spanish conquests, world travelers come here to admire the government palaces, peculiar museums, and vibrant handicraft markets.

Expeditioners may be able to purchase additional trip add-ons to popular tourist destinations. Contact expeditions@choicehumanitarian.org for more information.

INVESTING IN IMPACT

Your investment in an expedition is maximized to make a difference—it does good for both you and the community.

Around 50% goes towards the costs of running the trip. The remaining 50% goes towards CHOICE’s mission, its operations, and executing projects that address poverty like the one that you’ll be working on.

PRICING

• Expedition fee: $2,295
• Deposit: $300/person minimum deposit is required to reserve your spot.
• Fee does not include or mandatory $160 visa required to enter the country.

WHAT DOES IT COVER?

• The expedition fee includes two nights’ hotel accommodations, village meals and lodging, local transportation, in-country preparation, certified Expedition leaders, and all project costs (including materials) to be used both during and following the expedition.
• Expedition fee will not cover any additional accommodation needs if arriving before or after the expedition.

Expeditioners are responsible for booking and paying for their own air travel. The expedition fee does not cover airfare.

• Arrive to El Alto International Airport (LPB) in La Paz before 12:00pm on Saturday, April 1, 2023.
• Depart from El Alto International Airport (LPB) in La Paz anytime on Saturday April 8, 2023.

CHOICE partners with CV Humanitarian travel, a trusted agency that specializes in humanitarian travel to the remote places where CHOICE works. Agent Blair Greene is standing by to assist you and can be reached at blair@cvtravel.com or by calling 1 (205) 484-2029.

All other transportation that is part of the expedition itinerary is arranged by CHOICE Humanitarian (not including trip add-ons).

Each expedition is led by a Certified Expedition Leader (CEL). The CEL works together with CHOICE's local country team to make each part of your trip intentional and valuable.

We are excited to introduce you to Rye Waterfall who will be your expedition leader. Rye is very experienced and has led several trips in the past.

Rye was first acquainted with Choice Humanitarian in 2006 while in Nepal.  Here he was first introduced to many of the core principles of what makes Choice so effective both on paper and in the field.  Rye did studies at Utah State University, completing a BA in Anthropology and a BS in Biology as well as minoring in Spanish.

Rye is a sucker for hard work and travel.  He and his wife have made it a point to travel as much as, and whenever, possible.  It is impossible to put a value on the lessons learned through this and the people befriended along the way.  He is an avid outdoor geek who enjoys type 2 fun on occasion. He is excited to go on this expedition with you and is happy to answer any questions you may have before, during, and after the trip.

Great! We'd love to answer them. Check out our FAQs page, or email us at expeditions@choicehumanitarian.org.