Ruta Verde Bolivia is a tour operator that specializes in environmentally and culturally conscious tourism, providing both pre-planned and custom eco-tours throughout the country. Gijs Dijkshoorn, of Holland, and his Bolivian wife Maria Eugenia Oliva, use local guides to ensure all excursions are culturally authentic and because this ensures local inhabitants will benefit from tourism.
Because Gijs is Dutch and Maria Eugenia has also lived in Holland for many years, this sets Ruta Verde apart from other tour operators as each thoughtfully planned tour contains one element only a foreigner could provide: a foreigner’s point of view. Quite simply, details that may seem insignificant or unimpressive to a local, may be deeply touching to a wide-eyed tourist. Only someone who's lived overseas could ensure this kind of magical detail is included in the planning of each and every trip.
Ruta Verde emphasizes “leave-no-trace” touring, the preservation of wildlife habitats, conservation of endangered species, respect for local customs and traditions and other environmentally and socially responsible behaviors while touring. Each trip is an opportunity to make a difference.
Ruta Verde’s pre-planned tours include boat trips on the Amazon; trekking, birdwatching and wildlife observation tours in several of the nation’s beautiful national parks; visits to UNESCO Patrimony of Humanity sites like the Jesuit Missions circuit or the pre-Colombian Fort of Samaipata; hiking the Ruta del Che (Che Guevara Trail); amazing tours of the Pantanal (wetlands) and even city tours to learn about the history and culture of Santa Cruz.
Are you more adventurous, unafraid, like to do things your own way? Don’t hesitate to contact Gijs or Maria Eugenia. They can help you plan a tour that is tailor-made just for you. In addition to Spanish, both of them also speak English and Dutch.
Ruta Verde Bolivia has been featured in several travel guides including Lonely Planet, Rough Guide, Footprint Bolivia, and Footprint South America.
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