Immersion in the fascinating Bolivian Amazon!

The Brazilian Amazon is very well known by travellers and adventurers, now it’s time to discover the Bolivian Amazon which is as rich and fascinating. A trip in the Amazon is the guaranty of an unforgettable stay, rich in discoveries and sensations. With our tour, you will discover the jungle, the pampa, the Yacuma Reserve, and meet with the Villa Alzira community. Let yourself be seduced by the exuberant vegetation of the Bolivian Amazon, and observe wild pigs, turtles, toucans, howler monkeys or spider monkeys… Live unforgettable moments swimming with pink dolphins, while being sheltered from piranhas or anacondas hidden in the swamps. Discoveries and incredible encounters in the beautiful Madidi National Park.

Overview :

Length of stay :

5 days on the spot.

Transport :

Private car

Entry of the sites :

NA

Guide :

English or Spanish speaking guides

Altitude of the journey:

Between 300 and 3.600 meters

Best moment of year :

From May to October

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Steps and highlights:

Main steps:

Day 1

Day 3

Day 4

Day 5

Highlights:

  • The exuberant Amazonian vegetation
  • Looking for anacondas in the wetlands. Do not forget your camera!

Day 1 : LA PAZ – RURRENABAQUE – MADIDI PARK

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Departure :

According to your departure time

Accommodation :

overnight in lodge

Meals included :

Lunch, dinner

Altitude :

Between 3.600 m and 300m

Time of transport :

1h flight + motorized canoe (2/3h of navigation)

Walking time :

NA

LA PAZ – RURRENABAQUE – MADIDI PARK

Departure to the airport of la Paz. Flight la Paz to Rurrenabaque. Welcome and 3-hour boat trip with spectacular views of the Beni and Tuichi rivers to enter Madidi National Park - visit Villa Alcira, original community to discover their way of life and experience the pressing of the sugar cane. Arrival at the Ecolodge – welcome aperitif consisting of local natural fruit juices – accommodation in lodges. Lunch – local dishes and traditional dishes – short rest. Walk along the "Dry Creek" trail - view a variety of plants to learn about their many uses for medicine, crafts and building materials - view some species of monkeys, peccaries, birds and many insects (all subject to seasonal availability). Dinner - rest for the night. Night walk with great opportunities for sighting nocturnal animals like tarantulas, snakes, monkeys and insects. (optional activity) Return to the Ecolodge.

Special information :
Flight Rurrenabaque-La Paz : available only on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Day 2 : TREK MADIDI - PATUJUSAL

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Departure :

07:30 am

Accommodation :

overnight in ecolodge

Meals included :

Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Altitude :

300m

Time of transport :

NA

Walking time :

3 to 4 hours approx.

TREK MADIDI - PATUJUSAL

Breakfast – with typical local drinks, fruits and pastries. 3-hour walk to "Caquiahuara Macaw Cliff" - view of parabas in natural nesting habitat from a lookout point, plus tall native trees and plants to learn about their many uses for medicines, crafts and building materials. Return on foot to the Tuichi River to discover the construction of a "Callapo" log raft: rustic transport of the indigenous people of the Amazon, and travel downstream on the raft to the lodge. Lunch – local dishes and traditional dishes – short rest. Optional afternoon activities: sport fishing, local crafts. Dinner and rest for the night.

Special information :
Drops: +155m/-40m

Day 3 : MADIDI PARK - PAMPAS DE YACUMA

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Departure :

07:00 am

Accommodation :

overnight in lodge

Meals included :

Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Altitude :

300 m

Time of transport :

2 hours of Motorized pirogue + a 2h30 drive + 10min motorized canoe

Walking time :

3 hours approx.

MADIDI PARK - PAMPAS DE YACUMA

Breakfast – with typical local drinks, fruits and pastries. 1 ½ hour boat ride back to Rurrenabaque. Road trip to Santa Rosa - high likelihood of seeing sloths, anteaters, birds and other local animals 15-minute boat trip to the Ecolodge – accommodation in lodges. Lunch – local dishes and traditional dishes – short rest. Boat trip along the Yacuma River for sport fishing, with high chances of catching piranhas and other native river fish - view caiman, capybara, turtles and many species of birds. Dinner at the Lodge. Night boat trip along the Yacuma River - view of Capibara, birds and a great chance to see the caiman's glowing eyes with flashlights.

Special information :
Drops: +65m/-210m

Day 4 : PAMPAS DE YACUMA - RURRENABAQUE

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Departure :

08:00 am

Accommodation :

overnight in hostel

Meals included :

Breakfast, lunch

Altitude :

300 m

Time of transport :

Motorized pirogue (4 to 5 hours of navigation)

Walking time :

NA

PAMPAS DE YACUMA - RURRENABAQUE

Rise early in the morning to enjoy the impressive sunrise and listen to howler monkeys and birds announce the pampas' awakening (optional activity). Breakfast. Boat trip along the Yacuma River - great opportunity to swim with the pink river dolphin (season availability) - view of caimans, capybaras, turtles and local bird species. Lunch at the Lodge. Return to Rurrenabaque – 3h drive.

Day 5 : RURRENABAQUE – LA PAZ

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Departure :

to be coordinated

Accommodation :

none

Meals included :

breakfast

Altitude :

Between 300 m and 3.600 m

Time of transport :

1h flight

Walking time :

NA

RURRENABAQUE – LA PAZ

Ride in a private vehicle to Rurrenabaque airport. Flight Rurrenabaque-La Paz.

Special information :
Flight Rurrenabaque-La Paz : available only on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

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