5-Day Madidi and Pampas Amazon from La Paz
Go on a jungle experience in Madidi National Park, hike through the Amazon Jungle and enjoy pristine nature and wildlife in the Pampas on this 5-day combo trip.
ItineraryDay 1: La Paz Airport Drop-off - Flight to RurrenabaquePass By: La Paz, La Paz, La Paz Department
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Time: 9:35, 16:45
Transfer to Rurrenabaque
Today, at the scheduled time, you will be picked-up from your hotel and transferred to the airport to take the flight to Rurrenabaque. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Rurrenabaque
Day 2: Rurrenabaque - Madidi National Park, BoliviaStop At: Madidi National Park, Madidi National Park, Beni Department
Transfer to Madidi National Park, visit to a local community and afternoon walking tour (B/L/D)
Hrs. 08:30am Pick-up from the hotel. Today we will take a boat trip that lasts 3 hours, enjoying spectacular views of the Beni and Tuichi rivers before entering the Madidi National Park. We will arrive at our ecolodge around 11:30am and will have a refreshing glass of fruit juice and take a rest. After lunch, we will walk along the trail named "dry creek" where we will see a variety of plants and learn about their many uses. They provide us our medicines, craft and construction materials. With a little luck we will see some species of monkeys, peccaries, birds and many insects. After dinner we can relax.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in Madidi
Day 3: Madidi National Park, Bolivia Stop At: Madidi National Park, Madidi National Park, Beni Department
Hike to Cliff of the Macaws and raft building (B/L/D)
Hrs. 08:00am we will take a walk to the Cliff of the Macaws, one of the best places in Madidi National Park to watch macaws, parrots and other birds. The walk is moderately hard and on the way we will see huge trees and learn more about their uses. At the Cliff of the Macaws you can not only watch the birds but can also enjoy the breath-taking view of the Amazon Basin and its many rivers. Around hrs. 10:30am we will go to the Tuichi River and will be able to build a log raft (traditional transport of the Amazonian Indians) and go downstream for about 2 hours until we reach the ecolodge. We will have the boat for security, for our backpacks and for those who do not wish to participate in this activity. Free afternoon to take a rest. You can also choose an activity, for example, you may want to make traditional handicrafts or go fishing.
Duration: 12 hours
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Accommodation included: Overnight in Madidi
Day 4: Madidi National Park - Pampas, BoliviaStop At: Pampas, Pampas, Huancavelica Region
Wildlife spotting and boat trip (B/L/D)
After breakfast, we will return to Rurrenabaque. Around hrs. 09:00am, we will leave for Santa Rosa. We will travel in a comfortable vehicle equipped with seat belts and A/C. Leaving at this time we have great opportunities to see sloths, anteaters, birds, and other animals along the road. Hrs. 11:30 we will take a boat for 15 minutes to our eco-lodge, “The Turtles” where you will be welcome with a cold juice of fruit of the season and we will have lunch. Hrs. 14:30 we will go for a boat trip and look for the pink dolphins, and may be able to swim with them. During the boat trip we will be able to see birds, turtles, alligators and other animals, depending on the season.
Duration: 12 hours
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Accommodation included: Overnight in Pampas
Day 5: Pampas - Rurrenabaque - La Paz, Bolivia Stop At: Rurrenabaque, Rurrenabaque, Beni Department
Morning walking tour and transfer back to Rurrenabaque and La Paz (B/L)
Today, at 08:30 hrs, we will take a short walk in the pampas to look for the impressive anaconda (depending on the season). After lunch, we will return to Rurrenabaque and will be transferred to the airport to take the flight back to La Paz where this amazing adventure will come to an end.
Duration: 6 hours
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No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Since flights can be unreliable returning to La Paz, we recommend planning to leave La Paz at least two days after the trip ends in case flights from Rurrenabaque are delayed 24 hours."
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Accommodation in private cabin lodges (double or triple) with private bathrooms in Pampas, shared bathroom in Madidi - mosquito nets, beds, sheet/cover."
"Vegetarian meals available if pre-requested."
"Suggested Packing List: Comfortable walking shoes, swimsuit, towel, sun hat, sunblock, sunglasses, personal items, personal medications, small day pack, water bottle, camera, charger."
"This day to day itinerary is subject to change without prior notice according to climatic and river conditions."
"Near public transportation"
"Wildlife viewing is subject to climatic conditions and the wild nature of the animals. We cannot guarantee wildlife viewing while you are in the Amazon since it depends on the animals. During wet season chances of seeing animals greatly reduces as the river is high and animals tend to spread out among the pampas. Please also note that the chance of sighting snakes/anacondas is always about 50%."
"Bring enough cash with you before leaving La Paz since ATMs in Rurrenabaque are not reliable."
"Most travelers can participate"
"Please note this is an independent tour, which means you'll enjoy the flexibility of being on your own for most of the trip and will only have a guide for certain experiences along the way."
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"
Horário de Início:
09:30 AM
Duração: 5 Days
Ponto de partida: Traveler pickup is offered
Cancelamentos e reembolsos:
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
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