The wildlife of the Bolivian Amazon
Immerse yourself in the heart of Bolivia’s Amazon on this unforgettable, seven-day itinerary for lovers of wildlife and nature. Cruise through the Pampas, spotting caimans, pink dolphins, and capybaras along the way, then dive into the lush terrain of the Madidi National Park, one of the world’s most biodiverse jungles. A week of wildlife encounters and raw natural beauty awaits!
Services
Included:
- Six nights accommodation in double rooms in standard hotels
- Five breakfasts, four lunches, four dinners
- Return domestic flight La Paz - Rurrenabaque
- Private transfers as per the itinerary
- Activities & admission fees to sites as per the itinerary
- English-speaking guide on excursions
Excluded:
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Visa fees
- Any meals & drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
- Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Personal expenses
- Tips & gratuities
- Bank transfer fees
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Itinerary at a Glance
La Paz
Welcome to Bolivia!
La Paz - Rurrenabaque - Yacuma
Journey to the Bolivian Amazon
Yacuma - Rurrenabaque - Madidi National Park
The natural riches of Madidi National Park
Madidi National Park
Immersive jungle experiences
Madidi National Park - Rurrenabaque
The jungle's healing powers
Rurrenabaque - La Paz
Return to La Paz
La Paz
Goodbye, Bolivia
Detailed Itinerary
La Paz
Day 1: Welcome to Bolivia!
Welcome to La Paz! Upon your arrival, your driver will pick you up at El Alto International Airport for a transfer to your hotel, where you'll check in and settle down.
Today, enjoy a free day in La Paz. You could stroll around the historical center, do some shopping for local handicrafts along Sagarnaga Street, learn how to make offerings to Pachamama (Mother Earth) at the Witches Market, or tour one of the city's many museums. For soaring vistas and an unforgettable first day in the city, why not take a cable car ride?
La Paz - Rurrenabaque - Yacuma
Day 2: Journey to the Bolivian Amazon
Your driver will pick you up at the hotel for a transfer to the airport, where you'll board a domestic flight bound for Rurrenabaque. It's time to explore the Bolivian Amazon!
At the airport in Rurrenabaque, you'll be picked up for a transfer to Santa Rosa and the Yacuma Pampas - immense marshy expanses also known as the Beni savannas. The journey begins on a track, which you'll follow for around two hours. During this time, keep your eyes peeled for numerous species of birds, capybaras - the world's largest rodents - and even sloths.
Then, board a motorboat and sail along the Beni and Tuichi rivers to your eco-lodge, where you'll check in and make yourself comfortable for the evening.
Yacuma - Rurrenabaque - Madidi National Park
Day 3: The natural riches of Madidi National Park
Wake up early at 5am, for a chance to hear the sounds of howler monkeys and many bird species as they announce the start of a new day. Then, after breakfast, take a short excursion through the woods and lagoons around your lodge. If you're lucky, you might catch a glimpse of the mighty anaconda!
Return to Rurrenabaque via Santa Rosa, and board a motorboat up the Beni River. The scenery is grandiose, and the ride offers glimpses of the Andean mountains that divide the Altiplano from the Amazon. Pass through the Bala Canyon before reaching the Tuichi River, then take a half-hour walk along the Wabu Trail to your camp on the shores of the Mashi lagoon.
Take a break on site, perhaps with a nap in your suspended tent, before embarking on a guided walk amid vibrant flora and fauna down the Lucachi Trail. Later tonight, you'll head back out for a nocturnal nature walk filled with wildlife.
Madidi National Park
Day 4: Immersive jungle experiences
After a night surrounded by jungle wildlife, head out this morning in search of peccaries, capuchin monkeys, and red howler monkeys. Your guide will also introduce you to the various tree species of the primary forest, some of which are more than 300 years old. Did you know that some of these species have a market value greater than gold?
Head back to camp for lunch and a traditional siesta, before continuing your jungle exploration. The Mashi lagoon is a great place to try your hand at piranha fishing. Depending on how well you do, the day's catch could be your evening meal, enjoyed alongside stories of local legends shared by your guide.
Madidi National Park - Rurrenabaque
Day 5: The jungle's healing powers
Wake up early at 5am and head down the Tuichi River to catch the jungle sunrise, savoring the changing colors in the sky and the morning aromas.
Return to camp for breakfast. This is the time of day when the red howler monkeys start calling for their females, while birds join the orchestra to signal the start of a new day.
Afterward, join your guide for an introduction to local medicinal plants, learning about how the communities use these in both their healing and cooking practices. You'll return to camp for lunch, and after a siesta, head back to Rurrenabaque, arriving in the late afternoon.
Rurrenabaque - La Paz
Day 6: Return to La Paz
After a night in Rurrenabaque, you'll be picked up and transferred to the airport for a return domestic flight to La Paz. There, a driver will pick you up for a transfer to your hotel.
Enjoy another free day in La Paz. There's so much to see, explore and experience during your time here! If ever you're in the mood for a change of scene, you could opt for a trip out to the Valley of the Moon: just 10km from the heart of La Paz, it's a fascinating landscape of peaks and valleys showcasing the power of nature.
La Paz
Day 7: Goodbye, Bolivia
On your last day in Bolivia, your driver will pick you up at your hotel and transfer you back to the airport for your departure flight home. Have a safe trip, and visit again soon!
