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Explore the Amazon rainforest of Bolivia on this guided tour
Get deep inside the Amazon rainforest of Bolivia, full of exotic wildlife and plants.
Trek out into the wetlands and search for massive anacondas hiding in the brush.
Swim in the warm Yacuma river in the company of native pink river dolphins.
Relax in rainforest lodges underneath trees of monkeys and near rare rainforest animals.
The Bolivian Amazonia Tour is an exhilarating chance to immerse yourself in the wonder of Bolivia’s Amazon jungle, one of the most incredible regions on the planet. The jungle is packed with rare wildlife and plants, and it’s just waiting for you to explore!
The Bolivian Amazonia Tour reveals a wild world waiting in Bolivia. The bustling city of La Paz will seem far behind as you journey into thick forest, down into swampy wetlands, and up into bird-filled trees. You’ll walk under trees filled with howler monkeys, paddle over swamps of alligators, and spot anacondas hiding in the brush.
Build your own log raft and then jump into the river to swim with pink dolphins while the sun sets overhead. For a brave nature enthusiast, the Amazonia Journey is the adventure of a lifetime! Spend evenings tucked into rainforest lodges as the forest thrums around you, and then wake up to spot macaws in the treetops above.
From capybara to caiman, the Amazonia Journey is a once in a lifetime chance to see the legendary ecosystem of the Amazon of Bolivia.
The Bolivian Amazonia Tour is an exhilarating chance to immerse yourself in the wonder of Bolivia’s Amazon jungle, one of the most incredible regions on the planet. The jungle is packed with rare wildlife and plants, and it’s just waiting for you to explore!
The Bolivian Amazonia Tour reveals a wild world waiting in Bolivia. The bustling city of La Paz will seem far behind as you journey into thick forest, down into swampy wetlands, and up into bird-filled trees. You’ll walk under trees filled with howler monkeys, paddle over swamps of alligators, and spot anacondas hiding in the brush.
Build your own log raft and then jump into the river to swim with pink dolphins while the sun sets overhead. For a brave nature enthusiast, the Amazonia Journey is the adventure of a lifetime! Spend evenings tucked into rainforest lodges as the forest thrums around you, and then wake up to spot macaws in the treetops above.
From capybara to caiman, the Amazonia Journey is a once in a lifetime chance to see the legendary ecosystem of the Amazon of Bolivia.
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Bolivian Amazonia Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Rurrenabaque
Welcome to Bolivia! Take a flight from La Paz to Rurrenabaque, where you’ll be welcomed at the airport and then free to enjoy your day as you please. Relax in the fabulous weather or grab a drink at a local restaurant and get excited for the adventure ahead.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Rurrenabaque
Meals: None
Day 2 Boat ride to Madidi National Park
Start your Amazon adventure by taking a boat ride to Madidi National Park. Bring your camera, there are fantastic views from the boat! Then, you’ll be able to admire the impressive Bala Canyon on your way to meet the Villa Alcira people, who are excited to tell you about how they live out here. You’ll learn how to press sugarcane and enjoy a locally-sourced lunch before your departure down the Dry Creek Trail. This will give you the chance to learn about local plants and their use in medicine. Keep an eye out for monkeys and birds!
Overnight Location: Hotel in Madidi National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 Patujusal Spider Monkey Trail
Begin the third day of your Amazon adventure with a breakfast of local foods, and then pack up your tent- you’ll be camping in the jungle the next two nights! You’ll take a walk to the Patujusal refuge, where lunch cooked over a wood fire is waiting for you. Then, begin to hike the Spider Monkey Trail, where Spider and Capuchin monkeys swing through the treetops above you. Enjoy dinner in the refuge, and then head out for a night walk to spot armadillos, snakes, tapir, monkeys, and birds. If you’re lucky, you’ll even hear the jaguars roar!
Overnight Location: Camping in Patujusal refuge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 Hike to Caquiahuara Macaw Cliff
Today, you’ll have breakfast on the trail before exploring the Caquiahuara Macaw Cliff, where you can relax under the sun and watch parabas build their nests. Enjoy lunch at the Arenalito refuge, and then walk to the Tuichi river for a special afternoon building log rafts traditionally used by the indigenous peoples of the area for transportation. You’ll raft downriver to the jungle lodge to spend the warm evening relaxing.
Overnight Location: Camping in Patujusal refuge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 Boat ride to Pampas de Yacuma
The next adventure in your Amazon tour begins with a boat ride to Rurrenabaque and then a car ride to Santa Rosa. Sloth lovers, today is your day! Keep your eyes on the trees for these cuties, as well as anteaters, birds, and more. Then, you’ll be whisked by boat to tonight’s lodge, where lunch is waiting. Hop back on the boat for a tour of the Yacuma river, where you can fish for piranhas. Keep your eyes on the water and shore- there are alligators, turtles, and capybara around. After dinner, enjoy a night river tour, where your flashlight will illuminate the eyes of the caiman in the water around you.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Pampa Yacuma
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 Exploring Pampas de Yacuma
Get up early today to catch the sunrise and hear the howler monkeys wish you good morning, then enjoy breakfast before hopping on the boat and setting off down the Yacuma river. Today, you’ll jump into the waters to swim with the pink river dolphins, an unforgettable moment. Dry off during lunch before setting off on a nature walk to spot anteaters, coatis, porcupines, and other Amazon animals. Then, you’ll enjoy a fine sunset at the lodge before an optional nighttime walk to find some nocturnal animals.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Pampa Yacuma
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 Departure from La Paz
It’s the last day of your incredible Amazon adventure in Bolivia. Enjoy a few more moments on the Yacuma river before touring the swamp to spot anacondas. Stop for lunch, and then you’ll be driven to Rurrenabaque. Fly to La Paz and then depart for home. See you next time!
Overnight Location: None
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Bolivian Amazonia Tour Price and Dates
This guided nature and cultural tour of the Amazon in Bolivia is always run as a private tour for your group only, and the price depends on the number of travellers in your group.Prices below are per person:
- Guided Groups of 2: USD1490 per person
- Guided Groups of 3-4: USD1435 per person
- Guided Groups of 5+: USD1400 per person
Accommodation on the Bolivian Amazonia Tour
This tour is based in 3-star hotels, rainforest lodges, and campsites. The hotels offer pleasant rooms with unique rainforest settings. Rooms are double occupancy, and single travelers will pay a supplement. All camping supplies are included.
In some cases, accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other, comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travelers
You can pay a supplement of USD100 to have a private room in a hotel while traveling with your group. Contact us and we can try and match single travelers up where possible.
What’s Included in the Bolivian Amazonia Tour?
Meals
6 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 5 dinners are included.
Accommodations
Accommodation for 7 nights is included.
Transportation during the Tour
This tour includes return flight between La Paz and Rurrenabaque on first and last days of the tour, as well as all required personal and luggage transfers during the tour.
Also Included
- English or Spanish speaking guide services
- Entrance fees to national parks
- Boat trips mentioned in itinerary
- All activities described in itinerary
Not included
- Travel insurance
- Lunches and dinners or drinks and snacks not previously mentioned
- Flights to and from La Paz
- Visa if required
- Personal equipment
- Domestic airport tax ($3 USD per person)
Optional Extras
- Tips for local guides
- Extra night at any point of the travel
- How hard is the Bolivian Amazonia Tour?
- Do I need a visa to travel to Bolivia?
- Are meals included on the Bolivian Amazonia Tour?
- Do I need insurance?
- How do I get to Rurrenabaque to start this tour?
- Is the Bolivian Amazonia Tour guided?
- Where does the Bolivian Amazonia Tour end?
- Are equipment rentals included?
- Do I need special vaccines to travel to Bolivia?
- Are there any travel restrictions for Bolivia?
- When is the best time to travel to Bolivia for this tour?
We rate this tour as a 1 / 5. You will travel mostly by boat or car, and the few walks you will take experience little elevation gain and moderate distances.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
6 breakfasts, 6 lunches, and 5 dinners are included.
Yes. You will need to acquire travel insurance that covers hiking/walking. Get your Travel Insurance.
You can fly into the La Paz El Alto International airport (LAP), where your connection to Rurrenabaque and subsequent private transfers are included.
Yes, an English or Spanish-speaking guide is included.
At the end of your tour, you will be transferred to the Rurrenabaque airport, where your connection to La Paz is included. From La Paz, you can fly home.
Camping equipment is included, but please bring any personal equipment desired.
Check with your family doctor.
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
The best time to travel to Bolivia for the Bolivian Amazonia Tour is from May through October.
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