Bolivia Amazon: Madidi & Pampas Yacuma 5 days from Rurrenabaque

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5 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Dive deeper into the Bolivian Amazon on this 5-day journey through Madidi National Park and the Pampas del Yacuma—two of the planet’s richest ecosystems. Stay in eco-lodges run by Indigenous communities and spend one night camping in the jungle, all while supporting sustainable tourism. Guided by local experts, you’ll cruise rivers, hike rainforest trails, and experience unforgettable wildlife encounters in the heart of nature.

What's Included

Experienced bilingual guide (Spanish / English)
Lunch (Optional[5])
Lunch
Dinner (Optional[4])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[4])
Breakfast
Camping equipment (sleeping bag - mattress and mosquito net)
Transfers
Access to Madidi
Access to Pampas

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

The tour includes pick-up upon arrival at the airport or from your accommodation in Rurrenabaque. At the end of the tour, you’ll be dropped off at either your Rurrenabaque accommodation or the airport.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Boat ride - Madidi National Park

    2 stops
  • 1
    Rurrenabaque

    Pick up and navigate through Beni and Tuichi - We will start the tour at 8:30 AM. heading to the community, where we will learn about the way of life in the jungle. During the boat trip on the Beni and Tuichi rivers, we will enjoy spectacular landscapes such as the Bala canyon. Around noon, we will arrive at our Eco lodge.

    3 hours Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Madidi National Park

    Hike through the jungle - In the afternoon we will have a hike through the trails designed to observe wild animals such as monkeys, wild boars, birds, and many insects. We will learn all about the nature of the place, its fauna and flora.

    3 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 2

    Camping in the rainforest - Hike

    3 stops
  • 3
    Madidi National Park

    Camping in the Amazon - We have breakfast at 7:30 a.m. and we will pack our backpacks, sleeping bag, mat, and mosquito net to spend a night camping in the jungle. We will walk for about 4 hours until we reach our refuge, where we will have lunch and time to rest.

    6 hours Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Madidi National Park

    Hike to the mountain of the birds - In the early afternoon, we will take a hike to the mountain where spectacular native bird species such as macaws and parrots nest. From there we will be able to observe these colorful birds, the unique landscape of the forest and the impressive sunset.

    3 hours Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Madidi National Park

    Night hike - At night, we will have the possibility to take a short hike in search of armadillos, snakes, night monkeys, tapirs, nocturnal birds, etc. During the night, it is possible to hear the characteristic roar of the jaguar.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 3

    Navigation on the Tuichi River - Eco Lodge

    2 stops
  • 6
    Madidi National Park

    Hike around the lodge - We will wake up at 5:00 a.m. to take a short hike around the lodge and enjoy the concerts of howler monkeys and birds that welcome the new day.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Madidi National Park

    Tuichi River Boat Ride - At the Tuichi River, where we will build a raft made of logs like those of the indigenous people of the Amazon. With that raft or a normal boat if you prefer, we will descend the river. We will have lunch at the Eco Lodge and in the afternoon the guide will propose some group activities.

    6 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 4

    Transfer to the Lodge in Santa Rosa - Las Pampas and pink dolphins

    2 stops
  • 8
    Rurrenabaque

    Drive to Santa Rosa - We will wake up at 6:00 a.m. for breakfast, and then we will set off to Rurrenabaque, from where we will depart to Santa Rosa. During the trip we will be able to observe anteaters, sloths, and toucans among other animals. Around noon and after a short boat ride, we will arrive at our Eco Lodge, check in and have lunch.

    5 hours Admission ticket free
  • 9
    River Yacuma

    Yacuma River and Pink Dolphins - After a well-deserved rest we will take a boat ride on the Yacuma River to observe lizards, caimans, birds, and turtles among others. Before returning to the lodge and depending on the time of the year, we will have the opportunity to swim with pink dolphins.

    3 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 5

    Sunrise in the Jungle - Searching the Anaconda - Rurrenabaque

    2 stops
  • 10
    Madidi National Park

    Sunrise in the jungle - We will wake up at 5:00 a.m. to enjoy a unique sunrise and listen to the awakening of the Pampa, a concert of bird sounds and howler monkeys. At the end of the sunrise, we will have breakfast and go out again by boat on the Yacuma River.

    4 hours Admission ticket free
  • 11
    Rurrenabaque

    In search of the Anaconda and return - We go back into the jungle in search of the impressive anaconda. During the tour we will observe birds, capybaras, caimans and turtles, among other beautiful animals. In the afternoon, after lunch, our transportation will take us to Rurrenabaque where we will put an end to this experience.

    3 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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