Explore the Amazon rainforest of Bolivia on this guided tour
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.
Highlights of the Bolivian Amazonia Tour
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Bolivian Amazonia Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Rurrenabaque and transfer to Madidi Park
Welcome to Bolivia! Take a flight from La Paz to Rurrenabaque, where you’ll be welcomed at the airport.
A 3-hour boat journey offers stunning views of the Beni and Tuichi rivers as the route enters Madidi National Park. A stop at Villa Alcira, an original community, provides an opportunity to observe local life and experience sugarcane pressing. Upon arrival at the Ecolodge, guests are welcomed with a refreshing aperitif made from natural fruit juices and are accommodated in lodges.
Lunch features a mix of local and traditional dishes, followed by a short rest. The "Dry Creek" trail walk showcases diverse plant species, highlighting their uses in medicine, crafts, and construction. Wildlife sightings may include monkeys, peccaries, birds, and insects, depending on the season.
Dinner is served at the Ecolodge, followed by rest. A night walk, an optional activity, offers the chance to observe nocturnal animals such as tarantulas, snakes, monkeys, and insects. The evening concludes with a return to the Ecolodge.
Overnight Location: Ecolodge in Madidi National Park
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2 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: Ecolodge in Madidi National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 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 4 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: Lodge in Rurrenabaque
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 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: $1,670 USD per person
- Guided Groups of 3-4: $1,425 USD per person
- Guided Groups of 5+: $1,350 USD 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 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.
Hotels on Standard Tour
Madidi Jungle Ecolodge in Madidi National Park
This excellent jungle lodge consists of 5 eco lodges built in traditional Amazon style. The rooms are comfortable and protected against insects.
Tortugas Lodge in Pampa Yacuma ★★★
This eco lodge is immersed in nature, giving it a peaceful atmosphere. The rooms are turtle-shaped and they all offer private bathrooms.
Hotel La Isla de los Tucanes in Rurrenabaque ★★★
This beautiful hotel has a great swimming pool. You’ll stay in one of the clean, simple bungalows with air conditioning.
What’s Included in the Bolivian Amazonia Tour?
Meals
4 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 4 dinners are included.
Accommodations
Accommodation for 4 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
Frequently Asked Questions about Bolivian Amazonia Tour
Thaki Travel is a boutique tour operator based in Bolivia. Thaki aims to show you the best of Bolivian landscape, cuisine, and adventure. They are known for their professionalism, reactivity, and deep knowledge of each corner of Bolivia.
Thaki Travels aims to go the extra mile and surprise their guests with unexpected experiences and places. They use high-quality equipment to make mountain trips as safe and enjoyable as possible.
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Hugo is an IFMGA certified mountain guide and a well-known cultural guide. He has 11 years of experience and, born at the foot of the Illimani mountain, has been fascinated by the mountains since he was a child. He started preparing for the IFMGA curriculum at the age of 23, and passed the exam in 2009. Ever since, he’s been leading groups in his beloved native Bolivia.
- Q: What are guests most surprised about when visiting Bolivia?
- A: When we pass through the more remote villages in the mountain regions of Bolivia, they are very surprised to see how the local communities live in these places. They’re surprised by the difficulty of the seasons, how they cook, and all the traditional methods they have for different aspects of their lives.
- Q: Where do you like to travel on holidays?
- A: To the beach of Mexico! Bolivia is a landlocked country.
- Q: What do your guests say they like best about the tours you lead?
- A: What my guests say cannot really be measured in words. My biggest satisfaction is when they make it to the summit. The tears of pride, happiness, and amazement speak volumes. I love when they hug me and thank me for helping them get there.