ECOLOGICAL
CRUISE IN THE AMAZON (4 D / 3 N)
DAY 1. LA PAZ / TRINIDAD
Transfer in from Trinidad airport, transportation
to Puerto Barador in the Mamore river to board
flotel Reina Enin. Cruise in the river, seeing
rich fauna like river turtles, birds and pink
river dolphins. (L, D)
DAY 2. ENJOYING THE AMAZON
AREA
Horse ride through the jungle visiting a cattle
ranch, then into the savannas and lowlands
of Moxos. Visit the Native community of San
Renato to share a cross cultural exchange
with the Yurakares. (B, L, D)
DAY 3. CRUISING THE MAMORE
RIVER
Morning to share in Villa Victoria with old
Mojeno people, then trek around a big lagoon,
taking a boat to see the abundant fauna of
the area. In the afternoon trek into the Amazon
forest to see giant trees, then cross a small
lagoon and later enjoy a fresh bath in the
Mamore river. (B, L, D)
DAY
4. IBARE RIVER AND TRANSFER OUT
Return cruise with river activities like pirana
fishing until the Ibare river, land in the
port of Loma Suarez, transfer to the airport
in Trinidad. (B)
DISCOVERING
AMAZON- 002
EXPLORING THE HEART OF THE AMAZON
- Santa Ana de Yacuma and Lagos (4 D/3 N)
DAY
1. Transfer in - Flight TRINIDAD / LOS LAGOS
- Fishing
Flight in to Trinidad Airport to connect with
a flight to the area of Los Lagos (50 min),
in the heart of the Amazon jungle to enjoy
the facilities of hotel Los Lagos **** in
the shores of the Lake Largo. Trip to the
area of Porvenir, near another lake to fish
or see the rich wildlife of the area, return
to the hotel. (L, D)
DAY
2. Discover LAKE LARGO - Hiking in the Amazon
jungle
Lunch trip through the lake going to the Delta
and having a touch of the beauty below due
to its crystal waters. Around mid day you'll
go to Barranco Colorado and enter the jungle,
have a barbecue under the shadow of gigantic
trees and rest in hammocks. Then hike through
the jungle, the see the rich flora and discover
something of the abundant fauna. Return to
the hotel. (B, L, D)
DAY
3. Flight LAGOS / SANTA ANA DE YACUMA - Trip
to the Mamore river
Flight to the town of Santa Ana de Yacuma,
where you'll enjoy the facilities of hotel
Mamore ****. In the afternoon, explore the
Rapulo river first, then joining the Yacuma
and finally the Mamore river, one of the main
affluents of the Amazon river. The area is
rich in birds, parrots, caymans, river turtles,
pink dolphins, capybaras and monkeys. Return
to the hotel. (B, L, D)
DAY
4. Flight SANTA ANA DE YACUMA / TRINIDAD -
Transfer out
Flight from Santa Ana to Trinidad (30 min)
to take your flight back to Santa Cruz or
La Paz. (B)
DISCOVERING
AMAZON-003
NOEL
KEMPFF MERCADO NATIONAL PARK (4 D/3 N)
DAY
1. Flight SANTA CRUZ / FLOR DE ORO
Charter flight to Flor de Oro, located on
the banks of the Itenez River, you'll fly
over pristine rainforest, as well as the magnificent
Caparu Plateau with its red cliffs and two
impressive waterfalls Ahlfeld and Arco Iris.
The afternoon will be spent exploring gallery
forests found along the Itenez River and the
large expanse of savanna. An optional night
hike will be offered. (L, D)
DAY
2. OXBOW LAKES, GALLERY FORESTS, AND PERIODICALLY
INUNDATED SAVANNA
Visit some of the oxbow lakes, gallery forests,
and periodically inundated savannas located
near Flor de Oro. The exploration of these
three distinctly different habitat types should
provide good looks at a large variety of birds,
could also spot a family of Giant Otters while
traveling along one of the bays. Then another
one of the attractive bays located close to
Flor de Oro. (B, L, D)
DAY
3. PERIODICALLY INUNDATED SAVANNA AND TERRA
FIRME FORESTS
Continue exploring periodically inundated
savannas and tall humid tropical rainforests
that lie between Flor de Oro and the campsite
Lago Caiman. Following a return to Flor de
Oro by tractor, an optional night hike will
be offered to look for some of the many owls
and nightjars that can be found. (B, L, D)
DAY
4. Flight FLOR DE ORO / SANTA CRUZ
Your final morning in Noel Kempff will take
you in search of some of the species that
may have eluded you during the previous three
days. That means you could be visiting any
of the bays or trails located around Flor
de Oro before your flight back to Santa Cruz.
(B)
DISCOVERING AMAZON-004
MADIDI
NATIONAL PARK - Ecolodge Chalalan (5 Days/4
Nights)
DAY
1. LA PAZ / RURRENABAQUE
Morning flight from La Paz to Rurrenabaque
(1 hour). Transfer to hotel and introduction
of your program. Afternoon free to enjoy
the warm weather and calm of this small
town, in the banks of the Beni river. Overnight
in hotel. (L, D)
DAY
2. RURRENABAQUE / CHALALAN - Madidi National
Park
Boat trip in the Beni and Tuichi river until
the port of the Chalalan Ecolodge. A walk
through the jungle to the lodge. Lunch and
time to rest. In the afternoon you'll see
the project of Madidi National Park run
by the community of San Jose de Uchupiamonas.
Then a trek through the Chichilo and Mirador
trails focusing the field of construction.
Dinner and optional trek to see night wildlife.
(B, L, D)
DAY
3. CHALALAN - Madidi National Park
Trek in the Silbador, Mutua and Anta trails
to see the fruit, medicinal and exotic plants.
Lunch and time to swim in the lagoon. In
the afternoon you'll enjoy didactic games
or see the bibliography of the project.
Then trek in the Wichi and Jaguar trails
focusing the area of artisan plants and
also enjoy birdwatching in Bolivia. After
dinner, traditional histories and legends
of the area. (B, L, D)
DAY
4. CHALALAN - Madidi National Park
Today trek in the Wabucuru and Marimono
trails, focuses ecological processes, wildlife
and visit small ruins, not well identified.
Reaching the Eslabon river is an area with
hills, with good chances to see monkeys
and other mammals. Lunch and return to Chalalan.
After dinner other games related with biodiversity
and memory, associate with Chalalan. (B,
L, D)
DAY
5. CHALALAN / RURRENABAQUE / LA PAZ
Early breakfast and departure, walking first
to the port in the Tuichi river and then
boat to Rurrenabaque. Flight to La Paz with
both transfers. (B)
DISCOVERING
AMAZON-005
MADIDI
NATIONAL PARK - Pampas and Chalalan (6 D/5
N)
DAY 1. LA PAZ / RURRENABAQUE
/ PAMPAS
Transfer out to the military airport and
flight La Paz / Rurrenabaque in the morning.
Trip through the towns of Reyes and Santa
Rosa to the Yacuma river, explore the Yacuma
river to appreciate abundant fauna in the
area, where you can see: monkeys, pink river
dolphins, capybaras, anaconda, lizards and
caimans, and a great amount of birds. In
the night a small canoe ride to see alligators
and night wildlife. Camp at the banks of
the Yacuma river. (L, D)
DAY 2. PAMPAS - RURRENABAQUE
In the morning you will have a small trek
in the Pampas (floods) area, with good chances
to see the anaconda and other mammals. Return
to Santa Rosa, then Rurrenabaque. Dinner
at a typical local restaurant. (B, L, D)
DAY 3. RURRENABAQUE - CHALALAN
Enjoy the Beni river first (1 hour), crossing
the strait of "El Bala", then
the Tuichi river until the port of the Chalalan
Ecolodge (3 hours). A gentle walk through
the jungle in the Wichi trail to the lodge
in the shores of the lagoon. Lunch and time
to rest, in the afternoon they will present
Madidi National Park and the project of
the community of San Jose de Uchupiamonas.
Then a trek through the Chichilo and Mirador
trails focusing the field of construction.
Dinner
and trek to see the night wildlife. (B,
L, D)
DAY 4. CHALALAN - Madidi
National Park
Trek to the Wabucuru and Marimono trails,
focusing in ecological processes, wildlife
and visit small ruins, until now not well
identified. Reaching the Eslabon river is
an area with some hills and lots of chances
to see monkeys and other mammals. Lunch
in the area and return to Chalalan. After
dinner other games related with biodiversity
and memory, associate with Chalalan. (B,
L, D)
DAY 5. CHALALAN - Madidi
National Park
Trek in the Silbador, Mutua and Anta trails
to see the fruit, medicinal and exotic plants.
Lunch and time to swim in the lagoon. In
the afternoon you'll enjoy didactic games
or see the bibliography of the project.
Then trek in the Wichi and Jaguar trails
focusing the area of artisan plants and
also enjoy birdwatching in Bolivia. After
dinner, traditional histories and legends
of the area. (B, L, D)
DAY
6. CHALALAN / RURRENABAQUE / LA PAZ
Early breakfast and departure, walking first
to the port in the Tuichi river and then
to Rurrenabaque (3 hours). Flight to La
Paz with both transfers. (B) |
