First day:
After breakfast (not included), we will pick you up from your hotel in Rurrenabaque or from the airport (if you arrive on the same day of the tour before 10:30 am).

On the first day, we will begin our journey by navigating a motorized boat down the majestic Beni River. You will discover our Tacana indigenous community of San Miguel del Bala, a hidden gem in the jungle, where you will have the opportunity to learn about the daily life of our people and our ancestral traditions. You will learn to weave with forest materials and squeeze a delicious sugarcane juice using the "trapiche"!

After a delicious meal at our eco-lodge, we will venture to explore the
spectacular San Miguel Stone Canyon. In an exciting hike, you will reach a place of unparalleled natural beauty. We also have the option of reaching the canyon by boat, where you will venture into the jungle on foot. After this incredible experience, you can enjoy a delicious dinner in your private cabin and, if you wish, go on a night walk in the jungle.

Second day:
After breakfast, we will immerse ourselves in the Bolivian jungle, starting with a hike on the "Traps Trail" and the "Medicinal Plants Trail".

On this exciting hike, you will learn about the ancient methods of capturing wild animals from the Tacana, and discover the wonders of the life of medicinal plants on our natural medicine themed trail.

After a delicious lunch, we will venture to a waterfall that forms a natural pool where you can swim and relax in crystal-clear waters. At the end of this unique experience, we will return to our eco-lodge for a delicious dinner and overnight stay.

Third Day:
Early breakfast will be served before transferring you to Rurrenabaque to start a new adventure on the Pampas tour.

Once you are in Rurrenabaque, we will depart from our offices, heading into the wilderness of the Yacuma Pampas. We will have lunch in the beautiful town of Santa Rosa del Yacuma and then navigate upstream by motorized boat along the Yacuma River.

During this trip, we will spot incredible species such as birds, caimans, turtles, monkeys, capybaras, and perhaps even pink dolphins!

At the end of the day, we will enjoy a beautiful sunset on the Pampas, and for those who want something more, they can join a night activity to observe the glow of the caimans' eyes (for this activity, each person must have a flashlight).

Fourth day:
We will have a hike in the Pampas in search of the imposing anaconda and other animals (for this activity, we will provide you with rubber boots, in Bolivia, we only have up to size 45 EUR). If we are in the rainy season, we will navigate by motorboat to try to find this type of snake in the trees and spot more animals.

After lunch, we will have the unique opportunity to swim with pink dolphins in nearby backwaters. This territorial animal will keep us safe from caimans, and we can enjoy a close encounter with these beautiful creatures.

Fifth day:
After breakfast, we will focus on sport fishing for piranhas, a unique and exciting experience. We will have lunch and then head back to Rurrenabaque, where we will arrive around 5 pm.

Don't miss this opportunity to live an incredible adventure in the Jungle and Pampas of the Bolivian Amazon

DAY 1: 09:00 - 09:15

Pick up from your hotel or hostel

DAY 1: 09:15

Motorized boat down the Beni River-Tacana indigenous community of San Miguel del Bala

DAY 2:

Traps Trail - waterfall

DAY 3:

Transfer to Rurrenabaque - Yacuma Pampas - night activity

DAY 4:

Hike in Pampas to find the Anaconda (or navigate in rainy season)

DAY 5:

Sport fishing for piranhas

DAY 5: 17:00

Arrival to Rurrenabaque

• Local guide (English/Spanish)
• Transportation to and from your hotel or airport
• Meals (vegetarian and vegan options available
• Lodging in an eco-lodge in San Miguel del Bala and in the Pampas
• Activities and entrance fees
• Safety equipment

• Airfare to Rurrenabaque
• Alcoholic beverages
• Tips for guides and staff
• Travel insurance

WHAT TO BRING
Appropriate clothing for humid and tropical weather. Clothing for forest
walks.
• 6 pairs of socks
• 5 t-shirts
• 4 cotton pants (or any other thin material)
• 2 long-sleeved shirts (to protect from the sun and mosquitoes)
• Sneakers or sandals (for boat rides)
• A simple rain poncho (just in case it rains)
• Swimwear
• Hat
• Some cash to buy snacks, beer, soft drinks (Pampas).

EQUIPMENT:
• Camera or cell phone
• Pocket knife
• Sunglasses
• Flashlight with batteries
• 1 backpack (medium or large)
• Towel
• Sunscreen
• Mosquito repellent

OTHER:
• Documentation (passport or other identification)
• Copy of vaccines for yellow fever and tetanus (not mandatory)
• (Malaria is not present in the area)
• Imodium or any other medicine for diarrhea

Please note that we prioritize sustainable and responsible tourism practices,
respecting the environment and the local communities. We kindly ask you to
do the same and to follow the guidelines provided by our guides

Cancellation or changes of this tour:

CHANGES: Any changes to the tour date are free 4 days prior to the tour date, before 5:00 pm (Bolivia time). After this time, there is a 60% change fee. Changes on the same day of the tour: 110% of the service cost.

NO SHOWS & CANCELLATIONS: If you cancel 4 days before the tour begins before 5:00 pm (Bolivia time) or earlier, a 15% administration fee will apply (+ the card fee). After this time, there is a 100% no shows or cancellation fee.

You must email bookings@findlocaltrips.com (include the name of the tour and the reservation number) to cancel this tour or to make any changes.

1. How does the wet season affect Rurrenabaque and tours?

   These tours run year-round, and in general rain does not stop tours from going. The exception is when there has been very heavy, sustained rainfall, and the Rurrenabaque area becomes flooded (the pampas, the jungle floor, the local roads and even the town itself). This is not common but has happened in recent years, and you just have to check the local news prior to departure times, or ask us for the latest info. The main issues caused during wet season for Rurrenabaque are delays to the flights between La Paz – Rurre, and Rurre - La Paz, which can regularly be affected due to weather. We advise flying out the day before your tour, and flying back in the early morning the day after you tour, in order to give yourself some time in case of delays. Also, if there is something you have to be back for, such as an international flight, we recommended having one more buffer day beforehand, just to make sure. Delays of a whole day are also possible. We recommend Ecojet Airline to travel to Rurrenabaque. Most people fly to Rurrenabaque, but there is also a bus service that takes about 16 hours during dry season. During the wet season, the journey can take as much as 18 hours, as the road is washed away, blocked by landslides. We strongly recommend against trying to take this bus during the wet season (we don't really recommend it during the dry season either!).

2. Which is the best season to visit the Bolivian Jungle and Pampas?

   The climate is mostly tropical all year round, and therefore it is possible to visit during any season. However, the best time is in the dry season, from the beginning of April to the end of November.

3. Is there malaria in Rurrenabaque and in the areas where pampas and jungle tours take place?

   Whilst it is feasible that malaria could exist in Rurrenabaque, the pampas, and the jungle areas nearby because there are plenty of mosquitoes, there have not been any reported instances of malaria. We do not consider it necessary to take malaria tablets for our tours, but if you wish to do so then you should bring them with you, as you might not be able to get the brand you want in Bolivia. There is also the possibility of Dengue Fever and Yellow Fever, so you must protect yourself from insect bites as much as possible. There are good options available to purchase in Rurrenabaque.

4. What are the essentials to bring to the tour?

   One backpack, sturdy duffel bag, or easily managed suitcase, a daypack, sturdy shoes or hiking boots comfortable enough for walking, sandals or shoes you don't mind getting wet, a money belt or pouch (leave your wallet at home - they make easy targets for pickpockets in the city), personal medications, a camera, film, and a waterproof case, and clothing. Generally, the Amazon is quite hot, but during the evenings if it rains it can cool down quite a bit. Fast drying clothes that can be layered work best. Don’t forget anti-bacterial soap, wipes, or gel such as Purell, sunblock of at least SPF 15 (the tropical sun is strong), insect repellent with DEET (diethyl-meta-toluamide), anti-itch cream for insects bites, a flashlight or headlamp with extra batteries, a toothbrush, toothpaste, toiletries, etc, sunglasses, a swiss army style knife, a sun/rain hat, plastic bags (zip lock bags and a larger trash bag), a water bottle, a small padlock to lock your bag shut, a travel alarm clock, and a first aid kid.

5. I want to be really safe. Which things should i put in my own first aid kit?

   A first aid kit could include: Pepto-Bismol for mild diarrhoea, throat lozenges, motion sickness medication, sunburn salve such as aloe vera gel, aspirin or other painkillers, antibiotics for travellers’ diarrhoea (TD), antacid tablets, band-aids/plasters/bandages, ACE bandage, mole skin for blisters/blister plasters.

6. What clothes should I bring to the tour?

   You should bring: A light, water-resistant jacket that will keep you warm on a cool evening or during a sudden downpour, yet which can be stuffed away or worn loosely on a warm day, a cheap rain poncho, a fleece or wool sweater, two pair of shorts and/or swimming trunks, a bathing suit, one to two pairs of pants (one that can be worn to a nice restaurant or club, and another rugged pair for hiking in the rainforest), one long-sleeved shirt or blouse (a long-sleeved cotton shirt is great for the jungle), and 2 to 3 short-sleeved shirts, cotton socks, and underwear (all light colored clothing to avoid mosquitoes).