Immersion in Bolivian Amazon
Pantanal & Amazon Wildlife 5 days rustique

Immersion in Bolivian Amazon

Between the Amazon rainforest and flooded plains, in search of the anaconda and the pink river dolphin.

From€1,120per person
15 years of local expertise4.61/5 (43 reviews including 42 Google)

Duration

5 days

From

€1,120/pers.

Ideal seasons

Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep

Style

Guided tour

Comfort

rustique

Travelers

Couple, Solo, With friends

The spirit of travel

This program is the ideal extension of your stay in Bolivie. It will allow you to end your trip on a high note by discovering Bolivian Amazonia! This 5-day stay will introduce you to both the jungle side as well as the pampa and its many animals! After the harshness of the Altiplano, come and enjoy the tropical climate of Bolivian Amazonia.
Throughout this adventure, you will explore Madidi National Park, one of the richest regions in biodiversity in the world, as well as the Yacuma pampas, famous for their exceptional wildlife. Hikes in primary forest, pirogue navigations on the rios, observation of macaws, toucans, monkeys, caimans, pink dolphins and anacondas will punctuate your stay. You will experience true immersion in the heart of pristine nature, staying in eco-lodges perfectly integrated into their environment. This extension is an invitation to slow down, to listen to the sounds of the forest and to discover Bolivian Amazonia in all its authenticity. An unforgettable experience that will complement your trip with a touch of adventure and escape.

The stages of your journey

D1
RurrenabaqueMashaquipe Lodge
D2
Parc National MadidiBivouac
D3–4
Santa Rosa de YacumaTortugas Lodge
D5
La Paz

Highlights

Madidi National Park
Navigation Rio Tuichi
Pampas de Yacuma
Pink dolphins observation
Jungle Bivouac
Piranhas Fishing

Day-by-day itinerary

Jour 1
D1

Arrival in Rurrenabaque and departure for Madidi Park

La PazRurrenabaque

1h250 km

Departure for La Paz airport to take a flight to Rurrenabaque (schedules vary depending on the day of the week). Meeting at the airport with the local guide and departure for the Rurrenabaque pier.

Navigation on the Ríos Beni and Tuichi, through splendid landscapes, and notably the Bala canyon. Arrival at the EcoLodge "Mashaquipe", in the heart of the Madidi National Park. We are welcomed with a delicious fruit juice to greet us. After lunch, hiking in the surrounding primary forest to soak up the local flora and fauna. Return to the Eco Lodge for dinner.

Mashaquipe LodgeDinner
Jour 2
D2

Hiking in the Jungle - Patujusal Camp

After a good breakfast, departure into the depths of the jungle to reach the "Patujusal" camp. You should allow 3 to 4 hours of hiking to reach this camp. In the afternoon, hiking around the lodge, observation of different birds (toucans, macaws), but also howler monkeys or "spider" monkeys and a variety of giant plants.

After dinner, possibility of doing a night hike. Observation of animals (nocturnal monkeys, tapirs, birds,..) or even listen to the jaguar roar.

BivouacBreakfastLunchDinner
Jour 3
D3

Rafting down the Rio Tuichi and Transfer to Yacuma Reserve

Howler monkeys and birds wake us up for this new day. After breakfast, we walk to the "parrot cliff" where we will be able to observe macaws and different types of parrots. Then, we join the rio Tuichi to build a "local raft", the transport of indigenous people from the Amazon. Rowing navigation to the lodge. Lunch at the Ecolodge and return to Rurrenabaque by motorized canoe.

RurrenabaqueSanta Rosa de Yacuma

1h30102 km

Then we travel by private vehicle to reach the Yacuma reserve (2 hours 30 minutes) and we navigate for about ten minutes to reach the Tortugas Lodge.

Tortugas LodgeBreakfastLunchDinner
Jour 4
D4

Pampas of Yacuma Discovery

Early morning departure aboard our boat to discover the Rio Yacuma. Short hike in the Pampa to observe the splendid victoria amazonica water lilies.

In the afternoon, canoe ride along the Rio Yacuma with observation of local wildlife (caimans, crocodiles, turtles, monkeys, etc.). Possibility to swim with the pink dolphins that accompany us along the river. Then, introduction to piranha fishing in the Yacuma river. Return to the Lodge in late afternoon.

Tortugas LodgeBreakfastLunchDinner
Jour 5
D5

Anaconda observation and return to La Paz

Santa Rosa de YacumaRurrenabaque

2h30105 km

In the morning, a short hike in the pampas in search of the daring Anaconda. Return to the lodge for lunch, then we set off again by private vehicle to Rurrenbaque.

RurrenabaqueLa Paz

1h250 km

Departure for La Paz. Rurrenabaque - La Paz flight (schedules vary depending on the day of the week). Airport reception and transfer to the hotel.

BreakfastLunch

Price per person

1 pers.€2,500/pers.
2 pers.€1,260/pers.
3 pers.€1,200/pers.
4 pers.€1,175/pers.
5 pers.€1,150/pers.
6-12 pers.€1,120/pers.

Indicative price per person, based on double room. Each trip is customized according to your preferences.

This trip can be tailored to your preferences

This itinerary provides an excellent foundation for discovery, but it can be fully customized. Our local advisors build each trip tailored to your budget, dates and preferences.

Not included

  • Comprehensive assistance and repatriation insurance
  • Individual equipment necessary for the proper conduct of your stay
  • The accommodation supplement on a Single room basis
  • International round-trip flight
  • Tips intended for local teams
  • Beverages as well as all personal extras
  • The airport tax for domestic flights (3 USD per person)

Included

  • English-speaking/Spanish-speaking local guide
  • Private transports mentioned in the program
  • Flights La Paz-Rurrenabaque and Rurrenabaque-La Paz
  • Accommodation in Lodge on double/twin room basis (basic conditions)
  • The meals described in the programme
  • National park entrance fees, historical sites, museums, churches, etc…

Practical Information

Registration is considered firm and final after payment of a deposit of 30% of the total price and acceptance of the specific terms of sale.

The balance must be paid no later than 45 days before the departure date.

See our specific terms of sale for full details.

In the event of cancellation by the traveller, the following fees apply:

  • Plus de 60 jours avant le départ : 40 % du prix total (acompte retenu)
  • Entre 60 et 30 jours avant le départ : 50 % du prix total
  • Moins de 30 jours avant le départ : 100 % du prix total

We strongly recommend taking out cancellation insurance. See our specific terms of sale for full details.

Les informations ci-dessous concernent les voyageurs ressortissants de l'Espace économique européen (EEE), de la Suisse et du Canada se rendant en Bolivie dans le cadre d'un séjour touristique. Les règles d'entrée pouvant évoluer, nous vous recommandons de vérifier les informations auprès des autorités officielles avant votre départ.

Passeport

Pour entrer en Bolivie, votre passeport doit être valide au minimum six mois après la date d'entrée dans le pays et comporter au moins une page vierge pour les tampons d'immigration.
Le document doit être en bon état (pas de pages détériorées, déchirées ou modifiées).

Séjour touristique sans visa

Les ressortissants de l'Espace économique européen, de la Suisse et du Canada bénéficient d'une exemption de visa pour les séjours touristiques en Bolivie.

Cette exemption permet un séjour pouvant aller jusqu'à 90 jours par an sur le territoire bolivien. Cette durée est comptabilisée sur l'année calendaire et ne peut généralement pas être dépassée sans démarche administrative spécifique.

Les autorités peuvent également demander :

  • un billet de sortie du territoire (vol retour ou continuation),

  • une preuve de ressources financières suffisantes pour la durée du séjour.

Carte de tourisme

À l'arrivée en Bolivie, les voyageurs peuvent être invités à remplir une carte de tourisme ou un formulaire d'entrée remis par les services d'immigration boliviens, notamment lors d'une entrée par voie terrestre.

Ce document permet aux autorités de recueillir certaines informations nécessaires à l'entrée sur le territoire :

  • informations du passeport

  • motif et durée du séjour

  • adresse du premier hébergement en Bolivie

Il est conseillé de conserver ce document pendant toute la durée du séjour, car il peut être réclamé lors de la sortie du territoire.

Santé et vaccinations

Aucun vaccin n'est officiellement exigé pour entrer en Bolivie depuis l'EEE, la Suisse ou le Canada. Toutefois, la vaccination contre la fièvre jaune est fortement recommandée pour les voyageurs se rendant dans les régions tropicales de basse altitude (Amazonie, départements de Beni et Santa Cruz).

Il est également conseillé de se renseigner sur les risques liés au paludisme dans certaines zones rurales et de prendre les précautions appropriées. L'altitude élevée de certaines destinations boliviennes (La Paz, Potosí, Uyuni) peut provoquer un mal des montagnes (soroche) : une consultation médicale avant le départ est recommandée.

Voyage avec des enfants

Les mineurs doivent être titulaires de leur propre passeport valide couvrant la durée du séjour.

Dans certains pays européens, lorsqu'un mineur voyage sans l'un de ses parents, une autorisation de sortie du territoire peut être exigée selon la réglementation du pays de résidence. Les autorités boliviennes peuvent également demander des documents attestant du lien de parenté ou de l'autorisation parentale.

Autres nationalités

Les conditions d'entrée peuvent varier selon la nationalité. Les voyageurs concernés doivent se renseigner auprès de l'ambassade ou du consulat de Bolivie de leur pays de résidence.

Pour participer à nos voyages, il est fortement conseillé d'être assuré en assistance-rapatriement et frais médicaux à l’étranger.

Votre agence locale vous encourage à prendre connaissance du contrat spécifique élaboré avec notre partenaire CHAPKA ASSURANCES et AXA ASSISTANCE.
Pour souscrire à une assurance, connaître les garanties et les tarifs, suivez le lien ci-dessous.

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Spécifiques à nos voyages, nous suggérons fortement d’y souscrire.
Si vous choisissez de souscrire à l’une de ces formules, la convention détaillant l’ensemble des garanties et les modalités de déclaration du sinistre sont disponibles sur le site Internet de l'assureur.

Votre agence locale en aura connaissance, mais seul le participant est responsable du respect des procédures de déclaration de tout sinistre. Le participant doit donc conserver cette convention avec lui pendant toute la durée de son voyage.

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Frequently asked questions

Visitors can stay in Bolivia visa-free with a passport valid for at least 6 months beyond entry. The exact authorized length of stay varies depending on your nationality. Before booking, check the entry requirements applicable to your nationality with the Bolivian consular authorities.

Go to the My Trips section to find all your projects.

You can send a message to your host directly from the Tea Lounge.

For a tailor-made quality trip, budget between 130 and 220 euros per day and per person, including accommodation, meals, internal transport and English-speaking guide. International flights (1000-1400 euros return) are additional. Bolivia remains one of the most affordable Andean destinations.

Your documents are accessible in the Documents tab of your trip.

Absolutely. We adapt each itinerary to match our travelers' profiles. For families, we prioritize relaxed paces, family-friendly accommodations, engaging and educational activities, and comfortable private transfers. Our English-speaking local guides know how to capture children's attention with age-appropriate anecdotes.

It's simple. You exchange with our local team to define your wishes, budget and dates. You receive a detailed itinerary proposal within 48 hours. You adjust every detail together until it's perfect. You confirm and travel with peace of mind. Your local agency remains available 7 days a week throughout your trip.

In case of emergency, contact your local agency immediately.

Payment is generally made in two installments.

Our agency is part of the Nomadays network, registered in France. You benefit from APST (Association Professionnelle de Solidarité du Tourisme) guarantee which covers 100% of your funds. Secure payment, repatriation insurance included, and English-speaking assistance 24/7 on the ground throughout your stay.

Anne, Explorer of the Bolivian Andes
15years of expertise

Let's talk about your adventure — Tropical Beni

Explorer of the Bolivian Andes, based in La Paz

In Bolivia, the mountain is more than just beautiful: it forces you to slow down, to breathe differently, and to find your true place.

Anne

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