Wildlife, Rivers & Amazon Wetlands

Pampas Tour 3-Day Wildlife Adventure

Discover the wildlife of the Bolivian Amazon on a 3-day Pampas adventure from Rurrenabaque. Travel by 4x4 and boat through the Yacuma River region, observe tropical animals in their natural habitat and experience unforgettable activities surrounded by nature.
THE EXPERIENCE

Discover the Wildlife of the Bolivian Pampas

Leave Rurrenabaque and journey into the Amazon wetlands, where rivers, savannas and tropical wildlife create a completely different experience from the jungle tour. Travel by jeep and boat, observe animals along the Yacuma River and enjoy close contact with the extraordinary biodiversity of Bolivia’s Amazon region.

ITINERARY

Your Pampas Adventure Day by Day

DAY 1
Rurrenabaque → Santa Rosa → Yacuma River
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Depart from Rurrenabaque by 4×4 jeep toward Santa Rosa on an approximately three-hour journey. Along the way, enjoy the landscape and look for local wildlife.

After lunch in Santa Rosa, continue toward the Yacuma River and board a boat to reach the camp.

Birds – Lizards – Alligators – Capybaras – Turtles – River Dolphins – Monkeys

NIGHT EXPERIENCE – Night Wildlife by Boat

After dark, take a rowboat excursion to observe the glowing eyes of alligators and other nocturnal wildlife in their natural habitat.

4×4 Ā· Santa Rosa Ā· Yacuma River Ā· Wildlife Ā· Night Boat

DAY 2
Search for Wildlife in the Pampas
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After buffet breakfast, begin a guided walk through the wetlands with the objective of searching for anacondas and observing other wildlife. The morning walk lasts approximately four hours.

Return to the lodge for lunch and rest.

Pink Dolphins & River Wildlife

Enjoy an afternoon wildlife activity with opportunities to observe monkeys and swim near the famous pink river dolphins.

Continue observing birds and wildlife while enjoying the changing light over the Pampas.

4-Hour Wetland Walk Ā· Anaconda Search Ā· Pink Dolphins Ā· Monkeys Ā· Birds

DAY 3
Sunrise, Piranha Fishing & Return

Start very early at approximately 5:30 a.m. with a boat ride to experience the morning sounds and wildlife of the Pampas.

Return for buffet breakfast before taking part in a sport-fishing activity for piranhas and other fish found in the Yacuma River.

After lunch, prepare your luggage and begin the return journey by boat to Santa Rosa and then by jeep to Rurrenabaque.

RETURN – Approx. 4:30 PM — Rurrenabaque

Early Morning Boat Ā· Wildlife Ā· Piranha Fishing Ā· Return

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GALLERY

A Glimpse of the Journey

WILDLIFE EXPERIENCE

Meet the Wildlife of the Bolivian Pampas

WHAT'S INCLUDED

āœ“ Land transportation
āœ“ River transportation
āœ“ 2 nights accommodation in hostel
āœ“ Electricity
āœ“ Showers
āœ“ Buffet meals starting with the first lunch
āœ“ Vegetarian option
āœ“ Specialized certified bilingual guide
āœ“ Bottled mineral water

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

āœ• National Park Entrance — Bs 150

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FAQ

Have Questions?

How long is the Pampas Tour?

The tour starts in La Paz with pickup from centrally located hotels between 7:00 and 7:30 a.m.

The itinerary indicates approximately 3.5 hours by tourist bus.

Yes. The tour includes shared boat transportation and entrance to Sun Island.

Yes. An Andean buffet lunch called ā€œApthapiā€ is included.

Yes. The itinerary includes a short walk along the historic Yumani Steps to the Fountain of Youth.

Arrival in La Paz is scheduled for approximately 10:00 p.m.

Arrival in La Paz is scheduled for approximately 10:00 p.m.

What to Bring
  • Mineral Water
    Sunscreen
    Sunglasses
    Toilet Paper
    Snacks
    Warm Jacket
  • Prepare for the Pampas

    šŸ’§ Water Bottle
    ā˜€ļø Sunscreen
    šŸ•¶ļø Sunglasses
    🧻 Toilet Paper
    šŸ« Snacks
    🧄 Warm Jacket
    šŸ”¦ Flashlight

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