Pampas: This fascinating landscape, close to Rurrenabaque, is domain of the Yacuma River, which meanders through dense riverside Amazonian forests and streams, connecting small lakes, swamps, wetlands, and grasslands. The region is famous among nature lovers for its high diversity and abundance of major wildlife. Its open, expansive vegetation allows you to closely observe capybaras, pink river dolphins, monkeys (including black howler, squirrel and brown capuchin monkeys), anacondas, caimans and rheas in their habitat: a compelling experience!
Depart from Rurrenabaque in 4WD at 9:00 and arrive at Caracol Lodge on the Yacuma River about half-past Noon. After lunch, explore the river by dugout canoe to sight pink dolphins, monkeys, capybaras, turtles and great birdlife, including raptors, storks, herons, egrets, toucans, small parrots and macaws. Return to the lodge. (L,D)
After breakfast, explore more of the Yacuma by canoe. We will make a landing and search on foot in the savannah to locate and observe an Anaconda, the world's largest snake. Return to the lodge for lunch and an opportunity to see pink dolphins, turtles, and capybaras. An afternoon tour provides you opportunities see rheas, anteaters, and monkeys. Optional night boat ride allows you to watch nocturnal life, such as caimans. (B,L,D)
Enjoy breakfast and last chance to see additional wildlife before lunch. Return to Rurrenabaque: arrive about 5:00 pm. (B,L)
Departures: All year
2019 Prices per person in US$:
Prices are available upon request.
Tour includes: Caracoles Lodge 3d/2n, accommodation, meals, local guide (basic english) and transport from/to
Not included: Rurrenabaque accommodation and meals, alcoholic drinks, sodas, insurance, airport taxes US$ 3/person each way, Pampas entrance fee US $22/person or Bs. 150.00 and personal expenses.