3-Day Yacuma Pampas Wildlife Tour from Rurrenabaque at Eco Lodge

3 days Free cancellation

Terrace views to Yacuma river — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Canoe Bolivia Amazon — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

The Pampas Tour is a great adventure for nature lovers wanting a close-up Amazon experience. Over three days, explore the wildlife-rich Yacuma Pampas by river and jungle trails, spotting monkeys, caimans, tropical birds, and pink dolphins.

Stay at an eco-lodge run by Indigenous communities, supporting local conservation. Expert local guides will share their deep knowledge of the area's nature and culture.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 days
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 6 people
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Howlanders

Ages: Children (2–11 years) · Adults (12–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Lunch
Included: Dinner
Included: Breakfast
Included: All the excursions
Included: Airport or accommodation in / out transfers
Included: Private room with bathroom
Included: Experienced bilingual guide (Spanish / English)

Not included

Not included: Access to Pampas Park BOB 150.00 per person

Itinerary

Day 1 · Santa Rosa - Wildlife and sunset - Alligators

River Yacuma

5 hours

Your guide will pick you up around 8:00 AM for the trip to Santa Rosa. Keep watch for wildlife along the way—you might see monkeys, birds, and other animals before reaching the river.

By midday, we’ll arrive and hop on a motorized canoe for a short ride along the Yacuma River to the ecolodge, where a tasty homemade lunch awaits.

Around noon, we’ll hop on a boat for a 20-minute ride to Yacuma Ecolodge. Once we arrive, we’ll get settled into our rooms and enjoy lunch together.
River Yacuma

4 hours

In the afternoon, we’ll explore the jungle trails near the lodge, spotting toucans, monkeys, and maybe even anteaters. At sunset, we’ll pause to take in stunning views over the Pampas.

After dark, we’ll return to the river to look for caimans—watch for their glowing eyes in the flashlight beam!

Yacuma Ecolodge

Day 2 · Yacuma River - Pink dolphins

River Yacuma

9 hours

After a hearty breakfast, we’ll set out by boat to spot wildlife like caimans, capybaras, turtles, monkeys, pink dolphins, and vibrant birds—so have your camera ready!

️ We’ll head back to the lodge for a delicious local lunch and some downtime—perfect for relaxing in a hammock or your room with jungle views.
River Yacuma

one hour

Swim with Pink Dolphins

If conditions are right, we’ll visit a special spot to swim with pink dolphins—a unique and seasonal Amazon experience. Afterward, unwind back at the lodge and enjoy the serene sunset.

Yacuma Ecolodge

Day 3 · Dawn in the Jungle - In search of the Anaconda - Rurrenabaque

River Yacuma

5 hours

We’ll start the day early (5:30 AM) to watch the jungle come alive—birds in flight, monkeys in motion, and sunrise over the pampas.

After breakfast, we’ll hike into wetlands and savannahs to search for anacondas. Your guide will share fascinating facts about these elusive creatures.
Rurrenabaque

4 hours

We’ll head back to the lodge for one last lunch together before wrapping up our Pampas Tour in Bolivia. After collecting our bags, we’ll begin the journey back to Rurrenabaque around 2:00 PM, with an expected arrival at about 4:30 PM.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Rurrenabaque Airport
Hostal Santa Ana Rurrenabaque
Hotel Rurrenabaque
Hotel Oriental
La Isla de los Tucanes
Hotel El Ambaibo
Hotel Safari

The tour includes pick-up upon arrival at the airport or from your accommodation in Rurrenabaque. At the end of the tour, you’ll be dropped off at either your Rurrenabaque accommodation or the airport.

Using your ticket

These are the contact details of the local agency:

Mashaquipe Eco Tours

(00591) 71986880

Calle Abaroa (entre Santa Cruz y Vaca Diez), Rurrenabaque

Remember to bring cash in Bolivian Pesos to pay the entrance fee to Madidi National Park.

To coordinate the exact pick up time, if you have not already done so, remember to contact us to give us the details of your flight or accommodation. You can do it by Whatsapp or call.

We are waiting for you in Rurrenabaque!

Cancellation

Free cancellation

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.