Frequently Asked Questions

They’re two completely different ecosystems. The Jungle (Madidi National Park) is dense, humid, and extraordinarily rich in biodiversity. You’ll walk trails, sleep in camps deep in the jungle, and learn about medicinal plants, wildlife, and indigenous traditions.

The Beni Pampas are floodable grasslands along the river. The more open vegetation makes it easier to spot wildlife directly: caimans, anacondas, pink dolphins, capybaras, and a wide variety of birds. You’ll get around mainly by canoe.

Both experiences complement each other. If you have the time, we recommend the combined Jungle + Pampas package.

Tours vary in length depending on your availability:

• Pampas: 1 to 4 days. With 3 days you get a complete experience.
• Jungle (Madidi): 3 to 7 days. We recommend a minimum of 4 days to truly go deep.
• Mayaya route: 4 days of spectacular river descent.
• Combined: 5 to 9 days.

If it’s your first time and you have 5–6 days, the Pampas (2 days) + Jungle (3 days) combo is the most popular option among our travelers.

All our tours include:

• Certified local guide (Spanish / English)
• Canoe transport from Rurrenabaque
• Accommodation in a camp or lodge depending on the tour
• All meals during the expedition
• Drinking water
• Basic equipment (boots, rain poncho if needed)

Not included: entrance fees to Madidi National Park and the Yacuma Pampas (paid separately, directly at the entry points), transport from La Paz to Rurrenabaque, travel insurance, personal expenses, and tips.

Tours run based on availability and bookings. Yes, you can go alone — we organize individual departures or add you to an existing small group (maximum 8 people total).

To secure your spot and preferred date, we recommend booking at least 48 hours in advance. During high season (July–August) it’s best to book further ahead.

Dry season (May–October): less rain, more accessible trails, and easier wildlife spotting in the Pampas. Rivers drop in level and animals gather around the water. July and August are the busiest months.

Rainy season (November–April): the jungle is greener and more lush, and rivers rise. Some areas may become inaccessible, but the experience is just as spectacular, with far fewer tourists.

You can visit year-round — each season offers something different.

There are two main options from La Paz:

• Bus: 18 to 22 hours on a spectacular mountain road. Overnight buses leave from La Paz’s terminal. It’s the most economical option and the one with the least environmental impact.
• Flight: about a 35-minute flight with Amaszonas or BoA from El Alto airport. Flights can be irregular due to weather and Rurrenabaque’s small airport — always have a backup plan.

We can help you coordinate your arrival and transfer to our agency. Ask us on WhatsApp.

Most European and North American citizens don’t need a visa to enter Bolivia as tourists. The allowed stay is generally 90 days.

Always check current regulations for your nationality at the Bolivian consulate in your country before traveling, as conditions can change.

Yes, there are ATMs in Rurrenabaque, but they work intermittently and withdrawal limits are low. We recommend bringing enough cash in bolivianos (BOB) or US dollars (USD) from La Paz.

In town you can easily exchange dollars or euros. The official currency is the boliviano, though many businesses accept dollars.

For the jungle and the Pampas we recommend:

• Lightweight long-sleeved clothing (sun and insect protection)
• Light long pants
• Closed, water-resistant footwear — we provide rubber boots
• Sandals for camp
• Strong insect repellent (DEET recommended)
• Sunscreen
• Headlamp with spare batteries
• Reusable water bottle
• Light rain poncho (we provide one if you don’t have it)
• Personal medication if needed

Luggage: a small to medium backpack is enough. You can leave extra luggage at our agency during the tour.

Check with your doctor before traveling. Vaccinations commonly recommended for the Bolivian Amazon include:

• Yellow fever: highly recommended, and required by some countries when returning from Bolivia.
• Hepatitis A and B
• Typhoid
• Up-to-date tetanus

Regarding malaria: the risk exists in the Amazon region. Check with your doctor whether antimalarial prophylaxis is needed. Using repellent and clothing that covers your skin at dusk is essential in any case.

There’s no mobile coverage or wifi once we head into the jungle or the Pampas. It’s part of the experience — a real disconnection.

Rurrenabaque does have coverage, and some accommodations offer wifi. Our guides carry communication radios for emergencies. Let your contacts know before you leave and give them your return date.

With expert guides and by following their instructions, it’s completely safe. Thousands of travelers explore it every year without any issues.

Our guides carry first aid kits, know local medicinal plants, and have clear protocols for any situation. We also have radio communication with our base in Rurrenabaque.

Most important: always stay with a guide, never wander off on your own, and follow the team’s instructions at all times.

Yes, swimming with the pink dolphins (boto) is one of the most iconic experiences of the Beni Pampas. Pink dolphins are curious and gentle — it’s safe.

We do this in river areas well known to our guides, always supervised, with life jackets available for anyone who wants one.

All our guides are trained in first aid and carry a full medical kit. In case of a serious emergency, we activate our evacuation protocol and communicate with our base by radio.

That’s why we recommend getting travel insurance with medical evacuation coverage before you come. In remote areas of the Amazon, an evacuation can be costly without insurance.

You can book in several ways:

• WhatsApp: message us directly and we’ll confirm availability and details.
• Contact form: through our contact page.
• In person: stop by our agency in Rurrenabaque.

We’ll get back to you as soon as possible to confirm your booking and guide you through the next steps.

If you need to cancel your booking, please let us know as far in advance as possible via WhatsApp.

In case of cancellation due to weather or force majeure decided by us, the booking is rescheduled at no extra cost, or handled as agreed. For more details, please ask us directly.

Responsible ecotourism is the foundation of how we work:

• Small groups (maximum 8 people) to minimize impact on the ecosystem.
• Zero waste left in the jungle — everything that comes in, goes out.
• We don’t disturb or feed wild animals.
• We work with local guides and suppliers, keeping the economic benefit within the community.
• Part of our income supports education and health projects in indigenous communities of the region.

Yes, some of our tours include visits to local communities, always with the consent and active participation of their residents. These aren’t show visits — they’re genuine encounters.

Leonor, our founder, grew up in an indigenous community and maintains close ties with them. If you have a special interest in this aspect, ask us and we can guide you toward the most suitable experience.

We ask that you don’t bring single-use plastics on the tour. Drinking water is included in all our expeditions, so bring your reusable bottle and we’ll refill it along the way.

Any waste generated comes back with us to Rurrenabaque for proper disposal. The jungle is our home — and we take care of it as such.