Ideally located just 15 km from the capital city of the BENI, Trinidad is the hidden wildlife paradise of Chuchini, this private reserve is an excellent alternative from its more famous and over exploited Bolivian Pampas/Jungle Tours from Rurrenrabaque which are now overrun by hordes of tourists. If you like to enjoy wildlife watching, scenic boat trips and jungle hiking in peace then this perfect location to do so.
CHUCHINI AMAZON /WILDLIFE ADVENTURE TOUR
Pink Dolphins, Wildlife boat trips and Amazon Jungle Treks (less touristic Route)
CHUCHINI AMAZON /WILDLIFE ADVENTURE
Ideally located just 15 km from the capital city of the BENI, Trinidad is the hidden wildlife paradise of Chuchini, this private reserve is an excellent alternative from its more famous and over exploited Bolivian Pampas/Jungle Tours from Rurrenrabaque which are now overrun by hordes of tourists. If you like to enjoy wildlife watching, scenic boat trips and jungle hiking in peace then this perfect location to do so.
TOUR OUTLINE
As rampant deforestation grows in the Beni, this reserve has become a natural reserve for all types of wildlife, here we explore the pristine Pampas and Amazonian forests areas by boat and treks where we look for some of the regions famous flora and fauna. The main highlight of this trip is the Pink Amazon Dolphins which are seen frequently during the boat trips of this region, Monkeys, Macaws, Piranha fishing, Night spotlighting of Caimans, bird watching are just some of the activities available here. This reserve is also home to Jaguars, Anacondas, Tapirs, Pumas and many other species, tracks are frequently seen and even the odd sighting of these incredible species is an example to how well protected this reserve really is.
After a hard days exploring there is a comfortable yet basic lodge with all the facilities required for people of all ages
3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS
EXAMPLE TOUR ITINERAY
Day 1
Hotel pick up and we drive towards the Chuchini Reserve, along the way keeping an eye out for the regions wildlife, Jaguars have even been seen on the rarely used jungle road, Bird watching is also excellent along this route.
Once we arrive at Chuchini you are shown your rooms, are given an orientation brief about the reserve then we depart for a trek into the pristine Amazonian Rainforests to hopefully see some of the regions spectacular wildlife and scenery.
1230 Lunch with fresh juice
1500 and we commence another trek in the Reserve, here we visit the incredible floating islands and a lagoon called Media Luna, which is teeming with caimans, here we partake in some fishing and observing the flora and fauna of the region.
1830 Dinner, and rest (optional night trek)
DAY 2
Breakfast and we partake in a 3-4 hour trek to Laguna Ozuni, again we have the chance to see a huge variety of wildlife and we also learn about the areas many incredible medicinal plants and wildlife. We can also check and set up camera traps which we have in the area as well.
1300, a freshly cooked Lunch complete with fresh fruit juice. After Lunch some free time to relax in the hammocks or enjoy watching the many colourful and noisy Macaws which live close to the river.
1500, we partake in a boat trip along a spectacular river where we look for many species of birds and animals, here is excellent to see Caimans and a huge assortment of wildlife.
1700, we visit the Archaeological Museum, which has an excellent assortment of ancient Moxos Artefacts , all of which have been found in the region, there are also many skulls of wildlife and other interesting things which represent the culture of the region.
1830 Dinner and then we partake in a night boating trip where we go spotlighting for Caimans and the areas other wildlife species.
Day 3
Freshly prepared breakfast, and then we go by boat to explore the spectacular Mamore River, home of the endemic Pink River Dolphin, here we can see this huge Amazon River system and also have the chance to see local villages, and the abundant flora and fauna of the region. We have a picnic lunch on the river before returning to Chuchini.
1400 we return to Trinidad, by car or boat depending on the time of the year, along the way we explore the Lomas Suarez for ancient artefact which often are washed up on the sand. 1530 we drop you to your hotel or airport.
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Please note this is just an example itinerary and the tour itinerary can change depending on a number of factors, in the wet season December- May the reserve is often only accessible by boat trip which takes longer but is an unforgettable experience. While Chuchini Reserve has abundant wildlife we also never promise the sightings of any animal as they are in their natural habitat.
TOUR INFORMATION
- Tour Duration
1-5 DAYS
- Tour Availability
Year round
- Suitable for
Families, Bird watchers, Photographers, Nature lovers
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We contacted Nick's Adventures Bolivia to help us plan a birdwatching trip in Eastern Bolivia. Nick and Carolina did an excellent job putting together a 10 day trip with expert English speaking guides that achieved our goals of seeing distinctive birds of the region. They started us out at an excellent and well located hotel in Santa Cruz. We visited great birding areas near Santa Cruz, Refugio de Volcanes at Amboro National Park, Samaipata and the Red Fronted Macaw Preserve, and also birded hot spots along the way. Vehicle and accommodations were great. We met other travelers who were on their own at Refugio de Volcanes and believe we had a better experience because we had an English speaking guide. Not only did our guide Saul and driver Jose take excellent care of us, but we found them to be fascinating people with so much knowledge of Bolivia to share. This is why we prefer to work with local guides whenever possible.
The second part of our trip was to Trinidad where we visited the Blue Throated Macaw Preserve with a guide who did her thesis on this species. Marina took excellent care of us and we visited rich birding areas by car and boat. Also saw the pink river dolphins. We visited the Kenneth Lee Ethnography Museum and fish museum at the university, and Lake Suarez, and Marina helped us understand what we were seeing. In all we identified 161 species, and quite a few that we wouldn't be able to see anywhere else. The Red Fronted and Blue Throated macaws, and other species in their habitat, were a big high point in our birding travels. We were able to spend ``quality time`` with the plush crested jay - a favourite. It is great to know that Bolivia has the capacity to share their special birds with others in the world.
Though we never met Nick and Carolina, they were always there for us via email and we know how much care they put into orchestrating this trip. Thank you Nick and Carolina.
Notes. Be aware that while Bolivia has the infrastructure for tourism, it may not always operate to your expectations and patience and good will are required. Bolivians are very nice people who consistently made us welcome. It really helps if someone in the group speaks Spanish. There aren't a lot of English speakers. Bolivian driving procedures are largely intuitive and perhaps not understandable to non-Bolivians. Expect rough dirt roads in the countryside, a good reason to go in the dry season.
JIM and JUDE
USA
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