Located close to the Amazonian town of Rurrenrabaque is the beautifully positioned Caracoles Lodge. Based deep in the Yucuma River and surrounded by Savannahs and forests this area is one of the world’s best areas to view and swim with the Pink River Dolphin which is an sensational experience, as well as the Pink River Dolphins this area hosts a huge variety of wildlife and during our tour we will be searching for the mighty Anaconda, Capybaras, Caimans, Howler Monkeys, Brazilian Porcupines and much more.. Even the occasional Jaguar, Puma, Ocelot and Tapir have been recorded here so keep your eyes peeled.
Pampas Tour
Swimming with Pink Dolphin experience
Located close to the Amazonian town of Rurrenrabaque is the beautifully positioned Caracoles Lodge.
Based deep in the Yucuma River and surrounded by Savannahs and forests this area is one of the world’s best areas to view and swim with the Pink River Dolphin which is an sensational experience, as well as the Pink River Dolphins this area hosts a huge variety of wildlife and during our tour we will be searching for the mighty Anaconda, Capybaras, Caimans, Howler Monkeys, Brazilian Porcupines and much more.. Even the occasional Jaguar, Puma, Ocelot and Tapir have been recorded here so keep your eyes peeled.
For birders and photographers this area is a paradise, Macaws, Southern Screamers, Toucans, Jabiru, Tiger Herons are common while interesting species such as prehistoric Hoatzin’s and Great Potoo’s can be seen by the river banks. The sunsets here are simply magical as well and photographers and nature lovers are provided with breathtaking views. Our Pampas tours inclu1de comfortable and scenic boat trips along the Yucuma River as well as Wildlife Treks, Night Tours and Piranha Fishing
3 DAYS / 2 Nights
Itinerary
DAY 1: RURRENRABAQUE / PAMPAS
Early morning departure to the town of Santa Rosa, this trip takes around 3 hours and along the way keep your eyes peed for Sloths which are often resting in the nearby trees. From here we take a short boat trip to the Caracoles Lodge where we have Lunch and a few hours of rest and free time. In the afternoon we partake in a scenic boat ride of the Yucuma River, here we will be looking for the areas iconic wildlife which includes, Black Caiman, Anacondas, Monkeys, Capybaras, Pink Dolphins and a huge variety of birds.
DAY 2
Early breakfast before we head on our morning hike through the Pampas, here we will be looking for Capybaras and also the mighty Anaconda – some here have been recorded over 7 metres in length. Lunch and then another boat ride along the Yacuma River, here we go fishing for the infamous Piranha and can get close and personal swimming with the playful Pink Dolphins and this is a fantastic experience, after dinner we commence a night boat trip where we will be looking for nocturnal Night Monkeys, Brazilian Porcupines, flash lighting for Caimans and with luck a sighting of some of the regions rarer species such as Ocelots, Pumas, Tapirs and Jaguars.
DAY 3: RURRENRABAQUE / PAMPAS
Breakfast then an early morning boat ride to look for more animals with the focus being the huge troops of Squirrel Monkeys and Capuchin Monkeys which frequent the area. Lunch then we depart the lodge and return to Rurrenabaque around 5pm.
TOUR INFORMATION
- AVAILABILITY
Year Around, but best from June-November
- TOUR SIZE 2-6
TOUR SIZE 2-6, larger groups can be arranged as well
- DURATION
1-3 DAYS
- SUITABLE FOR
FAMILIES, BIRD WATCHER, NATURE ENTHUISISTS.
- TOUR ACTIVITIES INCLUDE
Boat navigation wildlife cruises
Hiking into the jungle
Wildlife and Bird watching
Night spotlighting Tours