Located in the Santa Cruz department of Bolivia is the spectacular Amboro National Park which is one of the most bio diverse National Parks found anywhere on earth. Our expertly guided tours take you to explore a unique and ancient part of Amboro National Park (Yunga Cloud Forest) where the highlights are the spectacular scenery, wildlife and the incredible Ancient Giant Ferns.
Samaipata Tour
SAMAIPATA TOUR
Just 120 km from the Mega City of Santa Cruz de la Sierra is the delightful bohemian town of Samaipata. Ideally located in a valley between the Andes Mountain ranges and Amazon Rainforests of Amboro National Park, this town has become the perfect escape for locals Santa Cruz and tourists who come to enjoy its many attractions.
Samaipata is the perfect base for exploring an incredible array of world class tourist attractions, its cooler climate, friendly vibe and scenery is why many tourist simply never leave.
1 DAY, 2 DAYS / 1 NIGHT or 3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS
Tours from Santa Cruz to Samaipata include
Hotel Pick up and a scenic drive to the towards the town of Samaipata , our first stop being the impressive Las Cuevas Waterfalls where we have a few hours of swimming before stopping for lunch in the town of Samaipata, after lunch we explore the El Fuerte Musuem and then do a guided tour of the World heritage listed Pre Incan El Fuerte Listed Ruins which are some of the most impressive in all of the Americas, keep an eye out for Andean Condors which are frequently seen, return to Santa Cruz around 1830.
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Day 1
Hotel pick up in SCZ and enjoy the scenic drive to Samaipata, first stop is Las Cuevas Waterfalls, lunch then a visit to the El Fuerte Museum, 2 hour guided tour of El Fuerte Ruins.
Checking in and enjoying a relaxing night in Samaipata.
Day 2
Breakfast then depart to the Amboro National Park where we will encounter one of the only places in the world to see the spectacular Ancient Giant Ferns forests, keep an eye out for wildlife as Spectacled Bears and Pumas have been seen here, we return for lunch before returning to SCZ in the evening.
END OF TOUR
DAY 1
Hotel pick up and scenic drive to Samaipata, swim at Las Cuevas Waterfalls then lunch in Samaipata, El Fuerte Musuem visit and 2 hour guided tour of El Fuerte Ruins.
Overnight in hotel in Samaipata.
DAY 2
Hotel Pick up and depart to the world’s best Andean Condor viewing area, we first have a 2 hour scenic drive to the base of our hike before we commence a 5 hour plus challenging trek to the top of a valley where we wait to observe these majestic birds, over 100 Condors have been recorded in a single day with the usual amount ranging from 5 to 25 per day. After the trek if time permits we visit the spectacular La Pajcha Waterfalls to cool off.
Returning to Samaipata for dinner and rest.
DAY 3
Breakfast then depart to the Amboro National Park where we will encounter one of the only places in the world to see the spectacular Ancient Giant Ferns forests, keep an eye out for wildlife as Spectacled Bears and Pumas have been seen here, we return for lunch before returning to SCZ in the evening.
END OF TOUR
TOUR INFORMATION
- Tour Availability
Year Round
- Tour duration
1, 2, 3, 4 Days
- Suitable for
Families, nature lovers, groups, hiker’s and culture lovers
Tour Includes
- HOTEL PICK UP/DROP OFF
- PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION
- GUIDE IN ENGLISH/ SPANISH
- WATERS DURING TOUR
- ENTRY TO ALL ATTRACTIONS
- LUNCH