Along the way

Samaipata, Inca fortress

The village of Samaipata ("altitude rest" in Quechua) is located at 120 km to the West of Santa Cruz, in a sub-Andean area (el. 1650 m.a.s.l.). The Inca archaeological site El Fuerte (the fortress) was, at the time, the most advanced post of the Empire, of which it marked the border until its fall.
It was the administrative center in charge of maintaining the order of the Inca in the region, but its principal function was keeping at bay the frequent invasion attempts of the Guarani Indians. This impenetrable fort offers amongst other things, the largest sculpted stone in the world.

Amboro Park

This 637.000 acres natural reserve is comprised between 280 and 3200 meters above sea level. It abounds in a varied fauna, with amongst others 820 species of birds accounted for, mammals such as the Andean bear, the jaguar, the puma and diverse species of monkeys, some of them unique in the world. The flora is also a source of surprises: giant ferns, monkey tail cactus...

Serranía de los Volcanes

The small village of Bermejo, at 45 Km of Samaipata, is the departing point towards the Serranía de los Volcanes. Hidden at the bottom of a deep valley, the shelter of the volcanoes offers beautiful viewpoints over the reddish "peñascos", covered by tropical forest.

Cuevas waterfalls

20 Km away from Samaipata, in a scenery identical to those of the movie the “Mission”, are located the Cuevas waterfalls, an attraction little known in the area but worth the detour.

Daily program

Day 1: SANTA CRUZ – SAMAIPATA – CUEVAS - SAMAIPATA

Departure from our hotel at 8:30 a.m., in our private vehicle, for the Inca fortress of Samaipata. Beautiful area located between the Amazon and the Andes where we find the remains of the most isolated Inca fortress of the empire, erected to control the invasion of the Guaranis Indians.
Visit of the site.
We then visit the waterfalls of Cuevas. Option to take a bath in a dreamscape...
Lunch and dinner open. Cabañas Land House.

Day 2: SAMAIPATA – AMBORO PARK – GIANT FERNS – VOLCANOES SHELTER

Departure at 8:30 a.m. for the Forest of Amboro Park, where we can observe a few species of giant ferns found nowhere else in the world (Dicksonia Sellowiana and Alsophila Incana) as well as many wild orchids varieties.
Excursion on foot to the Volcano Shelter / animal spotting. Option of a swim in the waterfalls near the refuge before returning to Samaipata.
Cold lunch (included). Dinner open. Night in the volcanoes shelter (limit 12 people).

Day 3: VOLCANOES SHELTER – SANTA CRUZ

Transfer by vehicle To Bermejo Return to Santa Cruz at the end of the day. Cold lunch. Dinner open. Hotel

Day 4: EXTRA DAY check with us

Included

- Spanish-speaking driver
- Entrance to parks and cultural places mentioned in program
- Private transportation
- 2-star hotels in twin o triple room including breakfast
- Meals mentioned

Not included

- Individual equipment
- Mandatory travel insurance
- Drinks
- Tips
- Open meals mentioned, (from 3 to 8 € per person / meal).

General sales conditions

Your trip will be confirmed once we receive a deposit of 30% of the total amount on our Bolivian account or on our web site (Visa card icon on the top right; enter your name as the reference). The balance must be paid upon arrival in Bolivia in American dollars or Euros.

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Emergencies

In case of major problem during your stay (delay, strike, traffic accident…), an emergency contact will be at your disposal to reach a member of our team:
(010) 712 57 378

Important

- As a security measure, each traveler needs to provide photocopies of passport and individual insurance documentation.
- If you are planning to travel to Brazil, please note that the Brazilian authorities request the yellow fever vaccine certificate to all travelers coming from Bolivia. If you do not leave the transit zone at the airport, it is not required.

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