Bolivian Jungle Tour from Rurrenabaque: Madidi & Pampas

Absolutely. Our guides are experienced local professionals who know the jungle intimately. By following their instructions and staying on designated trails, you can enjoy the tour safely. You can read the experience of a traveler during the tour of Rurrenabaque who wrote this post in our blog.

No worries! Howlanders travelers have access to designated rest areas at the lodge, including showers, hammocks, and beds to relax while you wait. Breakfast is also included during these waiting periods. This service depends on your arrival or departure time and is available as long as flight schedules are irregular.

You’ll enjoy delicious, varied, and nutritious meals at the eco-lodges. Our menus include typical Bolivian dishes alongside national and international options made with fresh, organic ingredients sourced from local communities. Expect rice, vegetables, meats, fish, chicken, fruits, and traditional recipes like dunucuabi (fish wrapped in leaves), fish in tacuara, majadito, masaco, and sonso.

Yes, you will always have vegetarian and vegan alternatives to choose from at every meal.

You will spend three nights at two different eco-lodges:

• One inside Madidi National Park
• The other in the protected Pampas del Yacuma area.

Both lodges offer a comfortable, safe, and nature-friendly environment.

The Madidi lodge is nestled deep in the tropical rainforest, about two and a half hours by boat from Rurrenabaque. It features 9 cabins built in traditional Amazonian style, accommodating up to 25 guests. Rooms can be double, triple, or shared with up to five beds and have private or shared bathrooms. Each room includes mosquito nets, towels, biodegradable soap, toilet paper, and bedside tables. Hammocks are also available to relax after hikes.

Located about 2.5 hours by car and 20 minutes by boat from Rurrenabaque, this lodge has 14 rustic, turtle-shaped cabins made with regional materials. It accommodates 32 guests in double, triple, or family rooms, all with private bathrooms and hot showers. Rooms come with mosquito nets, towels, biodegradable soap, and basic furniture. The lodge also features a dining room with river views, an event lounge, and a hammock area.

Yes, both lodges provide basic electricity (usually via solar panels or generators) at scheduled times and hot water showers. Due to their remote locations, we ask guests to use these resources responsibly.

There is no cellular or Wi-Fi coverage inside the lodges. The Madidi lodge offers radio communication three times a day. In the Pampas area, local SIM cards (e.g., Entel) may provide weak and intermittent cell service. Wi-Fi is only available at the Rurrenabaque office before or after your tour.

The climate is tropical, with average temperatures around 32 °C (86 °F), ranging from 20 °C (68 °F) to 35 °C (95 °F). Humidity is high year-round, especially in the rainy season. From June to August, cold fronts (“surazos”) may bring temperatures down to 10–12 °C (50–54 °F), along with humidity and fog. We recommend packing light clothing for the heat plus some warm layers for cool nights or unexpected weather changes.

Yes, in our office in Rurrenabaque we have a safe space to store large backpacks or suitcases while you take the tour.