Tall, wet rainforests found on the western side of Noel Kempff Mercado National Park
7 days / 6 nights
From $3,386 per person, double occupancy for 2011

Available all year.


Day 1: Santa Cruz - Los Fierros
This morning, you will be transferred for your charter flight to Los Fierros, which will take about 3 hours. Upon arrival to Los Fierros, you will spend the afternoon exploring the forests and expansive grasslands found close to the lodge.

Day 2: Los Fierros
Your second day in Noel Kempff, you will spend traveling through the periodically flooded savannas on your way to the pristine forests found near El Encanto waterfalls. The wildlife that presents itself throughout the hike will be the main attraction, however, the goal will be El Encanto, an 80 meter high waterfall that spills over the edge of the Caparú Plateau into a very inviting pool of water that his formed at its base.

Day 3: Los Fierros
The early morning will be spent traveling to the lush, hilly forests that are found on the way to the Caparú Plateau. This trip will provide you with some of the most incredible natural history and scenery that the park has to offer. The hike will take you through some excellent pristine forest and after negotiating a gradual climb, you will reach the foot of the Caparú Plateau.

Day 4: Los Fierros - Flor de Oro
You will fly over the magnificent Caparú Plateau with red cliffs and two very impressive waterfalls, Ahlfeld and Arco Iris. Arrival at Flor de Oro with the morning spent hiking at the Northern trail where you'll have the opportunity to see a wide variety of animals. The hike will last for approximately 2 ½ hours. In the afternoon, you will hike through the forest gallery, and end the journey with a trip by motorized canoe to the bays.

Day 5: Flor de Oro - Las Torres
You will be spending the morning, on a motorized canoe trip to Las Torres, park protection station. You will climb to a rocky outcrop that provides amazing views of the Caparu Plateau and the humid tropical rainforests found in the northern areas of the park. Picnic at Las Torres. Return to Flor de Oro.

Day 6: Flor de Oro - Mirador de los Monos
Your third day in Noel Kempff will be completely spent further exploring the periodically inundated savannas and tall humid tropical rainforests that lie between Flor de Oro and the Campamento Lago Caiman. More than 300 bird species have been recorded within walking distance of Flor de Oro. There are two options for this day (1) exploring the trails during the early morning hours and then returning to Flor de Oro in time for lunch or (2) hiking all the way to Lago Caiman (an old scientific research station), which provides access to the Caparú Plateau. It is important to note that this is a long hike (10 hours in total) and should only be attempted by the most fit of travelers.

Day 7: Noel Kempff Mercado National Park - Santa Cruz
You will be spend the morning on a hike at the “Isla de las Orquideas” trail and Pauserna river. Following an early lunch you will depart to the city of Santa Cruz.