Apolo San José Trek-18 days

Immersive Trek

Madidi National Park

  1. We are specialised Operators in the Jungle

In Deep Rainforest we know that the people working for us should know very well the area they work in.

In the range of 20 years as guides we had the possibility to explore 90% of the amazon Rainforest of Bolivia. In Deep Rainforest we like what we do and that’s why we want you to enjoy it with us.

 

  1. Local Bolivian Guides guiding foreigners.

Our local guides speak Spanish and have a lot of experience in the Amazon Rainforest.

In Deep Rainforest we know that guiding is not just showing the way, the guide should know very well the area, the surroundings, also must be friendly and always be able to be talkative with the group. You will feel like family and safe in good hands.

 

  1. Experienced guides

Our guides were born in the area.  They were chosen among many people from the area to take you into the Amazon.

 

  1. Tradditional camping provided

Boxed mosquito net, and shelter built every day with resources from the Jungle

 

  1. Reliability at the time of Booking

You can trust on the day of departure. The date advertised is guaranteed.  Bus back to La Paz is included. We can also make reservations for you to fly back from Rurre.

Transport to & from La Paz + accommodation when needed.

Specialised and accurate info about the Rainforest.

Free transfer Hotel to starting point in La Paz.

Exclusive Local Guides for our Company. We don’t hire Free Lancer guides and don’t share the group with other companies.

Personal mosquito net + rolling mattress included.

REMEMBER:

 

  • This is a tough trek that will push you to the limits, we are going on a trek that no other Company does in South America.
  • The route is going to be cleared through by our guides as you go deeper in the Rainforest.
  • Only us can do this tour and make it happen.
  • Our manager and leader guide has been to 90 % of the rivers Amazon Rainforest in Bolivia and has transmitted all his experience to our guides
  • Ask for a meeting, zoom/meet call with our guides to learn more about your Tour

10 REASONS TO TAKE IT

REASON ONE. 

IMMERSIVE WILDERNESS EXPERIENCE: Trekking in the Amazon allows you to immerse yourself in one of the world’s last remaining wilderness areas. You’ll traverse dense rainforests, cross rivers, and witness stunning landscapes untouched by modern development in a route never transited by any other tourist.

REASON TWO.

BIODIVERSITY: The Amazon rainforest is home to an incredible array of plant and animal species, many of which are found nowhere else on the planet. Trekking offers the opportunity to encounter iconic wildlife such as monkeys, sloths, colourful birds and even jaguars.

REASON THREE

CULTURAL ENCOUNTERS: This trekking tour will allow you to interact with a community at the end of the Trek, learn about their way of life, and gain a deeper understanding of their relationship with the environment.

REASON FOUR

ADVENTURE AND CHALLENGE: Trekking through the Amazon presents physical and mental challenges that can be immensely rewarding. This trekking tour will push you to the limit navigating through dense vegetation, crossing rivers, and enduring the humidity and heat all contribute to a true adventure experience.

REASON FIVE

MEDICINAL PLANTS AND TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE: The rainforest is a treasure trove of medicinal plants, and locals have deep knowledge of their properties. Trekking provides opportunities to learn about these plants and the traditional healing practices associated with them.

REASON SIX 

PHOTOGRAPHY: The Amazon rainforest provides endless opportunities for stunning photography. From exotic wildlife to lush vegetation and dramatic landscapes, every step of your trek offers a potential masterpiece.

REASON SEVEN

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION: Trekking in the Amazon fosters a deeper appreciation for the importance of rainforest conservation. Experiencing the beauty and complexity of this ecosystem firsthand can inspire a greater commitment to protecting it for future generations.

REASON EIGHT

PERSONAL GROWTH AND REFLECTION: trekking in the Amazon offers moments of solitude and reflection amidst nature’s grandeur. It’s a chance to disconnect from the modern world, reconnect with the natural world, and gain perspective on our place within it.

REASON NINE

YOU WILL DISCOVER IT: Believe it or not you will be one of those to be the first to walk these trail in decades why not centuries.

REASON TEN

You will go with Deep Rainforest, The Top Company for Rainforest Adventurers.

 

Allow if you can 1 day before departure to arrive in La Paz so that you can get involved. If not, if you arrive on the day of departure, let us know so that we can include Transfer In from the Airport and provide a hostel in La Paz so that you can stay there until departure time.

1st day

14:00 to 14:30 We will pick you up from your hotel in order to go to the Bus Stop. Once at the Bus Stop we will get on the bus that will actually leave at 16:00. Do not expect a comfy bus as the buses going for Apolo are not necessarily new.

2nd day

We will arrive in Apolo around 01:00 a.m. and will take a basic hostel for that night.

09:00 Our guides will show you where you can have breakfast and lunch, they will be pretty busy with the last organization actions,  so you will have some free time until meeting time.

14:00 Meeting time at the hostel.

14:30 We will get a car (3-4 hrs) that will save us 2 days walking. Once we wrrive at 3 de Mayo community we will set camp.

3rd to 15th day-

After breakfast we will start walking.

Every day we will walk between 5-6-7 hours continuously depending on how thick is the Rainforest. Our guides will need time to set up the camp and then start cooking.

We will only have breakfast and dinner so we strongly recommend you to take with you lots of snacks for lunch.

The reason of this trek is to find the old Inca path in the Amazon that used to lead Incas to the Deep Rainforest in a mystical trail that winds through the dense rainforest, it used to connect ancient Inca settlements and it was a crucial trade route in pre-Columbian times.

As we will venture into the heart of the Amazon rainforest, amidst the towering trees and the symphony of wildlife, we will try to find the remnants of an old Inca path.

The path is not marked as centuries of foliage growth have obscured much of its original features, but its significance echoes through the dense jungle. How ever we will make our best to find the Inca Pavement.

It is told that smooth stones, once carefully laid by Inca engineers, now peek through the undergrowth, hinting at the craftsmanship of those who walked here before. These stones, though now weathered and moss-covered, speak of a time when this trail was a lifeline, connecting the far reaches of the Inca Empire with the riches of the Amazon.

The surrounding jungle teems with life, echoing the vibrancy of the past. Birds call from the canopy above, monkeys chatter in the trees, and the tracks of a jaguar reminds you of the wildness of this place.

At day 15th we will get to Old San José, which used to be the furthest Inca Settlement before the Spanish came invading South America. Once the Spanish empire started dominating the area. Locals moved to another place in order to keep knowledge and memories at Old San José.

Day 16th

From Old San José, we will be picked up by a dugout canoe in order to be taken to New San José.

Upon arrival at New San José we will have time to interact with the locals and will have a traditional meal prepared by wise hands of the local women

Day 17th

Early in the morning we will be taken by car to Rurrenabaque (5-6 hrs)

Our guides will drop you off at a Hostel where you will enjoy the hammocks and swimming pool until it is time to go to the Bus Terminal for the Overnight bus to La Paz

Day 18th

07:00 Arrive early in the morning in La Paz.

Transfer to the hotel. Free day

DEPARTURES:

2024/January/05th

GROUP SIZE:

12 people max.  

 

BUS RURRE – LA PAZ

 

The bus provided is a public Semi Cama Bus, what does that mean? It means it is not full cama bus, although it has reclining seats. We don’t provide Full Cama Bus as this service is totally erratic (one day yes 6 days not) Ask your travel advisor at Deep Rainforest if by the time you arrive in Rurrenabaque there is a Full Cama Bus, if there is one, to upgrade it will cost you 7 usd additional. Don’t expect to have toilets on the bus, even on the full Cama Bus.

 

 

OUR GUIDES: guiding is in Spanish, we have local true Jungle Guides who were born in the Jungle with deep knowledge of the Rainforest. Explanations provided are absolutely understandable. However if your level of spanish is not fairly decent, understanding can be a problem. nevertheless scenery is unique so it makes the trip worthwhile doing it.

 

WATER?

It is compulsory to bring a Camel bag, water will be taken from the streams and some days there might not be streams, some days after arriving at the place for setting camp our guides will just take a few hours to get water for cooking and for the group. You must bring with you purifying pills or purifying pump.

 

LUGGAGE?

Clothing must be chosen  very carefully as all the participants will carry part of the food making their bags become heavy.

 

CAMERAS & POWER

You have no place with power access to recharge camera batteries once the 2nd day has started, so please make sure your batteries are well charged or better yet bring an extra battery or extra mobile device.

 

BUS TICKETS TO RETURN TO LA PAZ

We will send to your whatsapp a picture of the Bus ticket so that you can check in.

2190 USD P/PERSON

Add 4.5% bank commision for payments with debit/credit Card.

Payments in Bs are calculated to the daily exchange rate, not to the official rate. For what price in Bs can be slightly different at the time payment takes place.