Boat to Rurrenabaque 4d/3n

1.      We are specialised Operators in the Jungle

True local guides, experts who know the area deeply, having navigated 90% of the rivers in Bolivia. 22 years of experience.

2.      Personalized Experience

Whether you´re doing the tour or you just contacted us, you will feel like you are a unique customer.

3.      Comfortable Jungle boats  & small group size

Your safety is our priority. Our boats can transport even 45 people + their chickens, dogs and children. During the tour we’ll take only 10 tourists + our staff.

4.   Unique, off-the beaten Path route

It is guaranteed you will not see any other tourist and you will be the only ones to see all of our hidden gems we are keeping for you, Do you know why? Because we are the only ones to go really far into the Park.

5.      Value for cost

YOur tour it is worth the price as you will go really Deep into Madidi National Park, no one else does that, you will have a guide and a cook + all camping equipment included.

6.      Included Day of transport + accommodation & transport back overnight from Madidi to La Paz

Free bus ticket on day of transport + food & accommodation,  free bus from Madidi (Rurrenabaque) to La Paz.

7.      350 + 5 stars reviews on Trip Advisor + No 1  travellers choice award

CHECK US OUT ON Trip Advisor and other review platforms.

8.   Reliability at the time of booking 

Once we confirm a departure to you, it will leave, NO MATTER WHAT. 

9.   We are passionate about what we do.

You will feel since the first contact (ask for zoom/meet call) that we are really passionate about what we do.

10.   Exclusive guides.

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

REMEMBER:

1. Deep Rainforest is the first company to organise the Tour BOAT TO RURRENABAQUE since 2003. “Boat to Rurrenabaque” is a trade registered mark.
2. Avoid dodgy imitators that have performed little variations to the name like TO RURRE BY BOAT  or BY BOAT TO RURRE.  Look for the sign BOAT TO RURRENABAQUE  with the Cayman logo.
3. Only Deep Rainforest has been departing every single week “Non Stop” since 2004 and we can prove it with our lists for each departure.
4. Only Deep Rainforest IS STILL RUNNING THE TOUR AND RUNS IT ALL YEAR LONG.
5. Ask for a meeting, zoom/meet call with our guides to learn more about your Tour.

6 REASONS TO TAKE IT

1. REASON ONE.  This jungle tour starts directly from La Paz or Coroico and can be combined with the “World’s Most Dangerous Road” bike tour on the first day, saving you a day of travel. No need to go to Rurre first!
2. REASON TWO Your time is very important and we don’t want to mess up your plans. Dates advertised are guaranteed No risk of cancellations.
3. REASON THREE You don’t need to do another Jungle tour, THIS IS A JUNGLE TOUR.
4. REASON FOUR If you want to do a Pampas Tour after the Boat Tour you’ll be able to do it with no problem because by the end of this fantastic tour you’ll be already in Rurrenabaque.
5. REASON FIVE This is the only Jungle Tour on which you will see and walk in all the layers of South America, from the Andes we will go through all the layers of the Cloud and Rainforest. All in just 4 days.
6. REASON SIX  No other tour in South America will take you through 5 steep sided Jungle Canyons.

PROGRAMME

We’re reverting to the Original Service (transport by public bus) on 1^st day.

Following a Trip Advisor review of May/2024 and personal feedback of our clients, we decided to insert the service of taxis (small cars for 6 people) on the first day of transport instead of the public Bus.

The amendment, intended to improve the service, led to unexpected issues such as speeding drivers, overcrowding, high temperatures and discomfort, leaving passengers exhausted and unhappy. It ultimately performed worse than the bus option, failing to meet customer expectations. That’s why we reverted to the original service on day of transport.

WHY WE TAKE THIS LESS-THAN-IDEAL TRANSPORT TO REACH THIS NON VISITED AREA OF MADIDI NATIONAL PARK?

Most tours to Madidi National Park start in Rurrenabaque, a tourist village on the park’s edge, and often only cover nearby rainforest areas without fully entering the park. Unlike others, our tours access a pristine, less-visited part of Madidi, offering a truly unique experience. While reaching these breathtaking destinations may require some effort and less-than-ideal transport, the journey is worth it!

4 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD ENDURE THE BAD TRASNPORTATION ON THE DAY OF TRANSPORT

1. REMOTE LOCATIONS ONLY SEEN BY YOU First day of river navigation will start early and after 5 hrs on the boat, you will be in Madidi Park

2. THE JOURNEY AS PART OF THE ADVENTURE Though the transport might be challenging, sometimes the journey itself can be part of the experience and these moments can make the destination feel even more special once you arrive.

3. EXCLUSIVE ACCESS To Jungle Canyons and pristine Rainforest: Because it’s harder to reach, fewer people visit these places and not all the tour operators go that far. We are actually the only ones!

4. WORTH THE EFFORT While the transport and hostel might not be perfect on day 1, the reward on the next 3 days is worth it.

Sometimes, reaching the most beautiful places requires a little extra effort and a bit of mental patience.  We strongly believe the destination will more than make up for it!

1^ST Day  (DAY OF TRANSPORT)

DEPARTURE FROM LA PAZ

12:00 to 12:30 (Sundays 09:00 to 09:30) pick up at your hotel. Transfer to the Bus Stop/Terminal.

Departure from La Paz

13:30 – 14:00 (Monday to Saturday)

09:30 – 10:00 (Sundays)   

Public bus is organised by us. After 2½ hours we will pick up other participants who have slept in Coroico or have done the Bike Ride.

This day is used just to get to the river Village, the bus trip is tough and on this day dinner will consist of a couple of sandwiches that will be given to you at the time of getting on the bus.

Departure from Coroico

If you have stayed in Coroico, you must go to the main plaza at 15:00  (Sundays 11:00 a.m.),  and wait just across from the Church.

From Coroico we’ll take you to the main road. The place is called Yolosita crossroads. Here’s where the transport coming from La Paz will pick up the participants coming from Coroico and those finishing the Bike Ride. There are some stalls at this place where you’ll be able to buy some fruits or snacks.

PICK UP FROM YOLOSITA FOR THOSE DOING THE DEATH ROAD OR COMING FROM COROICO

Bus coming from La Paz stops at this point between 16:00 and 17:30. Please be patient. Details and photo of the bus, will be sent to the participants’ whatsapp, either for those coming from Coroico or those who did the Death Road.  From this point is 2 hrs to the next stop called Caranavi. After that, the last 2.5 hours to the river, your Jungle guide will be waiting for you to take you to a hostel.   

INCLUDED: transfer hotel-bus stop/terminal, lunch: 2 empanadas, bus ticket, dinner: 2 sandwiches to take away, basic hostel by the River (shared bathroom).

NOT INCLUDED: water, snacks, drinks.

Clients starting from Coroico don’t get lunch on first day as they start at 15:30 with us.

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 1^ST DAY

Bring water, bring some snacks as we will spend several hours on the bus.

NOTES.-

TOILET?

Once the bus has started from La Paz, it will stop for 10 min max at Yolosita after 2-3 hours, next stop will be in Caranavi after 2-2.5 hrs. Final stop is by the river.

MOSQUITO ACTIVITY?

After 2 hours from La Paz we will enter the Amazon so have in hand mosquito repellent.

FALL ASLEEP ON THE BUS?

A traveller neck pillow is highly recommended

2^nd Day (BOAT-MADIDI)

08:00

Punctual depart. Breakfast provided on board.

Before departing you’ll have the last chance to get bottled water.
We’re going to take a long extended (4-5 hrs)journey along the river. Our goal is to reach the very special protected zone, free from mining activities; where the river remains in its natural state, untouched by industrial interventions, making it a place of great ecological value. Along the way, we’ll see striking contrasts between areas affected by mining and those that have been preserved. So let’s take this opportunity to observe, reflect, and gain a deeper understanding of the importance of conserving these spaces.

14:00 – 15:00

You will have a truly authentic jungle experience by discovering a Banana Plantation nestled deep in the tropical rainforest to learn first-hand how bananas are grown and harvested.

Besides being an educational, scenic and full of flavour experience, it is something you won’t forget!

Later we will get to the less visited edge of Madidi National Park where we will have a walk.

Camp by the beaches of the river or at the house of a local in Madidi National Park.

According to weather conditions night walk can be done on this day or on the 3^rd day.

INCLUDED: boat, guide, cook, meals: breakfast-lunch-dinner, camping equipment: foam mattress- sleeping bag-boxed mosquito net.

NOT INCLUDED: water, snacks, drinks.

Entrance fee to Madidi National Park (200 Bs) Entrance fee can be asked by the guide before, during or at the end of the Tour.

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 2^nd DAY

Have always in hand: sandals, swimming suit, towel, sunscreen, MOSQUITO REPELLENT.

NOTES.-

TOILET?

Ask your guide to stop when you need “toilet stop” which actually will always be natural toilet

MOSQUITO ACTIVITY?

You will be already in the Amazon so have in hand mosquito repellent.

FALL ASLEEP ON THE BOAT?

A traveller neck pillow is highly recommended

3^rd Day (MADIDI)

Around 08:30 a.m. We will take hikes in Madidi National Park in the morning and afternoon, while we continue our journey downstream along the Beni River. Along the way, we’ll pass through beautiful, lush Amazonian canyons that date back to the time when the Andes were formed. Our Guides will always explain about the Jungle so that you can admire the Rainforest properly.  Clay cliffs are guardians of the River some of them 200 m high, Macaws are frequently seen close to the Clay Cliffs or across the sky.

We will camp very close to Rurrenabaque.

INCLUDED: boat, guide, cook, meals: breakfast-lunch-dinner, camping equipment: foam mattress- sleeping bag-boxed mosquito net.

NOT INCLUDED: water, snacks, drinks.

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 3^rd DAY

Have always in hand: sandals, swimming suit, towel, sunscreen, MOSQUITO REPELLENT.

NOTES.-

TOILET?

Ask your guide to stop when you need “toilet stop” which actually will always be natural toilet

MOSQUITO ACTIVITY?

You will be already in the lowest Amazon where mosquito activity is high.

4^th day (MADIDI-RURRENABAQUE)

Last morning

On our last day in Madidi National Park, before heading back to Rurrenabaque, we’ll start the morning with a visit to a local community. You’ll get a chance to see up close how they live, their traditions, and their connection with the jungle—even as they become more part of the modern world.
It’s a short and easy walk to get there, a nice way to soak in the last moments of this amazing natural setting.
A genuine experience that mixes culture and nature—perfect for wrapping up the tour on a meaningful and memorable note.

Last 2 hours

After midday, around 14:30, when we see in the distance, in the background a range with a particular mountain with the half hole at the top, is when we know that we’re close to Rurre.

By then you will be thinking seriously about recommending this tour to your friends. Guaranteed!

Happy end after 4 unforgettable days. We will arrive in Rurre close to 16:00.

Arrive in Rurre 4 to 4:30 p.m.

Once at the River banks, the guide will walk you to a hostel where you can get free wifi, hummocks, showers, swimming pool until it is time to go to the Bus Terminal. You can also get a cold beer or drinks (not included). Room not included either.

BUS TRIP BACK TO LA PAZ

We will send to your whatsapp the bus ticket to come back to La Paz after 17:00.

Clients must organise transfer to the bus terminal on their own.

19:00  (maybe later) Bus to La Paz. You can leave the hostel for the Bus Terminal 30 min before departure as it  is just 10 min away. It is very easy to get a taxi (motor bikes) outside the hostel or ask the receptionist to call a taxi for you.

Note that upon arrival in Rurrenabaque, if you decide to stay longer in Rurre, you will lose the bus ticket back to La Paz, no chance to change the bus tickets with last minute notice. Although if you tell us about it before booking the tour, we can organise your bus ticket for whenever you want.

INCLUDED: boat, guide, cook, meals: breakfast-lunch-, hostel: hammocks, swimming pool, showers (no bed)

NOT INCLUDED: dinner, water, snacks, drinks, transfer hostel-Bus Terminal, Bus Terminal tax 3 bs.

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 4^th DAY

Have always in hand: sandals, swimming suit, towel, sunscreen, MOSQUITO REPELLENT.

NOTES.-

TOILET?

Ask your guide to stop when you need “toilet stop” which actually will always be natural toilet

MOSQUITO ACTIVITY?

Mosquito activity still happens in Rurrenabaque.

FALL ASLEEP ON THE BUS?

A traveller neck pillow is highly recommended

DEPARTURES:

2025/April/07th

2025/April/15th

GROUP SIZE: 

10 people max.  02 people min.

INCLUDING:

Public transport La Paz/river, 1 night hostel, 2 nights acc-camping, mosquito net-foam mattress-sleeping bag, boat, guide, cook, meals 3 B – 3 L – 3 D, bus Rurre/La Paz.

NOT INCLUDED:

Lunch on first day, Water, drinks, cigarettes, snacks, entrance fee to Madidi National Park (200 Bs), tips.

People starting from Coroico don’t get lunch on first day as they start at 15:30 with us

BUS RURRE – LA PAZ

The tour includes a public Semi Cama bus with reclining seats but not full Cama comfort, as Full Cama buses are erratic, you can check with Deep Rainforest advisors for availability upon arrival in Rurrenabaque and upgrade it for $7 usd if available. Note that neither bus type includes toilets.

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?

You can get water on the second day at the Village by the River. We recommend to get a 2lt 6 pack for each two or a 6lt container that can be bought anywhere in La Paz or at the Village by the River. Plenty of space on our boat.

LUGGAGE?

You can bring all of your staff. We put your rucksack at the point of the boat covered with plastic. Plenty of space for luggage.

CAMERAS & POWER

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

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.

FLIGHT BACK?

If you prefer to fly back to La Paz, for an extra fee, there are flights every Mon-Wed & Fri at 09:00. Book your flight with us and get free accommodation for the night before the flight.