After the Footsteps of the Jaguar 3-Day Kaa Iya Expedition

Vallegrande, Bolivia
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Duration3 days
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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Explore the Gran Chaco ecosystem on a 3-day eco-educational expedition at the ANMI Kaa Iya. This unique experience combines responsible wildlife observation, scientific learning and environmental interpretation under expert guidance. Ideal for conscious travelers and nature lovers, the expedition includes authorized night trekking and visits to natural lagoons, providing a deep connection to the environment. The experience culminates with a symbolic ceremony of respect for the territory, emphasizing the commitment to conservation and low environmental impact.

Three days in Bolivia's largest national park, Kaa Iya
Responsible wildlife observation and authorized night trekking
- Small groups for a personalized, low-impact experience
- Full food and authorized camp included

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Constant hydration
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast

What to expect

Day 1: DAY 1 – TRANSIT AND SMOOTH IMMERSION
  1. Santa Cruz
    4h
    Staff will meet you at the agreed meeting point in Santa Cruz de la Sierra. After a brief welcome and introduction to the expedition, we will start the transfer to San José de Chiquitos.
  2. San Jose de Chiquitos
    1h
    Upon arrival, the guide will accompany you on an interpretative tour of the missionary ensemble of San José de Chiquitos, declared Cultural Heritage.
  3. Parque Santa Cruz la Vieja
    30m · Admission ticket included
    En route to the protected area, we will make a short stop in Santa Cruz la Vieja, where the guide will explain the process of founding and historical transfer of the city.
  4. Kaa-Iya National Park
    45m · Admission ticket included
    Enter the Kaa Iya Integrated Management Natural Area of Gran Chaco.

    The team will assist you in allocating spaces in the authorized camp.
    Time is provided for accommodation and light rest.
  5. Kaa-Iya National Park
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Ceremony of the challa symbolic of respect for the territory
    A short symbolic ceremony will be held to welcome and respect the territory, explaining the cultural and environmental significance of the gesture.
  6. Kaa-Iya National Park
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Sunset wildlife watching with the specialized staff will accompany you on a controlled tour by vehicle and strategic observation points.

    During the activity:
    Traces and indirect signs of fauna will be searched
    The behaviour of key species will be explained
    Observations will be recorded in log
    No direct sighting is guaranteed, as the experience respects the natural dynamics of the ecosystem.
Day 2: DAY 2 – SCIENTIFIC HEART
  1. 5h
    Early morning departure to the Isozog compartment
    Transfer with strategic stops for:
    Identification of fingerprints
    Interpretation of traces
    Registration in field log
    Ethological explanation of jaguar and associated species
    Light refreshment is offered during the journey
  2. 2h
    Sector Cueva del Jaguar
    Habitat observation activity.
    The guide will explain:
    Territory and behaviour of the jaguar
    Ecological role as a parasol species
    Importance of the biological corridor
    No direct sighting is promised.
  3. 1h
    Educational campfire with park ranger
    Interpretive talk on:
    Gran Chaco ecosystem
    Environmental threats
    Community conservation
    Fieldwork in the protected area
    Participatory question space
  4. Kaa-Iya National Park
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Guided walk along enabled paths.
    The following shall be observed:
    Night sounds
    Insects and minor fauna
    Ecological dynamics at night
    Supervised activity under security protocols.
Day 3: DAY 3 – SOFT CLOSURE AND CONTEMPLATION
  1. Kaa-Iya National Park
    4h · Admission ticket included
    San Lucia lagoon and natural pools
    Time of contemplation, landscape observation and photography.
    The guide will explain:
    Ecosystem formation
    Water importance in the Chaco
    Flora and fauna adaptations
  2. Kaa-Iya National Park
    40m · Admission ticket included
    Closing ceremony of the expedition.
  3. Santa Cruz
    6h
    Departure from ANMI Kaa Iya.
    Rest stop at :
    Valley of the Moon or
    Viewpoint Ñuflo de Chávez.
    Continued return journey.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pick-up included. The meeting point will be confirmed after booking. Pick-up service available at selected points in Santa Cruz de la Sierra. The exact meeting point will be confirmed between 24 and 48 hours before departure.

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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