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Reina de Enín River Boat Amazon Cruise

Imagine waking up to the sound of parrots and monkeys. Look out of the window and see early morning dolphins. Hundreds of animals and plants await you in the forest. Higher up the river a horse is ready...
There is more to experience... Imagine a cultural experience too: Native peoples. Their traditions and ways of life. Their compromise with nature. The magic of millenary civilizations. Higher up the river, a local community... There is a lot to share... Imagine you are in a hammock on the terrace, cold drink in hand. A flock of royal storks crosses the blue sky. The air is hot. Higher up the river, the beach... This is real life !...

Our infrastructure, together with our organizational capacity and experience (over 20 years of operations in this area), enable us to offer individualized trips in which the visitor can choose from a variety of activities centered around nature, culture, and relaxation. Nature activities are part of our environmental conservation program. They allow you to discover the rich diversity of flora and fauna in an area which covers three bio-geographic regions.

Cultural activities are focused on experiencing the way of life of the local indigenous communities of the Mojeña and Yurakaré peoples. They are part of the cultural and socio-economic development program that we are carrying out in the region.

Leisure activities are also an important part of the trip - a cruise aboard the Reina de Enin is above all a vacation.

All of these activities unfold around walks through the jungle - from half an hour to full-day hikes, horseback riding, motorboat excursions, visits to indigenous Mojeña and Yurakaré communities, canoe expeditions with native guides, visits to the Mocoví Wildlife Reserve, and leisure activities such as swimming, kayaking, fishing, or just relaxing under the sun.

Twelve air-conditioned cabins. 8 have double beds + a single, 4 have twin beds. Deck Plan

There are daily flights to Trinidad from La Paz, Cochabamba, and Santa Cruz. The 5 day cruise starts on Thursdays.

May to October program - 5 days

1st day (Thursday) - Reception at Trinidad city airport. Immediate transfer to the Flotel Reina de Enín (10 miles away from the city). Beginning of the navigation by the Mamoré river, during the trip, sightseeing of the flora and fauna of the riversides. Arrive to the yuracaré community of San Renato, cultural exchange and horseback ride to el Carmen cattle ranch, trough the gallery forest and the savanna. By the end of the afternoon, the guide will invite everyone to swim in the refreshing waters of the Mamoré river. L+D

2nd day - Half-day excursion to a lagoon system called Victoria, this will be a perfect opportunity to swim close to the pink river dolphins. Once we reach the lagoon, a wood-made boat provided with a silent engine will introduce us into small streams surrounded by forest. After the lunch, a two hours trekking by the footpath to Soledad. We will have lots of opportunities to see monkeys, sloths and opossums... and we also will see giant trees species like: mapajo, bibosi and ochoó. B+L+D

3rd day - Navigation to la Morenita where we will enjoy the experience of canoe paddling the same way the people of the area do using a canoe made of ochoó wood and fishing the voracious pirhana. Lunch and afterwards we are going to the white colored sand beaches for swimming in the company of the friendly river dolphins. In the night after the dinner using a small aluminum motor boat we will go in a "photo safari" looking for the legendary conservation symbol: the black caiman. B+L+D

4th day - Visit to the mojeño community of Villa del Carmen, visit to the chacos, where we will have the opportunity to take a look at the small scale crops of: manioc, banana, cacao and sugar cane. Trekking by the forest for about half an hour where we would see different palm tree species used to make handicrafts by the local people. Return to the Flotel. In the night after the dinner, the guide will give a presentation about the archeological sites founded in the area. B+L+D

5th day - Last opportunity to catch the "big" ones: pacú, surubí, and general among others are 20 pounds fishes in average or just take a walk in the lonely sand beaches. Two hours navigation heading the port of la Loma Suarez upstream one affluent of the Mamoré: the Ibare river. This a perfect opportunity to enjoy the gallery forest from a high point of view at the top of the Flotel looking for caimans, monkeys and capybaras. Once we reach the port, our van will be waiting to take us to the Trinidad airport. Transfer to flight. B

Note:
This Program is indicative (subject to changes according to our operational conditions and specific interests of the passengers). This route can be done backwards.

November to April program - 5 days

1st day - Reception at airport of Trinidad city and immediate transfer to the Flotel Reina de Enín (10 miles away from the city). Beginning of the navigation by the Mamoré river, during the trip, sightseeing of the flora and fauna of the riversides. By the end of the afternoon, the guide will invite everyone to swim in the refreshing waters of the Mamoré river. L+D

2nd day - Today we will arrive to la estancia el Carmen, a typical cattle ranch where we are going to horseback ride through the gallery forest and the savannah for about one hour and a half. In the afternoon, visit to the yuracaré community of San Renato for a cultural exchange. Later we will try to reach Green lagoon to spend the nigth. B+L+D

3rd day - Navigation to la Morenita, where we will enjoy the experience of canoe paddling the same way the people of the area do using a canoe and paddles made of ochoó wood. Once we are there we will try to catch some piranhas for the dinner. In the afternoon, we will make an excursion to a complex of five lagoons and small streams called Mocoví. A spectacular place to take "Jurassic" landscape pictures. In the night after the dinner using a small aluminum motor boat we will go in a "photo safari" looking for the legendary conservation symbol: the black caiman. B+L+D

4th day - Navigation to the mojeño community of Villa del Carmen, visit to the chacos, where we will have the opportunity to take a look at the small scale crops of: manioc, banana, cacao and sugar cane. Trekking by the forest for about half an hour. Return to the Flotel. Navigation to la Boca, the mouth of Ibare river. In the night after the dinner, the guide will give a presentation about the archeological sites founded in the area. B+L+D

5th day - In the morning, we will visit Chuchini, a bird sanctuary and a private protected area, where we can observe the departure of hundreds of macaws and parrots from the island of forest. After that, we will navigate upstream the Ibare river, heading la Loma Suarez port. As soon as we arrive, our van will be waiting to take us to the airport. Transfer to flight. B

Note: This Program is indicative (subject to changes according to our operational conditions and specific interests of the passengers). This route can be done backwards.

Optional Activities

According to the passengers' preference, the program can be changed to realize optional activities; we ask communicate before, or in other case organize it with the guide on board, the activities are:

- A full day fishing, to the people who really enjoy of this activity, being possible to catch many different species, like: pacú, pirate fish, tambaquí, doradillo, ventón, tucunaré and others.

- Ornithological observation very early in the morning, walking by the jungle and open forest, on the El Carmen ranch, being possible the acknowledgement of more of 30 species.

- Long horse riding, for about 3 hrs, to the Caracoré farm, passing through a beautiful landscape in the savanna.

- Full day trekking, between the Mamoré and Ibare rivers, appreciating the natural resources better and having more chance to see animals.

- Hiking to special bibosi trees, with the idea to get an incomparable landscape in the top of the tree.

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2010 Tariffs (in US Dollars per person) - 5 day tour = US$590 per person double occupancy, US$725 single occupancy
Availability of Biologist guide = supplement of US$55 per group per day
Children Fares
From 11 to 6 years 25% discount
From 5 to 3 years 50% discount
2 years kids or less 90% discount

Prices include: Transfers, English speaking guide, all meals, mineral water (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner).

Prices do NOT include: Airfares, beverages other than mineral water (a variety of alcoholic and soft drinks is available on board), insurance and airport tax ($2 for local flights and $25 for international flights).

Sample Flight prices/ per person (subject to change):
La Paz/ Trinidad/ La Paz: $205.00
Santa Cruz/ Trinidad/ Santa Cruz: $205.00

What should i bring?
The Beni region enjoys a hot and humid climate. We recommend light cotton clothes covering arms and legs, sunscreen, hat or cap, and bathing suit. Also suitable are a raincoat or poncho to protect you from the rain, and walking shoes for rainforest hikes, mosquito repellent, flashlight. Cold winds may blow occasionally from the South, and you may find some warmer, extra clothes useful.

Important notice for your safety: we require all our travelers to bring a photocopy of passport and travel insurance.

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Reina de Enín River Boat Amazon Cruise

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