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Tucked in the heart of South America between the towering peaks of the Andes and free-flowing tributaries of the Amazon basin, Bolivia seemingly has a little bit of everything. When it comes to the sheer beauty and natural extremes, few countries come close to this one.

Reach for Bolivia’s diverse and breath-taking scenery, and not just because it contains parts of the Amazon rainforest and Andes mountain range.

With unique flora & fauna and deep-rooted local culture, this small country is one of the most varied, intriguing and off-the-beaten-track places you’ll ever explore. Guaranteed!

• over 40 million hectares of relatively intact natural forest with very high biodiversity
• some 17,000 species of vascular plants including hundreds of orchids, succulents, bromeliads, and ferns
• more than 1,400 bird species, including 20 endemics and many rare and endangered macaws
• nearly 400 species of mammals, including jaguars and howler monkeys, giant otters, vizcachas…

Enjoy Bolivia’s stunning diversity and learn about this Neotropical Hotspot.

A boutique tour operator and niche business, Bolivia Naturally specialises in exclusive wildlife itineraries to Bolivia’s most enriching destinations.

We as Bolivia’s specialist have a simple aim – to help satiate your natural curiosity through authentic experiences.

Building on our small size and local advantage, we offer highly personalised opportunities to see the top sites. Potentially travelling by air, four-wheel-drive vehicles, boats, canoes and, of course, on foot in the company of our expert wildlife guides.

Bolivia Naturally develops soft adventure tours including birdwatching, wildlife viewing, natural history, culture and ecotourism programs in rural Bolivia. We have built up a solid reputation by delivering unique adventures in a reliable, educational and enjoyable environment.

Bolivia Naturally has been in operation since 1984 and is the premier provider of Bolivia tour packages.

For outstanding Nature and Wildlife holidays in the heart of South America, choose Bolivia, naturally!

Tours:

Customised Bolivia Tours

Bolivia

Starting From USD 1,995 / per person

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Bolivia Wildlife Conservation Tour

Bolivia 15 Days

Starting From USD 8,995 / per person

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Bolivia Wildlife Photo Tour

Bolivia 12 Days

Starting From USD 6,995 / per person

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Birding Western Bolivia

Bolivia 10 Days

Starting From USD 4,995 / per person

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Birding Central Bolivia

Bolivia 9 Days

Starting From USD 4,995 / per person

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Macaws and Nature Photography Tour

Bolivia 6 Days

Starting From USD 3,995 / per person

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Wildlife:

Blue-throated Macaw

The Blue-throated Macaw is highly threatened and endemic to the seasonally inundated savannas of north-eastern Bolivia. With an extremely small population, this spectacular bird was thought extinct until a small remnant population was discovered a few years ago. Visiting this area offers great birding and will support several ongoing conservation projects.

Sloth

Sloths noted for the slowness of movement and for spending most of their lives hanging upside down in the trees of the tropical rainforests of South America and Central America, are arboreal mammals. There are six species in two families: two-toed sloths and three-toed sloths.

Bolivian Flamingos

Concealed by the rugged habitat of the Bolivian Altiplano at elevations above 14,000 feet is an unlikely nesting colony of thousands of volcano flamingos. All three species are found in this part of the Andes—the Chilean flamingo, Andean flamingo, and the elusive James’s flamingo.

Largest Flowers

It looks like an upside-down palm tree, but it’s actually a flower. Towering up to 40 feet, the colossal Titanka (Puya raimondii) is the largest flower in the world. This bromeliad blooms only once in its 100-year lifetime! And guess which –no so tiny– hummingbird is often spotted near this giant flower…

Bolivian River Dolphin

The Amazon or pink river dolphin (Inia geoffrensis) is the largest of its kind. Known locally as ‘bufeo’, the endemic Bolivian river dolphin (I. g. boliviensis) is a protected species. This beautiful freshwater mammal is commonly seen along rivers and lakes of the Amazon basin throughout the year, singly or in small groups.

Bolivia’s Big Cats

Big cats are rare, elusive and usually nocturnal. Among them, the Jaguar is the top predator in the Neotropics. Wildcat and big mammal viewing in Bolivia requires a bit of luck but you can try yours in areas of dense rainforest, wooded expanses, and swamps. Explore Bolivia for big cats, naturally!

Giant River Otter

In Bolivia, the giant river otter is considered the queen of the aquatic world. This charismatic freshwater mammal of up to two metres long can be seen along rivers and lakes of the Amazonian basin in Bolivia where relatively healthy populations remain, despite dangers that threaten them.

Yacaré Caiman

Bolivia hosts 5 species of caiman, including two endangered species. Like turtles, their distribution is restricted to the Amazonian forests and Chaco mainly. Their relatively smaller size makes them a potential prey of the jaguar and anaconda, while their diet consists primarily of fish and birds as well as small mammals.

Capybara

The Capybara is the world’s largest rodent, being almost as large as a pig. Capybaras may not be the rarest creatures to be seen on a Bolivia tour (least concern by the IUCN) but they are affectionate and always fun to watch.

Bolivian Titi Monkeys

A new species of titi monkey, Callicebus aureipalatii locally known as ‘lucachi’, was recently found in the humid forest of Madidi National Park in Bolivia. To date, 23 primate species have been identified in Bolivia, grouped in 13 genera and 5 families. Come closer to wildlife in Bolivia, naturally!

Other Wildlife

Confined to the high mountain region of the tropical Andes there remains only a small percentage left of the original Polylepis woodlands of keñua trees that are home to many specialised birds and wildlife, now threatened by habitat fragmentation and global change. Ancient rainforest is another big draw for visitors coming to Bolivia. Going back in time while entering the realm of the great ferns, you’re welcome to walk amongst giants that are hundreds of years old. Moss and lichens, giant fern as tall as large trees, reaching more than 4 meters high… Marvel at unparalleled floristic diversity and explore the rugged mountains of central Bolivia on a botanical tour with emphasis on the Plants and Wildflowers of your choice—Cacti & other Succulents, Bromeliads, Orchids & other Epiphytes…

Conservation:

Community-based Fire Management Initiatives in Bolivia

Fires sweep across Bolivia every year.

Fire incidence has increased in recent years, damaging and transforming wild areas into degraded forests, savannas, and sterile lands. Severe events have been registered in which hectares of forests and wild lands burned, in some cases recurrently.

Bolivia Naturally partners, with a number of local agencies, and at the ground level (municipalities) try to educate and train local populations with community-based fire management.

The scope of operations includes vulnerability and impact analysis and – most importantly – awareness raising and training addressed to ranchers associations, farmers, local social groups, indigenous communities, and the general public.

Current challenges include integrating fire management in forest and landscape management – from early warning systems to post-fire tree regeneration – in Bolivian tropical forests.

Your tourism dollars help local communities who live with and steward nature, protecting the environment and improving livelihoods by strengthening local capabilities in the establishment of good practices in fire management.

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