AVAILABLE PROGRAMS:
There are two comfortable lodges in Noel Kempff Mercado
National Park; one is Flor de Oro in the northern part
and the other is Los Fierros in the south. Also available
is an extension of two days in the Huanchaca Plateau.
There are many programs available depending in the time
of the year, a practical one any time of the year is
this at Flor de Oro:
DAY 1. Flight SANTA CRUZ / FLOR DE ORO
Charter flight to Flor de Oro, located on the banks
of the Itenez River, you'll fly over pristine rainforest,
as well as the magnificent Caparu Plateau with its red
cliffs and two impressive waterfalls Ahlfeld and Arco
Iris. The afternoon will be spent exploring gallery
forests found along the Iténez River and the
large expanse of savanna. An optional night hike will
be offered. (L, D)
DAY 2. OXBOW LAKES, GALLERY FORESTS, AND PERIODICALLY
INUNDATED SAVANNA
Visit some of the oxbow lakes, gallery forests, and
periodically inundated savannas located near Flor de
Oro. The exploration of these three distinctly different
habitat types should provide good looks at a large variety
of birds, could also spot a family of Giant Otters while
traveling along one of the bays. Then another one of
the attractive bays located close to Flor de Oro. (B,
L, D)
DAY 3. PERIODICALLY INUNDATED SAVANNA AND TERRA
FIRME FORESTS
Continue exploring periodically inundated savannas and
tall humid tropical rainforests that lie between Flor
de Oro and the campsite Lago Caiman. Following a return
to Flor de Oro by tractor, an optional night hike will
be offered to look for some of the many owls and nightjars
that can be found. (B, L, D)
DAY 4. Flight FLOR DE ORO / SANTA CRUZ
Your final morning in Noel Kempff will take you in search
of some of the species that may have eluded you during
the previous three days. That means you could be visiting
any of the bays or trails located around Flor de Oro
before your flight back to Santa Cruz. (B)
| 2005
PRICE PER PERSON
|
Double |
710 |
Rates are subject to change without prior notice.
Notes:
*It includes the charter fly to/from Santa Cruz-Flor
de Oro-Santa Cruz.
*These prices include meals, accommodations, local guide
and the transport by boat.
* These prices do not include, entrance fee to Noel
Kempff National Park $US 12 per person, alcoholic beverages
and laundry.
*Minimum 5 passengers
*In the dry season from late May to November the itinerary
maybe modified because of the lack of access on the
Paucerna River to Ahlfeld and Arco Iris waterfalls.
However, El Encanto waterfall is accessible, the season
is optimal for wildlife viewing, and travel to Amboro
National Park near Sta. Cruz can also be arranged. Please
call for details and prices for the dry season alternative
itinerary.
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