Amboro Tours

Amboro park - South Side & Samaipata

• Itinerary of 2 Day 1 Night (Private Transport)

From the City of Santa Cruz

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Refugio Volcan & Samaipata

2 Days 1 Night

1st Day

We pick you up at 8:00 A M to drive you on a highway to Refugio Volcan . All this highway is asphalted with the exception of some sections under construction.

After about 2 hours and 79 Km we reach the village of Bermejo. From this place we take a dirt road entirely uphill for about 2 km. Until we stop at the entrance of Refugio Volcan at 900 Mts on sea level

From this point we either hike or drive down on a narrow road which is special for a smaller vehicles This path is almost completely downhill. The vehicle for this path is usually smaller than the one we have used so far

When it rain enough this road get more complicated. Even to walk on

We get down to the hotel after about 40 minutes on a vehicle to small plain surrounded by large sandstone mountains

In the Lodge guests are accommodated in their rooms with private bathrooms and showers. Lunch is scheduled after for a short walk of about one hour

The afternoon will be for a longer hike of about 3 to 4 hours. Also the visitors can enjoy the natural pools near by.

A short night walk with torches is possible if the visitors ask to the guide or manager of Refugio Volcan about it. During this night walk there is the possibility to find some armadillo or night monkeys among others things in the forest

Dinner and Overnight in Refugio Volcan.

(About the time of the breakfast please coordinate with the persons in charge of Refugio Volcan

The Hikes in the afternoon and evening should be remembered to the people in of Refgio Volcan

Dinner and overnight at Refugio Volcan)

2nd Day

Breakfast at 7:30 and then we said goodbye to Refugio Volcan. we need to meet the other vehicle that will take us to Samaipata

Please, if the coordiantor of Amboro Tours is not present, remember to the guide in Refugio Volcan about this early transport service.

Once in the other vehicle. We head to the main road to continue on to Samaipata, still 2 hours away.

On the way to Samaipata we stop in a place called "Cuevas". Here we can enjoy the natural contour near a stream, which forms waterfalls especially in rainy season. In this place we may stay 40 minutes.

Samaipata is a town in a valley at 1600 meters on sea level with 4500 inhabitants. Its has a temperate climate.

After Reaching Samaipata we go directly to the museum which exhibits pottery objects of the cultures Moxo-Collas, Chane and Yncas

In this museum you can also see an explantory table which explains the cultures that have passed through the time in El Fuerte. Also in the museum you have the option to see a video about El Fuerte

After lunch at a local restaurant we return to the highway to drive for a few minutes to take another dirt road of 5.7 km Climbing to 1800 meters on sea level. Getting at bottom of tthe famous carved stone called El Fuerte

When the weather is cold in Samaipata or Santa cruz is very likely that up here it is much cooler.

In the company of a guide we will we start the hike around this giant rock. The guide will give us a teoricade explanation of the figures and carving in this enigmatic place and about all the differents cultures that have gone through this place through hundreds or thounsands years

Upon ending this intereting visit to el Fuerte of Samaipata we return to the city of Santa Cruz at about 18:00 hours.

Once in Santa Cruz we take you to your hotel

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Amboro Tours also offers tours of less or more days at this destination.

Adverse weather conditions or social upheaval can change the original itinerary

Be prepared for sun protection (sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, long sleeve shirt, long pants and others) and rain (waterproof clothing)

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