Noel Kempff National Park Flor De Oro

Noel Kempff National Park
Flor De Oro Waterfalls Tours

The Noel Kempff Park Flor De Oro waterfalls Tours  are on the north side of the Park.  On these tours  some  time is spend on the Itenez  and Pauserna rivers and as well as in the oxbow lakes  of these rivers, looking to have more chances of to see wildlife.

One of the biggest attractions that visitors attending this side of the park can find are the fabulous Arcoiris and Ahlfeld waterfalls. Although you can find   others waterfalls that are created when it rains a lot.

Other major attractions are the chances of observing the freshwater dolphins and Giant River Otters and maybe a jaguar. among many other mammals of the Amazon.

The number of birds that can be appreciated, according to our experience and knowledge, are in more number on this North Side of the park. But the number of species are much more  in the south side of this  park.

We offer  different kind of itineraries or programs for visiting the north side of Noel Kempff. All trips start from Santa Cruz city and tours can be by land or by a small plane

UNESCO

United Nations Educational Scientific Cultural Organization

This site was  designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in  2000. Its importance is partially because the vegetation is almost pristine, with only minor human impacts from minimal logging activity experienced in the 1980.

The park encompasses the Huanchaca Plateau, which is one of the largest protected tracts of undisturbed cerrado  savannahs in the Neotropical realm This area has some of the most threatened mega-fauna in the Americas

Tours, trips to visit  the main attractions in this national Park are  divided in two zones..North and South.

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The Tour includes

The tour by plane or by land to Noel Kempff National Park Flor De Oro includes:

• Hotel Pick up & Drop off in the city of Santa Cruz
• Private Transportation by air or Land  - Santa Cruz -city - Piso Firme -Santa Cruz city
• Guide (Spanish speaking. Translator available with an extra cost)
• Bottled Water
• Meals
• Transport by  a motor boat too get near the waterfall Ahlfeld
• Trekking in the jungle of the park
• Camping gear

Does not Includes:

• Special Medicines
• Bilingual guide
• A translator
• Any item not mentioned in Includes
• Alcoholic drinks
• Porter (Someone to carry your belongings

Recommendations:

• Read the terms and conditions of the tour
• Read the list of things to bring with you

Others :

• It is forbidden to transport and / or use of drugs according to Bolivian laws.
• Adverse weather conditions can change the original program.
• Social Convulsions can affect the original itinerary.

Noel Kempff National Park Flor De Oro - North Side

Waterfalls; Arco Iris / Ahfeld 

Transport;  By Land 
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Flor De Oro - Itinerary - Noel Kempf NP North Side

Itinerary 6 days 6 nights

1st Night - May 11th

Departure from the city of Santa Cruz in a vehicle with destination to the community Piso Firme community near Noel Kempf N park
Overnight in the vehicle during the trip.

1st Day - May 12th

Arriving at Piso Firme at about 16H00.
Overnight in a hostal in the community Piso Firme.

2nd Day - May 13th
Departure early morning in a motorboat towards Pauserna river.
After about 7 hours on Itnez river on the border with Brasil we arrive at the point where Pauserna river meets the Itenez river. Here we may do some paper work with the park rangers of the park. From this point to the Ahlfeld camp site is about 3 hours more in the motor boat on Pauserna river . Depending on the time available after the paper work we resume the navagation to Ahlfeld camp site and we can use the rest of the day exploring the banks of the rivers, the oxbow lakes around and we stay overnight in tents near the park rangers site, or if we have enough day light time we resume the trip to Ahlfeld camp site

3er Day - May 14th
Early in the morning we resume the trip to the camping site near Ahlfeld waterfall.
Once in the camping site we setup the tents and we plan the activities for today. The activities or the trekking will depends on the arrival time to this point and the weather conditions.
Dinner and over at Ahlfeld camping site.

4th Day - May 15th

Early in the morning trekking towards the view point of Arcoíris waterfalls. Total time trekking about 6 hours.
Also this visit could have been done the day before, it depends on the time available.
Overnight at Ahlfeld waterfall.

5th Day -May 16th

Departure back towards Piso Firme community on the motorboat.
Total time riding the boat on Paserna and Itinez river 7 hours
Arrival to Piso Firma about 17h.
Departure in a car to Santa Cruz city at about 18H30
Overnight in the vehicle during the trip back.

6th Day - May 17th

Arrival at Santa Cruz city about 17H

End of  the trip.

Five Days - Four Nights

 Noel Kempff National Park Flor De Oro

North Side      Transport By Land

From the city of Santa Cruz.

1st Day 

The tour to Noel Kempff National Park Flor De Oro starts at 800 a.m. We pick you up from your hotel or home by our personnel to start the trip to a community next to Paragua river.

During this trip after about 40 kms away from the city we can appreciate the devastation inflicted to the forest by the agriculture fields, meanly of Soy Beans and Sunflower.

In about 3.5 hours we will drive through the Jesuit Missions town of San Javier. Where we can have a short stop to to see its Missional Church . Later in 1.5 more hours we should be  arriving at Concepcion which is another Jesuit Mission village. We can have lunch at Concepcion.

After lunch  we drive for about 1 more hour to reach Santa Rosa de la Roca where we turn left to  begin  the drive on a dirt road for about 4 hours or 320 Km   to arrive at the community next to Paragua river.

Dinner and overnight in a hostal in this community.

2nd Day

After an early breakfast we should start the second part of this tour by a motorboat. We begin a beautiful trip navigating the Itenez river waters for four hours approximately. Sometimes depending on season is possible to find the awesome floating plant Victoria Boliviana or some  pink dolphins or capibaras  on the riverbanks  and many birds.  Once we  reach the place where Itenez river  meets the Pauserna river.  The guide should do  some paper work  with the park rangers. Later we take on Pauserva river navigating  for about 3 more hours.

On this ride we will have the opportunity of seeing and watch a great variety of birds like Kingfishers and different mammals such more Capybaras and if are lucky enough..It is even possible to spot some jaguar on the beaches of the river But we do not   guarantee finding and watching any wild mammals

This will certainly turn our journey into an unforgettable experience. An experience which permits us to enjoy the infinite wonders of nature.

Arrival to Ahfeld camp. Settle in in camping. After that we cross Pauserna river to  start a short  walk through a path parallel to the Pauserna River. The path is covered by a very relaxing canopy forest. This walk is approximately 30 minutes and goes towards a big natural pool formed by the Ahfeld Falls. Here we will have a special and spectacular view from the botton of these famous waterfalls. We will also be able to take pictures from different angles. We will be able to enjoy these falls and take a swim but NOT to close to the falls. We must take notice and respect all existing signs and indications of caution. We must be aware of the presence of Sting Rays in the water as well as the presence of other animals which are not very probable but surely possible.

At night it is possible to have a trekking  to try to see more wildlife.

Dinner and overnight in Ahfeld Camp.

3er Day

After breakfast, we will set out on a  path  parallel to the Pauserna River towards the top part of the Ahfeld falll. Here is where the waterfall begins. The view from here is more impressive.  

Even though the view is not as extensive as the one from bottom it is some how creepy.  CAUTION: do not get too close to the edges since the rocks are very SLIPPERY.

This first part of the walk is 40 minutes, and we will stop to enjoy the place and surroundings for about 30 minutes.

Following the same trail and  about 2.5 hours we should arrive at ArcoIris Waterfall view point

We keep getting further away from the camp-site on a path  through different types of forests. The path will go slightly uphill towards the Arcoiris  fall view point.

There are parts where the path turns narrow with a rocky wall on one side and an edge that falls several meters down to the Pauserna River... We must walk very carefully. We will keep going upward on the path through the jungle whose vegetation keeps changing.

At the top we reach Caparú Plateau where the forest’s vegetation is already low. We walk for approximately 30 more minutes on the plateau until we get to the point where we get a magnificent view of Arcoiris Falls. It is here where we stop for refreshments and lunch sandwiches. 

Meanwhile we watch in this immense place, the action of the water that falling down creates a notable evaporation of liquids, part of the natural cycle which must be watched, appreciated and meditated upon.

Depending on the rain season,some streams become rivers which turn into others impressive waterfalls, smaller but yet closer and more accessible to the visitor who may swim and  get massaged by the fall of its water.

Sometimes Arcoiris Fall may be visited from below.  Though. this is not very frequent. The visits to the bottom of Arcoiris depends largely on the CONDITIONS of the Pauserna River and availability of  time.

The Pauserna River must be crossed swimming with much caution with the animals of the place as well as caution with the “tenant” residing on the bottom part of the Arcoiris Falls who is the Anaconda “Iris”!!!!!!! She has been spotted on several occasions from the top of the plateau (with binoculars) basking in the sun on the rocks

After we are done appreciating the waterfall and its surroundings. We should return to the Ahlfeld Camp-site to rest and have dinner.

4th Day

After breakfast, we return back to the community, to be more in tune with the wildlife’s movements, have more possibilities of observing some mammals or birds that we have not yet seen and to arrive to the community with some sun light. Lunch some where on the  way   on the riverbank.

The return trip is somewhat shorter than the original trip.

On the way back we can stop at a different local community to have a typical lunch

Once we arrive at the community where the vehicle is  we get into our hostel and maybe if you have time we can have some short walk around.

Dinner and overnight in the community.

5th Day

After breakfast we should  board the vehicle to return to the city of Santa Cruz.

We spect to arrive at Santa Cruz city at about  19H.

We drop you off at your place in the city

End of this Noel Kempff National Park Flor De Oro

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Please Read The Terms and Conditions of our Services

Amboró Tours is the only original source of this Itinerary

Amboró Tours also offers longer or shorter tours to this destination.

Adverse climatology conditions or social unrest can change the original itinerary.

Remember that this itinerary can vary or not be fulfilled in its entirety by climate factors and/or the conditions of the ways and rivers or water streams.

Likewise, remember that this tour can become an adventure where mishaps can happen, which is why it is necessary to have an exploring and adventurous spirit.

Be prepared to protect yourself against the sun (sun lotion, sunglasses, hat or cap, long-sleeved shirt, long trousers and others) and rain (impermeable clothes)

Remember that nothing should be removed from the park (plants or seeds)

“Take only photographs and

Recommendations

Noel Kempff National Park Flor De Oro

1. Follow the guide's instructions 

2. Do not explore on your own 

3. Do not touch any insect or reptile

4. Protect things you want to keep dry by putting them in plastic bags. 

5. Do not litter. Including cigarette butts

6. Be careful about SLIPPING and falling, when crossing the rivers and streams or by the natural swimming pools 

7. Do not jump from place to place 

8. Do not smoke or light Candles inside the tents. 

9. Do not lift any rocks or logs 

10. Do not litter

11. In the natural places where you take a bath do not use shampoo or soap

Tropical Diseases.- To minimize the risk of  malaria, or a  tropical disease we 

Strongly recommend the use of long sleeved shirts and pants. During both day and night, and the use of repellents.

Positive Thinking.- When travelling in Bolivia, particularly to remote areas, 

keep in mind that you are travelling in sparsely populated areas where few people go. 

We suggest you a positive mental approach to relax, keep an open mind

Deodorant.-  Try not to bring to  the forest strong odor substances Keep In Mind: The changing weather can affect your future plans

- It is prohibited to hunt or capture any animal species or extract plants

- You have to carry your camping gear and water. And you may have to help the guide With 1 or 3 kilos.  Unless you have paid for a porter.

- Likewise, remember that this tour can become an adventure where mishaps can happen, which is why it is necessary to have an exploring and adventurous spirit.

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