La Yunga and Samaipata Ruins

Highlights / General details

It has an extension of 637,600 hectares/6,576 km2 and height variation from 3,300 m/11,000 ft to 300 m/1,000 ft. Amboro is in the area called “Elbow of the Andes”, a subandean region, where the range changes its direction towards south. It’s typically mountains with big depressions and drops of altitude in different levels. The southern part has topography of low hills and it bellows to the humid rainforest or Yungas.

Inclusion

Private transportation: round-trip from Santa Cruz 2 nights' accommodations in Standard Hotel Local guides Meals as indicated in the itinerary Taxes

Exclusion

(optionals) Gratuity

Hours of operation

Daily departure

Duration

2 Days / 1 Night

Itinerary Day 1: SANTA CRUZ / EL FUERTE / SAMAIPATA Morning trip through the Amazon plains and last branches of the Andes Range. Visit Samaipata ruins, majestic and mysterious pre-Inca ruins, located in the top of a hill with a big ceremonial center carved in the stones. Finally go to Samaipata, a stroll of town and its local museums. Overnight in hotel. (Includes: Lunch, Dinner)

Day 2: SAMAIPATA / LA YUNGA (Amboro National Park) / SANTA CRUZ Morning trip through the town of Mairana to La Yunga in the Amboro National Park with a great giant fern forest that you’ll walk through its trails to see a rich and diverse jungle, also good birding. Return to Samaipata, lunch and trip back to Santa Cruz. (Includes: Breakfast, Lunch)

Redemption instructions Guest must present voucher to driver in exchange for services.

Itinerary

Day 1: SANTA CRUZ / EL FUERTE / SAMAIPATA Morning trip through the Amazon plains and last branches of the Andes Range. Visit Samaipata ruins, majestic and mysterious pre-Inca ruins, located in the top of a hill with a big ceremonial center carved in the stones. Finally go to Samaipata, a stroll of town and its local museums. Overnight in hotel. (Includes: Lunch, Dinner)

Day 2:

SAMAIPATA / LA YUNGA (Amboro National Park) / SANTA CRUZ Morning trip through the town of Mairana to La Yunga in the Amboro National Park with a great giant fern forest that you’ll walk through its trails to see a rich and diverse jungle, also good birding. Return to Samaipata, lunch and trip back to Santa Cruz. (Includes: Breakfast, Lunch)

Redemption instructions Guest must present voucher to driver in exchange for services.

Policies Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher.

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