Early departure for a scenic 7–8 hour ride with planned stops. In Roboré, you’ll taste the region’s traditional sabores orientales (local food). Arrival in Puerto Suárez and check-in at a stunning hotel surrounded by nature, ideal for relaxing by the pool or observing local wildlife.

Dinner will be at a nearby restaurant. At night, enjoy a boat excursion along the river—your first immersive Pantanal experience, with remarkable nocturnal wildlife.

The next morning, after breakfast, take a sunrise boat trip on the Brazilian side of the Pantanal, with wildlife spotting (capybaras, caimans, exotic birds, and potential jaguars) and optional traditional fishing.

Travel Time: Approx. 5–6 hrs to Pantanal (Puerto Quijarro)

Hotel: Pantanal

Includes: breakfast, transport, guide, hotel, entrance fees

Concept:
This experience is more than a tour; it is an invitation to step into the role of a temporary guardian of the Bolivian Chiquitano dry forest. “The Protectors of the Forest” connects you directly with an indigenous community, blending ancestral knowledge and modern conservation practices. Through homestays, shared meals, and hands-on environmental work, you will not only plant trees—you will plant intention, purpose, and a lasting bond with the land.

Travel by jeep into the Chiquitanía region, beginning in San Javier with a visit to hidden waterfalls and a community activity that includes milking cows, preparing local dishes, and enjoying regional music. Continue to San Miguel, where the core experience begins: planting a tree, meeting local families, hiking into the forest, learning traditional practices, and staying overnight with a host family.

“Your Hands, Their Wisdom, One Purpose”

• The Cycle of Life
• • After breakfast with your host family, visit the native tree nursery.
  • Seeds of Hope: Learn from community members how they collect, select, and germinate seeds from native species. You will help with tasks like filling bags with soil and planting the future forest.
  • The Re-forestation Process: A practical workshop on why certain species are chosen, how to prepare the land, and the correct techniques for planting seedlings to ensure their survival.
• Afternoon: Becoming a Protector
  • Action in the Field: Travel to a designated re-forestation area. Here, you will put your learning into practice. Each participant will plant several trees of their own.
  • Naming Your Legacy: You will be encouraged to give a silent intention or a name to the trees you plant, creating a personal, eternal bond with the forest.
• Evening: Crafts and Culture
  • Artisanal Heritage: A hands-on workshop with local artisans, perhaps in woodworking or textile weaving, which are famous in the Jesuit Mission towns. Create a small souvenir with your own hands.
  • Fireside Stories: Share a final communal dinner. The community elders and your hosts share myths, legends, and songs of the Chiquitano people, deepening your understanding of the spiritual world you are now a part of.

What You Will Gain:

• A profound, hands-on contribution to environmental conservation.
• An authentic, deep cultural exchange with an indigenous community.
• The unique spiritual experience of connecting with a land and its people on a soul-level.
• The knowledge that you have left a living, growing legacy in the heart of Bolivia.

Travel Time: Approx. 6 hrs to San Miguel

Accommodation: Homestay with local family

Includes: breakfast, transport, guide, dinner, homestay, entrance fees

After breakfast, depart back to Santa Cruz. The return journey offers several natural viewpoints along the route, with a pleasant stop for lunch before continuing the trip. Arrival in Santa Cruz is expected in the late afternoon.

Travel Time: Approx. 6 hrs to Santa Cruz

Hotel: Sun Hotel ****

Includes: breakfast, transport, guide, hotel, entrance fees