has anyone out there done a pampas tour that doesnt involve the guide catching the animals? we want to go into the area, hopefully see some animals, and soak up the place. but i only want to see them if they happen to be around, not touch them or support them being molested.
cheers.
kiwitrekker
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erik07
I share your attitude and concern.
Some threads about the issue:
a pampas concern, 13-Aug-2009.
Animal friendly pampas tour?, 25-May-2009.
Rurrenbaque - not-so-eco eco tours, 26-Jan-2009.
impact on rurrenabaque pampas tours, 25-Sep-2007.
General information about tours from Rurrenabaque:
Bolivia Pampas vs Jungle tour, 03-Sep-2009.
Madidi, 21-Jun-2009.
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gillesb
Hi,
well, it was two years ago, but we travelled with Bala Tours (both La Pampa & La Selva).
They were absolutely respectfull of the environment and did not touch the animals. We did not see any Anaconda, whereas in other tours they touch them, but I prefer it that way ... The guide was extremely knowledgeable, so after La Selva we strongly insist to have him again for La Pampa, which we did not regret.
But: they are much, much more expensive. Two years ago, the price difference in La Selva was definitely justified (higher level of comfort), in La Pampa absolutely not.
Cheers
Gilles
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