2-Day Private Tour: Toro Toro National Park from Cochabamba

Two days in Bolivia's fossil-rich park, from cave to canyon

A 2-day private tour from Cochabamba to Toro Toro National Park with an English, Spanish or German-speaking local guide, private transport, park entry, overnight lodge accommodation and meals. Day one includes a drive to Torotoro and a guided tour of Umajalanta Cave, Bolivia's largest stalactite cave. Day two covers a guided hike through Torotoro Canyon to El Vergel waterfalls before the return to Cochabamba. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cochabamba are included. Minimum age is 12.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Drive to Torotoro and cave visit

• Drive from Cochabamba to Torotoro
• Visit Umajalanta Cave
• Guided tour of the cave

Day 2: Hike canyon and return to Cochabamba

• Hike Torotoro Canyon with guide
• Visit El Vergel waterfalls
• Return to Cochabamba

The experience

The first day starts with a morning drive from Cochabamba to Torotoro, arriving in time for an afternoon visit to Umajalanta Cave. The cave tour is led by a local guide from the municipality. They provide the helmet and headlamp, and the cave itself is Bolivia's largest stalactite formation. You stay overnight in a private room with a bathroom at a lodge in Torotoro, with dinner and breakfast included.

Day two takes you on a guided hike into Torotoro Canyon, where you'll see El Vergel waterfalls and walk across terrain scattered with dinosaur tracks. The park is rich in fossils and paleontological sites. The afternoon return to Cochabamba gives you time to settle back before evening. Your guide speaks English or Spanish. German is available on request, subject to availability. Private transportation, park entrance fees and all meals during the stay are included in the price.

What’s included

• Private transportation from Cochabamba to Torotoro and back.
• local guide from the municipality of Torotoro speaking English or Spanish (German available on request).
• Toro Toro National Park entrance fee.
• helmet and headlamp for the cave tour.
• one night in a private room with bathroom at a lodge in Torotoro.
• dinner on day one and breakfast on day two.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in Cochabamba.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:30 and 11:00Last departure this season: 31 Dec

AgesAdult (12 to 64 years) · Under 12: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and German

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 46 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPets welcomeNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditions

Operated by Landmark Bolivia

Is this one for you?Two days is what fits a full loop (the cave on arrival and the canyon hike the next morning) without rushing either one or eating into the rest of your week in the region. If you have only one day, a single-day version covers the cave or the canyon, not both.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and German.

What is Umajalanta Cave like to walk through?

Umajalanta Cave is Bolivia's largest stalactite cave, explored with a local guide who provides a helmet and headlamp. The tour happens in the afternoon of day one after you arrive in Torotoro.

Can I see dinosaur tracks in Toro Toro National Park?

Yes. Dinosaur tracks are scattered across the Toro Toro Plain and the canyon area, and the park is known for its fossils and paleontological significance. Your guide will point them out during the hike on day two.

What happens on the second day?

Day two is a guided hike through Torotoro Canyon to visit El Vergel waterfalls, where you'll see the canyon geology and the water features. The hike ends in time for the afternoon drive back to Cochabamba.

Is hotel pickup included in Cochabamba?

Yes, the tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Cochabamba on both days, so you don't need to arrange your own transport to the meeting point.

What meals are provided?

Dinner on day one and breakfast on day two are included. The meals are served at the lodge in Torotoro.

Do I need a certain fitness level for this tour?

The tour requires at least a moderate level of physical fitness. It is not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with poor cardiovascular health. The minimum age is 12.