Paraguay River Nature and Wildlife Boat Tour from Asunción

Overview

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This tour will fascinate you, in which you will enjoy all the nature and wildlife of the Paraguay river. Wetlands, riverbanks, but also small patches of forest will impress you with its great fauna all around you.

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Bottled water

Afternoon tour: will include a snack, as well as coffe/tea.

Morning tour will include early coffee/tea, and during a stop will have a breakfast with fruits, juice, coffe/tea, sandwiches, and more.

Meeting and Pickup

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What To Expect

Enjoy a nature and birding tour on the Paraguay river, just 50 km from Asunción. On a boat ride through the river, we will head towards some less populated areas, where we could find large number of waterbirds, including different species of herons, storks, sandpipers, terns, kingfishers. We will also observe several birds of prey, probably seedeaters (depending on the time of year), as well as some of the aquatic mammals such as neotropical otter, or even caimans. We will also enjoy a beautiful sunrise or sunset (depending on the selected time of the tour), giving you the opportunity to capture unique moments with your cameras with the incredible nature that offers the Paraguay river. The rest of the Tour will refer to the round trip to this beautiful natural wonder. The total travel time will take approximately 2 hours with round-trip

3 hours • Admission Not Applicable

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Paraguay River Nature and Wildlife Boat Tour from Asunción

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Reviews

4.87

62 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Amazing tour - don't miss out in any way!
444helios,
Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I bought this activity based on the excellent reviews I read here on TripAdvisor and, believe me, it's ALL that's rated and much more! My wife and I liked tours / activities different from what is traditional (city tour, classical places and etc..) and since my first reading this activity I was very motivated to hire. Commenting with my wife, in the first presentation of the idea she already told me that I had loved and wanted to go. Esteban, our driver, guide, host and (now) friend, caught us at the hotel at exactly the scheduled time - 13:30hs - and already offered us cold water - it was very hot in Assunção. The tour ended up being private, only me and my wife participated. Shortly after, we were already on our adventure in the Paraguayan Chaco: Esteban is a great acquaintance of nature in that region, however, more than that, he is an enthusiast of what he does, passing the love for birds and animals to those who are with him - and what eyes to find these birds in the trees! Then we take a boat piloted by the friendly Arturo, and we soak up in the Paraguay River - there are no words to describe the sensations - which are not limited to observing the birds and animals themselves, but the smell of nature, the beauty of the region, some rivery communities and much more! It is worth noting that on the boat, it was offered water, soft drinks and beer - ice cream by sign. At the end of the tour, we returned to our "base", in a very well-kept resort and we were welcomed with a wonderful afternoon coffee, as my wife said, made with much love by Arturo's sister (forgive us for not remembering his name). Coffee, milk, tea, juice, bread, hot mix, jelly, butter.....all of the best quality and still we were grateful with a beautiful sunset! We returned to Assunción after 20:00hs, sure we made an excellent choice! Esteban, once again, thank you so much for this wonderful tour, congratulations WILD LIFE TOURS!
Wonderful nature experience
Renate F,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Wonderful nature and animals (birds, monkeys, anacondas). Good tour guide and boat driver, know well.
Serene and beautiful experience with a great guide.
Jan H,
Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great for Nature lovers. Estaban was a wonderful guide, helping us spot birds and a fox (the only animal we saw). Going down the river on a big raft while watching the birds, having a meal and seeing an unbelievable sunset was so relaxing and good for the soul.
Amazing Birding and Culture Tour!
Avik G,
Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a fantastic day with Esteban and his son Manu on our tour in Puerto Olivares! With a small 3 person group, the tour felt unique and personal, allowing us to learn able Paraguayan history and culture in an authentic way. Communication in WhatsApp was clear and easy. We were picked up from our hotel in Asunción and went on our journey into the countryside. Much of the drive is on unpaved road, which added to the adventure. There were enough binoculars for everyone to look at various local birds Esteban identified on the drive. Once we got to the river, we were greeted by a family with an incredible eco-homestead/ranch at Estacion Puerto Olivares and were taken on a speedboat in the Manduvirá and Paraguay Rivers. Arturo Jr led us on the boat while he and Esteban pointed out more beautiful birds and monkeys! After the boat tour, we enjoyed sunset and a light snack at the ranch before our drive back to Asunción. We loved chatting with all our hosts on the tour and experiencing authentic local hospitality! While sunscreen/bug spray are provided, bring some if you prefer and make sure to wear long pants and appropriate shoes for for this type of tour.
Wonderful nature experience under expert guidance
Birgit S,
Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Everything worked out wonderfully, we were picked up from the hotel. Our friendly guide Esteban is a top bird connoisseur and showed us many interesting bird species and told us a lot about nature, but also the land and the people with the best English. The trip was rounded off with a delicious meal together on a small ranch.
Spectacular
Matthew M,
Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This tour is spectacular! There were many birds everywhere, from grass to river. We also saw a family of monkeys in the trees. The guide Esteban has a lot of knowledge of nature and is very friendly. I recommend it for someone who wants to see the nature of Paraguay.
Worth it
29hollyp,
Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Had an incredible day, decided to treat myself to a tour for my last day in Paraguay as a way to see some wildlife and get out of the city. Can’t recommend the guides (Estaban and Arturo) enough. They made every effort to point out birds and had very good eyes seeing them high up in the forest. Food was great, learned loads and got a new feel for the countryside of Paraguay. If you’re only doing one tour- pick this one ❤️
Birds of Paraguay with a trained ornithologist on his incredible cattle ranch on the river…..AMAZING ADVENTURE!!!!
Howardrpets,
Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
If you want to escape the city and experience a day on a ranchero and enjoy the nature, wildlife and beauty near Asuncion, DO THIS!!! Don’t overthink it! It’s a walk in the forest with 10,000 mosquitoes (bring 100% DEET and reapply, Inonly got one bite and they love me), then an exquisite home cooked lunch, then a boat ride (small skiff, not super comfy, but worth it…Grab binoculars and leave the world behind!
The tour was as...
Rekha L,
Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The tour was as described. Esteban is very passionate about birding which made the trip even more special. He has a wealth of knowledge on different birds. We identified more than 20 different species during the trip. Had a nice relaxing time on the water looking for different birds. The day ended with a beautiful sunset. I highly recommend this tour
Day on the River
532rekhal,
Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour was as described. Esteban is very passionate about birding which made the trip even more special. He has a wealth of knowledge on different birds. We identified more than 20 different species during the trip. Had a nice relaxing time on the water looking for different birds. The day ended with a beautiful sunset. I highly recommend this tour.