Fort Samaipata Day Trip

In Quechua, Samaipata means "place of rest between mountains," representing this archaeological site well. Our Fort Samaipata Day Trip offers a visit to this renowned tourist destination and its vineyards.

Fort Samaipata Day Trip

At 8 am, we will pick you up from your hotel in Santa Cruz de la Sierra for a trip to the Fort and village of Samaipata. The drive will take approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, offering views of the mountain range known as "The Volcano."

Upon arrival, a 40-minute guided tour of the archaeological site will commence. We will explore the pre-Columbian architecture of the defensive, religious, and esoteric buildings and discuss the history of Fort Samaipata, which is associated with the Chané, Inca, and Spanish civilizations.

Next, we will visit the Samaipata Archaeological Museum, located 12 miles (20 kilometers) from the site, displaying objects uncovered during the site's excavations.

At approximately 1 pm, there will be a break of 1 hour and 30 minutes for lunch at a local restaurant. We will then begin our return to Santa Cruz de la Sierra, making a photo stop at the Las Cuevas and El Chorro waterfalls.

We expect to return to your hotel in Santa Cruz by around 6:30 pm.

Fort Samaipata Day Trip + Wine Route

An optional extension of the trip includes a tour of the best vineyards in Bolivia. In this option, you will visit the Landsua and Uvairenda vineyards to learn about wine-making and enjoy tastings. The day concludes with lunch at the El Pueblito hotel in Samaipata before returning to Santa Cruz, arriving back at your hotel by 7 pm.