This unique program leads us to discover the wealth and unequaled diversity of the Madidi National Park and surrounding areas, from the town of Rurrenabaque, base camp for all the excursions.
Chalalan is an ecological camp located in the middle of the Amazonian primary forest on the shores of a lake. Located at the heart of the Madidi National Park, it is solely accessible by pirogue following Río Tuichi uphill, rio crossing the park from one end to the other. The warm welcome of the Uchupiamonas local inhabitants (this is the most successful ecological development, including local populations to this day) and the excellent quality of the lodges in which you will stay will allow you to discover this marvel of nature in the best conditions possible.

Pick up at the hotel for a private transfer to the airport (schedule dependent on the day of the week). Flight La Paz – Rurrenabaque (1h). Pick up at the Rurrenabaque airport and transfer to the Hotel.
End of the day open in Rurrenabaque, the capital of Beni.
Lunch and dinner open. Hotel ***.

At 7 a.m. we start our journey towards the heart of Madidi National Park, renown as the world’s most biodiverse park, on a canoe with an outboard motor. Here, we will find a diversity of ecosystems: Andean, sub-Andean, tropical forest, pampas, etc.
After a 4 to 5-hour cruise up the river Tuichi we arrive at the Chalalan eco-lodge.
In the afternoon, after a brief presentation of the project by members of the indigenous community of San José de Uchupiamonas, we walk around the neighboring lagoons on the Chichilo and Mirador paths. Later on we take a night walk to observe nocturnal habits of the local fauna.

Cold lunch. All included. Night at the lodge.

In the morning, we begin with a walk along the Silbador, Mutua and Anta paths to discover medicinal and exotic plants. Lunch at camp. In the afternoon, we swim in the lagoon and later, go bird watching along the Wichi and Jaguar paths. Traditional evening with villagers.
All included. Dinner and night at the lodge..

Departure at 6:30 a.m. in a pirogue for Rurrenabaque. Arrival at around 9 a.m. After 2h30 on a dirt road (depending on the state of the road), we arrive, via the village of Santa Rosa, at Bala camp, on the banks of the Yucuma River. In the afternoon, excursion in a motorboat to observe animal life from the riverbanks: we will be able to observe numerous animals amongst which many different species of birds (toucans, parrots, tapacarés, king fisher, herons and other wading birds…), freshwater turtles, caimans, monkeys (howling, whistling, chichilos)…
Return to the camp at the end of the afternoon, dinner then evening stroll to observe wildlife nocturnal habits.
Cold lunch. All included. Night at the Eco lodge.

In the morning, we follow a local foot trail to search for the sicuri, the famous anaconda that can reach a length of up to 12 meters and live to be a hundred years. During this hike, we can also see some capihuaras (the biggest rodent in the world), tapirs (if we have a lot of luck) and discover medicinal plants, still in use by the local inhabitants.
In the afternoon, we leave for another canoe or motorboat excursion. Upon return to camp, we can safely bathe in the Yacuma River in company of the Bufeos (pink dolphins) populating the almost totality of all the waterways of the great Amazonian basin.
Cold lunch. All included. Night at the Eco-lodge.

Return in 4WD to Rurrenabaque. Along the way, we stop on the riverbanks and with light fishing rods attempt to catch some piranhas or bentons, small carnivorous fish prisoners of the small lagunas left after the rainy season.
Transfer at the airport for the return flight Rurrenabaque – La Paz in the afternoon.
Pick up at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Afternoon open
Lunch and diner open. Hotel ***.

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