The Madidi National Park of northwest Bolivia was created in 1995 and protects a full array of tropical ecosystems. From the high Andes to the Amazon basin, Madidis vast wilderness of 4,500,00 acres encompasses unparalleled biological diversity ranging from monstrance cloud forest to dry tropical forest, humid lowland rainforest to savannah, wild rivers to lakes.

Madidi National Park’s mountain forest habitat is home to more than 1,000 species of birds, 44% of all new world species of mammals, and an estimated 38% of neotropical amphibians. The tropical Andes, where Madidi is located, is also a globally critical hotspot of plant endemism.

Nestled in Madidi National Park, Chalalan Eco lodge has been crafted with eco-tourism in mind, offering comfortable accommodations in pristine tropical rainforest. The eco lodge sits on the edge of Chalalan Lake, deep in Madidi wilderness. Chalalán is accessed by dugout canoe up the spectacular Beni and Tuichi rivers, 5 hours from the gateway community of Rurrenabaque.

You will follow the famous Beni River and pass through spectacular Bala Gorge before heading up the smaller Tiuchi River and entering Madidi National park. Established in 1995, Madidi protects some of the wildest and most pristine rainforest on earth, and animals such as herds of peccary, sloth, howler monkeys, giant otters, and jaguar. Each day at Chalalan is filled with discovery as you head out on excursions with your Quechua guide in search of macaws, toucans, squirrel monkeys, and more. With luck, you might even run across a 300-pound tapir using your trail as a highway through the forest!

A walk to one of the lookout points in the area offers magnificent views of the rainforest canopy and Chalalan Lake below. Back at the lodge, you will learn about traditional crafts, farming techniques and food, and evenings are filled with stories about the community’s history, customs, and beliefs. There’s also plenty of time for hanging in your hammock, browsing the many guidebooks, swimming in the lake and wandering several self-guided trails near the lodge.

Bolivian Amazon Rainforest and Wildlife Vacation Package (3N) includes

Accommodation:

• 1 night accommodation at Hotel Safari in Rurrenabaque with breakfast and 2 nights at Chalalan Eco Lodge in Madidi National Park with all meals.

Tours in Madidi National Park:

• Relax swim Canoe in Chalalan lake
• Presentation about Madidi National Park and San Jose de Uchupimonas, the community owners of Chalalan.
• Wine route Excursion, along vineyards areas and wine cellars with explanations of the wine cellar history, the process of wine production wine tasting.
• Night hike trail theme – nocturnal rainforest life: frogs, birds, night animals and insects
• Hike along the Silvador, Almendrillo y Jaguar.
• Trail theme – medicinal, fruit and exotic plants
• Trek through Wichi and Jaguar trail.
• Traditional night stories and legends from San Jose de Uchupiamonas
• Hike to the Tuichi river port
• Boat trip.

Observations:

• Transportation: Transfers from/to airport and tours in air-conditioned vehicles with local English speaking expert guide according itinerary. Some tours and transfers can be not private.
• Adventure: This is an easy paced trip perfect for anyone.
• Group Size: Any group size.
• Staff: Local professional bilingual guides will help you during the tours and transfers.