Outline
Itinerary
Day
1 Arrive La Paz - Overnight La Paz, free to explore
the city or thew Tiawanuku ruins depending upon your arrival
time.
Day
2 Fly to Rurrenabaque
An early morning flight will take you to the frontier town
of Rurrenabaque, where you’ll be met by Chalalan staff
and transferred to your hotel. The day is yours to explore
this jungle town and relax. Try a tropical drink at our
favorite bamboo hut, the Mosquito Pub!
Days
3-5 Chalalan EcoLodge (2B,3L,3D)
Early this morning you'll board a dugout canoe for the five
hour trip to Chalalan. You’ll follow the famous Beni
River and pass through the 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
the big animals such as herds of peccary, sloths, howler
monkeys, giant otters, and jaguar still thrive in this park.
Each day at Chalalan is filled with discovery as you head
out on excursions with your 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’ll learn about traditional
crafts, farming techniques and food. Evenings are filled
with stories about the community’s history, customs,
and beliefs. There will also be 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. A stay at Chalalan offers a rare and welcoming
glimpse into tribal society and the fascinating world of
a thriving rainforest ecosystem.
Day
6 - Fly La Paz (B)
An early morning departure takes you quickly (just 3 hours
this time!) back to the town of Rurrenabaque. Here you'll
catch your flight back to La Paz. The afternoon is yours
in La Paz. Take an optional trip to the Tiahuanaco Ruins
or explore the famous Witches Market.
Day
7 - Return Home or onward travel.
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