Madidi National Park is one of the largest and with the richest variety of flora and fauna in Bolivia, it has 1,895,750 Ha (4,684,500 Acres), spanning from the Andes Royal Range to the Amazon basin, with an unequaled biodiversity. It has many and diverse habitats, from mountain forest, to lowland savannas and tropical forest.
DAY 1. LA PAZ / RURRENABAQUE
Flight to Rurrenabaque, a nice tropical Amazon town in the shores of the Beni river, meeting to learn about your program and object of the Chalalan project, afternoon free to enjoy this cheery town. (L, D)
DAY 2. RURRENABAQUE / CHALALAN - MADIDI NATIONAL PARK
Boat trip in the Beni and Tuichi rivers to Chalalan. Walk through this rich forest to the lodge, lunch and time to rest. Afternoon to learn of Madidi NP and the project of the community. Trek through the Chichilo and Mirador trails focusing the field of construction. Dinner and trek to see the night wildlife. (B, L, D)
DAY 3. CHALALAN - MADIDI NATIONAL PARK
Trek in the Silbador, Mutua and Anta trails to see the fruit, medicinal and exotic plants. Lunch and time to swim in the lagoon. In the afternoon you'll enjoy didactic games or see the bibliography of the project. Then trek in the Wichi and Jaguar trails and focus the area of artisan plants and also enjoy birdwatching. After dinner, traditional histories and legends of San Jose de Uchupiamonas. (B, L, D)
DAY 4. CHALALAN / RURRENABAQUE / LA PAZ
Early breakfast and departure, hiking to the port in the Tuichi river and then boat to Rurrenabaque (3 hours). Flight to La Paz with both transfers. (B)
NOTE: FOR BOTH PROGRAMS WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND TO ADD ONE EXTRA DAY IN CHALALAN, IN ORDER TO HAVE A DEEPER TOUCH OF THE MADIDI NATIONAL PARK!
EXTRA DAY. CHALALAN - MADIDI NATIONAL PARK
Trek the Wabucuru and Marimono trails, focusing in ecological processes, wildlife and visit small ruins. Good options to see wild animals, return to Chalalan. After dinner other games related with biodiversity and memory, associate with Chalalan. (B, L, D)