PECARI PROGRAM (CHALALAN) - Latin Experiences

Pecari Program (Chalala)

Duration

4D/3N

Highlights:

La Paz, Bolivia, Madidi

Overview

The Madidi National Park and Integrated Management Area are incomparably beautiful natural expanses that provide habitat to some 3,235 documented species of flora and fauna that live in harmony with indigenous tribes that maintain their ancient Amazonian traditions. Maddi’s magnificent landscapes are bordered on one side by the soaring Andes Mountains, cloud forest and trackless lowland jungle. The Madidi has the greatest biodiversity of any protected area on the planet, also due to its altitude that varies between 5,600 meters and 180 meters. The park covers an area of 18.900 km2 and beckons to nature and outdoor adventure lovers.

The Chalalán Eco-touristic Lodge, in the Madidi Park, is the oldest and best-known community-owned enterprise in Bolivia. The San José de Uchupiamonas community is made up of Tacana ethnic-origin members and some Quechua migrants who live about three hours away (by motor-boat) upriver on the banks of the Tuichi tributary, initiated this enterprise with the desire of being pioneers in community-based tourism in Bolivia. The Ecolodge stands on the shore of the magnificent Chalalán Lagoon and combines elegance and comfort using local materials to respect the traditional building styles of our community, San José de Uchupiamonas.

Transfer in/to Rurrenabaque airport.
Motor boat from Rurrenabaque to Ecolodge (in/out).
03 nights in Chalalan Ecolodge (with private bathroom).
English-speaking local guide.
All entrance fees
Meal services according to the program, see above (B / L or Bx / D)
Legal taxes and fees

Beverages
Hotel in Rurrenabaque.
Other languages speaking guide.
National & International Air Tickets (prices apart)
Airport taxes
Travel insurance and other personal expenses
All services not mentioned in the program

La Paz – Rurrenabaque – Chalalán Ecolodge (-/L or Bx/D)

Flight from La Paz to Rurrenabaque, in the morning, reception at the airport by one of our guides and transfer to chalalan office in Rurrenabaque, after that we have to go to the port, to take the motor boat to the lodge, the trip will take 5 ½ hours sailing the Beni and Tuichi rivers, passing through the Bala cañón (Bala George) by the Beni River, after, we will enter to Madidi National Park, by tuichi river, where you can appreciate and enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Amazon, and also you can observe some animals near the river during the trip until Chalalan port. From where, we have to walk 25 minutes to the lake, where the cabins are located. Reception and welcome to chalalan lodge, then the guide will show you your rooms. Welcome lunch.

In the afternoon, after lunch, we will have a short walk to the Mirador, by one of the trails where the guide will explain you about the nature, traditional use and sustainable of the natural resources. Once on the mirador, you may observe the beautiful scenery of the chalalan lagoon and the extensive primary rainforest of Madidi National Park. Return to the lodge by canoe right, to observe the squirrel monkey near the lake. Dinner.

At night, we have a short walk on the trail for 1 to 2 hours to observe the night life of the animals. And we will appreciate the sound of the rainforest

Chalalán Ecolodge – Parque Nacional Madidi (B/L or Bx/D)

In the morning after breakfast, we will have a guided walk for (3 to 4 hours) by Tapare trail or similar, where you can observe animals such as, squirrel monkeys, howler monkeys, spider monkeys, capuchin monkey and many other species of birds such as toucans, macaws, parrots, eagles, guans. And then the guide can explain you more about the rainforest interpretation.

Return to the lodge. Lunch.

In the afternoon, after a rest, we will take another trail to have more opportunity to see more wildlife and learn more about plants and animal behaviors. Back to the lodge, we will have others activities such as: handicraft activities, canoe ride on the lake, video presentation about our community and the Madidi National Park. Dinner.

At night, we will take a canoe ride paddling around the lake for 1 to 2 hours to observe night life of nocturnal animals.

Chalalán Ecolodge – Madidi N.P.

After breakfast, we will have a walk by one of the trail, to go to the Eslabon River, this another longer walks (6hours walk) deeper to the pristine rainforest and to have more opportunity to observe more animals such as the black spider monkey, the tapir, deer, troop of wild pig (Peccary) and also, we can learn more about Amazon rainforest interpretation, ecological processes and more. Box lunch in Eslabon River.

After a short rest and observing the landscape, we will return to the lodge along the same trail. Arrival, rest, swims and enjoy the lake. Dinner.

The dinner will be buffet, typical food of the area.

We have a short canoe right, to observe nocturnal wildlife and eyes of the caimans and other animals.

Traditional night (Quechua – Tacana) where our guides will explain the customs, habits and rituals of the Uchupiamonas indigenous, activity in which you’ll also enjoy a local traditional drink, enjoy local music and dance with people our community San José de Uchupiamonas.

Chalalán Ecolodge – Rurrenabaque – La Paz (B/L or Bx/-)

Early After breakfast to take short walk by one of our trail in this last time to have opportunity to see more wildlife. Back to the lodge.Lunch.

After lunch we walk to the port, to take the motor boat back to Rurrenabaque and then take the flight back to La Paz if you have. During your trip we recommend to be always attentive, because there is more chance to see animal. The trip takes only 3 hours. Arrival and transfer to the airport. Arrive to the town and transfer to the airport to persons to have flights back to La Paz.

End of our services in Rurrenabaque airport.

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