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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.
Sample itinerary:
DAY
1 LA PAZ / RURRENABAQUE
Morning
flight from La Paz in to Rurrenabaque (1 hour). Transfer to hotel and an
introduction of your program. Afternoon free to enjoy the warm weather
and calm of this small town in the shores of the Beni river. Overnight
in hotel. (L, D)
DAY
2 RURRENABAQUE / CHALALAN - Madidi National Park
Boat
trip in the Beni river, crossing "El Bala” strait, then the
Tuichi river until the port of Chalalan Ecolodge (4 hours). A gentle
walk through the forest in the Wichi trail to the lodge (1/2 hour) in
the shores of the lagoon, lunch and time to rest. In the afternoon they
will present Madidi National Park and the project of the community of
San Jose de Uchupiamonas. Then 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. n the
afternoon 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 the area. (B, L, D)
DAY
4 CHALALAN - Madidi National Park
Trek
the Wabucuru and Marimono trails, focusing in ecological processes,
wildlife and visit small ruins, not well identified. Reaching the
Eslabon river is an area with some hills and lots of chances to see
monkeys and other mammals. Lunch in the area and return to Chalalan.
After dinner other games related with biodiversity and memory, associate
with Chalalan. (B, L, D)
DAY
5 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)
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