Bolivia Amazon Jungle

Day 1

Arrive La Paz - The city of La Paz is nestled in a valley atop the Bolivian plateau, surrounded by snowy peaks and dominated by the white head of Illimani, the sacred mountain. The setting is sure to take your breath away.  Depending upon your arrival time you may have chance to take a city tour or visit the impressive ancient ruins of Tiwanaku.

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.  String up a hammock and take it easy in this lazy little frontier settlement on the Río Beni, the loveliest of the Bolivian lowland villages.

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. Buried deep within Madidi National Park, this jungle complex made up of traditional tacana-style cabañas is owned and operated by an indigenous local tribe. The cabins are surrounded by dense forests, teeming with wildlife such as monkeys, tapirs, alligators, and wild pigs. Best of all, everything is made from sustainable material, from the chonta palm walls and roofs woven from jakata leaves to the solar-powered plumbing system.

 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!

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 markets.

Day 7 - Return Home or onward travel.