Madidi Jungle Ecolodge

Arrive in La Paz, relax and spend the overnight here preparing for your adventure.

An early morning flight brings you to the frontier town of Rurrenabaque, where you are met by lodge staff and transferred to your hotel. The day is yours to explore this jungle town and relax. Try a tropical drink at a favorite bamboo hut.

Early this morning board  motor boat from Rurrenabaque to the Madidi Jungle Ecolodge. The trip up the Beni and Tuichi Rivers takes 3 hours and is a great opportunity to see the fauna and impressive landscape of the Amazon , such as the Bala Canyon. 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. 

After lunch we prepare for a 3 hour guided hike along the Tareche Trail. This is an opportunity to observe a variety of bird species, mainly macaws and parrots, and to appreciate the surrounding tropical rainforest. There is the chance also to observe different species of mammals. The common animals observed
include the white-lipped peccary, the brown capuchin monkey and the red howler monkey. After watching the landscape and hiking along the Aguapolo river bank, we return to the Ecolodge by the Wabu Trail. 19:30: Dinner at the Ecolodge. After dinner you will have the opportunity to experience a short night hike to
feel the nocturnal wildlife. During this walk you will be able to see amphibians and many insects, such as the tarantula. Listen to the jungle symphony produced by the uncountable variety of wildlife.

After breakfast we prepare for a 3 hour guided hike along the Biwa Trail, where black spider monkeys are often encountered. This is an opportunity to observe a variety of ecosystems and to connect with deep nature. Along this trail you will stop at the natural Madidi scenic viewpoint, where you will have an ideal panoramic view of the rainforest ́s canopy. Return to the Ecolodge along the Tareche Trail.

After lunch, go on a 3 hour guided walk by the Mapajo and Almendrillo Trails. Along these trails, you’ll appreciate the Giant Kapok Tree, Almendrillo Tree and the Strangler Fig Tree. Accompanied by a local guide, you will be provided with an in-depth explanation of the diverse species of plants used for medicinal purposes and ancestral benefits. It is a great opportunity to understand, appreciate and learn about the Amazon ecosystems, while observing the pristine environment and different species of wildlife. Return to the Ecolodge along the Dati Trail.

Enjoy free time and Traditional dinner Dunucuabi (catfish wrapped in leaves) at the Lodge.

After breakfast we will take a boat upstream along the Tuichi river, arriving at the Serere Trail. Hike by the floodplain jungle to the Piraña lagoon where you will have a chance to see yellow squirrel monkeys and the opportunity to try and fish for piranha. After the fishing activity, you will arrive into a large, recently discovered mammal salt lick, where you will have the opportunity to learn about animal behavior. Return to the Ecolodge by boat.

After lunch, Return to Rurrenabaque. On the way back to the town, you will have the option to visit Caquiahuara where you will have the chance to observe the red and green macaws and other species of parrot. Bird sighting can be done anytime during the year, however, it is more frequent from May to December. The trip is a great opportunity to see some exotic species such as the capybaras, tapirs, turtles and caimans. The return trip takes only 2 hours.

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.

Transfer to the airport for your international flight home.