4 days - 3 nights

The Bolivian Amazon is said to contain one of the singularly most intact ecosystems remaining in the world & certainly, the most in all of South America. This is truly a very special environment of pristine wilderness, perfect for observing mammals, insects, butterflies & especially birds of which there are more than 1000 species inhabiting this 'selva' rainforest.

The Parque Nacional Madidi takes in a range of wildlife habitats - wet marshy lowlands & dense tropical forest to the Andes mountain top peaks. Accessible from La Paz, this brief but in-depth itinerary takes you to an area that is unique. Should you choose, an additional night at Chalalan Ecolodge in the Madidi Parque Nacional, is available on request at time of booking.


Day 1 La Paz - Rurrenabarque
Fly from La Paz to Rurrenabarque where you will be met & transferred to your hotel. You have this afternoon to become acquainted with this quaint & small town set on the banks of the river.


Day 2 Rurrenabarque - Madidi Parque Nacional
(B, L, D) Departing after an early wake up & breakfast, today we first travel up the Beni & Tuichi Rivers by motorized canoe through the towering Bala Gorge & on up to Chalalan Ecolodge. Here you will find accommodation that is clean, comfortable & simple in style, nestled on the shores of Lake Chalalan.

Late afternoon, depart for a sunset canoe expedition, around the edges of the lake to look for mammals, reptiles & birds coming in to roost for the evening. On your return to the Ecolodge, dinner will be served.


Day 3 Madidi Parque Nacional
( B,L,D) Another relatively early awakening & after breakfast commence the day with a guided walk through the rainforest, in search of wildlife. The rainforest likely will be still cool at this time of day & the opportunities for observing different species of monkeys & parrots - specifically brilliantly coloured macaws - is ever present. You local guide will explain the forest ecosystem & the ongoing interaction between animals, insects, birds & the flora & fauna layers that go to make up a rainforest.

Many plants that are specific to this area are used by the native peoples as medicines & remedies for everything from common colds & flu to exotic diseases & like the amphibious inhabitants ( frogs ) while some are enticingly coloured or scented, many are equally poisonous.

The return to the Ecolodge this afternoon will be via a lookout point called Mirador . From here magnificent views of Lake Chalalan & the sprawling tree tops of the Madidi Parque Nacional are to be had.


Day 4 Madidi Parque Nacional - La Paz
( B) After a leisurely breakfast, this morning you will return to the river & onward by boat back to Rurrenbarque. Here, you will be transferred to the airport for the flight back to La Paz.



Included Features :
· Accommodation with private facilities
· Airfare from La Paz to Rurrenbarque, roundtrip.
· Meals a specified ( B - breakfast, L - lunch , D - dinner )
· Rainforest walks, canoe excursions accompanied by a local expert guide.

Departures: 4 day - 3 nights : Wednesday
Departures: 5 day - 4 nights : Thursday & Saturday

Please check with Sundance Spirit to confirm departure dates at time of reservation: contact@sundancespirit.com