Pecarí Package

PECARÍ

4 DAYS - 3 NIGHTS

Enjoy the Chalalán experience for 4 days and 3 nights.

Travel by boat through the Beni and Tuichi rivers surrounded by the impressive view that the Madidi National Park offers. Enjoy boat rides in the Chalalán lake, treks in the middle of one of the worlds lungs and much more.

After arriving at the Chalalán port on Tuichi river, it is necessary to walk 2 km (around 25 minutes) to reach the ecolodge.

Prices

Private Tours

Experience the wonders of Chalalan in a closed group made up of the people of your choice

Shared Tours

Share the Chalalan experience on a shared tour with other people willing to live the same experiences

ITINERARY

Day 1: Rurrenabaque – Chalalán Ecolodge

Flight from La Paz to Rurrenabaque, in the morning, reception at the airport by one of our guide and transfer you 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

Day 2: Chalalán Ecolodge – Madidi National Park

In the morning after breakfast, we will have a guided walk for 3 to 4 hours by Tapare trail or similar. Another day to have more opportunities to observe wildlife, learn more about plants and animal behaviors. We will have a chance to 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. The guide will explain more about the rainforest as we walk through this trail. Upon return to the lodge, we will have lunch, and in the afternoon, after some rest, we will take another walk on the trail that leads us to El Mirador (Lookout) to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Chalalan Lake and the extensive primary rainforest of Madidi National Park.  Dinner and optional canoe ride along the Lake, nocturnal activities offer the possibility of observing amphibians, nocturnal birds, fisher bats, and if canoeing, to observe the eyes of the caimans. (B, L, D)

Day 3: Chalalán Ecolodge – Madidi National Park

Today after breakfast, we will have a longer hike to the Eslabon River trail, the walk itself takes approximately 6 hours walk. This time we will be diving deeper to the pristine rainforest and have more opportunities to observe more fauna, such as the black spider monkey, the tapir, deer, Peccary (troop of wild pig). It is also a chance to learn more about the Amazon rainforest. Our guides will give us a rain forest interpretation that will allow us to immerse ourselves in the experience of the forest. We will have a Box lunch in Eslabon River. After a short rest where we can observe the landscape and take some pictures, we will return to the lodge along the same trail. The rest of the day will be at the lodge where we can rest and/or enjoy a refreshing swim in the lake. After dinner, we will be invited to join a traditional Uchupiamonas night where our guides will explain the customs and rituals of the Uchupiamonas Indigenous people. (B, L, D)

Day 4: Chalalán Ecolodge – Rurrenabaque

This last day after an early breakfast, we will take one last short walk in the trails and have one more opportunity to observe wildlife. We will return to the lodge to have an early lunch. As soon as we are done, we start our walk to the port to go back to Rurrenabaque. This boat ride is only 3 hours long, as we will be going with the current. Keep your senses alert because there are always chances of spotting more wildlife in the riverbanks. Upon arrival to Rurrenabaque, the guide will take us to the airport if we have a return flight to La Paz scheduled or take us to the hotel. (B, L)

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE

Transfer

Transfer in/out out (Airport - Rurrenabaque - Airport)

Boat to Chalalán

Motorized boat transportation in / out (Rurrenabaque-Chalalan-Rurrenabaque

Comfortable Cabins

Lodging in traditional style cabins Uchupiamonas

Quality Food

Food according to program description: D = breakfast, A = lunch, C = dinner, R = snack, BL = Box Lunch

Bottled Water

Bottled natural water during Chalalan activities

Native Guides

Guide service

Guided Activities

Guided activities in the Chalalán-Madidi National Park area

Airline ticket reconfirmation

Air ticket reconfirmation service

Taxes

Law taxes and other facilities

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE

Plane Tickets

Tickets (air / land) La Paz - Rurrenabaque - La Paz

Hotel in Rurrenabaque

Hotel in Rurrenabaque.

Madidi Park entrance fee

Entrance to Madidi National Park Bs. 200.- (US $ 30 approx)

Other beverages

natural juices outside food services, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages

Food in Rurrenabaque

Food during you stay at Rurrenabaque.

Other services

Travel insurance

Airport tax

Rurrenabaque airport tax Bs. 11 (US $ 1.5 approx)

Others

Tips and health insurance

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Passengers who wish to travel alone

Passengers who wish to travel alone will pay an aditional amount of 70% of the cost of the package.

Children

Children from 4 to 12 years old pay 50% of the value. Children younger than 4 years will not pay and will be accommodated in their parents room or cabin.

Requirements

It is a requirement for the passengers to provide the following information when booking: Full name, nationality, chosen package, type of room, and alimentary or medical restrictions.

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