Madidi Jungle
(2 days)
Protected area for its amazing flora and fauna
Nature Activity
Introduction
Madidi National Park is one of the most biodiverse parks on the planet, it covers a surface area of 1.895.750 hectares (18.957 km2), and is a place scientists call a "Biodiversity Hotspot". The Tropical Andes Hotspot has the greatest biodiversity of endemic species on the planet, including 6,000 species of vascular plants and 1,000 species of neo tropical birds.
Time
2 Days / 1 Night
Physical requirements
It does not represent a physical challenge
Difficulty
Easy
Season
All year round
DAY 1.
RURRENABAQUE – MADIDI NATIONAL PARK – RURRENABAQUE
08:30: Departure by motorboat from Rurrenabaque to the Madidi National Park. The trip upstream via the Beniand Tuichi rivers takes around 3 hours and is a great opportunity to observe wildlife and the impressive landscape of the Amazon, such as the Bala Canyon.
12:30: Arrival at Madidi Jungle Ecolodge and accommodation in traditional jungle cabins.
13:00: Lunch and time to relax.
14:30: After lunch we will go on a long walk following the Wabu Trail. We will visit a salt lick, locally know as “Cullpana”, which is a strategic area in the rainforest where various animals gather to obtain important mineral salts from the substrata. This trail offers the possibility to observe white-lipped peccary, red howler monkey, brown capuchin monkey, toucan, guans, and many other bird species. Return to the ecolodge along the Tuichi Trail.
19:30: Traditional dinner at the lodge prepared by our professional cooks. After dinner, there is the opportunity to take a night hike into the jungle to observe the nocturnal wildlife. This provides the chance to see many species of insects, amphibians and reptiles, such as tarantulas and frogs. You can listen to the jungle symphony produced by an uncountable variety of wildlife.
DAY 2: MADIDI NATIONAL PARK – RURRENABAQUE
07:30: Breakfast at the ecolodge. After breakfast, we set out on a 3-hour guided walk along the Mapajo and Matapalo Trails. Along these trails, you will see the Giant Kapok Tree (Ceiba Pentandra), Almendrillo Tree and the Strangler Fig Tree (Ficus sp). Your guide will provide an in-depth explanation of the diverse species of plants and how they are used for medicinal and practical purposes. It is a great opportunity to understand and appreciate the Amazon ecosystems, take in the pristine natural environment and observing different types of wildlife. Return to the ecolodge along the Dati Trail.
12:30: Lunch and time to get back.
13:30: Return to Rurrenabaque. On the way back, there is the Option to visit Caquiahuara, where there is a nesting wall used by the red and green macaws and other species of parrot. Birdwatching can be done anytime of year, but is most frequent from May to December. The return trip by boat takes 2 hours.
16:00 Arrival in Rurrenabaque. Transfer to your hotel, bus station or the airport to get back to Cochabamba or Santa Cruz with Ecojet. (Tuesday and Thursday)
NB: Please note this program is flexible and we are happy to discuss any special requirements with you.
Impressive landscape of the Amazon, such as the Bala Canyon
Observe white-lipped peccary, red howler monkey, brown capuchin monkey, toucan, guans, and many other bird species
To see many species of insects, amphibians and reptiles, such as tarantulas and frogs. You can listen to the jungle symphony produced by an uncountable variety of wildlife.
Observe nesting wall used by the red and green macaws and other species of parrot
INCLUDES
- Transfer to and from Rurrenabaque airport
- Transportation by boat Rurrenabaque/Madidi Jungle/Rurrenabaque (3h to get there and 2h to get back)
- Accommodation in traditional-style cabins (private room with shared bathroom and/or exclusive cabins/rooms with a private bathroom)
- Three meals per day (regular/vegetarian/other) accompanied by local seasonal fruit juices
- Mineral water during your stay
- Highly experienced, bilingual local guide (English/Spanish)
- Guided activities around the 40 km of trail system inside the jungle of the Madidi National Park
- Rain poncho for the duration of your stay
- Support with making hotel reservations in Rurrenabaque and local flight connections
NOT INCLUDES
The price of airline/overland tickets between La Paz-Rurrenabaque-La Paz
Entrance fee to the Madidi National Park: Foreign visitors BOB200 /USD30 per person. Bolivian citizens BOB50 per person.
Accommodation and meals in Rurrenabaque
Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages – please feel free to bring your own
Any other services not considered in the program
