Three meals per day (regular/vegetarian/other) with local seasonal fruit juices
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10 HoursMadidi National Park - Full Day
Madidi National Park stands out as an unparalleled biodiversity hotspot, spanning a vast expanse of 1,895,750 hectares (18,957 km2). It is globally recognized by scientists for its remarkable ecological richness. Situated within the Tropical Andes Hotspot, the park boasts an exceptional concentration of endemic species, contributing to the unparalleled biodiversity found here. Home to an astounding array of life, Madidi hosts approximately 6,000 species of vascular plants and an impressive 1,000 species of neotropical birds. This park not only serves as a haven for scientific exploration but also plays a crucial role in global conservation efforts, showcasing the extraordinary diversity of life within its diverse ecosystems.
English/Spanish
From Rurrenabaque
Boat
229 m.a.s.l.
Overview
Starting at 8:00 a.m., the boat trip from Rurrenabaque to Madidi National Park offers a rich wildlife experience. At 10:30 a.m., Caquiahuara provides birdwatching opportunities near nesting walls of macaws. The tour continues to Madidi Jungle Ecolodge for a 1:00 p.m. hike, then on to Cullpana and the Wabu trail before returning by boat to Rurrenabaque at 5:30 p.m.
Services
Included
- Transfers to and from Rurrenabaque airport
- Boat transport between Rurrenabaque and Madidi Jungle (approximately 3 hours outbound and 2 hours return)
- Three daily meals with regular, vegetarian, or other dietary options and local seasonal fruit juices
- Mineral water during the stay
- Highly experienced bilingual local guide (English and Spanish)
- Guided activities on the 40 km trail system inside Madidi National Park
- Rain poncho during the stay
- Help with hotel reservations in Rurrenabaque and local flight connections
Not included
- Air or overland tickets between La Paz and Rurrenabaque
- Madidi National Park entrance fee: BOB 200 / USD 30 per foreign visitor or BOB 50 per Bolivian citizen
- Accommodation and meals in Rurrenabaque
- Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages
- Additional services not specified in the program
Itinerary
Day 1: Rurrenabaque - Madidi National Park - Rurrenabaque
The tour starts at 8:00 a.m. with a boat trip from Rurrenabaque to Madidi National Park. Our boats are equipped with comfortable seats, life vests, rain ponchos and roofs. The trip up the Beni and Tuichi rivers takes 3.5 hours and is a great opportunity to see the flora, fauna and impressive landscape that Madidi has to offer, such as the Bala Canyon. At 10:30 a.m. we arrive at Caquiahuara. Here you have the chance to observe nesting walls of red and green macaws and other species of parrots. Bird sighting can be done anytime; however, the best time is from July to October. The trip then continues to the Madidi Jungle Ecolodge. At 12:30 p.m. we eat lunch at the Madidi Jungle Ecolodge. At 1:00 p.m. we continue our trip with a hike down the Tareche trail along the Aguapolo river to the macaw nesting wall where you will see chestnut-fronted macaws and white-eyed parakeets. After observing the birds, we go to a place called Cullpana (Salt Lick), where mammals and birds gather to lick mineral salt off the substrata. We return to the Ecolodge along the Wabu trail. At 3:30 p.m. we return to Rurrenabaque by boat. The trip is a great opportunity to see exotic species such as the black caiman, capybara, tapir or the giant river otter. It takes two hours. At 5:30 p.m. we arrive in Rurrenabaque. We drop you off at the airport or your hotel (not included in the price of the program).
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