Madidi Jungle Ecolodge

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

Arrive in Rurrenabaque on an early morning flight, where lodge staff will meet you for transfer. Board a motorboat for a 3-hour journey up the Beni and Tuichi Rivers to Madidi Jungle Ecolodge, passing stunning Amazonian landscapes like Bala Canyon.

After lunch, embark on a 3-hour guided hike along the Tareche Trail, spotting macaws, parrots, peccaries, capuchin monkeys, and red howler monkeys. Return via the Wabu Trail along the Aguapolo River.

Enjoy dinner at 19:30, followed by a night hike to observe nocturnal wildlife, including amphibians, tarantulas, and other jungle creatures, while soaking in the rainforest’s nighttime sounds.

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.