Chalalan Ecolodge in Madidi National Park
Journey to a lakeside eco-lodge in Madidi National Park where nocturnal canoe rides, nature hikes and cultural activity evenings form the background to a 3 night stay.
Rurrenabaque Beni and Tuichi river boat rides Madidi National Park Chalalan Lagoon Tapare Trail Eslabon River Trail indigenous cultural evening animals you might expect to see: black spider monkeys, tapirs, deer, peccaries, caimans, squirrel monkeys, howler monkeys, and capuchin monkeys nocturnal canoes rides rainforest eco-lodge designed to benefit indigenous local communities
Price
US $544 excluding flights
More info
Price based on double/twin room with private bathroom.
Shorter/ longer trips available.
Includes all activities, guides, meals and transport at lodge, but not travel to/from lodge (overland or flight, USD 210 approx)
Description of Chalalan Ecolodge in Madidi National Park
Price information
US $544 excluding flights
Price based on double/twin room with private bathroom.
Shorter/ longer trips available.
Includes all activities, guides, meals and transport at lodge, but not travel to/from lodge (overland or flight, USD 210 approx)
Departure information
Daily departures throughout the year
Travel guides
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Vacation information
Dietary requirements:
We can cater for vegetarian and vegan diets.
Reviews
1 Reviews of Chalalan Ecolodge in Madidi National Park
4 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2018 by Martin Blow
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
The overall authentic rain forest experience at Chalalan, inc. the 4.5 boat trip that was memorable in itself. Seeing Pink River Dolphins.
2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
For Caracoles Lodge. It is extremely hot - no fans in rooms. At night this was a problem compounded by total darkness, a night light in the room (we could have taken one); take ear plus, the walls are paper thin and can hear every word our neighbours were saying and at least on a Fri and Sat at the nearest own there is a bar that plays very loud, very bass-y music that started around 9pm and was still going when I was up at first light (5.30am) to go birding. The guide told me this is the case every weekend. Ear plus would have helped.
Take long sleeved cool breathable clothing.
Take plenty of good quality mosquito repellent.
Take the best touch you can - excellent for viewing wildlife at night at Chalalan
Don't rely on US $ - change money to Bolivianos
3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Chalalan is owned by the local village and villagers work at the lodge both as guides and support staff.
4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
We combined our rainforest tour with a day and night in Bogota around our flights. We also had 3 nights in La Paz before we moved on to the rain forest and at the end - to see our daughter who is there as part of her year abroad via university. The trip was a real adventure, but very tiring. 8 flights in 13 days. La Paz is not the easiest place to get to. However, despite this we had a great time, and definitely recommend a trip to Bolivia and Chalalan Lodge in particular.
Read the operator's response here:
Thank you for your comments and we’re delighted that you had an excellent vacation!
The wildlife in Bolivia’s Amazon and Pampas region is fantastic and we are delighted that you could experience many highlights. Sadly, lodge options are not of the same standard as in neighbouring countries and are generally basic (we had advised of this before travel), especially in the Pampas – but seeing pink river dolphins certainly makes up for that and it’s reassuring to see that this hasn’t dampened your overall experience.
Thank you again for taking your time to send us your comments!
The wildlife in Bolivia’s Amazon and Pampas region is fantastic and we are delighted that you could experience many highlights. Sadly, lodge options are not of the same standard as in neighbouring countries and are generally basic (we had advised of this before travel), especially in the Pampas – but seeing pink river dolphins certainly makes up for that and it’s reassuring to see that this hasn’t dampened your overall experience.
Thank you again for taking your time to send us your comments!
Responsible Travel
As the pioneers of responsible tourism, we've screened this (and every) vacation so that you can travel knowing it will help support the places and people that you visit, and the planet. Read how below.
Planet
The Chalalán Eco-Lodge is a project, designed to benefit the local community of Quetchua-Tacana Indians by creating a sustainable and viable alternative economic activity while preserving the resources of the park, thus preventing destructive logging and hunting. Chalalan is now completely administered by the local community and all of the personnel, from cooks and boatmen to guides and office personnel are fully trained local community membersThe lodge is built with the almost exclusive use of materials that could be sustainably harvested in the surrounding forest, solar panels were set up throughout the complex to provide adequate electricity and an ecological sewage disposal system was created. All profits go straight back into the community.
People
There is a professionally trained team of local guides, rainforest experts who know the wilderness terrain, the behavior and ecology of local wildlife and the use of plants in their daily lives for sustenance, construction, art and medicine. They will introduce you to the subtle and intricate beauty within Madidi's forest.In Peru we are also supporting the HuchuyYachaq with a percentage of our profits, to support the work they do in an impoverished neighbourhood of Cusco where children are enabled to attend school.
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