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Chalalan Ecolodge

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Remote, authentic jungle lodge in an area of extraordinary biodiversity, with proceeds helping conservation and the indigenous community.

Chalalán Ecolodge is a small, friendly place nestled deep in Bolivia’s little-visited and remarkably biodiverse reserve of Madidi. The lodge was developed by Conservation International in association with the local indigenous community, which benefits from the proceeds.

From Rurrenabaque, it’s a 5-hour trip by motorised canoe to this lodge, surrounded by virgin forest that reverberates with birdsong and the cries of howler monkeys, especially at dawn and dusk.

Accommodation is in traditional Tacana-style cabins of differing layout, most with private bathroom. All are equipped with mosquito nets, comfortable armchairs, veranda, balcony and hammock to relax and read.

In the dense shroud of surrounding jungle vegetation, there’s a relatively high chance of spotting wildlife. On the guided jungle walks, birdwatching expeditions and canoe trips offered from the lodge, you may see howler monkeys, toucans, macaws, hoatzins and caiman.

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What our clients say

  • Most memorable experience: “The time we spent in Bolivia was amazing, despite the altitude sickness! The Uyuni salt flat was so beautiful and all the lagoons and mountains we saw…

    SC, Manchester Apr 2012
  • Highlight: Views over Lake Titicaca from Isla del Sol

    BC, London Sep 2016
  • A highlight was driving through Bolivia and salt flats. The lack of tourists during the long drive was something else. We saw hardly any other people at the attractions we…

  • Bolivia - just stunning.

    PG, Northwood Jan 2010
  • Bolivia was outstanding and we are grateful to our JLA travel consultant for her description of this trip.

    BR, Hornsey Jun 2013
  • Bolivia is very spectacular in terms of scenery but both food and hotels leave something to be desired. Not a problem for us but some might find it below expectations. 

    MW May 2011
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Sallly
Sally Dodge - Travel Expert

A former Journey Latin America tour leader, Sally spent 7 years working, travelling and living throughout Latin America before returning to the UK to help people arrange their own adventures to this wonderful destination.

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    After graduating in Computer Science, Paul spent seven months travelling from Colombia to Argentina and came home hooked on Latin America.

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    Lina's passion for the continent where she was born really took off when she moved to Córdoba (Argentina) to study, spending the holidays travelling between Argentina and her native Colombia.

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    Sally Dodge - Travel Expert

    A former Journey Latin America tour leader, Sally spent 7 years working, travelling and living throughout Latin America before returning to the UK to help people arrange their own adventures to this wonderful destination.

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    Heloise Buxton - Travel Expert

    Heloise started her Latin American journey as an exchange student in Santiago, Chile. With extended summer holidays this was the perfect opportunity to backpack through Bolivia, Peru, Argentina and Brazil.

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    A former JLA tour leader, Carrie brings a wealth of on-the-ground experience to our London-based Tailor-made and Group Tours department.

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    Born in the Atacama Desert in northern Chile, Mary’s insider knowledge and dry sense of humour make her a highly valued member of the Tailor-made Holidays and Group Tour sales team.

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