| Duration
4 days and 3 nights
Departures Daily departures
Activities combines adventure activities and
nature expeditions
Airfares Not included, available upon request
(LP 073 and LP 076)
Meals Included as specified below
Customizable YES, feel free to ask for extra
services
DAY 1: PUERTO MALDONADO -TAMBOPATA NATIONAL RESERVE
A staff member will wait for you at the airport to transfer
you to wasai MALDONADO Eco Lodge. There you will be welcomed
with a delicious tropical juice while the guide will give you
a brief explanation of the tour and last minute tips. After
that, you are going to be transferred by car to the port to
embark in an outboard boat to the Wasai Tambopata Lodge located
in the buffer Zone of the Tambopata National Reserve. Depending
on the river conditions the journey will take between 3 to 4
hours. During the journey you will observe different kind of
birds and mammals that inhabit along the river bank such as
capibaras, caymans, taricayas, oropendolas etc. At your arrival
on Tambopata lodge, the staff will help you to accommodate in
your bungalow. After that, your guide will give you a brief
explanation and some tips for your security and comfort during
your stay in the Amazon jungle. Then, your guide will introduce
you to amazon rainforest ecosystems with a nocturnal walk. Dinner.
You will enjoy the sounds of the jungle during the night. Overnight
at Wasai TAMBOPATA eco lodge. (L,D)
DAY 2: PARROT'S CLAY LICK - AMAZON ADVENTURE
Very early in the morning we will walk for about 30 minutes
to visit the Parrot's Clay Lick, near to the Gato River. There,
you will see many species of parrots, macaws and other kind
of birds and animals that live in this National Reserve. After
that, we will visit a native community to observe and learn
about the lifestyle of the Amazon people, how they use the natural
resources of the rainforest to survive and maintain a balance
with the jungle. In the way back we will find a nice cascade
where you will be able to swim or just relax. After this, we
will return to the Lodge for breakfast. After a short rest we
will take a ride across the Tambopata river on a wooden canoe,
or if you prefer, on individual kayaks. This activity doesn't
require special or superior physical conditions; it can be done
by people of all ages and status. Although this is an adventure
activity, during the whole ride you will enjoy amazing landscapes,
watching some birds along the river banks and beautiful Amazon
fauna. If the weather conditions permits us, we will take a
bath in any of the beaches of the Tambopata River.
After this you will have time for Lunch. In the afternoon we
will start an ethno botanic walk until we reach the swamp area
where our "Amazon Adventure site" is located. On the
way, we will have the opportunity to see the great biodiversity
of the Amazon jungle as exotic animals and giant, millenary
trees. You will also learn from our guides the hidden secrets
that the medicinal plants have. As soon as you arrive to the
"Amazon Adventure Site ", you will be free to choose
the activity you like best as walking through rope bridges,
fishing in the swamp or crossing it by using our Ziplines (50
to 100m long-160 to 320 feet) which are adapted to different
height levels. Or why not, just relax enjoying the beauty of
the surroundings and the sounds of the rainforest. Overnight
at the camp site. We will CAMP in a small island close to the
swamp, the Fire Island. Typical Amazon food for dinner. (B,
L, D)
DAY 3: CLIMBING TREE - CANOPY PLATFORM
Before breakfast we will start a walk to Venado creek, where
we will have a good chance to spot some wild Amazon animals
such as monkeys, tropical birds and Peccaries. The reason for
so many animals marauding this place is due to its proximity
to the mammal's clay lick, a wildlife community place in the
rainforest. We will then Return to the camping area for fishing
and having breakfast. At around 10 am. we will return to the
Lodge for a talk about Tree climbing techniques with one of
our specialists. After that you will have a practical demonstration
before climbing with the help of all the participants. Lunch.
After a break, we will climb a huge Amazon characteristic tree
which has a canopy platform; from there we will have the chance
to see a lot of birds and a wonderful view of the rainforest.
Later on, before starting the cayman search activity at night,
your guide will give you information about the cayman behavior.
Then you will start the search in a boat through the river bank.
Dinner. Happy hour 4 - 6:30
Overnight at Wasai TAMBOPATA Lodge. (B, L, D)
DAY 4: RIVER JOURNEY TO PUERTO MALDONADO
Breakfast. You will wake up with the beautiful sunrise of the
jungle to leave the lodge. During the way back you will again
have the opportunity to see wild animals and enjoy the fresh
morning of the jungle. Depending on your departure flight you
can enjoy the swimming pool, bar, and other hotel facilities
in Puerto Maldonado. We will return by boat to Puerto Maldonado
to take our flight to Lima or Cuzco.(B)
Please note that the program may vary slightly so as to maximize
your wildlife sightings, depending on the reports of our researchers
and experienced naturalist guides based at the lodge.
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