4 Days, Experience in Reserva Amazónica (On Request)
Description
Explore the jungle of Puerto Maldonado and encounter its endless wildlife by hiking along its many trails and footpaths or by cruising the Madre de Dios River. Discover the rich biodiversity of the Tambopata National Reserve and observe the Peruvian Amazon from the treetops through an amazing network of suspension bridges.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
Inkaterra Canopy Walkway Interpretation Centre: This 344-metre network of seven suspended bridges, six treetop observation platforms and two 29-metre towers woven through the crowns of the tallest trees offers visitors a unique perspective of the jungle’s rare and unusual flora and fauna.
Tambopata National Reserve: Covering an area of one and a half million hectares, Tambopata National Reserve is one of the true remaining jewels of the Amazon Rainforest. It has been featured in many television documentaries because of its vast areas of biodiverse savannahs and rainforest.
Canoeing: A canoe ride before sunset in search of turtles, nightjars and exotic herons
Included
GUIDE:
- Operated with Spanish and English-speaking local guide
ACCOMMODATION:
- 3 nights' accommodation in a superior cabin
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Day 1 - 3; Puerto Maldonado:
Superior Hotel Category = Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica Lodge or similar
MEALS:
- 3 Breakfasts
- 3 lunches
- 3 dinners
TRANSPORT:
- Transport from airport to the lodge, by land and river. (Puerto Maldonado Airport - Lodge - Puerto Maldonado Airport)
ENTRANCE FEES AND ACTIVITIES:
- All as indicated in the programme: entrance tickets to Lake Sandoval (SERNANP)
OTHER:
- Necessary basic equipment for each activity
Excluded
- Expenses of a personal nature. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages during meals. Meals not stated in the programme
- Tips for driver and guide
- International flights to Peru
- Domestic flights (we advice booking the first flights in the morning)
- International and domestic airport departure taxes
Know before you go
The weather is tropical, with an average temperature of 32°C (89° F), ranging from 25°C (77° F) to 42°C (107° F). The hotter season usually ranges from December to March and comes with frequent afternoon rainfall. Between June and September you may need some warmer clothing, since occasional “friajes” or Patagonia Cold Fronts can reduce the temperature to 10°C (50°F). Cool comfortable cotton clothes are required to counter the heat while sweaters and jackets may be handy at night. See Equipment and Luggage. Visitors must anticipate the extreme heat and humidity of the jungle by finding out the exact weather condition at the time of travel in order to be ready with clothing and accessories.
PACKING LIST: - Long pants and long sleeve shirt made from light, breathable, quick-dry material - Good water resistant trekking shoes - Raingear (back-up gear is a good idea) - Binoculars - Canteen - Sun block, sun hat, sunglasses and sunscreen - Insect repellent - A converter (voltage is 220). The hotel has a limited number of converters available - Contact lens solution and an extra set of contact lenses or glasses - Don’t forget your camera and/or video camera (we recommend a waterproof case), and, if it is not digital, bring plenty of film! (Activities such as filming, photography and/or sound recordings in Natural Protected Areas for commercial use with professional equipment, is prohibited) - Extra batteries. Thank you for considering that Peru does not have a battery recycling project. Please take your used batteries with you, or leave them at the Ecocenter.
EQUIPMENT AND LUGGAGE: It is important that you bring only necessary clothing and equipment to the lodge in your carry-on luggage. Due to weight and space limitations on the boat, passenger luggage is limited to 10 kg. (22 lbs.) per person. Additional luggage will be kept in our storage at Puerto Maldonado.
COMMUNICATION/TELEPHONE There is limited telephone access and no mobile phone coverage at the lodge. In case of emergency the Guest Service Department can contact the office in town via radio.