Day 1: Let’s see the forest as birds do
Arriving in Puerto Maldonado, capital of Madre de Dios, join the transfer of 1 hour by bus and 1 hour by boat to the lodge. Your first tasting of our Amazonian cuisine will be during the boat trip, while you leave the city behind and enjoy the incredible landscapes during the tour.
- What to expect at Refugio Amazonas?– A charming refuge in the middle of a chestnut forest, with a bar, massage room, and dining room service. With the Tambopata National Reserve behind him. This eco-hostel is the headquarters of Wired Amazon, the first citizen science project to turn its guests into citizen scientists.
- What is included in the Accommodation?– A 45 m2 room, with mosquito nets over the beds, a private bathroom, and a window open to the forest, which maximizes contact with nature.
- What is included during your stay?– Three daily meals, teas, coffee, activities and guided excursions, welcome drink upon arrival at the hostel, transfers to and from the airport. Guides are assigned in a ratio of 10: 1
- A half-hour walk from the hostel takes us to the 35-meter-high canopy tower, a staircase with railings will provide us with safe access to the top of the tower, from which we can contemplate the impressive forest of the National Reserve of Tambopata. From the top, it is also possible to see different species of birds such as toucans, macaws, raptors among other species.
- You will have the option of taking a night walk through the jungle when most of the mammals are active but difficult to see. Easier to find are frogs with shapes and sounds as strange as their natural stories.
Day 2: Let’s explore the lake
- On most clear mornings of the year, dozens of large macaws and hundreds of parrots congregate on this large river bankin a raucous and colorful spectacle that inspired a National Geographic cover story. Discretely located fifty meters from the cliff, we will observe Green-winged, Scarlet, and Blue-and-gold Macaws and several species of smaller parrots descend to ingest clay. Outings are at dawn when the lick is most active.
- You can navigate around Lake Condenado, looking for wildlife such as the hoatzin or Shansho, who is said to be a pre-historic bird! Alligators, Martin fishermen among other species, if we are lucky we will be able to observe a family of otters that inhabit its waters and are difficult to see. You will be able to discover the difference between the ecosystem of a lake and a river and who knows, maybe you will be rewarded with macaws flying over the treetops.
- A visit to the organic farmof our dear neighbor Don Manuel, located just five minutes by river from the hostel, will show you the various crops typical of the area and you will be surprised with fruits that you did not know!
Day 3: Time to say goodbye.
- Our expedition came to an end. It’s time to say goodbye and say goodbye! We will return to the airport for your domestic flight.
- Thank you for your visit. This contributes directly to the Wired Amazon Projectand its efforts to conserve and learn about the biodiversity of the Tambopata National Reserve.
INCLUDED IN PROGRAM PRICE
- Lodging accommodation according to the itinerary.
- Meals according to the itinerary.
- Tour guide in English.
- All tours and intermediate transfers.
- Park entrance fees to Refugio Amazonas Lodge.
- Boat rides and safety equipment.
NOT INCLUDED IN PROGRAM PRICE
- International and domestic flights.
- Visas required for entry.
- Airport Taxes.
- Drinks.
- Tips.
WHAT WE RECOMEND TO BRING
Here are some suggestions:
- Binoculars
- Camera gear, bring your long lens!
- Tight-weave, light-colored, long cotton pants
- Long-sleeved, tight-weave, light-colored cotton shirts
- Ankle-high hiking boots and sneakers
- Flashlight (headlamp) with batteries
- Sunblock lotion
- Sunglasses
- Broad-brimmed hat
- Rain suit or poncho
- Insect repellent
- Small-denomination bills
- Small daypack
- Slippers or sandals for walking around the lodges.
Yup, there was a lot of information, but maybe for now you have all more clear and you’re ready to plan your next adventure to the Peruvian Amazon jungle. So let our Rainforest Specialist find the right for you.
