Duration
5 days and 4 nights Departures Daily departures Activities Jungle excursion (see detailed program below) 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 Not Included Entrance to the Protected Area of Tambopata (USD
$24.00 per person)
DAY 1 DISCOVER DE JUNGLE
Reception at Padre Aldamiz International airport. Here your professional
guide will await you. He will accompany you throughout your stay. From
there we will go to our office to obtain the official waterway permits (you
can also guard luggage you won’t need during your stay). Meanwhile you
can visit the town’s main square and also take some photos of the
beautiful scenery overlooking the confluence of the rivers Madre de Dios
and Tambopata from Grau square.
Embarkation will be at Capitania Port, the destination being our lodge.
We will navigate approximately 40 minutes on the Madre de Dios River in
a typical Amazonian boat.
Arrival at the Corto Maltes Amazonia Lodge. Here we will have a welcome
cocktail. Afterwards you will be handed over the keys to your bungalow
and we will have lunch. The kitchen of our Lodge stands out for the
beautiful presentation and the exquisite tastes of the dishes prepared
by our French chef.
After that you will have some free time to get comfortable in your
bungalow, or take a refreshing dip in our pool.
3:30pm: It gets time to have some first contact with the jungle. On this
trek you will see a large variety of tropical trees, medicinal plants,
insects, butterflies and other animals. Upon return we will make a small
stop at a lookout. Here you can observe toucans, macaws and other
species of birds upon your return for sunset. (Duration: between 2,5 and
3 hours)
Returning to the lodge you can take a refreshing dip in the pool or have
an exotic cocktail in our terrace- bar. You could also watch the sunset
in the relaxing, tranquility of palm and mango trees at our port.
7pm: Before dinner we will go on a nightly boat trip, a little safari
trying to spot the white caiman (caiman crocodylus) that lives in the
river banks.
8pm: After the delicious dinner, those who wish can have some Smalltalk
in our reclining seats or have some fun and make friends with other
travelers in the bar. Another option is to take a bath in the pool (with
bar) under the shining Amazon sky and marvel at the Cross of the South.
(B, L, D)
DAY 2 MONKEY ISLAND AND LAKE SANDOVAL
At 5:30am we will go on a trek of about 20 min until we arrive at the
parrot clay- lick. Here a minimum of five different species feeds on
special clay, vital to their metabolism. It’s a truly marvelous,
multicolored spectacle.
8am: Breakfast and free time to explore the splendid gardens of Corto
Maltes Amazonia. We have dozens of varieties of exotic plants and
flowering trees.
10:30am: Again we will navigate the Madre de Dios River. This time on an
expedition destined to “Monkey Island” where some species of these
interesting and entertaining animals live in freedom. Following another
boat ride of 30 min we will enter the territory of the Tambopata-
Candamo National Reserve. We will trek 5km through the dense vegetation
of the tropical rainforest. Giant trees, snakes, monkeys, birds and
sometimes even the illusive jaguar can be observed here
Our destination is heavenly Sandoval Lake. Its privileged settings are
shared by numerous species of animals: Birds (in particular Hoatzins,
Kingfisher, and Cormorants), different species of monkeys (Squirrel
monkeys, Howler monkeys, Capuchin monkeys). At the lake itself we can
enjoy the spectacle of Giant River Otters. Black Caimans and Piranhas (sometimes
we can even observe anacondas in the areas covered by reed). This is
also the habitat of the giant Arapaima, a fish of more than 2,5m,
weighing in at +200kg. Traveling by canoe, the sunset in the lake is a
spectacular unforgettable sight. On our return to the river we might be
able to spot some nocturnal animals.
8pm: The body demands rest and food after an active day in the jungle.
You will enjoy the exotic tastes of our meals, especially our desserts.
If you still have energy left you can share moments of music and
conversation in the bar whilst having a cocktail or enjoy the sounds of
the rainforest surrounding you from your hammock.
After a long day full of activity you will enjoy the comfort of you
bungalows hammocks. You can also recover with a massage by the lodges’
qualified masseurs. (B, L, D)
DAY 3 GAMITANA CREEK
8am: Breakfast and free time to have a bath in the pool or maybe buy
some exclusive Amazon handicrafts and jewelry in our shop.
10am: We will follow the course of the river for approximately 1,5 hours
in order to visit a native community. Occasionally we can see monkeys,
river turtles, caimans and various birds in the dense vegetation of the
riverbanks. We will also see some medicinal plants. (Sangre de Grado,
Oje, Capirona)
The “Project for the Rescue of Cultural Values” supports the local
native community “Palma Real”. It is the biggest with approximately 200
families of the Ese’eja tribe.
This project, located at Gamitana creek works together with two families
that will introduce us to the cultural values of their ancestors, their
language, their customs, their garments and their dances. In an era
where globalization rapidly changes traditional societies this is a
great opportunity to have direct contact with this tribe of ancient
warriors and hunters. As well as a chance to support them economically
with the purchase of some of their handmade products
1pm: Circumnavigating the Gamatina creek we can occasionally see animals
escaping the human presence. Afterwards we will visit a chakra (local
term for farm). We will get to know a variety of tropical fruits and
other local products (Cocoa, bananas, café, cocona). Here we will also
have lunch consisting of a typical Amazon dish.
The chacarero(farmer) will also let us taste some of the fruits that
will later be taken to the city of Puerto Maldonado for consumption.
Upon return to the lodge you will surely enjoy a bath in our swimming
pool; maybe with a cocktail that might also serve as an aperitif for
dinner.
8pm: Dinner is served. After dinner you can retire to our bar to have
some tropical cocktails, relax chit-chatting in our reclining seats at
the central terrace or have a bath in the pool underneath the shining
Amazon sky. (B, L, D)
DAY 4 VISIT TO TARICAYA CENTRE
8am: Breakfast and free time.
10.30am: Boat ride of approximately 90 min to the “Taricaya Biological
Centre” (headquartered in the UK) This centre can count on the
collaboration of universities from around the globe who send volunteers
helping to guard and reintroduce hurt or confiscated animal s into their
natural habitat. We will have sufficient time to see the animals and
visit the facilities accompanied by a volunteer of the centre.
The name of the centre “Taricaya” goes back to a conservation project
for the river turtles or “tarikayas” that collects, and incubates the
eggs and returns the offspring back to the Madre de Dios River upon
birth.(unfortunately there is a black market who is responsible for
adding this animal to the list of the species in danger of extinction)
There are lots of animals to be seen: Jaguars, various monkeys, tapirs,
peccaries and exotic birds such as the Pale-Winged Trumpeter.
Hurt or sick animals captured on the black market or brought from the
jungle are nursed and later on returned to their natural environment.
The Centre has also constructed a Canopy Walk (Suspension bridge at a
height of 42m with a length of 90m, mainly for bird watching).
1pm: Lunch, afterwards 30min of free time you might want to use to talk
to the resident volunteers.
2:30pm: 30min trek through primary rainforest to the Canopy Walk
3pm: After climbing the first tower of 14m we will ascend to a platform
(height 42m) via the suspension bridge. Here we have an extraordinary
panoramic view of the jungle. The trees seen from above, the sounds of
the jungle emerging from underneath our feet and the overwhelming green
for as far as the eye can see. Few times will you have the chance to
experience the jungle in this unique way.
4pm: Return to the boat. Throughout the journey back to Corto Maltes
Amazonia you can marvel at the sunset showing off shades of gold, pink,
yellow and green creating an almost magical atmosphere. Upon return to
the lodge you can refresh yourself at the pool or slow down in the
hammocks. Alternatively a massage by the lodges’ qualified personnel
might just make your stay with us unforgettable.
8pm: Every dinner is a chance to taste new dishes at Corto Maltes
Amazonia. The imagination of our French chef will fascinate you with
every dish and his desserts made of tropical fruits.
The night comes alive with animal sounds. You can enjoy this concert in
our bar with a cocktail or maybe a cup of tea. The starry night sky is
spectacular, especially in moonless nights when the jungle is even more
mysterious. (B, L, D)
DAY 5 TRANSFER OUT
After breakfast is time to say goodbye to the setting and staff of Corto
Maltes Amazonia. Your guide will accompany you on your way back to the
city. We will pass by our office again to recollect the baggage left.
Following that we will visit the local market to show you agricultural
products of the region; especially fruits of the Amazon. Afterwards our
personnel will accompany you to the airport wishing that your stay was
as pleasant for you as it was for us to show you this beautiful corner
of Peru.
END OF SERVICES
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.
INCLUDES: All hotel and lodge accommodations
based on double occupancy. All scheduled land, lake and river
transportation. All transfers. All scheduled excursions with English-speaking
guide services. All entrance fees. Meals as specified in the itinerary.
B=Breakfast; L=Lunch; D=Dinner.
NOT INCLUDED IN THE FEE
Entrance to the protected area of Tambopata (INRENA TAX) is USD 36 per
person, International or domestic airfares, airport departure taxes or
visa fees, excess baggage charges, additional nights during the trip due
to flight cancellations, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages or
bottled water, snacks, insurance of any kind, laundry, phone calls,
radio calls or messages, reconfirmation of international flights and
items of personal nature.
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