Tambopata - Candamo 4D/3N
Explore the Peruvian jungle, Tambopata, on this 4 day expedition and see some of the most attractive landscapes.
Description
Explore the Peruvian jungle, Tambopata, on this 4 day expedition and see some of the most attractive landscapes: the amazing macaw clay lick, "collpa", in the Bahuaja-Sonene National Park, and the wonderful Sandoval Lake in the Tambopata - Candamo Reserve Zone.
This program includes walks through the heart of the reserved area of Tambopata Candamo and the Bahuaja Sonene National park.
Itinerary
For our guests that want to enjoy the jungle while combining adventure sports, we can provide some extra services. We will see many different kinds of birds and mammals, as well as many types of plants.
There will be a briefing the night before the departure in your hotel.
Day 1: Cusco - Puerto Maldonado
We will meet you at the Puerto Maldonaldo airport and bring you to the WASAI Maldonado Lodge, where you will receive a welcoming tropical fruit beverage.
You will then embark on a 3 to 4.5 hour motorboat trip up the Tambopata River to WASAI Tambopata Lodge & Research Center (box lunch en route included). During the trip we will be able to see some local farms, while groups of birds pass over the boat. This is also a good opportunity to see a family of Capybaras, the largest rodents in the world. Reception and accommodation will be given at the lodge, and also lunch.
After a short rest we will have a brief introductory walk in the forest nearby to learn some basic principles of ecology and about the natural history of the wildlife in the area. Return to the lodge for dinner.
After dinner we will visit the forest to observe the nocturnal life of insects, see frogs of various colors, and an occasionally encounter some nocturnal mammals.
We will enjoy the diverse sounds of the jungle which will accompany our first night in the Amazon. Sleep in the lodge.
Day 2: Puerto Maldonado - Tambopata Reserve
Today we wake early up (4 am) and travel up the Tambopata River for about an hour and a half to the Bahuaja-Sonene National Park. You will see a magical sunrise, and it is a great opportunity to see such animals as the capybara, tapirs, jaguar, and deer in the surrounding virgin forest.
We will observe (from a safe distance) one of the greatest spectacles of the rainforest: Hundreds of parrots, parakeets and macaws of various species, enjoying their diet of mineral salts on a river bank.
We will have a hot drink and a snack whilst watching birds and then go for a short walk to look for monkeys.
We will return to the lodge to have a late breakfast, and rest.
After lunch we will enter the verdant jungle on a special trail to observe wild life. We will then enter the territory of peccaries and deer, with the possibility of hearing them or seeing their tracks. We may also be lucky enough to discover a troop of monkeys traveling through the forest in search of food. Time permitting; we may be able to enjoy a relaxing swim at the cascade of the cat.
After dinner we can make another trip through the jungle searching for caimans, or we can simply relax in our lodge surrounded by exotic nocturnal sounds.
Day 3: Puerto Maldonado - Tambopata Reserve
After breakfast we will make a trip in a boat to the WASAI Maldonado Lodge, in Puerto Maldonado. Here we will relax in our bungalows and enjoy a tasty lunch.
After lunch we will leave and travel for twenty minutes on the Madre de Dios River, to access the trail to Lake Sandoval, a beautiful typical rainforest lake. After a 5 km hike to the banks of the lake we will board a canoe to paddle around the lake. Here we can enjoy the beauty of the landscape and observe wildlife, such as kingfishers, herons, hoatzins (unique pre-historic looking birds) , monkeys, etc, from our great vantage point on the lake.
If we are lucky we may also see the family of giant otters who live in this lake. We will have the opportunity to fish for piranhas and swim in the lake. Prepare yourself for a spectacular sunset.
Then it is time to begin our return hike to the Madre de Dios River and to return to Puerto Maldonado. There we will stay in the modern and comfortable bungalows of WASAI Maldonado Lodge.
After dinner we have the option of either resting in the lodge, or exploring the city on foot or bicycle. We can also enjoy the pool with its waterfall surrounded by lush vegetation.
The rest of the night you are free to enjoy the night life of this welcoming city.
Day 4: Puerto Maldonado - Cusco
Breakfast and transportation to the airport
Included :
- Specialized and English/Spanish Speaking guide
- 3 nights in Lodge
- All land and river transportation ( *Not including airfare)
- All meals
- First Aid kit
We recommende bringing :
- Personal sleeping bag
- Binoculars, Camera (film ASA 200 and 400 for the inner forest)
- One pair of lightweight ankle height boots and sandals
- Warm clothing, long sleeve shirts and long pants (cotton)
- 100% waterproof rain gear (long poncho or rain wear)
- Insect repellent (recommended with 50% Deet), sunscreen lotion
- Flashlight, enough batteries (alkaline) and bulbs
- Wide brim hat (for sunny days), sun glasses
- Towel, swimming suit, personal medicines and/or supplies
- Day pack, and one back pack or duffel bag of luggage per person
- One bottle of water for the first day, plastic bags
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Tambopata - Candamo 4D/3N
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