DAY 1 : Puerto Maldonado – Transfer to Wasai Tambopata Lodge – Night Walk.
Upon arrival at Puerto Maldonado Airport, you will be welcomed and transferred to Wasaí Maldonado Ecolodge, where you will enjoy a tropical welcome drink and receive a brief explanation of the journey.
We will then begin an approximately two-hour trip to Wasaí Tambopata Lodge. The journey starts with a 47-kilometre drive along a paved road, followed by 17 kilometres on an unpaved route that passes through local farms and primary rainforest.
The road ends at a small port on the Tambopata River, where our motorboat will be waiting to take us approximately 20 minutes downstream toward Wasaí Tambopata Lodge. A packed lunch will be provided along the way.
During the journey, we will have the opportunity to observe several bird species and, with some luck, families of capybaras, the largest rodents in the world, as well as caimans and other wildlife.
Upon arrival, you will be welcomed and accommodated at the lodge. In the evening, we will take an introductory night walk to learn about the tropical rainforest ecosystem and observe and listen to insects, bats, frogs and, perhaps, encounter some nocturnal mammals.
We will then return to the lodge for dinner. The diverse sounds of the rainforest will accompany us during our first night in the Amazon.
Overnight at Wasaí Tambopata Lodge.
Meals included: Breakfast and Dinner.
DAY 2 :Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick | Ethnobotanical Walk | Caiman Spotting.
We will wake up early at 4:30 a.m. to begin a 60-minute boat ride upstream to the Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick, located within the Tambopata National Reserve. Along the way, we will enjoy beautiful natural scenery and observe wildlife along the riverbanks.
Upon arrival, weather permitting, we will witness one of the greatest wildlife spectacles in the Amazon: hundreds of parrots and several species of macaws gathering to feed on the mineral-rich clay. This is truly an unforgettable experience. Breakfast will be served while we wait for the macaws to arrive.
By mid-morning, we will return to Wasaí Tambopata Lodge. Cruising through the Tambopata National Reserve provides excellent opportunities to spot capybaras, tapirs, monkeys and, with some luck, jaguars.
Upon arrival at the lodge, you may relax in the hammocks or swim in the Tambopata River. Guests may also choose to go kayaking on the river (*) or try fishing for some of the approximately 250 fish species found in its waters.
After lunch, we will take a short 1-kilometre ethnobotanical walk to learn about the local plants and their role within the rainforest ecosystem. You will discover medicinal plants and learn about the different ways they are used by native communities.
Along the trail, we may see walking palm trees, sacred kapok trees known as lupunas, hollow trees, and trees inhabited by ants and other wildlife.
At dusk, we will board the boat once again for a nighttime caiman-spotting excursion.
Overnight at Wasaí Tambopata Lodge.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
(*) Adventure activities such as kayaking and zip-lining have an additional cost of $35.00 per passenger.
DAY 3 : Return to Puerto Maldonado.
You will wake up to a beautiful sunrise in the rainforest before departing from the lodge. After breakfast, you will have free time until your transfer to Puerto Maldonado.
Depending on your departure flight time, you may enjoy the facilities of our hotel in Puerto Maldonado, including the swimming pool, bar, and magnificent views. You may also take a walk around the town to purchase souvenirs, as the main square is located just one block from the hotel.
Meals included: Breakfast.
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