DAY 1 : Puerto Maldonado / Transfer to Wasaí Tambopata Lodge / Night Walk.
Upon arrival at Puerto Maldonado Airport, you will be welcomed and transferred to Wasaí Maldonado Hotel, 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.
The road passes through local farms and primary rainforest before reaching a small port on the Tambopata River. There, our motorboat will be waiting to take us approximately 20 minutes downstream toward Wasaí Tambopata Lodge. A packed lunch will be provided during the journey.
Along the way, we will have the opportunity to observe several species of birds 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 a nocturnal mammal.
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.
DAY 2 : Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick | Ethnobotanical Walk | Nighttime Caiman Spotting.
We will wake up early, at approximately 4:30 a.m., and begin a 60-minute boat journey upstream to the Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick, located within the Tambopata National Reserve. Along the way, we will enjoy the 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, as hundreds of parrots and several species of macaws gather to feed on the mineral-rich clay. Breakfast will be served while we wait for the macaws to arrive.
By mid-morning, we will return to Wasaí Tambopata Lodge. This river route passes through the Tambopata National Reserve, offering excellent opportunities to observe the region’s wildlife. We may encounter 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 who wish to do so may also join us for a fishing activity in an area inhabited by more than 250 species of fish. Lunch will be served between 1:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.
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 observe walking palm trees, sacred kapok trees known as lupunas, hollow trees inhabited by ants, and many other fascinating species.
At dusk, we will board the boat once again for a nighttime caiman-spotting excursion.
Overnight at Wasaí Tambopata Lodge.
DAY 3 : Puerto Maldonado Hotel / Sandoval Lake
After breakfast, we will travel by boat and land transportation to Wasaí Maldonado Hotel in Puerto Maldonado, where we will settle into our rooms and enjoy a delicious lunch.
After lunch, we will navigate along the Madre de Dios River for approximately 30 minutes until reaching the trail that leads to Sandoval Lake. We will then take a 3-kilometre walk to the lakeshore, where we will board a canoe and paddle around the lake.
During the excursion, we will admire the beautiful scenery and observe local wildlife, including kingfishers, herons, hoatzins, unique birds with a prehistoric appearance, monkeys, and other species. With some luck, we may also spot the family of giant river otters that inhabits the lake.
At sunset, we will begin our walk back to the river and then navigate back to Wasaí Maldonado Hotel. After dinner, you may rest or enjoy the swimming pool and its waterfall, surrounded by lush tropical vegetation.
The rest of the evening will be free for you to enjoy the nightlife of this welcoming city.
Overnight at Wasaí Maldonado Hotel.
DAY 4 : Transfer to the Airport.
Breakfast and transfer to the airport.
End of our services.
B: Breakfast
BL: Box Lunch
L: Lunch
D: Dinner