5 Day Tambopata Amazon Tour – Jungle & Wildlife Trip

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Puerto Maldonado – Paradise Amazon Lodge (Tambopata)⌄

   We will transport you to Puerto Capitania between 09:00 - 10:00 AM. From the port we will take a boat for about 40 minutes to arrive at the Paradise Amazon Ecolodge. Our team will help you with the registration procedure. After a brief stop here, we will begin our adventure through the Tambopata National Reserve.

   CANOPY WALK: From our hostel, we'll stroll 200 meters to the Canopy Tower (35 m high). Built at the base of a massive Lupuna tree. You will be able to see a variety of bird species here. Our local specialist will go through the area's vegetation and animals in great detail.

   ZIP LINING: We'll zip-line after the canopy stroll. Our local teacher will provide us with safety precautions before we go down a 190-meter-long slide. The monitors will greet us and assist us in crossing a modest 100m bridge. Then we'll head back to the lodge. Our crew will prepare a traditional Amazonian lunch. After that, you can relax on the hammocks.

   KAYAK: We'll go kayaking at sunrise. Our crew will assist you in gathering all necessary safety equipment. To safeguard the safety of passengers, a security boat will accompany you. Then cool off in the Madre de Dios River.

   MONKEY ISLAND: We'll travel 15 minutes to Monkey Island after kayaking the Madre de Dos River. Among the animals you will see are capuchin monkeys, black monkeys (Cebus apella), and white monkeys (Cebus albifrons). Most of these breeds are naturally more friendly. We will return to the resort around 4:30 p.m. after this fantastic excursion. We'll also see the sunset.

   CAIMANO: Following the viewing of the Amazon sunset, we will proceed on an alligator-spotting boat cruise. The lights emanating from their eyes will help you locate them at night. At 07:30 PM, we will return to the lodge for dinner and relaxation.

   Meals: Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Paradise Amazon Lodge

2. 2Lake Sandoval – Night Walk⌄

   The birds will wake you up so you can have a great Amazonian breakfast. Our typical breakfast includes fresh fruit juice, a cup of freshly made Peruvian coffee, eggs, pancakes, fried plantains, and more. We'll cross the river to the checkpoint at 9:30 a.m. We will be registered here before embarking on a three-kilometer hike to Lake Sandoval. You will be able to see a variety of plants and creatures. You may also witness gigantic river otters and other wildlife.

   A fantastic meal may be had on the Lake Sandoval. Then we'll row a boat to the lake's center to see more birds and creatures. There are anhingas, cormorants, and hoatzins. We'll return to the resort after receiving a firsthand look at life on Lake Sandoval.

   We will go on a stroll in the protected area beginning at 06:30 p.m. to view additional nocturnal wildlife. Our guide will go through them with you in great detail. We will return to the lodge for dinner at 7:30 p.m.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Paradise Amazon Lodge

3. 3Native Family Visit – Sport Fishing⌄

   You will awaken to an Amazonian breakfast. We'll be walking towards a native community at around 10:00 a.m. We will visit an indigenous family of old warriors and hunters noted for their artwork. You can buy one if you wish. In the afternoon after our lunch, we will take the boat to a ravine where we will fish. Catfish, damsels, sardines, and piranhas may all be found in the river.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Paradise Amazon Lodge

4. 4Taricaya⌄

   On our fourth day of seeing the Reserve, we will see the following flora and wildlife projects: 1. AGROFORESTRY AND CAOBAS PROJECT: An agroforestry system dedicated to reforestation and sustainable agriculture. Mahogany, cedar, flowers, and exotic fruits may be seen. This initiative aims to give local people with a sustainable option for land usage. 2. TARICAYA RESCUE CENTER:  A facility where animals are taken in by the local authorities. These animals were taken from individuals who were removing them from the forest. These animals arrive in a rehabilitation program wounded, unwell, or starving. Every attempt is made to reintroduce them to their original environment, so aiding the recovery of indigenous wildlife.

   3. OBSERVATION PLATFORMS:  In 2005, the CANOPY WALKWAY was created. It is a 90-meter suspension bridge erected atop a 300-year-old Lupuna tree (45 m). Being the highest natural viewing point in the forest, it is also utilized as a bird monitoring station. 4. TARICAYA TURTLE PROJECT In 2006, the Turtle Repopulation Project began to rescue this endangered species. Locals collect the eggs for consumption and sale. Between July and September, staff and volunteers harvest the eggs and place them on the Reserve's manmade beaches before releasing the turtles into their natural habitat.

   5. BUTTERFLY PROJECT: The butterfly farm was established in 2010 to teach people about the biology of these species. This initiative is a viable alternative to commercializing animals. 6. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:  We have been working with different local communities since 2001, including the Juan Pablo Farmers Association and the Palma Real Native Community. We assist them with environmental education and natural resource management initiatives.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

5. 5Macaw Clay Lick⌄

   We will depart from our AMAZON ECO LODGE PARADISE at 4:30 a.m. We will embark on a boat that will take us to our destination “la collpa cachuela”. We will cross the Madre de Dios River for approximately an hour and a half, on the way we will be able to appreciate varieties of flora and fauna, specifically diversity of birds in dynamism with nature and a beautiful sunrise.

   At 5:30 a.m. approx. Arriving we will locate ourselves in a strategic place at a prudent distance to wait for the arrival of various species of parrots and hopefully macaws; especially you will have the opportunity to observe the blue-headed parrots, auroras, parakeets and some birds of other species as well.

   Around 7:00 in the morning we will be returning to our lodge to have the last breakfast and then we will go back to the city of Puerto Maldonado. We will arrange your drop off accordingly to the time of your flight or bus

   Meals: Lunch · Dinner · Breakfast

   Overnight: COLLPAS TAMBOPATA INN