Reception at the airport, and transfer to the office to prepare for
the river trip and boarding of our motorized dugout canoes. Depending on the hour
we will have either a box lunch on the boat or lunch at arrival to the lodge.
During the trip we may see caymans, turtles, waterfowl, etc. After approx. 3
hours we will arrive at the lodge where we will be received with a welcome drink.
We are now deep inside pristine rainforest and surrounded by its sounds. After a
short rest we will have a short hike to a small lagoon and return in time to
enjoy a jungle sunset at sunset point. After returning to the lodge we will
board again the canoe for a short night ride to spot caymans on the river
banks with flashlights. After returning we will have dinner, at which the
resident naturalists will be available to answer questions or brief us on
the Amazon Rainforest.
Day 2
After an early breakfast, guided by one of our resident naturalist, we will start
a 3 1/2 miles hike to Cocococha Oxbox lake. On the way we will observe exotic plants
and insects, colorful butterflies and birds, monkeys and with luck, perhaps even
some of the large mammals. At the lake, canoes will be available for a ride
around it watching the wildlife on the shoreline. Return to the lodge for
a late lunch. afternoon fre for relaxind or independent activities. The dinner.
Day 3
Afteran early breakfast you will take a short boat ride down river to the trail
head. Here you embark on a longer trail which leads to a spectacular hidden
lake, requiring the crossing of streams and swampy ground,past the giant
Lupuna (kings of the jungle) which abound in this part of the forest.On
the walk you are introduced to more aspects of the forest and its animals. At
the lake itself it is possible to spot the elusive black cayman and giant otters,
birds abound especially rufescent tiger-herons, great Egrets, wattled jacanas,
hoatzin, the noisy Donacobius and many others. Remenber to bring your hat and
sun cream for there is no shade out on the water, pack-lunch is provided an this
day,you will return to thr lodge during the afternoon.
Day 4
Very early wake up and breakfast. Boarding of the canoe to return to Puerto
Maldonado watching an unforgettable dawn on the Tambopata river. Then transfer
to the airport for return flight.
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