EXCURSIONS INCLUDED IN THE RATES:
- FULL DAY SANDOVAL LAKE Boat ride to trail leading to Sandoval Lake, walk, ride on Lake, lunch, rest and return to ecolodge. Participants will see a variety of fauna (widgeon, cranes and macaws) and flora (seiba and schihuahuaco trees). DAILY. Duration: 10.5 hours. From 6:00 to 16:30. Motorboat, canoe or rowboat and on foot
- CATAMARAN EXPEDITION TO GAMITANA GORGE AND LOBOYOC MARSHLANDS Catamaran trip on Madre de Dios River to the Gamitana gorge. Activities: fishing, lunch, rest at the lookout and boat trip through the gorge. Walk to the Loboyoc marshlands. Fauna include Grant River Otters, caimans (alligators), cranes and macaws. DAILY. Duration: 10.5 hours. From 6:00 to 16:30. Catamaran, boat and on foot.
- DAWN SUNRISE ON THE MADRE DE DIOS RIVER Catamaran ride and breakfast on the Madre de Dios River to observe the parrots at the collpa next to RESERVA AMAZONICA. DAILY (depending on climate). Duration: 3 hours. From 6:00 to 9:00. Catamaran.
- MORNING AND AFTERNOON AMAZON TRAILS Walk on the trails at RESERVA AMAZONICA to observe Amazon flora and fauna. DAILY. Duration: 4 hours. From 8:00 to 12:00.and from 15:00 to 17:30. On foot.
- ORCHID AND ETHNOBOTANICAL TRAIL Walk on a trail to observe the many orchid species and to visit the ethno-botanical garden. Explanation and recommendations of medicinal plants and their curative properties. DAILY. Duration: 4 hours. From 8:00 to 12:00 and from 15:00 to 17:30. On foot.
- NATIVE PLOT Boat trip to a typical native farm plot. Participants can observe the variety of Amazon crops and taste local tropical fruits. DAILY. Duration: 3.5 hours. From 8:00 to 11:30 and from 15:00 to 17:30. Motorboat.
- SANDOVAL LAKE Boat trip to the trail to reach Sandoval Lake, walk, boat trip on the Lake and return to the ecolodge. Participants will have the opportunity to observe a large variety of Amazon flora and fauna. DAILY. Duration: 6.5 hours. From 6:00 to 12:30 Motorboat, canoe or rowboat and on foot.
- ISLA DE LOS MONOS Boat trip to Isla de los Monos and a one-kilometer walk across the island to view the variety of riverside primates and vegetation. DAILY (depending on climate). Duration: 3.5 hours. From 8:00 to 11:30 and from 15:30 to 18:00.
- ECO-ACTIVITIES RESERVA AMAZONICA, INKATERRA 9 / 10 EVENING:
- SLIDE SHOW Scientists present a slide show and an informative, talk on their experiences with the flora and fauna at RESERVA AMAZONICA. The show will take place at the ecolodge. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Duration: 1 hour. From 20:30 to 21:30.
- GUIDED EVENING WALK: Rainforest by Night Walk through the rainforest, accompanied by an expert in nocturnal excursions in wild areas, to observe the variety of fauna (bats, monkeys, owls, snakes) and experience the sounds of the rainforest at night. DAILY. Begins at: 20:30. Group decides when it ends. On foot.
- FIESTA PACA: The Rainforest Party An evening of camaraderie, fun and relaxation around a campfire, with local music and exotic drinks. Saturday. Duration: 3.5 hours From 19:00 to 22:30.
- IN THE CITY CITY TOUR Guided tour of the main streets and square of Puerto Maldonado. Visit to the lookout (panoramic view of the Madre de Dios River) with the option to shop for local crafts. DAILY. The hours vary depending on flight arrival and departure times. Bus.
- VISIT TO THE BUTTERFLY HOUSE Exhibit of different colorful species of Amazon butterflies. DAILY. Duration: 1 hour. The hours vary depending on flight arrival and departure times. Bus.
ACTIVITIES FOR AN ADDITIONAL FEE:
- CANOPY CLIMBING Climb up trees with ropes and special harnesses to observe the variety of fauna and flora of the Amazon rainforest. Strict safety measures will be observed. An expert climber will assist participants. DAILY. Duration: 3 hours. From: 8:00 to 11:00 and from 15:00 to 17:00. On foot.
- DINNER AND STAR GAZING ON THE RIVER Dinner in a catamaran on the Madre de Dios River, under a star-filled sky. Explanation by a specialized guide. Possible caiman (alligator) sightings. Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday. Duration: 3 hours. From 19:00 to 22:00. Catamaran.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
- LOCATION AND ACCESS: RESERVA AMAZONICA is in the southern Peruvian Amazon, in Madre de Dios Department, Tambopata Province, an hour's boat ride from the City of Puerto Maldonado (the capital of the department).
- There are daily flights to Puerto Maldonado from Lima and Cusco (lasting 1 hour and 25 minutes, respectively). Upon arrival at the Puerto Maldonado airport, visitors take the RESERVA AMAZONICA bus to the city's river port, and a 45 minute boat trip takes them to the ecolodge.
- LOCATION OF PUERTO MALDONADO, ALTITUDE AND CLIMATE: Puerto Maldonado is located at 256 meters above sea level. The city is located on the right bank of the Madre de Dios River and the left bank of the Tambopata River. The climate is hot, humid and rainy (from December to March. The average annual temperature is 25°C (77 F), reaching a maximum of 38°C (100 F). Occasionally, there is a sudden drop in temperature known as "friaje", sometimes dipping to as low as 10°C (50 F). This phenomenon lasts between one and seven days and occurs between June and September.
- GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS: For the visit to RESERVA AMAZONICA, long slacks, long-sleeved, lightweight shirts of dark or opaque colors, tennis shoes or hiking boots, baseball cap, sunglasses and raincoat are recommended. T-shirt, shorts and sandals can be worn inside the screened areas of RESERVA AMAZ ONICA. Warm clothing to be worn in the case of friajes. Camera or video camera with case for protection against the humidity and rain. Mosquito repellent. Binoculars. Although it is not required for entry into the country or the RESERVA AMAZONICA region, visitors should get a yellow fever vaccination.
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