SUMMARY
Amazon Peru Explorer 2 days
Amazon Peru Explorer -Madre de Dios Department, near the vibrant city of Puerto Maldonado, lies an extraordinary destination that promises an unforgettable journey. This hidden gem is none other than the mesmerizing Amazon Peru Reserve, where nature’s symphony unfolds in breathtaking harmony.
Length: 2 Days/1 Nights
- Length: 2 Days/1 Nights
- Location: Southern Peru, Madre de Dios Department, Puerto Maldonado
- Type of service: Private or Group in the Travel
- Start Point : Pick-up from the Hotel/Airbnb/Aiport or Bus Terminal in Puerto Maldonado
- Ending Point: Drop off the Hotel/Airport or Bus Terminal in Puerto Maldonado
- Departure: Every Day
- Activities:Sandoval Lake Reserve, Day and night walks, paddle canoe ride to observe river otters, Turtles, birds, Alligators, etc.Fishing
- Altitude: 182 – m.a.s.l.
- Best time to visit:March – November
- Accomodation :
- Meals .1 Breakfast /1 Lunch /1 Dinner
- Tour Guides Professional bilingual local guide (well-equipped with guiding gear)
- Minimum of participants: 2
- Maximum of participants: 8
- Price per person: USD
Amazon Peru Explorer
Amazon Peru Explorer -One of the reserve’s most coveted secrets is the Collpa de Palmeras, a mystical haven where
macaws and parrots gather in a breathtaking display of nature’s ingenuity. Watch in awe as these magnificent
creatures descend to feast upon the mineral-rich dry palms that line this unique gathering place. Laden with
essential trace elements like calcium, sodium, and potassium, these palms offer more than just sustenance; they
provide the key to their vibrant plumage and robust health.
Day 1: Puerto Maldonado to Adventure Monkey Island
Reception at the airport or bus station followed by a briefing about the tour.
Transfer to the main port to board a boat downstream of the Alto Madre de Dios River for approximately one hour to reach the lodge.
Welcome with a refreshing fruit juice upon arrival at the lodge and installation in private rooms.
After a brief rest, embark on a guided walk through the dense jungle of the tropical forest led by an expert Amazon guide. Rainforest Tambopata
Explore jungle trails to observe giant trees and a variety of wildlife such as toucans, orioles, parrots, monkeys, snakes, butterflies, deer, and sloths.
Visit “Monkey Island” in the middle of the Madre de Dios River to observe different species of monkeys.
Return to the lodge for dinner.
Optional night activity: Search for caimans along the riverbanks with the possibility of sighting capybaras.
Overnight at the lodge.
Day 2: Exploring Sandoval Lake – Return to Puerto Maldonado/Airport/Bus Stations
Enjoy an early breakfast before embarking on a short walk.
Board an outboard boat to travel upriver to the entrance of Lake Sandoval.
Register at the control point and embark on a 3-kilometer walk to the Lake Sandoval Reserve, a natural habitat for various species.
Take a rowing canoe to navigate to the deepest part of the lake, observing birds, monkeys, and other wildlife along the way.
Keep an eye out for the endangered giant river otters and large alligators.
Return to the lodge for a typical lunch.
Depart from the lodge and board the boat upriver from Alto Madre de Dios River.
Transfer to the airport or land terminal in Puerto Maldonado.
This concludes your adventure in the Amazon Rainforest.
ITINERARY
Amazon Peru Explorer 2 days
Days 1:Puerto Maldonado to Adventure Monkey Island
Amazon Peru Explorer -Reception at the airport or bus station and then we will go to the office to give you brief information about the tour.
Transfer to the main port to board the boat downstream of the Alto Madre de Dios for approximately one hour until we reach our lodge. Where our staff will welcome you with a refreshing aphrodisiac fruit juice. Installation in your private rooms.
After a brief rest you will have a walk inside the dense jungle of the tropical forest, guided by an expert guide from the Amazon who will take you along the trails to observe a variety of giant trees that can be more than five hundred years old, at the same time. time. Where we will have the opportunity to observe some species of wild animals such as toucans, orioles, parrots, monkeys, snakes, butterflies, deer, wild pigs, sloth bears, etc.
You will have a beautiful opportunity to experience the magic of the Amazon Rainforest. The Tambopata National Reserve covers an area of (278,000 thousand hectares that are protected under Peruvian laws),
After lunch, we will visit the “Monkey Island”, which is in the middle of the Madre de Dios River, this place is very special where different species of monkeys are found such as the brown capuchin, the squirrel monkey, the saddle marmoset and the white cappuccino. All of them live on this island. After the activity, we return to the hostel.
At night we will have the opportunity to go look for the caimans, generally they are found on the banks of the Madre de Dios River waiting for their prey. This time it will be necessary to bring a flashlight. If luck is with us, we will see the capybara, the largest rodent in the world. world that can weigh more than 60 kilos, impressive family of the Peruvian guinea pig; Return to the lodge, dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Day 2: Exploring Sandoval Lake -Puerto Maldonado /Airport /Bus Stations .
After breakfast very early for a short walk we will take our outboard boat upriver to the entrance of Lake Sandoval, where we will register, which is the control point. From there we will walk approximately 3 kilometers (2 miles) to the Lake Sandoval reserve. (natural habitat of different species) which is one of the largest found in the Tambopata National Reserve.
After the pleasant and exciting walk where we will take a rowing canoe to navigate to the deepest part of this lake where you will see different species of birds, monkeys (hoatzin cormorant, jacanas, puma heron, eagles, howler monkey, squirrel monkey, black capuchin , marmosets and sloths). With the luck of seeing the family of giant river otters (which can measure more than two meters in length) that are in danger of extinction and the largest alligator on record that can measure more than 4 meters in length, After This activity returns to the hostel to enjoy a typical lunch.
Then we will embark on our boat upriver from ALTO MADRE DE DIOS – Transfer to the Airport / Land Terminal
INCLUDED (NOT)
Included in the tour jungle peru :
- A professional naturalist Tour Guide;
- Motorboat transportation;
- Meals: 1x breakfast, 2x lunch, 1x dinner and drinking water (Please note: vegetarian option upon request for no extra cost!);
- Accommodation: 1 nights in our lodge ;
- First aid kit, including a poison extractor, mosquito bite treatment and an antidote for a snake bite;
- Radio communications;
- Rubber boots.
Not included in the tour jungle peru :
- Any flight nor airport departure taxes;
- Travel insurance;
- Entrance fee to the Reserve;
- Vaccination;
- Breakfast on the first day and Lunch on the last day;
- Drinks;
- Tips to local staff.
What to take with you to the jungle Peru :
- Mosquito repellent (DEET 35 recommended as a MINIMUM!!),
- Original passport,
- Small backpack,
- Long sleeved cotton shirts (preferably green coloured),
- Long cotton trousers,
- Cotton long socks (to be put into your trousers),
- Comfortable walking shoes,
- Sandals or light shoes,
- Rain gear (e.g. rain poncho),
- Swimsuit;
- Binoculars (we also rent it),
- Camera and its charger,
- Plastic bags to be used for clothes and a camera,
- A hat as a protection against the Sun or rain,
- Toiletries,
- Small towel,
- Toilet paper,
- Sun cream,
- Sunglasses,
- Flashlight (with spare bulb and batteries),
- A bottled water (1 litre as a minimum),
- Pocket money (Soles) to buy some beverages and souvenirs as well as to tip.
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Picture yourself gazing upon the tranquil expanse of a pristine lake, its mirror-like surface reflecting the vibrant tapestry of the rainforest that surrounds it. Here, the lush vegetation teems with life, sheltering a diverse array of creatures that call this paradise home. Behold the majesty of giant river otters as they playfully navigate the waterways, while turtles and black caimans bask lazily in the sun-dappled waters.
As you venture deeper into the heart of the reserve, a world of vibrant avian life reveals itself.
Witness the ancient elegance of the Shansho bird, a living relic from another era, soaring through the canopy alongside macaws, parrots, cormorants, and kingfishers. Their kaleidoscopic plumage paints the sky, creating a living mosaic of color against the backdrop of towering trees.
Join us for an immersive adventure that encapsulates the essence of the Amazon in just two extraordinary days. Traverse lush landscapes, witness awe-inspiring wildlife, and create memories that will forever be etched in your heart. This is not just a tour; it’s an invitation to be captivated by the Amazon’s timeless allure. Don’t miss out on this unparalleled experience – reserve your spot today and embark on a journey that promises to leave you spellbound.