Puerto Maldonado - Briollo or Gamitana River Trip (4 days and 3 nights)

Both of these rivers originate in the heart of the virgin jungle and their numerous meanders and large winding channels form large navigable waterways that host a large community of fauna, birds, giant butterflies and many other fauna. From this paradisiacal site one can admire the slopes of the jungle and the Amazonian plains. An unforgettable experience.

Day 01: Monkey Island
Arrival to Puerto Maldonado, the biodiversity capital of Perú. After a reception at the airport, you will take a ride for the city on our typical bus, finishing at the Port Captaincy to start a trip by the River Madre de Dios. During the trip we are can observe on the banks to Caymans, turtles, herons and other species of animals.

Arriving to the Ecoamazonia Lodge, it will be served an exquisite welcome swing. Then will come the installation in our bungalows and later the lunch. In the afternoon accompanied by our specialized guide, you will visit the first and only place in the heart of the River Madre de Dios, that is the Monkey Island, at 5 minutes od distance from la lodge. During the walk you will observe extraordinary landscapes with an exuberant flora, that shelters a great variety of species of monkeys in their natural habitat, just as "maquisapas", "martin", "leoncitos", "frailes", "achuñis", etc. and a great diversity of birds. (L+D).

Day 02: Lake Lost Cocha
After breakfast we being an adventure through the virgin forest and accompanied by a local guide, we will go on foot to the Lost Cocha, which is a refuge ecosystem and feeding to an immerse variety of animals like otters, Caymans, turtles, "sachavacas", birds of colourful plumage, the majestic jaguar and diverse fishes. This area is a unique characteristic of the Amazonia Reserve, because it will stays intact, with its immerse swamps and marshes. Then we will arrive to the extraordinary Amazonian Watch Tower, built in the summit of an immerse tree, the "Shihuahuaco", from where you can appreciate the magic forest. Likewise, we will go for a pleasant walk in canoe around the lake. (B+L+D).

Day 03: Gamitana or Briollo Rivers
First breakfast. At suitable hour we will begin another trip for the magic forest navigating by the River Madre de Dios until arriving to the beginning of the path that leads us to the Gamitana river or briollo river. These rivers are born from the innermost virgin forest and their impressive serpentine courses form extensive navigable channels by where we will return in canoe, appreciating animals, at arm length, just as turtles, Caymans, butterflies and a great variety of insects. Likewise we will practice fishing and give ourselves a plunge into the crystalline waters of the Gamitana river. (B+L+D).

Day 04: Breakfast - Departure
Transfer to the airport of Puerto Maldonado. (B)

B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner

Services included in your trip:
All meals and accommodation in a typical bungalows from lunch on Day 1 to breakfast on your final day. All transport from your arrival at Puerto Maldonado to your return to the airport. All guided excursions described in the itinerary specialized guides (including on additional days, if you wish).

Services not included in your trip:
Flights to and from Puerto Maldonado, airport taxes. Any drinks you may purchase from the bar. Tips.

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