More information - Tambopata

2008 rates per person

Programs in Superior Room	Including	Single	Double
Capibara 3 days		$340	$290
Chuncho 4 days	1 night camp	$595	$500
Colorado	2 nights camp	$850	$735
Additional day in the lodge		$100	$70
Additional day: camping	1 night camp	$155	$125

Programs in Suite Room	Including	Single	Double
Capibara 3 days		$495	$395
Chuncho 4 days	1 night camp	$855	$680
Colorado	2 nights camp	$1120	$1005
Additional day in the lodge		$150	$110
Additional day: camping	1 night camp	$160	$130

The entrance fee to Tambopata National Reserve (TNR) is not included in our programs:
Price for Capibara programs US$ 10.00 per person.
Price for Chuncho and Colorado Macaw Licks US$ 30.00 per person. 

We are in the process of introducing solar energy for lighting to all our rooms.

Lodge services include:
• Dining room for 70 people, with bathrooms.
• Bar for 70 people with board games and gift shop.
• Small site museum and ecology library.
• Slide show and conference room.
• Observation platform for 8 people with pulley system.
• Telecommunications: Radio and satellite phones.
• Complete camping equipment for trips into the forest.
• Duffle bags available for personal items. Baggage storage at our office
  in Puerto Maldonado and at the lodge.
• Personnel for all transfers.

For transport on rivers and lakes:
• Fiber glass speed boats with outboard motors for 3 to 18 passengers.
• Wooden canoes with outboard motors for expeditions to macaw licks.
• Small fiber glass catamarans and canoes for lake excursions.

Trail network
• We maintain more than 25 kilometres of forest trails.

Some suggestion to bring:
Health and Safety: On arrival your guide will inform you of things to do and what not to do when around the lodge and in the forest. Malaria is endemic to the forest. We suggest you come prepared with plenty of insect repellent and your and anti-malaria medication. Yellow Fever: Present thought not common. Vaccination certificates are always checked on arrival at the airport in Puerto Maldonado, so ensure yours is up to date before you arrive. Vaccination free of charge at airport in Puerto Maldonado.

Clothing: For walks in the forest bring: light weight, tight weave, loose fitting, long pants, long sleeved shirts, a brimmed hat, hiking or tennis shoes. Rubber boots are available but in limited sizes only. T-shirts, shorts and sandals/light socks are recommended for use around the lodge. It can get cool in the early morning, especially when on the river, a wind jacket, and pullover should be brought. Rain gear, Come prepared with an appropriate rain jacket or poncho, rain can be heavy at times. Rain ponchos are available at the lodge, but for use only on the trails. Swimming suits for the Gallocunca stream and lakes.

Personal Items: Apart from items of individual importance like books, toiletries, etc. we recommend the following as essential:
Sun screen, flashlight/batteries, day pack, water bottle, personal medications, sunglasses, binoculars, pocket knife, passport, zip lock bags, energy snacks, insect repellent,. Additional items for those planning to visit the Tambopata Macaw Clay Lick: Duffel bag with a waterproof lining (or heavy duty plastic bag) to carry items sensitive to moisture. Waterproof case for your camera. Towel and swimming gear.

Personal Information: The marine authorities request the full personal information of the passengers like names, surnames, nationalities, passport number, ages, a day prior to your trip in order to get the sailing permit for the boat leaving to our TJL.

Luggage: You need not bring everything with you to the lodge. Your trip will be more relaxing if only the essential are brought. WE SUGGEST YOU PREPARE A DAY BEFORE YOUR TRIP A LARGE DAY PACK, whole contents can be left behind at the lodge during your stay and which can be used during your forest excursions. YOU MAIN LUGGAGE CAN BE LEFT IN OUR STORE ROOM IN PUERTO MALDONADO IN A A SEPARATE BAG.

Beverages: A fully stocked bar serving soft drinks, beer, bottle water, wine and spirits is available at extra cost. Coffee/tea are on constant supply throughout your stay without charge.

Photography: If you are planning to bring your camera we recommend that you use film of 400 ASA or higher for the twilight world under the canopy. Normal 100 ASA can be used when out on the river or lakes Protect your equipment against moisture with waterproof cases.

Tipping: guiding staff and lodge personal, is acceptable, at your discretion, when you feel they have gone beyond their normal job requirements and should be compensated by you for it.