Day 1: Flight to Puerto Maldonado, and journey to
the lodge.
Following your early morning flight to Puerto Maldonado from
Lima or Cusco, you will be met at the airport by your naturalist
guide and transferred to a dugout canoe for the trip up the
Tambopata River to the lodge. On the journey the vegetation
changes from colonized deforested areas to virgin rainforest.
A box-lunch is provided on board. On arrival you'll have a
welcome drink and meet the rest of the staff. In the late
afternoon you set off for an introductory walk into the "terra
firma" forest behind the lodge (Trail 2), dominated by
giant Brazil-nut and Dipteryx trees. Frequently seen mammals
on this trail are Saddle-back Tamarinds, Brown Capuchins,
Agoutis, Pacas, Blue-Morpho butterflies, Trogons, Toucans
and many other species of birds. After dinner a night walk
to find nocturnal animals or insects by their eye-shine, a
specialization for increasing light and seeing better. About
50% of the animals are nocturnal in the rainforest. (L,D)
Day 2: Hike to Lake Condenado.
After an early breakfast you and your nature guide will
board the motorized canoe once again for the short journey
to the trail head to begin a morning's exploration by foot
and paddle canoe of the lake system of Condenado, rich in
bird and aquatic life. A family of giant otters lives in
the vicinity of the lake and are often observed. Birds abound
especially Rufescent Tiger-herons, Great Egrets, Wattled
Jacanas, Hoatzin, the noisy Donacobius and many others.
Remember to bring your hat and sun cream for there is no
shade out on the water. You will return to the lodge in
time for lunch. The afternoon is for exploring the forest
close to the lodge (with or without your guide), relaxing
and bathing in the Gallucunca, a cool clear stream beside
the lodge, or visiting our tree platforms, going up with
ropes and harnesses for a bird's eye view of the forest
and for close-ups of arboreal orchids and the many other
species of plants and animals that are never seen near the
ground (extra cost). After dark you will go searching for
caiman (alligators) and other nocturnal animals by motorized
canoe along the Tambopata River. (B,L,D)
Day 3: Departure.
A dawn start is required for the canoe trip back to Puerto
Maldonado, giving memorable views of the sunrise over the
river. Look out for the early morning wildlife, which is
particularly active at this time. Howler monkeys are frequently
heard, as they stakeout their territories. Your guide will
take care of you on arrival in Puerto Maldonado and will
deal with all the necessities at the airport prior to your
departure. (B)
B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner
Additional days at Libertador Tambopata Lodge
Any number of extra days at the lodge, in addition to the
above mentioned program, are possible. These can be guided
or unguided according to your preference and interests.
During these days you can either explore the trail system
in more depth, going further afield along trails not visited
before; repeat the lake visits accompanying other groups,
giving you more time to wander/paddle in your favorite areas;
visit our tree platforms, going up with ropes and harnesses
for a bird's eye view of the forest and for close-ups of
arboreal orchids and the many other species of plants and
animals that are never seen near the ground or at dawn when
the main activity of the forest begins with the rising sun.
Services included in your trip:
All meals and accommodation 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 (including on additional days,
if you wish), and a one-night excursion on the river looking
for caiman.
Services not included in your trip:
Flights to and from Puerto Maldonado, The entrance fee to
the TNR (aprox US$10), airport taxes, tree climbing (with
harnesses and ropes). Any drinks you may purchase from the
bar. Tips.
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