Highlight:

Tambopata River, Bahuaja Sonene National Park, Parrot Clay Lick, Native Community Farm, Tres Chimbadas Oxbow Lake, Giant River Otters

 

Begin from: Puerto Maldonado

End in: Puerto Maldonado

Duration: 03 Days/ 02 Nights

Physical Rating: Easy

Accommodation: Inotawa Lodge

 

Walk through Amazon rainforest & visit Tres Chimbadas Oxbow Lake

This trip includes boat trips in search of wildlife, a canoe ride along the lake's edge to witness giant river otters, a walk to Tres Chimbadas Oxbow Lake. We start our exploration deep in the Amazon rainforest to discover the sights and sounds of the world's largest jungle, a remarkable area of wilderness and wildlife.

Day 01 – Arrival  to Puerto Maldonado / Tambopata Lodge

Upon arrival reception, assistance by our guide, transfer by car one hour along a dirt road to Puerto Nuevo (Port) in the Native Community of Infierno from where we board our boat one and a half hour along the Tambopata River to reach the lodge. The lodge is located on the inside the buffer zone of the Tambopata National Reserve and Bahuaja Sonene National Park. Along the journey by boat you have the opportunity to appreciate the flora along the River bank made up principally of cañabravales, cecropias, ficus, as well as the fauna such as birds.

Once in our Lodge you’ll be received by the administrator and your guide will indicate the best ways for you to enjoy your stay, later showing you the different areas of the lodge. After Lunch the guide will lead you on a walk to observe the flora and fauna in the vicinity of the lodge. After dinner the guide will give you a more detailed talk describing the programmed activities.

Meals Included: Box-Lunch, Dinner

Day 02 – Parrot Clay Lick / Native Community / Tres Chimbadas Oxbow Lake

Breakfast; leave early in the morning by boat to observe the activity of the birds (psitácidos, macaws, parrots and parraquits). The “La Torre” clay lick is similar to the rest of the salt licks along the Tambopata River, comprising of an embankment on the side of the river with a height of 4m and a length of 20m. Then visit Native Community Farm; where you will have the opportunity to learn about farming directly from a local farmer and will get an introduction to the various exotic fruits of the Amazon such as copazú, arazá, pijuayo, and yuca, as well as species such as, el pajillo y sacha cilantro. In the afternoon downriver for 15 minutes to start a 45 minute walk to reach the Tres Chimbadas Lake. On the lake we will board a traditional catamarán which functions with oars, allowing us to travel around the lake. This lake is home to a family of Giant River Otters which means we frequently get the chance to observe them. There will also be a demonstration of the traditional fishing methods during which you may get the chance to see the famous pirana fish. Overnight at Inotawa Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 03 – Departure from Lodge

Breakfast; transfer Boat – Inotawa to Tambopata River Port then to Puerto Maldonado, we retrace our river and road journey back to Puerto Maldonado, our office and the airport. Depending on airline schedules, this may require dawn departures.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Prices per person:

• US$ 240 (based double accommodation)

Fixed departures: Mondays & Fridays
Shared Group Size: Minimum 2 and Maximum 10

Optional Services:

• Single accommodation: add US$ 65

We reserve the rights to change the order of activities

 

 

Included:

All mentioned land and River transportation, All lodge accommodation based double or single occupancy, guided visits and mentioned excursions, All scheduled excursions with English speaking professional guide, All transfers, meals as indicated in the itinerary, entrance fees to Tambopata Reserve, Tres Chimbadas Lake and Native Community Farm

 

Not included in the fee:

International airfares, domestic flights within Peru, airport departure (US$30 per person for international flights and US$6.5 for national flights) taxes or visa fees, excess baggage charges, additional nights during the trip due to flight cancellations, alcoholic beverages or bottled water, snacks, insurance of any kind, laundry, phone calls, radio calls or messages, reconfirmation of flights and items of personal nature, personal equipment, obligatory personal insurance and meals which are not mentioned.