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Tambopata - Candamo Expedition 4D/3N
Description
Explore the jungle of Tambopata on this 4
day expedition to see the most attractive
landscapes: The amazing macaw clay lick "collpa"
in the Bahuaja-Sonene National Park and the
wonderful Sandoval lake in the Tambopata-Candamo
Reserved Zone.
This program includes walks through the heart of
the reserved area of Tambopata Candamo and the
Bahuaja Sonene National park.
Itinerary
For our guests that enjoy the jungle while
combining adventure sports, we provide this
excellent option. We can see many different
kinds of birds and mammals, as well as many
types of plants.
Briefing the night before the departure.
Day 1 CUSCO PUERTO MALDONADO
Greeting at the airport and transportation
to the WASAI Maldonado Lodge, where you will
receive a welcoming tropical fruit beverage.
Then you will embark on a 3 to 4.5 hour
motorboat trip up the Tambopata river to WASAI
Tambopata Lodge & Research Center (box lunch en
route included). During the trip we will be able
to observe the local farms, while groups of
birds pass over the boat. Opportunity to see
families of Capybaras, the largest rodents in
the world. Reception, accommodation at the lodge,
and lunch.
After a short rest we will have a brief
introductory walk in the forest nearby to learn
basic principles of ecology and hear some
wildlife natural history. Return to the lodge
for dinner.
After dinner we will make our first visit to the
forest to observe the nocturnal life of insects,
frogs of various colors, and an occasional
encounter with nocturnal mammals.
We will enjoy the diverse sounds of the jungle
which will accompany our first night in the
Amazon. Sleep in the lodge.
Day 2 PUERTO MALDONADOT TAMBOPATA RESERVE
Wake early up (4 am) and travel up the
Tambopata River for about an hour and a half to
the Bahuaja- Sonene National Park. You will see
a magical sunrise and it is a great opportunity
to see animals such as capybaras, tapir ,
jaguar, and deer in the surrounding virgin
forest.
We will observe ( from a safe distance) one of
the greatest spectacles
of the rainforest: Hundreds of parrots,
parakeets and macaws of various species,
enjoying their diet of mineral salts on a river
bank.
We will have a hot drink and a snack whilst
watching birds and go for a short walk to look
for animals such as monkeys.
We will return to the lodge to have a late
breakfast, and rest.
After lunch we will enter the verdant jungle on
a special trail to observe wild life. We will
then enter the territory of peccaries, deer, and
others, with the possibility to hear or see the
tracks of them, or discovering a troop of
monkeys traveling through the forest
in search of food. Time permitting, we will be
able to enjoy a relaxing swim in the cascade of
the cat.
After dinner we can make another trip through
the jungle, search for caimans or relax in our
lodge surrounded by exotic nocturnal sounds.
Day 3 PUERTO MALDONADOT TAMBOPATA RESERVE
After breakfast we will make a trip in a
boat to the WASAI Maldonado Lodge, in Puerto
Maldonado where we will relax in our bungalows
and enjoy a tasty lunch.
After lunch we will leave and travel for twenty
minutes on the Madre de Dios River, to access
the trail to Lake Sandoval, a beautiful typical
rainforest lake. 5 km hike to the banks of the
lake. There we will board a canoe to paddle
around the lake enjoying the beauty of the
landscape and observing the wildlife, such as
kingfishers, herons,
hoatzins (unique pre-historic looking birds) ,
monkeys, etc..
If we are lucky we could see the family of giant
otters which live at the lake. We will have the
opportunity to fish for piranhas and swim in the
lake. Prepare yourself for a spectacular sunset.
Then it is time to begin our return hike to the
Madre de Dios River to return to Puerto
Maldonado. There we will stay in the modern and
comfortable bungalows of WASAI Maldonado Lodge.
After dinner we will be able to rest or go
around the city on foot or on bicycle. We can
enjoy the pool and its cascade surrounded by
verdant vegetation.
The rest of the night you are free to enjoy the
night life of this welcoming city.
Day 4 PUERTO MALDONADO - CUSCO
Breakfast and transportation to the airport
Included :
Specialized and English/Spanish Speaking
guide.
02 nights in Lodge
All land and river transportation ( *Not
including airfare)
All meals
First Aid kit .
We Recommend to Bring:
Personal sleeping bag
Binoculars, Camera and film ASA 200 and 400 for
the inner forest
One pair of lightweight ankle height boots and
sandals
Warm clothing, long sleeve shirts and long pants
(cotton)
100% waterproof rain gear (long poncho or rain
wear)
Insect repellent (recommended with 50% Deet),
sunscreen lotion
Flashlight, enough batteries (alkaline) and
bulbs
Wide brim hat (for sunny days), sun glasses
Towel, swimming suit, personal medicines and/or
supplies
Day pack, and one back pack or duffel bag of
luggage per person
One bottle of water for the first day, plastic
bags.
Prices:
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TAMBOPATA - CANDAMO EXPEDITION |
PRIVATE
1 PAX |
PRIVATE
2, 3 PAX |
PRIVATE
4 + PAX |
SHARED |
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4 DAYS |
US$ 780 |
US$ 680 |
US$ 540 |
US$ 320 |
*Prices For a Person in US Dollars
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