TOUR TO JUNGLE OF PUERTO MALDONADO
Macaw`s Clay Lick - Birdwatching Trip 3 Days - 2 Nights
Tambopata And Candamo and Bahuaja - Sonene National Amazon Reserve is located in the department of Madre de Dios, in the middle of Tambopata and Candamo Rivers. This amazing National Reserve is a 275,000 hectare conservation unit created by the Peruvian government in 1990 to protect the watersheds of the Amazonian plain. This environmental diversity had allowed at least 11 different types of forests to co-exist leading to an incredible biodiversity. The number of species identified until in this area of pristine forest contains 700 species of bird, 32 parrot species (10% of the world's total), 191 species of mammals, 1234 types of butterflies and over 10,000 species of vascular plants, 155 varieties of dragonflies, 97 species of fish, 130 kinds of ants, 127 species of amphibians, 75 kinds of reptiles, 40 species of termites, 39 varieties of bees and more than 100 species of New World monkeys (the smallest one is no larger than a fountain pen; the largest is comparable to a chimpanzee).
Amongst these are 13 endangered species including the jaguar, the ocelot (felis pardalis), the giant otter (pteronura brasilensis), giant armadillo (priodentes giganteus) and the harpy eagle (harpia harpyja).
This protected area preserves the Colpa De Guacamayos, this is one of the highlights and largest natural clay licks in the Peruvian Amazon. The green color of the cliffs attracts thousands of macaws, parrots and parakeet from the jungle and they fly far way to come to feed on the mineral salts contained in this area.
Less than 5000 people (equivalent to a minor league sports event) inhabit the reserve's "area of influence" to the north. They make a living off slash and burn agriculture, small scale gold mining, timber extraction, and hunting and fishing. One thousand Ese'ejas live in four titled communities within this area of influence. The undergoing pavement of the Inter-Oceanic highway, joining Brazil's north Atlantic coast with Peru's Pacific Coast and access to the Asian markets presents the principal threat over the midterm to this region's incomparable wilderness.
The Amazonian region occupies a total area of more than 7.5 million square kilometers, being part of the territory of nine countries: Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Surinam, Guiana and French Guiana. The Amazonia has 3,54 million square kilometers of continuous forest-covered areas, the largest in the world. Paradoxically, however, it is a soil with low fertility: 78% of it is acid and difficult to use for agriculture. Biodiversity is also the largest in the world: while there are 4 to 25 tree species per hectare in North America, there are between 40 and 300 different tree species in the Amazon forest. There are more than 5,000 species of trees.
The volume of rain in the Amazon river basin is truly amazing: more than 15 trillion cubic meters per year. Of the overall rainfall, 48% evaporates, 52% flows to the rivers, and ultimately to the sea.
The Amazon forest may be considered a kind of "ecological filter" for carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere, because the plants in the forest absorb more CO2 than they release.
There are daily flights from
Lima/
Cusco to Puerto Maldonado, also is possible to get there by bus or private
4x4 trucks (18 hours). Candamo and Tambopata National Reserve can be accessed by boat from
Peru to Maldonado town (capital of Madre de Dios department), the boat trip along the river takes 2 up more hours, depending with section of the reserve goes your tour.
PERU ADVENTURE TOURS arrange the amazing jungle trek/tours in the dense rainforest of Tambopata - Candamo and Bahuaja - Sonene National protected park. Every tour includes round trip flight tickets, lodging according your selection, experienced tour guide specialize in flora and fauna ( resident biologists), foods, entrance fees, boat or canoe trip along rivers or lakes, evening guide treks, etc. During your stay in the lodge you will encounter a large variety of trees and plants as well as seeing many different insects and birds. If you are a birdwatcher lover PERU ADVENTURE TOURS recommends to staying a few extra days so you can do your own thing.
The lodges we use for lodging our customers are strategic located on close to a variety of attractions such as Collpas, communities and lakes.
PERU ADVENTURE TOURS takes care of all your needs to discover the region's natural wonders and teach you about the different ecosystems, we arrange tour ranging from a week expeditions to explore the heart of - Candamo and Bahuaja - Sonene National National Reserve.
The Amazon rainforests of south eastern
Peru is home to one of the world's highest biodiversity concentrations and has a spectacular array of flora and fauna species.
PUERTO MALDONADO JUNGLE TOUR ITINERARY
DAY 1: CUSCO - TAMBOPATA NATIONAL RESERVE - BOAT TRIP - CLOUDS OF BUTTERFLIES
Morning pick-up from customer hotel (Lima/Cusco) and then transfer to airport and flight to Puerto Maldonado Jungle. After arrival in Puerto Maldonado, welcoming and take a brief tour of the town, before boarding a motorized canoe. During the trip you may see Caimans, clouds of Butterflies, river Turtles and other jungle life. After traveling 3 hours down river, arrive at the lodge located in the Tambopata Wildlife Reserve. You are now deep inside the pristine rain forest. Once settled and after a brief rest, take a short walk to a nearby small lagoon, returning in time to observe the fantastic sunset at "Sunset Point". Once back at the lodge, board a canoe for a short night trip to spot caimans on the riverbanks. After dinner at the lodge, the resident naturalists will brief you on the Amazon. Stay in bungalows with shower and baths availability (L - D).
DAY 2: TAMBOPATA - MACAWS CLAY LICK - WILDLIFE WATCHING
Early morning travel by canoe on the Tambopata river to Bahuaja;Sonene national reserve, just in time to see the amazing sunrise, also to see many types of wildlife watching like Deer, Capibaras, Tapir in the deep rainforest. After short trip we will be in the best location to appreciate hundreds of Parakeests, Parrots and Macaws clay, around the springs enjoying their daily diet of salts on the banks of the river. Short hike looking for monkeys. Return to the lodge to have our breakfast, plenty of time to rest.
After lunch will enter walking to observe wildlife, like 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 relax in our lodge surrounded by exotic nocturnal jungle sounds. Stay in bungalows with shower and baths availability (L - D).
DAY 3: TAMBOPATA - PUERTO MALDONADO - CUSCO/LIMA
Early morning breakfast before leaving from the lodge and transfer to the airport of Puerto Maldonado and then flight to Cusco or Lima (B).
B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner |
PUERTO MALDONADO JUNGLE TOURS INCLUDES
- Pick-up from hotel in Lima or Cusco
- Assistances and transfer in /out in each city according the program
- Resident naturalist tour guide, private guide only if you book the trip with Private Service
- Motorized Jungle Canoe Trips
- 2 Nights in the Tambopata Wildlife Reserve, the bungalow offers wonderful view of native vegetation or welcoming sunrise. Every bungalow has mosquito net, shower and baths facilities. In the night the lodge has lighted by a power
- Entrance to the National Park of Tambopata (care many of the local tour operator don’t include this ticket)
- Meals (2B - 2L - 2D), vegetarian food are available in the restaurant located in the second floor with spectacular view of the rainforest
- Flight from Lima/Cusco - Puerto Maldonado - Cusco/Lima
- Airport tax according each flight
TOUR PRICE TO VISIT THE JUNGLE OF PUERTO MALDONADO |
DATE |
TOUR |
COST |
Any day
(April to November is the dry season) |
TOUR TO JUNGLE OF PUERTO MALDONADO
Macaw`s Clay Lick - Birdwatching Trip 3 Day - 2 Nights
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Group Service (Join a group)
1 to more participants $1050 USD per person
Private Service (Private guide)
2 participants $1458 USD each one
3 participants $1280 USD each one
4 participants $1250 USD each one
5 to more participants $1085 USD each one |
3% of discount For Tour Operators or Travel Agencies Only.
All prices stated above are subject to change. |
Organized Groups: We offer private tours and any time departure |
Group size: 10 - 15 participants per guide - Private guide will be only if you book Private VIP Service |
BOOK HERE: We highly recommended to book your space prior you arrive to Peru |
EXCLUDED
- Travel and accident insurance
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages or bottled water
- Breakfast on the first day/lunch on the last day
- Tip for guide and camp staff
- Excess baggage charges
- Additional nights during the trip due to flight cancellations
- Insurance of any kind
- Taxi service, phone calls orlaundry service
- Reconfirmation of international flights and items of personal nature
- Breakfast on the first day/lunch on the last day
- Day pack
- Rain gear
- Insect repellent (with at least 25% 'deet')
- Sleeping bag and sheets
- Binoculars (imperative)
- Flashlight with spare bulbs and batteries
- Yellow fever vaccination
- Camera and extra films (asa 100 is good for lakes and river, but inside the forest you will need asa 400)
- Long sleeve shirts and long trousers (thick and baggy fabric against mosquitoes)
- T-shirts
- Towel
- Shorts/bathing suit
- Sweater or light jacket
- Sandals
- 1 pair each of hiking boots and light shoes
- Sunhat
- Sunglasses
- Sunblock
- Toilet paper
- Plastic bags (to keep everything dry)
- Personal hygienic and medical supplies
- Copy of a valid passport
- Copy of yellow fever and tetanus vaccinations
- Money for soft drinks or beers, and handicrafts
- Tips for guide and camp staff
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING/CARRY
- Backpack 50 Lt
- Rain jacket or poncho (plastic ponchos can be purchased in Cusco/Peru)
- Strong comfortable and waterproof footwear
- One complete change of clothing
- Sweater and jacket (something warm)
- Water bottle, also you can buy in the lodge
- Flashlight and batteries
- Hat or cap to protect you from the sun
- Sun block (sun protection cream)
- Insect repellent
- Toiletries, towel and toilet paper
- Selection of small snacks, chocolate, dried fruit, biscuits etc,
- Camera, plenty of film and spare batteries
- Sunglasses
- Swimsuit
- You also need to bring your original passport to show at the airport in Puerto Maldonado
- Personal mosquito net
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