Jungle Trips to Puerto Maldonado
Price per person US$ 210.0 on double occupancy / Single room $50p.n
Itinerary:
Day 1 : Cusco – Puerto Maldonado – Jungle Lodge and Monkey Island:
On arrival of your flight to Puerto Maldonado, Our Guide/Staff will meet you at the Airport and transfer you to the Centre of town- where you can visit the exotic local market. Depending on the arrival time of the flights we may have the first lunch here or while traveling to\or at the lodge. Your excess luggage will be stored safely in our Office in Puerto Maldonado and then we will continue onto the port. We take our private boat along the Madre de Dios River for approximately 1 hour to TAMBO JUNGLE LODGE. A cool welcome drink awaits you and then you´ll be shown to your Bungalows to settle in.
In the afternoon we will take a 30 min boat journey to Monkey Island where you can appreciate a great diversity of monkeys such as the “Maquisapa”, “Martin”, “Little lions”, “Frailes”, “Achuñis”, Ronsocos” etc, as well as a rich variety of birds,Return to JUNGLE LODGE for a delicious traditional Dinner. Nocturnal Activities are available each night. These range from nocturnal walks, talks on different topics and Cayman spotting when conditions are optiomal.
Day 2: Jungle Lodge – Sandoval Lake and Monkeys Island:
After a great Jungle Breakfast, we take a 1.5 hour walk to the famous Sandoval Lake, passing through virgin forest, home to beautiful flora and fauna including Giant Otters, Water Birds, Alligators, wild hens, Taricayas (small turtles) and a variety of fish. We will spend a few hours in canoe on this, one of the most beautiful lakes in the Madre de Dios where you can fish for piranha, row, swim, walk or simply relax before returning to the Lodge in the afternoon. We will have a box lunch at Sandoval lake. One of the most awe inspiring features of the Jungle is the enormity of the trees and you will have the experience of standing at the base of the huge Lupuna. We may take a short visit to the Fitzcarral boat or there is the opportunity to visit the traditional farming areas of the zone. Return to the lodge. Dinner. Nocturnal Activities (optional)
Day 3: Jungle Lodge – Collpa de Loros – Puerto Maldonado – Cusco or to Lima:
Very early departure to view the Collpa de Loros, (parrot claylick) Sunrise on the river as we journey 1 and a half hours to a clay wall where hundreds of green parrots congregate at first light each morning. We will generally be able to spend about an hour here before reboarding the boat to enjoy breakfast on our return to Puerto Maldonado. Checkin 2 hours before flight and then time to visit the stunning Snake farm before your flight on to Cusco or Lima .
This tour Includes:
• Transfer from your hotel in Cusco to the Airport on to Lodge and return to Puerto Maldonado Airport
• River transportation on the Rio Madre de Dios.
• Entrance fee to Sandoval Lake.
• Accommodation on double basis with private bathroom
• Full Board at the lodge.( vegetarian option ).
• Water and typical natural beverages.
• Excursions with expert Jungle Guides in English.
• Rubber boots.
Not Included:
• Flight tickets Lima to Puerto Maldonado or from Cusco ( tickets can be arranged by the Agency just let us know www.lan.com or with www.starperu.com )
• Airport tax US$ 7 per route,Extra drinks like soda /water etc.
• Tips to the staff.
Please to book send us the fallowing details:
• Name and last name of each person
• Nationality and passport number
• Requested date of trip
• A small Back pack.
• Lightweight, tightweave long cotton pants & long -sleaved cotton shirts
• A fleece and a windbreaker are advisable for cool evenings.
• Light raingear (poncho) for sudden downpours;
• Sneakers or other low heeled walking shoes are essential;
• Hat and sunscreen,Insect repellent,A water bottle,Good binoculars and a flashlight or headlight,
• Personal gear, toiletries, cameras, 400 exp film, Your passport, yellow fever certificate and extra money in plastic bags.
• A few energy snacks will be useful,Rubber boots will be provided at the lodge.
