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Amazon Rainforest Extension: Reserva Amazonica
Exploring Waterways and Nature Trails
Trip Details at-a-Glance
| Cost From: | $675 see pricing |
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| Length: | 3 days |
| Arrive: | Cusco, Peru |
| Depart: | Puerto Maldonado, Peru |
| Lodging: | 2 nights lodge describe |
| Meals: | Meals as indicated (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner) |
| Activity: | Wildlife & Natural History, Cultural Adventures |
| Trip Level: |
Nature walks
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Visa Requirements
A visa is not required for U.S. citizens visting Peru. A tourist card will be issued to you on the flight to Lima.Our Trips using this Extension
Choquequirao to Machu Picchu
Citadels of Chachapoyas
Galápagos Photo Workshop
Hidden Inca Trail Private Journey
Hiker's Journey to Machu Picchu
Inca Trail Private Journey
Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu Lodge to Lodge
Peru Explorer
Peru Private Journey
Trekking Peru's Sacred Mountain
Choosing the Right Trip
We work hard to help you choose the right trip for you, paying attention to your individual interests, abilities, and needs. If you have questions about the level of comfort or any of the activities described in this itinerary, please contact us.
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Enter the enchanting world of the Amazon rainforest as you listen to the dawn chorus of bird songs, hear the howls of monkeys in the high forest canopy, walk lush rainforest trails, explore by boat along vine-draped waterways, and learn about the ecosystem of a tropical rainforest from knowledgeable local guides. Accommodations are at Reserva Amazonica, set in a 40-square-mile private ecological reserve adjacent to Peru’s Tambopata National Park.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
Cusco / Puerto Maldonado / Reserva Amazonica
From Cusco, a short flight brings you to Puerto Maldonado, from where you travel by boat to reach the lodge, watching the river banks for species typical of the river and forest edge. Enjoy an orientation hike in the surrounding rainforest and overnight at the lodge...LD
Day 2
Reserva Amazonica
After an early breakfast, travel with your naturalist guide by boat and on foot in an area rich in wildlife. Birds abound, and you’ll also search for river otters, caimans, turtles, monkeys, and beautifully colored butterflies. Return to the lodge in time for lunch, and in the afternoon, enjoy another chance to explore the trails and waterways...BLD
Day 3
Puerto Maldonado
A dawn start is required for the boat trip back to Puerto Maldonado, providing beautiful views of the sunrise over the river. Look for wildlife en route, as this is when the birds and mammals are particularly active. On arrival in Puerto Maldonado, connect with onward flights...B
Extension Cost
Prices are for 2013
$675 per person, double occupancy
Solo traveler: $830
Single supplement: $155
Internal airfare: from $300 (subject to change)
Please note: a $100 non-refundable deposit per room applies upon confirmation of booking.
All costs subject to change
more on pricingExtension Cost Includes:
- Accommodations in simple, screened, thatch-roofed cabins
- Meals as indicated (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
- Airport transfers and canoe transportation
- Services of local naturalist guides
- Sightseeing as noted
Extension Cost Does Not Include:
Flights from Cusco/Puerto Maldonado; airport departure taxes; optional tipping or gratuities to leaders or staff; additional hotel nights that may be necessitated by airline schedule changes or other factors; cost of medical immunizations (if any), travel insurance, and other expenses of a personal nature (alcoholic beverages, laundry, etc.).Reserva Amazonica
Our Trips using this Lodging:
Tambopata National Park, Peru
Set in a 40-square-mile private ecological reserve adjacent to Tambopata National Park, the lodge has thatch-roofed cabanas with screened porches, a large central dining room and lounge, and a canopy walk. Activities include nature walks and dugout canoe excursions with the local guides, who are helpful and thoroughly knowledgeable. Be sure to try some of the fresh yucca chips at the bar!
Note: Listed above are our signature accommodations for this trip. Although it is highly unlikely, we may make substitutions when necessary.