Overview
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 Reserve.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
Cusco or Lima / Puerto Maldonado / Reserva Amazonica
From Cusco or Lima (depending on where you start this extension), 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
Cusco or Lima / Puerto Maldonado / Reserva Amazonica - Day 1
Reserva Amazonica
Tambopata National Park, Peru
Days 1 to 2 (2 nights)
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!
Days 2-3
Reserva Amazonica
After an early breakfast each day, 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 each day
Reserva Amazonica - Days 2-3
Reserva Amazonica
Tambopata National Park, Peru
Days 1 to 2 (2 nights)
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!
Day 4
Puerto Maldonado / Depart
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 to Lima or Cusco...B
