World Capital of Biodiversity
Tucked into remote south-eastern Peru, Madre de Dios borders the department
of Cusco to the west, and Bolivia and Brazil to the east. The Puerto Maldonado
surrounding offers some of the best wildlife viewing in the Amazon basin
including The Manu National Park, a protected area half size of Switzerland,
and the Tambopata-Candamo Reserve, sheltering dozens of endangered species.
Enjoy exploring trails deep inside the pristine jungle and its amazing
flora and fauna.
Programs:
3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS
- DAY 1 PUERTO MALDONADOUpon arrival
reception, assistance and transfer to dock on the Madre de Dios River
for boat trip to lodge. After lunch, a guided jungle walk introduces
visitors to the spectacular fauna and flora of this region.
- DAY 2 RAINFOREST
Follow jungle trials from lodge to a nearby lake, home to scores of
birds and caimans and a canoe ride.
- DAY 3 PUERTO MALDONADO
Early transfer down the river to the Puerto Maldonado airport for departure
flight.
* Daily departures.
5 DAYS 4 NIGHTS
- DAY 1 PUERTO MALDONADO
Transfer from Puerto Maldonado airport to dock for a 3-hour boat ride
down the Tambopata River to the lodge. Introductory walk to the flora
and fauna of the deep jungle. In the late evening, opportunity to enjoy
the sounds of the jungle.
- DAY 2 MACAW CLAY LICK
5-hour boat ride up the Tambopata River will take you to the collpa,
where you will see thousands of macaws and other parrots feeding on
the mineral rich, red clay 50 meter (170 ft.) high cliff. Camp overnight
at nearby beach.
- DAY 3 COLLPA
Early morning collpa experience before returning to the lodge.
- DAY 4 COCOCOCHA LAKE
Four mile hike to the Cocococha lake where you will observe exotic plants
and animals. Free afternoon.
- DAY 5 PUERTO MALDONADO
Return to the Puerto Maldonado airport for departure flight.
* Daily departures.
Remarks:
- Other packages available upon request. Visits to see miners panning for
gold along the Madre de Dios River can be organized as well as birdwatching
expeditions.
