DAY 1

Pick-up from the airport ¹ in Lima or your hotel in Lima or Cusco         (L, D)
We will welcome you at the airport and drive you Puerto Maldonado port. Begin to experience the enchantment of the rainforest, as you take the 45-minute boat ride along the Madre de Dios River, to arrive at Reserva Amazonica jungle lodge. After a short briefing, settle into your beautiful cabaña and enjoy your lunch in the dining room. Take a siesta, share a refreshing tea time and get ready for the afternoon excursion.

The Trail system
A guided trekking along into the Reserva Amazonica natural area, where you will discover the Jungle Basin. This trekking offers an excellent introduction to the forest environment, winding past impressive trees such as the staggeringly tall kapok, and the strangely beautiful strangler fig, offering excellent opportunities for bird watching and observing exotic insects.

Twilight River
A guided afternoon boat ride downriver from the Reserva Amazonica jungle lodge. Witness the transformation from a diurnal to a nocturnal world: animals and birds of the daytime give way to species specially adapted to the night. As you enjoy their paradise, you will learn about their habits, while you search for nightjars, owls, capybaras and big caiman.

Enjoy afternoon cocktails followed by dinner served in the main dining room. After dinner, you may retire early to your own cabaña, or join us to talk about the experience of life in the rainforest, as you listen to the intriguing sounds of the jungle at night.
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DAY 2

Sandoval Lake                                                                                      (B, L, D)
This is a visit into the Tambopata National Reserve. Glide in a wooden canoe, across a beautiful, mirror-like oxbow lake that is home to the endangered giant river otter, as well as red howler monkeys, red-bellied macaws, anacondas, point-tailed palm creepers and side-neck turtles. Return to Reserva Amazonica jungle lodge for lunch.

Reserva Amazonica canopy       
Ascending the first tower, 95 feet (29 meters) above the forest ground, you begin your encounter with the treetop realm. For more than a quarter of a mile, you will literally walk through the jungle canopy on a suspension bridge network linking eight observation platforms. During this hour-and-a-half expedition, be on the lookout for bright toucans, woodpeckers, trogons, monkeys, and sloths. If you wish you may extend your trekking excursion and appreciate the sunset from one of the towers.

Back at Reserva Amazonica jungle lodge; enjoy a cocktail in the main dining room or during the daily nature presentation in the Ecomedia Center. *
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DAY 3

Gamitana Creek                                                                                     (B, L, D)
It is located 45 minutes by boat from the Reserva Amazonica jungle lodge. You will go trekking for two and a half hours in the jungle, along the banks of a winding, dark-water creek that is home to many piranha, caiman, turtles and birds. When you reach the embarkation point, board a canoe and navigate your way back downstream, appreciating the abundant flora and fauna along the way. You will return to Gamitana Farm in time for a well-earned picnic lunch, followed by a short guided trekking to check on local farmers raising fruits and vegetables.

Make time for relaxing with our special services at ENA Spa, located on the banks of the Madre de Dios River, facing Rolin Island— the best spot in Tambopata for watching the Amazonian sunset.
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DAY 4

Concepcion excursion                                                                           (B, L, D)
With over 200 different plant species, learn about the uses and benefits of traditional typical flora. This is followed by a 30-minute canoe trip to look for turtles, sun grebes, nightjars and exotic herons.

Return to the jungle lodge for a lunch of delicious Peruvian food. After lunch, you may enjoy a visit to an Ese’ Eja family farm 25 minutes down stream from the lodge. On your final night, savor the tranquility of Reserva Amazonica jungle lodge.

Overnight in Reserva Amazonica
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DAY 5

Enjoy a full breakfast before departure. A 45-minute return trip by boat on the Madre de Dios River takes you to Puerto Maldonado.    
 
Inkaterra Butterfly House                                                                           (B)
Peru boasts the greatest variety of butterflies in the world, with 3,700 known species. Many of these can be seen at the Butterfly House, a showcase for the variety, beauty and adaptability of these fascinating insects.

Flight from Puerto Maldonado to Cusco or Lima      

¹ Flights from Lima to Puerto Maldonado are scheduled only in the morning. Therefore, if you arrive past 10:00am to Lima we suggest you to spend one night in Lima.