Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Cusco to Puerto Maldonado
Cusco to Puerto Maldonado- Meals
- Lunch (Depending on arrival time of flights, may be provided at the market, while travelling to the lodge, or at the lodge), Dinner (Traditional dinner of locally grown vegetables and fruits)
Included Activities
- Airport transfer from Puerto Maldonado to town center
- Visit to exotic local market in Puerto Maldonado
- Private bus transfer to Tambo Jungle Lodge (approximately 1 hour along Madre de Dios river)
- 30-minute boat journey to Monkey Island
- Wildlife viewing at Monkey Island - spider monkeys, capuchin monkeys, tamarines, squirrel monkeys, racoons, capybaras, and birds
Optional Activities
- Nocturnal walks
- Nocturnal talks on different topics
- Caiman spotting (when optimal)
Landmarks Monkey Island Madre de Dios River - Day 2
Puerto Maldonado
Puerto Maldonado- Meals
- Breakfast (Jungle breakfast)
Included Activities
- 1.5-hour jungle walk through virgin forest to Sandoval Lake
- Canoe time on Sandoval Lake
- Viewing of giant otters, birds, alligators, turtles, and fish
- Experience at giant kapok tree
- Possible visit to traditional farming areas
Landmarks Sandoval Lake - Day 3
Puerto Maldonado
Puerto Maldonado- Meals
- Breakfast (Jungle breakfast)
Included Activities
- 1-hour boat travel down the river to Taricaya project
- Guided jungle hikes on specialized trails at Taricaya project
- Canopy ecosystem exploration
- Nature education - bird calls, footprints, and plant identification
- Visit to local family
Landmarks Taricaya Project - Day 4
Puerto Maldonado to Cusco
Puerto Maldonado to Cusco- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at lodge after returning from clay lick)
Included Activities
- 90-minute early morning boat ride to parrot clay lick
- Parrot viewing and photography at clay lick
- Return transfer to lodge and airport (approximately 1 hour)
Landmarks Parrot Clay Lick
