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PUERTO MALDONADO
ITINERARY: DAY 1: PUERTO MALDONADO - MONKEY ISLAND. You arrive at Puerto Maldonado, the biodiversity capital of Peru. After a reception at the airport, you will ride to the city center by bus. You will depart from the port and travel down the Madre de Dios River. During the trip you will see caimans, turtles, herons and other species of animals along the riverbanks. When you arrive to the lodge, you will be served an exquisite welcome drink, after which you will have time to settle in to your bungalows and eat lunch. In the afternoon, with our specialized guide, you will visit Monkey Island, which is only 5 minutes from the Lodge. During your hike through the island you will observe extraordinary scenery and exuberant flora that shelters a tremendous variety of monkeys in their natural habitat, such as the Black Spider Monkey, Capuchin Monkey, Tamarins, Squirrel Monkeys, and the South American Coati, as well as a number of bird species. You will complete your visit to Monkey Island by enjoying the sunset, and then returning to the Lodge for dinner. DAY 2: LOST COCHA. After breakfast you begin your guided adventure through the virgin rainforest on foot to the Lost Cocha. The Lost Cocha is a protected ecosystem sustaining an immense variety of animals such as giant otters, caimans, turtles, Brazilian tapirs "sachavacas", colorful birds, the majestic jaguar, and diverse fish species. This area is a unique part of the Ecoamazonia Reserve, because its immense swamps and marshes still remain fully intact today. Later, you will arrive at our extraordinary Amazon Watch Tower, built at the top of an immense tree (the Shihuahuaco) from which you can appreciate the full and magical beauty of the rainforest. You will also go for a pleasant canoe ride around the lake, after which you will return to the Lodge for lunch. In the afternoon there is another canoe trip down the river to visit a local family living in the rainforest. Finally, you will return to the Lodge for dinner. DAY 3: GAMITANA RIVER OR BRIOLO RIVER. You start the day with breakfast, and then begin another trip through the magical rainforest navigating down the Madre de Dios River to the path that leads to the Gamitana and Briolo rivers. These rivers are born from the innermost virgin forest forming impressive serpentine channels, through which you will travel by canoe while appreciating animals at only an arm's length. You will also have the opportunity to fish and swim in the crystalline waters of the Gamitana River. Finally you will return to the Lodge for dinner. DAY 4: PUERTO MALDONADO - OUT Breakfast. Transfer to the Puerto Maldonado airport. INCLUDED: • 03 Nights accommodation in bungalow. • All Meals • In and out transfers. • All applicable taxes. • Excursions as detailed in this programme. • Bilingual guided excursions. • Entrance fees for the excursions mentioned above. NOT INCLUDED: • Baggage excess. • Alcoholic drinks, soda or bottled mineral water. • Personal expenses. • Tips • International or National personal telephone calls. • Additional nights for bad weather o flight cancellation • Snacks. • Laundry • Airport taxes • Airline Tickets THINGS YOU SHOULD BRING ALONG ON A TRIP TO PUERTO MALDONADO • Binoculars, • Camera and films (ASA 200 and 400 for the inner forest) • Light clothes, a jacket, long sleeve shirts and long pants (cotton) wide brim hat and sun glasses for sunny days, • 100% waterproof rain gear (long poncho or rain wear) • Insect repellent (at least 50% Deet), • Sunscreen lotion • One pair of lightweight ankle height boots and sandals • Flashlight, enough batteries (alkaline) and bulbs • Towel, swimming suit • Personal medicines and/or supplies (liquid for contact lenses for example) • A day pack and one back pack or duffel bag of luggagee. NOTE: BAGGAGE: Due to the difficulty of transporting large pieces of baggage by boat, we strongly recommend that you take only a backpack or small suitcase - just the essential items for your stay in the rainforest. Extra luggage can be stored in our office in Puerto Maldonado or in your hotel before departure to the jungle. VACCINATION: We suggest that you be vaccinated against yellow fever at least 10 days prior to your arrival. CHILDREN: 2 to 10 years old pay half price.
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