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EXPEDITION TAMBOPATA 5D
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Our combined camping and lodge
expeditions offer a longer period to really experience the
wonders of the rainforest. The macaw collpa in Tambopata made
famous by numerous documentaries and magazine articles is by far
the most exciting place to visit along this stretch of river and
due to its remote location has good wildlife viewing possibilities.
We can also arrange tailor made expeditions if clients are
interested in shorter or longer trips or are particularly
interested in birdwatching or photography. For backpackers
looking for a genuine rainforest experience but at a cheaper
price we offer a lodge and camping trip to the River Piedras. It
is cheaper as a peke-peke motor is used not an outboard motor
thereby increasing the journey time but not effecting the
quality of service.
Expedition Prices - Per Person in
U.S. dollars
Program 4
People 5-12
People
Tambopata 5 Days/4 Nights $590 -
$500
Day 1
After meeting you at the airport we travel to the port on the
banks of the river Tambopata. There is an optional stop at the
market to see local produce and medicinal products from the
rainforest. The first days river trip will take us deep into the
Tambopata Reserve Zone. We travel by motorised dugout canoe
heading upstream for approximately 5 and a half hours (picnic
lunch onboard) stopping en route if we see any interesting birds
or animals. The first night is spent in a small lodge with
beautiful views up and down the river. There is an optional trip
to a nearby waterfall where you can swim and fish. In the
evening we can go looking for caiman (small alligators) with
spotlights along the banks of the river.
Day 2
After breakfast and a morning walk to look at the huge diversity
of plants, birds and possibly animals that live in the
rainforest we continue upriver passing into the Bajuaja-Sonnene
National Park. The second night is spent camping near "El
Chuncho" a small macaw and parrot collpa and after setting up
camp, time permitting, we can go for an afternoon walk.
Day 3
We get up early to see the macaws and parrots feeding on the
clay lick and to take a walk in the forest surrounding the
collpa. After breakfast we pack up camp and continue another 3
hours upstream to our final destination the main clay lick. We
camp on a small island with views of the clay lick and the
foothills of the Andes in the distance. Optional afternoon
walk/swimming.
Day 4
A pre dawn start to see the macaw spectacular. Up to 5 species
of macaw and 6 or more species of parrot can be seen feeding on
the lick or sitting in the nearby trees making an incredible
noise. After a late breakfast we can go for a short or long walk
depending on the groups energy levels! Early afternoon we head
back to Puerto Maldonado arriving in time to for a night of
samba dancing or a traditional local meal depending on your
preferences.
Day 5
Flights generally leave Puerto Maldonado first thing in the
morning. Activities on Day 6 will therefore depend on flight
times but it is usually an early breakfast and then the short
journey to the airport to begin your next Peruvian adventure.
Prices include:
•Transport from the airport to the expedition destination and
back
•TE 5/4 Accommodation (1 night lodge/2 nights camping/1 night
hotel)
•PE 6/5 Accommodation (3 nights lodge/1 nights camping/1 night
hotel)
•An experienced bilingual naturalist guide
Prices don't include:
•Flights to/from Puerto Maldonado or airport tax
•Tips for the Guide or personnel
•Park Entrance Fees ($20)
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