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Day by day…
The Amazon jungle is the purest region of the world, where jaguars, eagles, caimans, and anacondas share the forest. The flora of this region includes more than 20,000 species of plants. You are invited to discover the jungle, home of the greatest biodiversity anywhere in the world.
Day 1: PUERTO MALDONADO RECEPTION
Reception at Puerto Maldonado airport. Short visit of the town and its market. Departure to the port by bus to board on a motor boat. We will go down « Rio Madre de Dios » for about 45 minutes during which we will be able to observe many caimans, exotic flowers…. Transfer to the Corto Maltes Lodge *** Installation and explanations on the nature, customs … Lunch at the Lodge. After lunch, short walk with an English-speaking local guide. Two hour tour in the « Selva » (the jungle) to observe the exuberant flora and fauna that is characteristic of this area. Return to the lodge and typical dinner.
Note: flight no included
Day 2: PUERTO MALDONADO
Western style breakfast. Departure on a motor boat on the Rio Madre de Dios. Short walk in the selva (about 1h30) until we get to the beautiful Sandoval Lake, which has extraordinary scenery with its tranquil turquoise water, surrounded by palm trees and other hundred-year old trees. Ride on the lake in a rowboat. Walk back to the Rio Madre de Dios to board on the boat. Return to the lodge for lunch. After lunch, we will go to a local farm where we will observe the different Amazonian cultures and then we will continue by boat until we reach the Rolín et Monos islands where we will see up to 6 monkey species. Return to the lodge and typical dinner.
Day 3: PUERTO MALDONADO
Western style breakfast. Departure on a motor boat to go to the beautiful and still virgin Gamitana island. We will contemplate the birds, monkeys, lizards and even turtle eggs during the reproduction season (between March and November). On this island, we will also be able to observe the laborious and ancestral work of the gold finders. Most of the Peruvian gold is in the loops of the Rio Madre de Dios.
Return to lodge and lunch. Rest and then departure on a motor boat to the famous Fitzcarrald boat that was stranded several years ago and is now covered with vegetation. Return to the lodge and typical dinner.
Day 4: PUERTO MALDONADO DEPARTURE
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for a return flight to Lima or Cuzco.
Note: flight no included
Included:
Mentioned transport, double room in 2-star hotel with breakfast, entrance to parks and cultural sights, guided visits and mentioned excursions, full board, English speaking guide to accompany visits and excursions.
Not Included:
International and domestic flights; Airport tax (US$28 per person for international flights and US$5 for national flights); meals which are not mentioned, drinks, tips, etc.; Personal equipment; Obligatory personal insurance.
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