OVERVIEW
AMAZON TOUR BY INKATERRA
DAY 1: CUSCO – PUERTO MALDONADO – MADRE DE DIOS RIVER – INKATERRA
Amazon tour by Inkaterra, first I pick you up from the hotel to make your transfer to the airport at the indicated time, then we will board the plane and go to Madre de Dios, When we arrive in the city of Puerto Maldonado, the Inkaterra receptionists will be waiting to give us welcome and make the transfer to Inkaterra lounge where we will check-in.
Then, we will rest for a few minutes observing the Butterfly Park and we will go to the embarkation port to take the boats towards the great Inkaterra hotel for about 45 minutes, observing nature. Therefore, when we arrive at the hostel, they will wait for us with a typical welcome cocktail of the region and an exquisite a la carte lunch with products from the region. You will take a short nap in your cabin, and then take a walk through the Amazon, along trails of the Amazon reserve, where you can observe different kinds of plants, such as the Ficus extrangulator, the giant Lupuna tree of the area, and other species in its natural form, birds, insects among others.
At night we will have a tour on the boat downstream to see the nocturnal fauna, where you can observe species, such as Charapas, Ronsocos, Owls, Caimans, and other nocturnal species. In fact, a unique experience in the Peruvian Amazon. Also on your return, a nightly dinner awaits you with details of excellent service, where you can choose dinner à la carte. Then you have the option to stay with the guests and their guide or go to rest in your cabin.
DAY 2 AMAZON TOUR BY INKATERRA: INKATERRA – SANDOVAL LAKE
Today´s wake-up time is up to you. You can either sleep till late or wake up early. However, if you like to tour Sandoval Lake and avoid the heat, we recommend you choose the latter. Buffet breakfast begins at 5:30 am and it is served till 9:30 am. Afterward, you might head with your Tour Guide to the Sandoval Lake situated within the Tambopata National Reserve.
After a motorboat ride and a 3-km hike, we reach the lake. Then, we board a small wooden canoe to cruise this splendid, mirror-like oxbow lake. Its main attraction is a family of the endangered giant river otters. Excepting them, we may observe red-howler monkeys, red-bellied macaws, anacondas, side-neck turtles, black caimans, and many birds.
2 hours later, we start our return hike back towards our motorboat. Back to Inkaterra, we enjoy a delicious lunch in a jungle style with many options to choose from. Afterward, consider the remarkable Inkaterra Canopy Walkway.
When doing the canopy, we firstly ascend a 29-meter high platform above Amazon-aged trees. Secondly, we walk for over 0.4 km (a quarter of a mile) on a suspension bridge network connecting 8 observation platforms. During this one and half an hour lasting adrenaline activity, we are given a chance to admire monkeys, sloths, and colorful birds. For example, toucans, trogons, and woodpeckers.
If you wish to watch the overwhelming sunset above the Amazon Rainforest, you may stay longer there. Then back at the lodging, enjoy a presentation of the nature of the Inkaterra Ecological Reserve. Dinner starts at 7:30 pm.
DAY 3: INKATERRA – GAMITANA CREEK – CONCEPCION RANCH
After a buffet breakfast, we start a boat trip to Gamitana Creek located 25 minutes far away from the lodging. This gives us a unique chance to discover a virgin part of the rainforest along the banks of a narrow dark-water creek. In this ecosystem, you should avoid caymans, boas, piranhas, giant rays, damselfish, turtles, and some birds. We cruise for about one and a half an hour until we get to the landing point of Sanipanga.
We navigate back downstream then till we reach the Gamitana Farm. There, we have a short guided tour to learn about how local farmers grow vegetables, tubers, and fruits on local plantations. We return to the lodge for lunch, which is followed by another excursion. This time, we may admire over 200 different plant species of the Hacienda Concepcion. Also, we learn about the usage and benefits of local flora.
Then, we embark on a canoe to start a 30-minute trip to search for some turtles, nightjars (medium-sized nocturnal birds), exotic herons, and sun grebes. Later on, we get back to the lodge.
In the evening, consider a night excursion through the Inkaterra Ecological Reserve. If you dare to do this 2-hour activity, you experience the mystery of the nocturnal Amazon jungle and discover the activity of animals, which awakens after darkness, while listening to nocturnal forest sounds. When we return to the Inkaterra lodge, we are served our last dinner.
DAY 4: INKATERRA – PUERTO MALDONADO – CUSCO/LIMA
We finish our last buffet tropical breakfast before our return to Puerto Maldonado. For that reason, we embark on a motorboat again. During an hour ride, we admire the last views of the Madre de Dios River. Upon arrival, we are taken to the Butterfly House near the airport at Puerto Maldonado. Peru can pride itself on 3,700 known butterfly species making it the world´s number 1 in its variety! Many of them can be seen in the house. Then, you are transported to the airport where you take a flight back to Cusco (or to Lima).
The end of service included in the Amazon Tour by Inkaterra.
ITINERARY
AMAZON TOUR BY INKATERRA
DAY 1: CUSCO – PUERTO MALDONADO – MADRE DE DIOS RIVER – INKATERRA
- Pick up from your hotel in Cusco and transfer to the Cusco´s airport.
- Flight to the city of Puerto Maldonado.
- Welcome to Puerto Maldonado.
- Transport to the city´s boarding wharf.
- Motorboat ride (approx. 1 hour) on the Madre de Dios River to the luxury eco-lodge of Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica.
- Welcome by the lodge staff.
- Briefing.
- Accommodation in your beautiful private cabin with a private bathroom.
- Lunch à la carte made of ingredients typical for Amazonia.
- Siesta (a rest).
- Guided walk along with the trail system of the Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica.
- Return to the lodge and rest.
- Twilight River Excursion.
- Dinner and overnight.
DAY 2 AMAZON TOUR BY INKATERRA: INKATERRA – SANDOVAL LAKE
- 5:30 am – buffet breakfast.
- Transfer by motorboat to the checking point.
- 3 km hike through the Tambopata National Reserve (around 1 hour).
- Arrival at Sandoval Lake and boarding a small canoe.
- Sandoval Lake Trip (2 hours approx.).
- Return to the checking point.
- Motorboat transport back to our eco-lodge.
- Lunch à la carte.
- Canopy walk in the heights of the Amazon-aged trees.
- The Inkaterra Ecological Reserve presentation.
- Dinner and overnight.
DAY 3: INKATERRA – GAMITANA CREEK – CONCEPCION RANCH
- Breakfast.
- Boat trip to the Gamitana Creek (1 and half an hour).
- Guided tour of Gamitana Farm.
- Lunch à la carte.
- Excursion of Hacienda Concepcion (Concepcion Ranch).
- Canoe trip.
- Return to the eco-lodge.
- 2-hour night excursion within the Inkaterra Ecological Reserve.
- Return to the lodge.
- Dinner and overnight.
DAY 4: INKATERRA – PUERTO MALDONADO – CUSCO/LIMA
- Breakfast at the lodge and farewell to the local staff.
- Return by motorboat to Puerto Maldonado.
- Visit the Butterfly House.
- Transport to the airport/bus terminal at Puerto Maldonado.
- Flight back to Cusco or to Lima.
- The end of the Amazon Tour by Inkaterra.
INCLUDED
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN AMAZON TOUR BY INKATERRA?
- Flight ticket Cusco-Puerto Maldonado-Cusco (or Lima).
- Transfer to the Cusco´s airport.
- Pick-up and transfer from the airport at Puerto Maldonado.
- Transfer to/from the Puerto Maldonado´s wharf.
- Motorboat transport to/from the eco-lodge.
- 3 nights at the luxury eco-lodge of Inkaterra in the Amazon Rainforest.
- A professional bilingual Tour Guide during all the tours.
- Guided walk along with the trail system of the Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica.
- Twilight River Excursion.
- Sandoval Lake Tour.
- Admission fee to Sandoval Lake.
- Inkaterra Canopy Walkway.
- The Inkaterra Ecological Reserve presentation.
- Trip to the Gamitana Creek.
- Guided tour of Gamitana Farm.
- Excursion of Hacienda Concepcion (Concepcion Ranch).
- Canoe trip.
- Night excursion of the Inkaterra Ecological Reserve.
- Visit the Butterfly House.
- Drop off at the airport of Puerto Maldonado.
- All meals included: ie. 1x welcome soft drink, 3x breakfast, 3x lunch à la carte, and 3x dinner à la carte).
- Drinking water to fill your bottles all day long.
- Gumboots and machetes are necessary for the jungle.
- Personalized assistance during all the Amazon tours by Inkaterra.
NOT INCLUDED
AMAZON TOUR BY INKATERRA DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Meals not mentioned.
- Drinks.
- Tips to local staff.
- Any accommodation in Puerto Maldonado or Cusco.
- Personal travel insurance.
WHAT TO BRING
WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU TO THE AMAZON TOUR BY INKATERRA:
- Please note! It is absolutely necessary to get vaccinated against Yellow Fever at least 2 weeks prior to your arrival!
- Use anti-malaria tablets prior to the Amazon Tour by Inkaterra.
- Original passport,
- Insect repellent (DEET 40 or higher!),
- Sun cream,
- Sunglasses,
- Backpack,
- Light and comfortable clothes for 4 days (preferably light colors, at least one long pair of trousers, and long-sleeved T-shirt, shorts, several sets of socks).
- Raincoat/poncho,
- A cap/hat,
- Walking shoes,
- Sandals,
- Swimsuit (in case you like to use the local swimming pool).
- Camera,
- Toiletries,
- Small towel,
- Paper towels,
- Flashlight,
- Bottled water,
- Pocket money (to buy souvenirs or refreshments).
- Personal medication (if applicable).
PRICE
AMAZON TOUR BY INKATERRA
The price depends on the number of participants, accommodation availability, travel dates, and other preferences. Please inquire about a personalized price.