PUERTO MALDONADO
CORTO
PUERTO MALDONADO JUNGLE 4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS
SANDOVAL LAKE AND MONKEY ISLAND PROGRAM
03 NIGHTS IN JUNGLE - CORTO MALTES LODGE
DAILY DEPARTURES
The Corto Maltes Amazonia Lodge is located on the right margin of the Madre de Dios River, 10 km
from the city of Puerto Maldonado.
Corto Maltes Amazonia lodge has 27 confortable bungalows builted in wood and exquisited finished. Each bungalow has private bathroom with
hot water and a terrace with hammocks where you can enjoy an excellent view to the jungle and the Madre de Dios river.
Walking in the gardens is an opportunity to meet indigenous trees of the forest and tropical flowers where macaw, parrots
and the little monkeys feed.
In the middle of the facilities in the lodge is located the pool with terrace-bar to enjoy a refreshing dip anytime.
INCLUDES:
-Transfers In / Out Airport / Lodge / Airport.
- 03 Nights of Lodging.
- 03 Breakfasts, 03 Lunches, 03 Dinners.
- Treekings in the jungle.
- Excursion to the Sandoval Lake.
- Bilingual naturalist resident guides.
CORTO MALTES LODGE
PRICES PER PERSON (Expresed in american dollars)
LODGE IN PUERTO MALDONADO | DOUBLE / TRIPLE | SINGLE | CHILDREN |
Corto Maltes Lodge | $310 | $382 | $164 |
CML/TV/TMC
DOUBLE = Price per person based on a Double or Matrimonial Room.
TRIPLE = Price per person based on a Triple Room.
SINGLE = Price per 1 person based on a Single Room.
CHILDREN = Price per child until 11 years old.
ITINERARIO
DAY 01: Corto Maltes Lodge
Reception at Padre Almirez International airport. Here your professional guide will await you. He will accompany you during your whole stay.
From there we will go to our office to obtain the official waterway permits (you can also guard luggage you won’t need during your stay).
Meanwhile you can visit the town’s main square and also take some photos of the beautiful scenery overlooking the confluence of the rivers Madre
de Dios and Tambopata from Grau square.
Embarkation will be at Capitania port, the destination being our lodge. We will navigate approximately 40 minutes on the Madre de Dios River in
a typical Amazonian boat.
Arrival at the Corto Maltes Amazonia Lodge. Here we will have a welcome cocktail. Afterwards you will be handed over the keys to your bungalow
and we will have lunch. The kitchen of our Lodge stands out for the beautiful presentation and the exquisite tastes of the dishes prepared by
our French chef.
After that you will have some free time to get comfortable in your bungalow, or take a refreshing dip in our pool.
3:30pm: It gets time to have some first contact with the jungle. On this trek you will see a large variety of tropical trees, medicinal plants,
insects, butterflies and other animals. Upon return we will make a small stop at a lookout. Here you can observe toucans, macaws and other
species of birds upon your return for sunset. (duration: between 2,5 and 3 hours)
Returning to the lodge you can take a refreshing dip in the pool or have an exotic cocktail in our terrace- bar. You could also watch the sunset
in the relaxing, tranquility of palm and mango trees at our port.
7pm: Before dinner we will go on a nightly boat trip, a little safari trying to spot the white caiman (caiman crocodilus) that lives in the
river banks.
8pm: After the delicious dinner, those who wish can have some Smalltalk in our reclining seats or have some fun and make friends with other
travelers in the bar. Another option is to take a bath in the pool (with bar) under the shining Amazon sky and marvel at the Cross of the
South.
Overnight in Corto Maltes Lodge.
DAY 2: Sandoval Lake
At 5:30am we will go on a trek of about 20 min until we arrive at the parrot clay- lick. Here a minimum of five different species feeds on
special clay, vital to their metabolism. It’s a truly marvelous, multicolored spectacle.
8am: Breakfast and free time to explore the splendid gardens of Corto Maltes Amazonia. We have dozens of varieties of exotic plants and
flowering trees.
10:30am: Again we will navigate the Madre de Dios River. This time on an expedition destined to “Monkey Island” where some species of these
interesting and entertaining animals live in freedom. Following another boat ride of 30 min we will enter the territory of the Tambopata-Candamo
National Reserve. We will trek 5km through the dense vegetation of the tropical rainforest. Giant trees, snakes, monkeys, birds and sometimes
even the illusive jaguar can be observed here.
Our destination is heavenly Sandoval Lake. Its privileged settings are shared by numerous species of animals: Birds (in particular Hoatzins,
Kingfisher, and Cormorants), different species of monkeys (Squirrel monkeys, Howler monkeys, Capuchin monkeys). At the lake itself we can enjoy
the spectacle of Giant River Otters. Black Caimans and Piranhas (sometimes we can even observe anacondas in the areas covered by reed). This is
also the habitat of the giant Arapaima, a fish of more than 2,5m, weighing in at +200kg. Traveling by canoe, the sunset in the lake is a
spectacular unforgettable sight. On our return to the river we might be able to spot some nocturnal animals.
8pm: The body demands rest and food after an active day in the jungle. You will enjoy the exotic tastes of our meals, especially our desserts.
If you still have energy left you can share moments of music and conversation in the bar whilst having a cocktail or enjoy the sounds of the
rainforest surrounding you from your hammock.
After a long day full of activity you will enjoy the comfort of you bungalows hammocks. You can also recover with a massage by the lodges’
qualified masseurs.
Overnight in Corto Maltes Lodge.
DAY 3: Palma Real Community
8am: Breakfast and free time to have a bath in the pool or maybe buy some exclusive Amazon handicrafts and jewelry in our shop.
10am: We will follow the course of the river for approximately 1,5 hours in order to visit a native community. Occasionally we can see monkeys,
river turtles, caimans and various birds in the dense vegetation of the riverbanks. We will also see some medicinal plants. (Sangre de Grado,
Oje, Capirona).
The “Project for the Rescue of Cultural Values” supports the local native community “Palma Real”. It is the biggest with approximately 200
families of the Ese’eja tribe.
his project, located at Gamitada island works together with two families that will introduce us to the cultural values of their ancestors, their
language, their customs, their garments and their dances. In an era where globalization rapidly changes traditional societies this is a great
opportunity to have direct contact with this tribe of ancient warriors and hunters. As well as a chance to support them economically with the
purchase of some of their handmade products.
Overnight in Corto Maltes Lodge.
DAY 4: Departure
After breakfast it is time to say goodbye to the setting and staff of Corto Maltes Amazonia. Your guide will accompany you on your way back
to the city. We will pass by our office again to recollect the baggage left. After that, we will visit the local market to show you agricultural
products of the region; especially fruits of the Amazon. Afterwards our personnel will accompany you to the airport to take your flight to Cusco
or Lima.
ADDITIONAL NOTES
- Entrance fee to the reserve of USD$12 is not included.
- Children until 11 years old.
- Prices valid until Dic 31st, 2012.
- Valid program for easter, peruvian festivities (Jul 28-29th) and new year eve.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
- Flight tickets Lima / Puerto Maldonado / Lima.
NAI MECI
PUERTO MALDONADO JUNGLE 4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS
03 NIGHTS IN JUNGLE - NAI MECI LODGE
TAMBOPATA AND TARICAYA PROYECT
DAILY DEPARTURES
Nai Meci lodge is about 45 minutes away from Puerto Maldonado town by boat, between the Valencia and Sandoval lakes, two of the region's main attractions. As you can see, our location is suitable to offer 2, 3, 4 or 5-day programs, or even longer. Moreover, we offer our own attractions in our private reserve, such as the Interpretation Center, a Butterfly farm (coming soon), an interesting trail system, an observation tower and for the most daring visitors, our intense Canopy Zip Down attraction.
INCLUDES:
- Transfers In / Out Airport / Lodge / Airport.
- 03 Nights of Lodging.
- 03 Breakfasts, 03 Lunches, 03 Dinners.
- Treekings in the lodge trail system.
- Excursion to the Sandoval Lake.
- Excursion to the Taricaya Proyect.
- Bilingual naturalist resident guides.
- Adrenalin with our exclusive Canopy Zip Down.
NAI MECI LODGE - TAMBOPATA ECOLOGICAL ADVENTURES
PRICES PER PERSON (Expresed in american dollars)
LODGE IN PUERTO MALDONADO | DOUBLE / TRIPLE | SINGLE |
Nai Meci Lodge | $375 | $485 |
TEA/TV/TMC
DOUBLE = Price per person based on a Double or Matrimonial Room.
TRIPLE = Price per person based on a Triple Room.
SINGLE = Price per 1 person based on a Single Room.
ITINERARY
DAY 01: Nai-Meci Lodge
Welcome at Puerto Maldonado’s airport, transfer in bus to the port where our motor boat takes us on an hour ride on the Madre de Dios River
toward Nai-Meci Lodge, an exotic drink as welcome and receive an interesting briefing and discuss general rain forest ecology with our guide.
Immediately after relaxing and refreshing at our luxurious bungalows. Lunch. Trained guides explain about the life cycle and the natural history
of these fascinating insects within a controlled tropical garden. Dinner and a short briefing for next day plans. As optional an interesting
night walks to observe insects and amphibians.
Overnight in Nai-Meci Lodge.
DAY 2: Nai-Meci Lodge
A breakfast will be offered for all our guests starting early activities. Once again our motor boat will take us on the river to observe the
fabulous bird life until we arrive Sandoval Lake already in the Tambopata Reserve where if we are lucky can observe the family of Giant otters,
some monkeys and the impressive surrounding forest. Return to the Lodge. Lunch and dinner.
Overnight in Nai-Meci Lodge.
DAY 3: Taricaya Proyect
Very early alter having breakfast, once again we leave in our boat toward “Taricaya Project” where our guide will explain how this project
involves nature conservation and the rehabilitation of animals found or mistreat by humans. Lunch.
It is possible to observe flora and fauna from the area walking through the trail system while our guide tales us some native legends and teach
us all about medicinal plants. We climb up the hanging bridge and walk to the tower to have a spectacular overview form the canopy walk. We have
lunch and return to Nái-Mecí Lodge. Dinner.
Overnight in Nai-Meci Lodge.
DAY 4: Departure
We leave Nai-Meci Lodge after breakfast in our boat toward the port and Puerto Maldonado’s airport.
ADDITIONAL NOTES
- Guests can enjoy the swimming pool, the tropical bar, darts and all kind of games.
- Children under 5 years old are free.
- Children between 5 and 11 years old have a discount of $15.
- Prices valid until Dic 31, 2012.
- Valid program to Easter, peruvian parties and new year eve.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
- Flight ticktes Lima / Puerto Maldonado / Lima.
SANDOVAL LAKE
PUERTO MALDONADO JUNGLE 4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS
PROGRAM SANDOVAL LAKE
03 NIGHTS IN THE JUNGLE - SANDOVAL LAKE LODGE
DAILY DEPARTURES
Located a 30 minutes motor canoe ride down the River Madre de Dios from Puerto Maldonado, Sandoval Lake
Lodge is perched above what many rainforest specialists feel is the most attractive lake in Southern Peru, if not in the entire Peruvian
Amazon.
The whole complex is housed in one structure and includes 25 double occupancy rooms with private bath, hot showers, and a spacious dining
room overlooking the lake.
For a more relaxed, complete introduction to the rainforest, we recommend a two nights stay. However, with the easy access from Puerto
Maldonado, for the first time it is possible to spend only one night in the rainforest and still get a good preliminary idea of the
splendor of the Peruvian Amazon.
INCLUDES:
- Transfers In / Out Airport / Lodge / Airport.
- 03 Nights of Lodging.
- 03 Breakfasts, 03 Lunches, 03 Dinners.
- Rooms with private room.
- All meals and snacks.
- Bilingual naturalist resident guides.
- Treekings in the jungle and excursions in the lake.
SANDOVAL LAKE LODGE
PRICES PER PERSON (Expresed in american dollars)
LODGE IN PUERTO MALDONADO | DOUBLE / TRIPLE | SINGLE | CHILDREN | GROUP 5 + |
Sandoval Lake Lodge | $475 | $625 | $380 | $460 |
IKN/TV/TMC
DOUBLE = Price per person based on a Double or Matrimonial Room.
TRIPLE = Price per person based on a Triple Room.
SINGLE = Price per 1 person based on a Single Room.
CHILDREN = Price per child until 10 years old.
GROUP = Group rate applies to at least 5 or more people traveling together.
ITINERARY
DAY 01: From Puerto Maldonado to Sandoval Lake
Transfer from Puerto Maldonado airport to the river port on the Madre de Dios River. A 25 minutes journey down the Madre de Dios River by motor
canoe brings you to the riverside trailhead to Sandoval Lake Lodge. From here the trail takes you on a 2-miles (3,2-kilometers) walk through
secondary forest, until we reach a small canal where we board canoes and are paddled 220 yards (201 meters) through a flooded forest of 100-foot
(30-meters) tall Mauritia palms. As the canal opens onto the shimmering surface of the lake, we transfer to a catamaran and are leisurely
paddled across half the lake to the lodge.
After lunch and a brief rest to avoid the early afternoon heat, we will learn about the history of the lodge and the philosophy of its founders.
Then we once again board the catamaran and set off to explore the entire west end of the lake. Here, in the flooded palm forest we drift to the
sounds of hundreds of Red-Bellied Macaws as they return to the palm forest for the night. This macaw species is found locally in parts of the
Amazon, always living in flooded palm forests such as the beautiful palm stand at Sandoval Lake. At 500-800 birds, this flock of macaws at
Sandoval Lake is currently the largest reported in the world for this highly-specialized macaw.
As night falls we will look for the large and extremely rare Black Caimans. If it is a clear starlit night, we will also be able to float in the
middle of the lake to marvel at the brilliance of the sky and listen to the sounds of the forest.
We return to the lodge for a short video or slide presentation and dinner. At any point, you could step out from the bar to admire the wide
variety of nocturnal moths, beetles and praying mantis attracted to our black light in the lodge clearing.
For those with lots of energy, our guide will take us on a short night-walk into the forest behind the lodge.
Overnight in Sandoval Lake Lodge.
DAY 2: Sandoval Lake
A pre-dawn wake-up call will enable us to be on the lake for sunrise and a hopeful encounter with the family of Giant Otters who frequent the
lake and are most active at this time of day. Sandoval Lake offers abundant wildlife including over 40 species of birds resident to its lake
margins, most of the fish-eating water birds around the lake actively fish in the early morning as well, and this outing should provide
excellent views, of the prehistoric- looking Hoatzins, These are easy to observe and also photograph from the paddled canoes or catamarans.
After returning for a late breakfast we set off into the cool under story of the tall virgin forest near the lake to see some towering wild
Brazil Nut trees and a demonstration of how our hosts collect, open and commercialize this important natural product.
After lunch and an hour or so to relax we once again board the catamaran to explore the eastern part of the lake, where we might see one or more
of the five species of monkeys who live in the forest near the lake, such as the Brown Capuchin Monkey and Squirrel Monkey.
Before dinner we will again enjoy an informative natural history video or slide presentation.
We will leave after dinner to try and spot some Black Caimans on the lake, or to go on a short night walk through the primary forest.
Overnight in Sandoval Lake Lodge.
DAY 3: Sandoval Lake
After a dawn breakfast, we will cross the lake by catamaran and take a short walk into the interior of the Mauritia palm forest to stand beneath
and closely view the impressive morning congregations, this place has a very interesting concentration of parrots, parakeets and large and small
macaws that can be observed using dead Mauritia palm trees, some of them are resident nesters (Yellow headed Parrot, Mealy Parrot, Blue headed
Parrot, Scarlet Macaw, blue and Yellow Macaw, Red and Green Macaw, Chestnut fronted Macaw, Dusky headed Parakeet, Red bellied Macaw, Cobalt
winged Parakeet, Tui Parakeet).
Returning from the macaw show we will cross the lake to explore a primary forest trail and admire the impressive ancient rainforest trees and
lianas with our knowledgeable resident naturalist guide. As we walk, the forest will be brought to life as your guide explains the ecology of
the rain forest and its diverse flora and fauna.
We return for lunch, and then there is an optional rest for those who would like to escape the early afternoon heat. For those still full of
energy, there is an option to independently explore some of the forest trails using our trail map. You might stroll through our medicinal plant
garden or watch hummingbirds visiting the nectar feeders, or the tanagers visiting our fruit feeders.
In the cooler late afternoon we will once again board the catamaran to explore the eastern end of the lake, and hopefully experience a
spectacular sunset over the lake before returning to the lodge for dinner. For some people, an alternative afternoon activity would be to relax
on benches inside the forest perched above a clear running stream in which a variety of bathing hummingbirds and forest birds visit.
After dinner, there is a final chance to look for Black Caiman on the lake, or to go on a short night hike through the forest.
Overnight in Sandoval Lake Lodge.
DAY 4: Sandoval Lake to Puerto Maldonado
After early breakfast we leave near dawn and we take a final, shorter paddle around the west end of the lake to try and glimpse the Giant Otters
before returning by motor canoe for the 35 minutes return trip to the Puerto Maldonado Airport, taking advantage of valuable early morning
wildlife activity along the river. From here you fly to Cusco or Lima, where your jungle adventure ends.
ADDITIONAL NOTES
- Prices valid until Dic 31, 2012.
- Valid program for easter, peruvian festivities (Jul 28-29th) and new year eve.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
- Flight ticktes Lima / Puerto Maldonado / Lima.
TAMBOPATA
PUERTO MALDONADO JUNGLE 4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS
PROGRAM CONDENADO LAKE (CAPIBARA)
03 NIGHTS IN THE JUNGLE - TAMBOPATA ECOLODGE
DAILY DEPARTURES
Situated on the banks of the Tambopata River in the heart of the Tambopata National Reserve (TNR), the
remoteness and tranquility of our lodge will make your stay an agreeable one.
It is located in the buffer zone of the Tambopata National Reserve. 72 Km away from the city of Puerto Maldonado, following the river 3
hours boat ride to the lodge.
INCLUDES:
- Transfers In / Out Airport / Lodge / Airport.
- 03 Nights of Lodging.
- 03 Breakfasts, 03 Lunches, 03 Dinners.
- Rooms with private room.
- All meals and snacks.
- Bilingual naturalist resident guides.
- Treekings in the jungle and excursions in the lake.
- A nocturnal excursion in the river looking for caimans.
TAMBOPATA ECOLODGE (72 KMS AWAY FROM PUERTO MALDONADO)
PROGRAM CONDENADO LAKE (CAPIBARA)
PRICES PER PERSON (Expresed in american dollars)
TAMBOPATA ECOLODGE | DOUBLE | TRIPLE | SINGLE | CHILDREN |
Superior Room | $430 | $387 | $560 | $215 |
Suite | $618 | $556 | $829 | $309 |
TL/TV/TMC
DOUBLE = Price per person based on a Double or Matrimonial Room.
TRIPLE = Price per person based on a Triple Room.
SINGLE = Price per 1 person based on a Single Room.
CHILDREN = Price per child from 2 to 12 years old.
ITINERARY
DAY 01: Flight to Puerto Maldonado and journey to the lodge
Following your early morning flight to Puerto Maldonado from Lima or Cusco, you will be met at the airport by your naturalist guide and
transferred to a dugout canoe for the trip up the Tambopata River to the lodge. On the journey the vegetation changes from colonized deforested
areas to virgin rainforest. A box-lunch is provided on board. On arrival you'll have a welcome drink and meet the rest of the staff. In the late
afternoon you set off for an introductory walk into the "terra firma" forest behind the lodge (Trail 2), dominated by giant Brazil-nut and
Dipteryx trees. Frequently seen mammals on this trail are Saddle-back Tamarinds, Brown Capuchins, Agoutis, Pacas, Blue-Morpho butterflies,
Trogons, Toucans and many other species of birds. After dinner a night walk to find nocturnal animals or insects by their eye-shine, a
specialization for increasing light and seeing better. About 50% of the animals are nocturnal in the rainforest.
Overnight in Tambopata Eco Lodge.
DAY 2: Hike to Condenado Lake
After an early breakfast you and your nature guide will board the motorized canoe once again for the short journey to the trail head to begin a
morning's exploration by foot and paddle canoe of the lake system of Condenado, rich in bird and aquatic life. A family of giant otters lives in
the vicinity of the lake and are often observed. Birds abound especially Rufescent Tiger-herons, Great Egrets, Wattled Jacanas, Hoatzin, the
noisy Donacobius and many others. Remember to bring your hat and sun cream for there is no shade out on the water. You will return to the lodge
in time for lunch. The afternoon is for exploring the forest close to the lodge (with or without your guide), relaxing and bathing in the
Gallucunca, a cool clear stream beside the lodge, or visiting our tree platforms, going up with ropes and harnesses for a bird's eye view of the
forest and for close-ups of arboreal orchids and the many other species of plants and animals that are never seen near the ground (extra cost).
After dark you will go searching for caiman (alligators) and other nocturnal animals by motorized canoe along the Tambopata River.
Overnight in Tambopata Eco Lodge.
DAY 3: Hike to Lake Sachavacayoc (Tapir Lake)
After an early breakfast you will take a short boat ride down river to the trail head. Here you embark on a longer trail which leads to a
spectacular hidden lake, requiring the crossing of streams and swampy ground, past the giant Lupuna trees (kings of the jungle) which abound in
this part of the forest. On the walk you are introduced to more aspects of the forest and its animals. At the lake itself it is possible to spot
the elusive Black Caiman and Giant Otters. We return for lunch. The afternoon is free for relaxation and bathing.
Overnight in Tambopata Eco Lodge.
DAY 4: Departures
A dawn start is required for the canoe trip back to Puerto Maldonado, giving memorable views of the sunrise over the river. Look out for the
early morning wildlife, which is particularly active at this time. Howler monkeys are frequently heard, as they stakeout their territories. Your
guide will take care of you on arrival in Puerto Maldonado and will deal with all the necessities at the airport prior to your departure.
ADDITIONAL NOTES
- Entrance fee to the Tambopata National Reserve of USD$11 is not included.
- Tree climbing (with harnesses and ropes) is not included.
- Children under 2 years old are free.
- Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult who assumes full responsibility for them.
- Prices valid until Dic 31, 2012.
- Valid program for easter, peruvian festivities (Jul 28-29th) and new year eve.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
- Flight ticktes Lima / Puerto Maldonado / Lima.
BOOKINGS
To book this tour, write to reservas@rundomundo.com or call us, indicating:
- Tour Sandoval Lake Reserve 4 Days 3 Nights.
- Name of the Lodge and the Program.
- Kind of room and number of rooms.
- Arrival and departure dates.
- Names of passengers.
- Document of passengers.
- Nationality.
- Regular or vegetarian food.
- Arrival information to Puerto Maldonado.
- Contact Telephone.