Eco Adventure 3d/2n
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Code:
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TE-127
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Difficulty:
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Easy moderate, Moderately difficult, Very difficult
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Activities:
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Ecological, Hiking, Cultural
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Departures:
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Daily
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Locations:
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Madre de Dios Region (Puerto Maldonado)
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Introduction
Puerto Maldonado is a city in Southeastern Peru in the Amazon forest 55 kilometres (34 mi) west of the Bolivian border on the confluence of the Tambopata and Madre de Dios River, a tributary of the Amazon River.
Nearby are the Manú National Park, Tambopata National Reserve, and Bahuaja-Sonene National Park. These are some of the most pristine primary rain forests in the world, which include several oxbow lakes and clay licks, where hundreds of birds including macaws feed on clay.
Itinerary
Day 1: Monkey Island
Arrival in Puerto Maldonado, then transfer to the village in where we will get on our boat and begin the unforgettable journey through the Madre de Dios River. On the way, you could observe the alligators, turtles, herons and other animals.
Arriving to the Amazon Lodge, you will enjoy of the exquisite typical welcome drink and then you will settle in our comfortable bungalows, afterwards comes lunch. With the help of our specialized guide we will visit Monkey Island. Located at only five minutes from the lodge, in the middle of the Madre de Dios river, the monkey island hosts different monkey species: starting from the noisy ones, the Maquisapas, the happy Achuñis, and the very impressive Frailes to the very little and funny “leoncitos” little lions.
During the way to the Island, very beautiful landscapes are shown to the sight with all the flora and fauna that they host, as well as the amazing sunset in the jungle.
- Meals provided: All meals
Day 2 : Apu Victor Lake
The day will start with the beautiful bird singing; then comes breakfast. We’ll start our journey with a hike to the deeps of the woods, special paths with britches to cross the gaps (quebradas), during the journey we will observe the caimans cave.
Then we will continue and arrive to the majestic APU VICTOR LAKE, beautiful crystalline waters, surrounded by huge swamps, giant trees. Later we will climb up our AMAZON OBSERVATORY, since where we will have a panoramic view of the lake, we will observe parrots, guacamayos, toucans, camungo, shanshos, herons, and some other animals like caimans, turtles and if we are lucky enough we could observe one of the most spectacular animals of the jungle the giant nutria, then after many hours, we will return to the lodge, lunch.
Then in the afternoon we will visit Gamitana river, that is born in the heart of the jungle. In its shores we could observe turtles, caimans, butterflies and some other animals. You may have a swim in its waters. Then return and have dinner.
- Meals provided: All meals
Day 3 : Transfer
Breakfast and transfer to the airport
- Meals provided: All meals
Departures and arrival times are approximated.
What is included:
- Transfers / airport / Lodge / airport.
- Lodging in typical bungalows
- Complete meals.
- Tours with specialized tourist guides.
What is not included:
- Tips for the guide
- Extra spends
What you need to bring/carry:
- Binoculars, camera and films (ASA 200 and 400 for the inner forest)
- Bottle water
- Insect repelent
- Sun block
- Sun glasses
- Hat
- Basic clothes change
- Flash light
- Rain coat
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RATES 2010
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Eco Adventure 3d/2n
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Price USD
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230.00**
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**Minimum: 2 passengers
**Reservations can be held valid until one month prior to arrival. At that point a 50% prepayment is required for confirmation. Remnant due to be cancelled upon arrival.
ECO JUNGLE EXPEDITIONS