Day 01 Puerto Maldonado – Posada Amazonas
Upon arrival from Lima or Cusco, reception
and transfer to the Tambopata river port in
puerto Maldonado. A 2 hour boat trip by
motorized canoe. Have luinch upon arrival at
Posada Amazonas. During ou boyage we may see
bird species typical of the river or forest
edge. At posada Amazonas we will receive a
short orientation and a complete briefing of
the lodge and the Ese’eja Ecotourism project.
If time allows us, we will embark on an
afternoon activity, like a visit to a local
farm. A video about Tambopata will be
displayed after dinner.
Day 02 Posada Amazonas
We will be up at dawn for a visit to the
tres chinbadas oxbow lake.fifteen minutes
from Posada Amazonas by boat and a 30 minute
walk take us to the lake shore. From here we
take a long, easy canoe ride around it. We
will look for giant river otters, turtles,
hoatzin, and wading birds. Lunch
In the afternoon we will hike a short trail
to the 35 meter tall observation tower. This
tower is strategically located inside the
forest. Easy to cimb, with a wide stairway
and railing, makes this forerst observation
a greatt experience for everybody. Dinner
Day 03 Posada Amazonas
After an early breakfast we will visit s
small parrot clay lick. This clay lick is a
ten minute walk from the lodge, next to the
river. From the blind we have constructed
next to this lick, photographers can take
good pictures of these wonderful birds.
Dozens and sometimes hundred of small
parrots and parakeets congregate here on
clear days to eat clay. After lunch we will
visit a local community ethnobotany center,
where we can learn everything about the
local culture and their millenary
interaction with the forest. Dinner
Day 04 Posada Amazonas – Puerto Maldonado
Alter an early breakfast, we depart by boat
back to the city of Puerto Maldonado,
directly to the Airport, in time for our
flight back to Lima or Cusco.
