Tambopata Expeditions

Our combined camping and lodge expeditions offer a longer period to really experience the wonders of the rainforest. The macaw collpa in Tambopata made famous by numerous documentaries and magazine articles is by far the most exciting place to visit along this stretch of river and due to its remote location has good wildlife viewing possibilities. We can also arrange tailor made expeditions if clients are interested in shorter or longer trips or are particularly interested in birdwatching or photography. For backpackers looking for a genuine rainforest experience but at a cheaper price we offer a lodge and camping trip to the River Piedras. It is cheaper as a peke-peke motor is used not an outboard motor thereby increasing the journey time but not effecting the quality of service.

EXPEDITION TO TAMBOPATA 5 Days/4 Nights

Expeditions Our combined camping and lodge expeditions offer a longer period to really experience the wonders of the rainforest. The macaw collpa in Tambopata made famous by numerous documentaries and magazine articles is by far the most exciting place to visit along this stretch of river and due to its remote location has good wildlife viewing possibilities. We can also arrange tailor made expeditions if clients are interested in shorter or longer trips or are particularly interested in birdwatching or photography. For backpackers looking for a genuine rainforest experience but at a cheaper price we offer a lodge and camping trip to the River Piedras. It is cheaper as a peke-peke motor is used not an outboard motor thereby increasing the journey time but not effecting the quality of service. EXPEDITION TO TAMBOPATA 5 Days/4 Nights
Day 1 After meeting you at the airport we travel to the port on the banks of the river Tambopata. There is an optional stop at the market to see local produce and medicinal products from the rainforest. The first days river trip will take us deep into the Tambopata Reserve Zone. We travel by motorised dugout canoe heading upstream for approximately 5 and a half hours (picnic lunch onboard) stopping en route if we see any interesting birds or animals. The first night is spent in a small lodge with beautiful views up and down the river. There is an optional trip to a nearby waterfall where you can swim and fish. In the evening we can go looking for caiman (small alligators) with spotlights along the banks of the river.
Day 2 After breakfast and a morning walk to look at the huge diversity of plants, birds and possibly animals that live in the rainforest we continue upriver passing into the Bajuaja-Sonnene National Park. The second night is spent camping near "El Chuncho" a small macaw and parrot collpa and after setting up camp, time permitting, we can go for an afternoon walk.
Day 3 We get up early to see the macaws and parrots feeding on the clay lick and to take a walk in the forest surrounding the collpa. After breakfast we pack up camp and continue another 3 hours upstream to our final destination the main clay lick. We camp on a small island with views of the clay lick and the foothills of the Andes in the distance. Optional afternoon walk/swimming.
Day 4 A pre dawn start to see the macaw spectacular. Up to 5 species of macaw and 6 or more species of parrot can be seen feeding on the lick or sitting in the nearby trees making an incredible noise. After a late breakfast we can go for a short or long walk depending on the groups energy levels! Early afternoon we head back to Puerto Maldonado arriving in time to for a night of samba dancing or a traditional local meal depending on your preferences.
Day 5 Flights generally leave Puerto Maldonado first thing in the morning. Activities on Day 6 will therefore depend on flight times but it is usually an early breakfast and then the short journey to the airport to begin your next Peruvian adventure.
Extra Nights Extra nights can be spent camping at the collpa to enjoy further opportunities of seeing the macaws and parrots feeding at the Clay lick.
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BACKPACKER EXPEDITION TO RIVER PIEDRAS 6 Days/5 Nights Day 1 We will meet you at the airport and take you to Puerto Arturo, a port at the mouth of the River Piedras, a 40 minute car drive away. The rest of the first day will be spent travelling up the River Piedras, looking for birds and animals along the banks of the river and seeing how the local people live. We will stop just before dusk to set up camp on a beach or on one of the farms next to the river. Day 2 Our journey begins again after breakfast. Before arriving to the Research Station we will make a stop at an ox-bow lake to spend time exploring the lake and its surroundings. There maybe a chance to see the strange looking Hoatzin bird or the Horned Screamer or if we`re really lucky the family of Giant River Otters maybe out fishing. Our arrival time to the Research Station will vary depending on the time we left Puerto Arturo and the height of the river. On average the journey upstream takes 1½ days. After settling into the Station there maybe time for an afternoon walk or after a late arrival a night walk. Day 3 After an early breakfast we can go and explore the rainforest surrounding the Station and if we`re lucky spot some of the 9 species of monkey that inhabit the area. In the afternoon there is time for a swing in one of the hammocks until the midday heat cools. Then there is the opportunity to walk to our nearby farm. At the farm it is possible to see some of the many fruits and vegetables that grow in the tropical climate, it is also a great place for spotting birds that are so difficult to see inside the forest. For small groups after dinner there is the option to spend then night at the mammal collpa where it is possible to spot Tapir, deer or other nocturnal mammals entering to feed on the clay minerals in the soil. Day 4 In the morning we can go to the macaw collpa to see the spectacular macaws and parrots that visit the clay lick Upto 2 species of large macaw and 8 species of parrot have been seen at the lick. The afternoon is free to relax around the Station or to take another walk in the forest. After dinner we can take out the boat to look for caiman along the river banks or go for a night walk. Day 5 After breakfast the we begin the journey back to Puerto Maldonado typically arriving late afternoon to town in time to check into the hotel and explore the town. Day 6 You may get a chance for a lie in depending on flight times! Then it`s off to the airport and farewell to the rainforest. Price
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