Reserva Amazonica 5d/4n

Itinerary

Day 1
Welcome to Puerto Maldonado. Begin to experience the enchantment of the rainforest, as you take the 45-minute boat ride along the Madre de Dios River, to arrive at Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica lodge. After a short briefing, settle into your beautiful cabaña and enjoy your lunch in the dining room. Take a nap, followed by a refreshing tea time and get ready for the afternoon excursion.

After gathering with your Inkaterra Explorer Guide, choose from the various excursions available at Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica. On your first day, we recommend a guided walk along the Trail system, into the Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica natural area, where you will discover the Amazon Basin. This trail offers an excellent introduction to the jungle environment, winding past impressive trees such as the staggeringly tall kapok, and the strangely beautiful strangler fig, offering excellent opportunities for birdwatching and observing exotic insects.

We also recommend on the first night our Twilight River excursion — a guided afternoon boat ride on the Madre de Dios river. Witness the transformation from a diurnal to a nocturnal world: animals and birds of the daytime give way to species specially adapted to the night. As you enjoy their paradise, you will learn about their habits, while you search for nightjars, owls, capybaras and up to three different caiman species.

Enjoy dinner served in the main dining room from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. After dinner, you may retire early to your own cabaña, or share your experience in the rainforest with other guests and interpreters, as you listen to the intriguing sounds of the jungle at night. Dinner starts at 7:30 p.m.

 

Day 2

Wake up late or rise early — the choice is yours. Breakfast begins at 5:30 a.m., for those who want to avoid the heat, and enjoy nature at its fullest. A full buffet breakfast is served from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. This morning you may visit the Lake Sandoval excursion into the Tambopata National Reserve. Glide in a wooden canoe, across a beautiful, mirror-like oxbow lake that is home to the endangered giant river otter, as well as red howler monkeys, red-bellied macaws, anacondas, side-neck turtles and black caimans. Return to the Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica for lunch.

After lunch, consider the remarkable Inkaterra Canopy Walkway. Ascending the first tower, 29 meters above the forest ground, you begin your encounter with the treetop realm. For more than a quarter of a mile, you will literally walk through the rainforest canopy on a suspension bridge network linking eight observation platforms. During this hour-and-a-half expedition, be on the lookout for colorful toucans, woodpeckers, trogons, monkeys, and sloths. If you wish you may extend your excursion and appreciate the sunset from one of the towers. The excursion finishes by returning to the lodge. Once at the lodge, enjoy the daily nature presentation in the Eco Center. Dinner starts at 7:30 p.m.

Day 3

Enjoy a trip to Gamitana Creek, located 25 minutes by boat from the Inkaterra lodge. For one and a half hours, explore the rainforest along the banks of a winding, dark-water creek that is home to many piranha, caiman, turtles, and birds, until the Sanipanga landing point. Navigate your way back downstream, observing the abundant flora and Fauna along the way. You will return to Gamitana Farm to do a short guided tour to see how local farmers grow fruits and vegetables. Return to the lodge for lunch.

After lunch, walk along the lodge trails to the Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica Rainforest Garden just around the cabanas. This interesting native garden was started by the locals more than ten years ago showcasing native plants, trees, and orchids. An in-depth explanation familiarizes you with the traditional use and highly interesting benefits of the plants and trees used for construction including those that were used for building the lodge, as well as native clothing accessories.

Then consider the Rainforest by Night excursion through the Inkaterra Ecological Reserve at night for an approximately 2-hour excursion. Biological activity differs greatly between night and day in the Amazonian ecosystem. Venture into the forest and experience the mystery of the animal activity that awakens in the rainforest after dark, enhancing animal resources to create new adaptation mechanisms. Listen to nocturnal forest sounds and spot species that only emerge at night. Return to the lodge.

Day 4
Enjoy the trip to Hacienda Concepcion, built in an old cocoa and rubber plantation on the grounds of a place once known as “Fundo Concepción “, a medical center of the Catholic mission in the 50´s. Until 1976, this property also served as a center of ecological research and training for the local community; within 819 ha. of natural forest naturally nestled in an oxbow lake. Hacienda Concepción has diverse ecosystems, tropical plants and wild animals. During this excursion, you will also learn about the history and visit the remains of a ship called Fitzcarrald.

Return to Reserva Amazonica for lunch. After lunch, you may enjoy a visit to the Wetlands, where you will have the opportunity to visit and interesting ecosystem in the 200-meter boardwalk over the Aguajales rainforest swamps. See the transition of the forest ecosystem from dry to marshlands, and observe the various species of amphibians, reptiles, snakes, birds, and mammals. Get to know the lush flora and trees, how they adapt to the wetland ecosystem, their benefits, and uses. Return to the lodge.

Day 5
Enjoy a full breakfast before departure. A 45-minute return trip by boat on the Madre de Dios River takes you to Puerto Maldonado, where you will visit the Butterfly House. Peru boasts the greatest variety of butterflies in the world, with 3,700 known species. Many of these can be seen at the Butterfly House, a showcase for the variety, beauty and adaptability of these fascinating insects.

Rates in 2018

Based on double occupancy. For single or triple rates, please inquire.

 

Cabana3d/2n Program4d/3n Program5d/4n Programextra night
Superior
US$492US$646US$706US$192
Superior RioUS$586US$759US$814US$217
Suite AmazonicaUS$672US$862US$908US$242
Suite TambopataUS$799US$1015US$1050US$277

Flights from Lima to Puerto Maldonado depart from Jorge Chavez airport’s domestic terminal and take about 3 hours. Most flights stop in Cuzco before continuing to Puerto Maldonado. Flights from Cusco depart from the domestic terminal of Velasco Astete airport and take around 45 minutes.
You will be welcomed at the airport and transferred to Reserva Amazonica Lodge via a short 45-minutes boat ride.

Reserva Amazonica is adjacent to the lush Tambopata National Reserve, where the Madre de Dios river meanders through the Southern Peru rainforest region, known as the Biodiversity Capital of Peru.

A welcoming haven situated at the heart of a 17,000 hectare (42,008-acre) private ecological reserve, only a 25-minute flight from Cusco.

 

Return journey: Check out time is at 11:00, you could choose to stay at the lodge or go earlier to Puerto Maldonado. Although lunch is not included on the last day, you can coordinate it previously (additional cost). Please contact us for further assistance.

 

  • Assistance at the airport
  • Round trip transportation by land and river (Airport / Lodge / Airport)
  • Overnights at Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica
  • Full board
  • Bottled water
  • À-la-carte excursions (Spanish and English)
  • Inkaterra Canopy Walkway and Anaconda Walk
  • Basic equipment for each excursion
  • Entrance fees to Lake Sandoval (SERNANP),
  • Inkaterra Canopy Walkway
  • 10% service charge
  • Personal expenses
  • Additional services
  • Compulsory supplement of US$ 85.00 per person on the nights of December 24th and 31st

 

ADDED VALUE

  • Welcome Drink
  • Welcome Gift Tea Time
  • Cocktail Hour

Notes

  • For triple occupancy consider the same rate applied per person in double occupancy. 
  • Maximum one additional bed per cabaña, limited capacity
  • Children conditions applicable under 12 when accompanied by one or two adults in the same cabaña – maximum 2 per cabaña
  • We do not recommend children under 5, otherwise guest must sign disclaimer
  • Excursion schedules may vary depending on weather conditions and demand
  • Additional and private services, as well as Explorer Guides in other languages, available upon request at an extra cost
  • Suggested itineraries available
  • Rates subject to changes without prior notice

Weather and what to wear:

The weather is tropical, with an average temperature of 32°C (89° F), ranging from 25°C (77° F) to 42°C (107° F). The hotter season usually ranges from December to March and comes with frequent afternoon rainfall. Between June and September, you may need some warmer clothing since occasional “friajes” or Patagonia Cold Fronts can reduce the temperature to 10°C (50°F). Cool comfortable cotton clothes are required to counter the heat while sweaters and jackets may be handy at night. See Equipment and Luggage. Visitors must anticipate the extreme heat and humidity of the jungle by finding out the exact weather condition at the time of travel in order to be ready with clothing and accessories.

*All activities and excursions are subject to change depending on weather conditions.

Health

The US Travel Advisory for Peru usually recommends yellow fever shots and malaria-preventive medication for tourists travelling to rainforest regions. Please consult your doctor at least a month before visiting the Amazon Basin. No cases of yellow fever or malaria have ever been reported on our properties. Water: Inkaterra uses filtered river water that can be used for showers but is not safe to drink. Bottled drinking water is provided to all guests.

Communications/Phone

There is limited telephone access and no mobile phone coverage or Wifi at the lodge. In case of emergency, the Guest Service Department can contact the office in town via radio.

Currency/Foreign Exchange

The official currency is the Nuevo Sol (PEN) divided into 100 céntimos. Inkaterra accepts major credit cards. There are no facilities to exchange Travelers’ checks; travelers are advised to have cash (in Soles) on hand as foreign currency exchange is limited. It is advisable to exchange to Soles before going to the lodge, though payment is accepted in both US Dollars and/ or in Soles. ATMs are available only in main cities.

Security

At Reserva Amazonica there are no locks and no safety deposit in the cabanas. The lodge has a safe deposit box located inside the gift shop, where guests may leave all their assets. We suggest that you leave your valuables locked in your suitcases. Inkaterra will not be responsible for loss or misplacement of the travellers’ personal belongings. The lodge has a security guard on site 24-hours a day.

EQUIPMENT AND LUGGAGE

It is important that you bring only necessary clothing and equipment to the lodge. Due to weight and space limitations on the boat, passenger luggage is limited to 10 kg. (22 lbs.) per person. Excess luggage can be stored at the headquarters 10min from the airport.

  • Long pants and long sleeve shirt made of light, breathable, quick-dry material
  • Good water resistant trekking shoes
  • Raingear (backup gear is a good idea)
  • Binoculars
  • Sunblock, sun hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen
  • Insect repellent
  • A converter (voltage is 220).
  • The hotel has a limited number of converters available
  • Contact lens solution and an extra set of contact lenses or glasses
  • Don’t forget your camera and/or video camera (we recommend a waterproof case), and, if it is not digital, bring plenty of film!**
  • Extra batteries

SUSTAINABILITY POLICY

  • Respect towards authentic cultural, social and environmental values
  • Profitable conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity
  • Positive impact on ecosystems and local communities
  • Compliance with national and international regulations
  • Respect for the rights of actors involved in BioTrade activities
  • Clarity about land tenure, use and access to natural resources and knowledge
  • Replicable business model of low initial cost and high positive impact on local communities

CONSERVATION

Initiatives on biodiversity conservation are managed by NGO Inkaterra Asociación. These include the Inkaterra Canopy Walkway, a bridge system at 100ft above the ground designed to study wildlife in the rainforest canopy; the Spectacled Bear Rescue Center at Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel, in benefit of the only bear species native to South America; the world’s largest native orchid collection (372 species) found in its natural habitat; and the World Birding Rally, an international competition unique for its non-stop modality, which aims to confirm Peru as a top destination for bird watching.

The first Peruvian enterprise to be declared carbon neutral (1989), Inkaterra mitigates the effects of deforestation in the Amazon rainforest whilst contributed with carbon sequestration through the preservation of Peru’s first ecological concession, with more than 10,000 hectares of virgin rainforest. As determined by Professor Tim Baker (University of Leeds), one hectare conserved within Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica o Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion captures 200 tons of carbon.

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