Amazon Field Station By InkaTerra – Tambopata 5 days / 4 nights

Climb the exhilarating Inkaterra Canopy Walkway for an unforgettable opportunity to observe the
rainforest from its rooftop. Originally designed for scientic research, a sophisticated network
of seven suspension bridges are strung between eight treetop observation platforms over 42
metres (138 feet) above the forest oor, with the jungle stretching out beneath you. Duration:
1/2 día Difficulty Level: II RIVER ISLAND Take a 20-minute boat ride to an uninhabited river
island close to Amazon Field Station byInkaterra where you can see the striking contrast of
vegetation within the transition rainforest.

Pull up to the large sandbank island and walk
through jungle trails on this oodplain which provides the island with an ecosystem rich in
birdlife, including the Amazonian umbrellabird (Cephalopterus ornatus) one of the most
sought-after species by birdwatchers. Duration: 1/2 día Difficulty Level: II LAKE SANDOVAL
(Alternative excursion to River Island – additional cost applies) Hike a boardwalk jungle trail
to Lake Sandoval, a glassy ox-bow lake tucked inside the protected Tambopata National Reserve.
Board a dug-out canoe to paddle through eerie mangroves and glide out onto the palm-anked lake,
home to thousands of birds species as well as anacondas, black caimans, yellow spotted side-neck
turtles, red howler monkeys and two endangered (and elusive) families of giant river otters.
Duration: 1/2 día Difficulty Level: II

Learn how vegetation has adapted to this atmospheric natural habitat and the exotic species of
amphibians, reptiles, snakes, birds and mammals that are drawn here. Duration: 1/2 día
Difficulty Level: I BIO-ORCHARD Visit our organic bio-orchard to discover many of the
rainforest’s tropical plants up-close, with a chance to learn about their many intriguing
medicinal uses by indigenous communities. The bio-orchard is run by Inkaterra Association (ITA),
our non-prot organization, helping to rescue knowledge on sustainable agroforestry techniques.
Duration: 1/4 día Difficulty Level: I

PALMETUM Explore our -30 hectare Palmetum, a collection of 19 Amazonian palms in a plot reserved
for rainforest restoration and conservation. Uncover some of the creative mechanisms plants and
trees have adopted to survive in the rainforest and appreciate the characteristics and cultural
meaning of trees within the Palmetum, such as the yarina (vegetable ivory) or the walking palm,
which cleverly moves its roots in search of sunlight. Duration: 1/4 día Difficulty Level: I

Search for some these plants to understand their special characteristics and learn dyes. Search
for some of how dyes are extracted and used from plants. Duration: 1/4 día Difficulty Level: I
GAMITANA MODEL FARM Journey -20 minutes by boat to Gamitana Model Farm and Creek to discover the
scents and avours of exotic seasonal fruits and gain an understanding of the importance of
agriculture to the local economy. Our farm is overseen by Inkaterra Association (ITA), working
to support local communities. You can also paddle along the dark-water creek on a wooden canoe,
an habitat home to birds, piranha and caiman. Duration: 1/2 día Difficulty Level: I

RAINFOREST BY NIGHT Boldly venture out at night to discover some of the strange species that
come alive under deep darkness in the Amazon. Wildlife activity greatly differs between day and
night, as some creatures curl up and sleep while others employ ingenious adaption mechanisms to
emerge. Stroll quietly as your senses heighten to the mysterious nocturnal sounds of birds,
mammals, insects and amphibians wondering close by. Duration: 1/4 día Difficulty Level: I

Return by motorized canoe to the city of Puerto Maldonado for your onward ight. Note: Check-out
is at 10:00. You can relax in the lodge’s restaurant lounge until your transfer to Puerto
Maldonado. Lunch is not included on your departure day but can be arranged with advanced notice
(additional cost applies). All activities and excursions are subject to change according to
weather conditions.