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Travelling to tambopata national reserve offers a unique opportunity to discover an unspoilt world of unfamiliar flora and fauna. Record-setting numbers of animal species are concentrated within a small area, with a variety of plant life greater than almost anywhere on the planet, spot birdlife, caiman and monkeys as you experience the wonders of the amazon with skilled naturalist explorer guides on this five-day rainforest adventure, based at jungle lodge inkaterra hacienda concepcion.
Transfer by road to the pier and begin your Amazon adventure with a 45-minute boat ride along
the Madre de Dios river that splices through the rainforest. The motorized wooden boat hugs the
meandering riverbanks to reach your eco-lodge, Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica, in the middle of the
rainforest. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed with an short briefing where our à la carte
excursions will be presented, allowing you to design your itinerary according to your interests.
You may then enjoy lunch or go to your cabaña, located within Peru’s first private ecological
reserve—protected by Inkaterra since 1975 due to its sensitive environment. After a short rest
in your rustic-luxury cabaña—whether taking a nap or relaxing in the hammock—you will be ready
to begin exploring, accompanied by your Inkaterra Explorer Guide.
We recommend walking along the
Trail System for an immersive introduction into the intricate biodiversity of the Amazon basin
and the layers of the rainforest. Walk along towering trees, like the Shihuahuaco, as your ears
tune in to the croaks, rustles and calls of the exotic wildlife inhabiting this rich ecosystem.
There are excellent opportunities for birding and observing an abundance of flora. Keep your
camera ready just in case sloths or monkeys appear on the treetops. In the late afternoon, we
highly recommend taking our gentle Twilight River excursion to witness the jungle transform from
a diurnal to a nocturnal world: where daytime animals and birds give way to species specially
adapted to the darkness of the night. You may also be able to spot the likes of nightjars, owls, capybaras and caimans lurking on the riverbanks. Amazonian-inspired dinner is served in the main
dining room from 19:00-22:00 where we invite you to enjoy a complimentary Pisco Cocktail. Back
in your comfy cabaña, listen to the intriguing sounds of critters that inhabit the rainforest
surrounding the lodge.
Optionally join them in the early hours, with buffet breakfast served from 05:00. Visit Lake
Sandoval this morning, a glassy, ox-bow lake located inside the protected Tambopata National
Reserve, reached via a sun-dappled rainforest trail. Board a dug-out wooden canoe to quietly
paddle through a stream and glide onto Lake Sandoval, flanked by picture-perfect palms. This
serene lake is home to many species of birds, the endangered giant river otter, red howler
monkeys, red-bellied macaws, anacondas, side-neck turtles, black caimans amongst others. Return
to Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica in time for lunch. In the afternoon, we recommend climbing the
exhilarating Inkaterra Canopy Walkway, a sophisticated and safe network, distributed over
ecologically constructed hanging suspension bridges, strung between eight treetop observation
platforms above the forest floor.
This is an unforgettable opportunity to observe the rainforest
from the rooftop and gain a sense of its size. Ascend the first vertiginous tower 42 meters (138
feet) above ground, keeping an eye out for bright toucans, woodpeckers, trogons, monkeys and the
three-toed sloth. It’s possible to extend your elevated stay with sunset drinks from atop a
tower, – or spend a once-in-a-lifetime night in a specially designed treehouse cabin with
surprising comforts (additional cost applies) Back at the lodge, you can opt to book yourself an
indulgent spa treatment in our refreshing ENA spa. (Additional cost applies). À-la-carte dinner
is served from 19:00
The Amazon is an almost endless source of exotic fruits and vegetables, many with healing
properties that support local communities living in the remote jungle. At Gamitana model farm,
engulfed by the sounds and scents of the Amazon, you will get to see how a variety of produce is
grown by local farmers and sample some seasonal forest fruits. Afterwards follow a dense jungle
trail under the canopy to reach Gamitana Creek. This winding, dark water creek is home to
abundant flora and fauna, with many piranhas, caiman, turtles and birds hiding in its murky
waters and riverbanks.
Return to Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica for lunch. Head 35-minutes upriver
to Inkaterra’s sister lodge Hacienda Concepcion, built on an old cocoa and rubber plantation.
This site formerly functioned as a medical centre, set up by Catholic missionaries in the 1950s,
as well as a centre for ecological research. With over 200 different plant species found here,
see why the rainforest is often considered the world’s largest pharmacy and learn about their
uses and benefits up-close. Afterwards, enjoy a relaxing 30-minute canoe trip to look for
turtles, sun grebes, nightjars and herons before returning to your lodge.
Later, continue to our 30-hectare Palmetum; a collection of Amazonian palms in a plot reserved
for rainforest restoration and conservation. After lunch, enjoy a 30-minute Anaconda Walk that
follows a 200-meter (656 feet) raised wooden platform over a flooded aguajales swamp. In this
lush ecosystem you may observe various species of amphibians, birds, mammals, abundant flora and
interesting trees. Under the cover of darkness, venture out the Rainforest by Night excursion
through our Ecological Reserve. Armed with flashlights, duck under tree boughs as your senses
heighten to the movements in the undergrowth and nocturnal forest sounds that appear in
different directions around you. With your Inkaterra Explorer Guide, encounter animal activity
and spot species that only emerge with the veil of nightfall.
With a staggering roster of wildlife found in and around Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica -540 bird
species have been inventoried in the grounds of the lodge- enjoy your last morning in this
natural wonderland as parakeets chatter away in the trees and agouti mammals scurry between the
cabañas. Check-out is at 10:00; depending on your departure flight time lunch can also be
arranged today (additonal cost applies). Embark your ready-waiting boat for the 45-minute return
trip along the snaking Madre de Dios River until arriving at the airport. Please note that this
five-day journey is a suggested itinerary. Activities and excursions can be chosen on an
à-la-carte basis on arrival at the lodge and are subject to change depending on weather
conditions at the time of your visit, until arriving at the airport.
Before booking your tour to Machu Picchu or the Inca Trail, please check the availability of entry tickets for your preferred dates. Entry is limited and often sells out in advance — especially during high season. Make sure your chosen date has available spots to ensure access.
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