Reception at the airport or land terminal and transfer to the AMAZON ECO RETREAT LODGE office, for the corresponding records. (Luggage that you do not need during your stay in the jungle can be stored here to avoid transportation inconveniences). You can visit the city’s Plaza de Armas and take photos from the Plaza Grau viewpoint, admiring the confluence of two great rivers: Madre de Dios and Tambopata.

Boarding at the Capitanía Port towards our Lodge: a 40-minute journey of navigation through the Madre de Dios River in a typical boat from the Amazon jungle.

– Welcome meeting, with a delicious local fruit juice and installation in your rooms.

KAYAK AND VISIT TO MONKEY ISLAND

After putting on our life jackets we will board the boat and then go to the kayak and enjoy this adventure, for your safety there will always be a boat that will follow the group accompanying you, a good opportunity to bathe in the waters of the Madre de Dios and be able to de-stress from our activities in the city.

In front of the ECO RETREAT LODGE there is an island where there is a group of monkeys that are used to humans and that is why it is possible to get close to them, feed them and see their coexistence between different species. It is a beautiful experience with these funny little animals.

Return to our stay in RETREAT, take a break in the afternoon with drinks that our bar can provide and have a majestic view from the hammocks on the banks of the Madre de Dios River, the sunset in front of the monkey island.

CAIMANEADA.- After settling in, you will board a boat with a float, you will travel along the river bank to observe alligators on the beaches, it is also possible to see other animals such as nocturnal birds and Capybaras, which is the largest rodent in the world.

Dinner and rest.

At 8:00 am, we will board a boat and navigate along the Madre de Dios River to the entrance of Lake Sandoval, approximately 40 minutes away. Upon arrival, we will disembark and proceed to the Sandoval Lake Control Post for registration and ticket presentation, as the lake is situated within the Tambopata National Reserve. We will then embark on a 3 km walk lasting approximately 45 minutes.

During this excursion, you will have the opportunity to observe a diverse range of flora and fauna, including birds, monkeys, rodents, arachnids, insects, reptiles, and amphibians.

Upon reaching the lake’s shores, you can enjoy a refreshing swim in its pristine waters. Following your swim, you will savor a delicious jungle lunch before embarking on a rowing boat ride to explore the lake further. During this excursion, we will search for various bird species such as hoatzins, cormorants, and anhingas, as well as the iconic River Wolves.

In the afternoon, you will return to the Madre de Dios River bank, where the boat will be waiting to transport you back to our eco lodge.

Optional night walk.

Dinner and overnight stay.

On the third day of our journey, we’ll start with breakfast at 8:00 a.m.

In today’s increasingly modernized world, we often overlook the rich cultures and traditions of ancient peoples. This day offers a unique opportunity to connect directly with a native family, gaining insight into their time-honored customs and way of life. It’s a chance to immerse ourselves in the traditions of these indigenous peoples, who have preserved their ancestral practices through generations. Additionally, there’s an opportunity to support them financially by purchasing some of their handcrafted products.

In the afternoon, we’ll embark on our next activity: rustic fishing. We’ll journey by boat to a nearby ravine, where we’ll engage in traditional fishing methods, hoping to catch fish like catfish, maiden, sardines, or piranhas.

Afterward, we’ll return to the lodge for dinner and a well-deserved rest.

Taricaya Conservation Initiatives:

BOTANICAL AND ZOOLOGICAL RESEARCH: Each year, comprehensive studies are conducted to analyze and safeguard the diverse plant and animal life within the Reserve.

AGROFORESTRY AND CAOBAS INITIATIVE: In 2001, an agroforestry project was initiated on a 2000 m2 parcel of land to showcase sustainable farming practices and reforestation efforts. Witness the flourishing growth of mahogany, cedar, vibrant flowers, and tropical fruits, cultivating a productive forest that supports ecosystem restoration and sustainable land management. This endeavor aims to offer local communities a viable, eco-friendly approach to land utilization.

TARICAYA WILDLIFE RESCUE CENTER: Since 2004, the center has been dedicated to the rehabilitation of wild animals confiscated by local authorities from individuals who illegally removed them from their natural habitats. Upon arrival, these animals are often injured, ill, or undernourished, and are enrolled in a specialized rehabilitation program designed to restore their health and readiness for eventual release back into the wild. Through this initiative, the center actively contributes to the conservation and revitalization of indigenous wildlife populations.

Taricaya Conservation Initiatives:

BOTANICAL AND ZOOLOGICAL RESEARCH: Each year, comprehensive studies are conducted to analyze and safeguard the diverse plant and animal life within the Reserve.

AGROFORESTRY AND CAOBAS INITIATIVE: In 2001, an agroforestry project was initiated on a 2000 m2 parcel of land to showcase sustainable farming practices and reforestation efforts. Witness the flourishing growth of mahogany, cedar, vibrant flowers, and tropical fruits, cultivating a productive forest that supports ecosystem restoration and sustainable land management. This endeavor aims to offer local communities a viable, eco-friendly approach to land utilization.

TARICAYA WILDLIFE RESCUE CENTER: Since 2004, the center has been dedicated to the rehabilitation of wild animals confiscated by local authorities from individuals who illegally removed them from their natural habitats. Upon arrival, these animals are often injured, ill, or undernourished, and are enrolled in a specialized rehabilitation program designed to restore their health and readiness for eventual release back into the wild. Through this initiative, the center actively contributes to the conservation and revitalization of indigenous wildlife populations.

4:00 a.m. From our ranch we will embark on a boat that will take us to our destination “la collpa de loros”. We will cross the Madre de Dios River for approximately an hour and a half, on the way we will be able to appreciate varieties of flora and fauna, specifically diversity of birds in dynamism with nature and a beautiful sunrise.

At 6 a.m. approx. Arriving we will locate ourselves in a strategic place at a prudent distance to wait for the arrival of various species of parrots and hopefully macaws; especially you will have the opportunity to observe the blue-headed parrots, auroras, parakeets and some birds of other species as well. In this place, the clay has mineral salts from which these birds feed before carrying out their common activity in the jungle, such as feeding on fruits and others in order to neutralize the toxins from the ingested fruits. This activity lasts about 1 hour, it is the time you will have to film and take the best views, contemplate these beautiful and interesting birds accompanied by a beautiful jungle sunrise.

Around 7:00 in the morning we will be returning to our hostel to have the last breakfast and then we will go back to the city of Puerto Maldonado.