Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica Lodge

Peru

The lodge is an eco-luxury property on the Madre de Dios rover which has 35 wooden cabanas inspired in the Ese’Eja culture. A total of 540 bird species have been inventoried in hotel grounds which lies deep in the rainforest. The property offers a varied selection of à-la-carte excursions including a visit to the Inkaterra Canopy Walkway - a bridge system at 30 metres above the ground allowing adventurers to enjoy a privileged view of the Amazon. In 2013, Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica was selected by National Geographic Traveler magazine among the world’s 25 best eco-lodges.

3 days/2 nights

Day 1  Arrival at the lodge

Upon arrival, reception and transfer to the river port. Depart in a motor dugout canoe to Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica, which is located 45 minutes down the Madre de Dios River. After lunch, free time to relax or take a siesta. Then, share a refreshing tea time and get ready for the afternoon excursion. Choose from a variety of excursions available at the Inkaterra lodge: A guided walk along the trail system into the Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica natural area to discover the Amazon Basin. This trail offers an excellent introduction to the forest environment, winding past impressive trees such as the Shihuahuaco and the uniquely beautiful strangler fig. It also offers excellent opportunities for bird watching and exotic insect observation; twilight river excursion.

A guided afternoon boat ride on the Madre de Dios River to witness the Amazon’s transformation from a diurnal to a nocturnal world, as animals and birds of the daytime give way to species specially adapted to the night. Learn about their habits, while you search for nightjars, owls, capybaras and big caimans. Dinner.

Day 2  Lake Sandoval

Breakfast. In the morning, visit Lake Sandoval in 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 lodge for lunch.

In the afternoon, visit the Inkaterra canopy walkway and take the anaconda walk. Ascending the first tower, 29 metres above the forest ground, begin your encounter with the tree top realm. Walk through the rainforest canopy on a suspension bridge network linking eight observation platforms. Be on the lookout for bright toucans, woodpeckers, trogons, monkeys and three-toed sloths. If you wish, you may extend your excursion and appreciate the sunset from one of the towers. Afterwards, experience the anaconda walk for about 30 minutes walking along the 200-metre wooden bridge over the Aguajales swamps. In this lush ecosystem, you may observe various species of amphibians, birds, mammals, abundant flora, trees and possibly the serpents of this flooded marshland. Dinner.

Day 3  Return to Puerto Maldonado

After breakfast, return trip to Puerto Maldonado and transfer to the airport. Departure.

4 days/3 nights

Day 1  Arrival at the lodge

Upon arrival, reception and transfer to the river port. Depart in a motor dugout canoe to Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica, which is located 45 minutes down the Madre de Dios River. After lunch, free time to relax or take a siesta. Then, share a refreshing tea time and get ready for the afternoon excursion. Choose from a variety of excursions available at the Inkaterra lodge: A guided walk along the trail system into the Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica natural area to discover the Amazon Basin. This trail offers an excellent introduction to the forest environment, winding past impressive trees such as the Shihuahuaco and the uniquely beautiful strangler fig. It also offers excellent opportunities for bird watching and exotic insect observation; twilight river excursion. A guided afternoon boat ride on the Madre de Dios River to witness the Amazon’s transformation from a diurnal to a nocturnal world, as animals and birds of the daytime give way to species specially adapted to the night. Learn about their habits, while you search for nightjars, owls, capybaras and big caimans. Dinner.

Day 2  Lake Sandoval

Breakfast. In the morning, visit Lake Sandoval in 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 lodge for lunch.

In the afternoon, visit the Inkaterra canopy walkway and take the anaconda walk. Ascending the first tower, 29 metres above the forest ground, begin your encounter with the tree top realm. Walk through the rainforest canopy on a suspension bridge network linking eight observation platforms. Be on the lookout for bright toucans, woodpeckers, trogons, monkeys and three-toed sloths. If you wish, you may extend your excursion and appreciate the sunset from one of the towers. Afterwards, experience the anaconda walk for about 30 minutes walking along the 200-metre wooden bridge over the Aguajales swamps. In this lush ecosystem, you may observe various species of amphibians, birds, mammals, abundant flora, trees and possibly the serpents of this flooded marshland. Dinner.

Day 3  Gamitana Creek

Breakfast. Enjoy a 25-minute boat trip to Gamitana Creek. Explore the rainforest along the banks of a winding, dark-water creek that is home to many piranha, caiman, turtles and birds. Board a canoe and navigate your way back downstream, appreciating the abundant flora and fauna. Return to Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica for lunch.

In the afternoon, excursion to the Hacienda Concepcion, with over 200 different plant species, learn about the uses and benefits of traditional topical flora. Followed by a 30-minute canoe trip to look for turtles, sun grebes, nightjars and exotic herons. Dinner.

Day 4  Return to Puerto Maldonado

After breakfast, return trip to Puerto Maldonado and transfer to the airport. Departure.

View of Sandoval Lake at sunset with the beautiful Mauritia palm trees, Tambopata Natural Reserve, Puerto Maldonado, PeruWildlife of Tambopata National Reserve, Madre de Dios - Peru
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