day 1
Caiman cocha
Upon your arrival in Puerto Maldonado, Peru’s capital of biodiversity, we will welcome you at the airport. Then, we’ll start our program by visiting the city on a bus.
Then, we will go to Puerto Capitanía, the port where our riverboat will be waiting for us. We will sail across Rio Bajo Madre de Dios (Winding River) until arriving at our lodge, 30 km away from Puerto Maldonado City.
On our way, you will be able to observe rural lands destined to agricultural and livestock activities near the city. If the weather is good, you will sight colorful plants like the large-flowered heliconias, and you will have the chance to observe diverse animals such as the capybaras, caimans, water turtles, herons, cormorants, carrion birds and birds of prey.
Upon the arrival in our lodge, you will be welcomed with delicious Amazon tropical fruit nectars and taken to your comfortable room (bungalow) reserved for the occasion. Once you are settled in the room, a hearty lunch will be served for you in our warm, rustically designed dining room.
CAIMAN COCHA
In the afternoon, our specialized guide will take you through an interpretive trail, conveniently signposted, to Caiman Cocha, a little lagoon where you will have the chance to observe the black caiman and the common caiman, as well as efficient predators located at the top of the food chain. They feed on a rich water fauna—mainly represented by fish— that inhabits the pond.
Back in the lodge, a delicious dinner will await you and you will have free time to share unforgettable moments at the bar, equipped with and excellent game room and all the drinks you can imagine.
The night fauna will lull you to sleep with the melody of a huge number of bird songs and calls.
What is this day like? check our photos
day 2
Puerto Maldonado
After a restful night’s sleep, the powerful roars of the howler monkey (Alouatta senículus) warn visitors that they are in its territory and that it’s time to leave. In our dining room, our breakfast will be prepared before going back to Puerto Maldonado.
WHAT INCLUDED?
- Shuttle service from/to airport
- All meals
- Accommodation in comfortable traditional bungalows
- All trips/excursions with a specialized guide
NOT INCLUDED
- Frozen drinks and extra expenses.
- first breakfast, last lunch
- extra binoculars
- Food not mentioned.
- Personal expenses and Tips: How to buy handicrafts, clothes, drinks, etc. Tips are not included either, these are voluntary according to the service received.
- Travel insurance: It is a very important requirement in the event of any unforeseen event that may occur during a trip: Such as medical assistance during your trip, Stay due to illness or accident, Loss of luggage, Forced cancellation of the trip due to protests or natural disasters
PACKING LIST
- Towel for the whole trip.
- Personal medications and personal hygiene products
- Sneakers or hiking shoes, sandals
- Lantern
- hat or cap
- Sun glasses
- sunscreen
- Insect repellent (recommended with 40% or more DEET)
- Waterproof
- Long sleeve shirts
- cotton pants
- Swimsuit
- Warm clothes, in case of cold
- optional binoculars
- photographic camera
- Luggage backpack and small backpac
RECOMENDATIONS
Do not organize a trip to the jungle on your own!
Although the local people of Puerto Maldonado offer to take you, keep in mind that they will do so without any type of security, so we recommend that you always do it with a Travel Agency
What is the best month to travel to Puerto Maldonado?
If you would like to be part of the celebration of the city of Puerto Maldonado, then consider traveling in July. But, if you prefer to contemplate the beautiful vegetation of the Amazon jungle, consider visiting this city during the humid months, since that is when the forest bears fruit.
