Nature & Adventure Tours: Rafting to the Tambopata Reserve 9D/8N
Enjoy this great adventure trip, crossing the highplains trough the Jungle, and do rafting in the remote Jungle area of the Tambopata Candamo National Reserve.
ITINERARY :
Pre departure briefing the night before.
DAY 1: Juliaca-Road to The Tambopata-PutinaPunko
We meet our passengers in Juliaca, where we board the transport that will take us across the high plains and down into the jungle and into the banks of the Tambopata River.
DAY 2: Tambopata River
Passing the last point of civilization we wander deep into the heart of the jungle, using the river as our way of passage. We will set up camps on the riverbank for the night.
DAY 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8: Tambopata River - Puerto Maldonado
We cruise through the tropical forests, running through class II,III and IV rapids. There are so many opportunities for us to see all the different wildlife - monkeys, tapirs, giant otters, parrots, different types of insects, armadillos, butterflies, plants and trees. At the end of each day we will set up camp on the beautiful river beaches, where if we are lucky we may see the famous Cock of the Rock national bird of Peru. On day 7 we will board a motorized canoe at the union of our river with the river Távara to go to the Macaw lick, where we will rest for the night. The following day we will return to Puerto Maldonado.
DAY 9: Puerto Maldonado - Cusco
Return to Cusco
Included:
Transportation Juliaca-Tambopata River(Jeeps 4x4)
Professional Speaking English Rafting Guide
All Rafting Equipment(Raft, paddle Life Jacket, Helmet, Paddle Jacket)
Dry bags - Special Water-proof bags (for the personal belongings)
Double tents
All meals during the trip.
Hotel in the First night in Puerto-Maldonado
Fly ticket Puerto Maldonado back to Cusco
Optional: Video and Photos Service
We Recommend to Bring:
Binoculars
Flashlight with spare bulbs and batteries
Sleeping bag + sheets
Day pack and mattress
Long pants and long-sleeved shirts (thick and baggy fabric against mosquito's)
T-shirts
Shorts/Bathing suit
Sweater or light jacket
One pair of light shoes or sandals
long cotton socks
Rain gear
Sunhat, sunglasses, sunblock
Insect repellent (with at least 25% deet) /Afterbite
Toilet-paper
Plastic bag(to keep everything dry)
Water bottle (with water for the car ride into Tambopata)
Copy of a valid passport/Copy of yellow fever and tetanus vaccinations
Money for soft drinks or beers and handicrafts at the Tambopata
Landingsstrip
Batteries for video cameras can be recharged on the first night of the trip, bring your own recharger.
