Land at the airport and take a short cab ride to the hotel. Our guide will meet the group to discuss the plans for the expedition. Spend some time in town to absorb the local culture and cuisine before resting up in a hotel room for the next day’s adventure.

 Set your alarms because today we will begin our trek to the lodge. The group takes a car ride for about 4 hours then an hour boat ride through pristine rainforest directly to the station where the group will settle into their rooms and get acquainted with the station and surroundings. 

Our first day in the jungle will be an exciting one as the group will be introduced to the primary rainforest that surrounds the research station. The group can join our guides for a walk along the extensive trail system, which is a great way to spot wildlife. Feast your eyes on the gigantic trees as our guides lead you through pristine rainforest, allowing the group to get familiar with their surroundings.

The mornings begin with a chorus of avian songs along with morning hikes, quietly walking through the forest to get a chance to see more wildlife. You will have the chance to walk the forest, and the many diverse environments it has to offer. With the use of trails you will have access to many rare species of flora and fauna. A unique feature located close to the station is the macaw clay lick where you will have a chance to see hundreds of macaw, parakeets, and other beautifully ornamented birds.

Our guides will also lead night hikes. Night walks in the Amazon are an exhilarating experience, and yield an incredible wealth of nocturnal life. Many different types of reptiles, amphibians, and other mammal life are easier to view when the sun sets — you never know what you will find. Bring a headlamp, feel the excitement, and hear the sounds of the rainforest come alive at night.

There is a lot to do in the jungle. Our days will also include:

-Stream walks
-Macaw viewing
-Star gazing
-Boating/wildlife watching on the river
-Night campfires
-Fishing
-Hike to Mammal Colpa
-Swamp Exploration

We want everyone to have a personal journey, so if there is an activity that someone would like to experience we will work to make it happen. Enjoy your time in the jungle!

Pack your bags and say goodbye to the Amazon. The group will head back to Puerto Maldonado to enjoy a night out in town before turning in for the night in a hotel.

Tamandua guides will see you off to the airport. Until next time!