Today, we enter deep jungle. We will be traveling on the interoceanic highway and later onto a small and unpaved road. It is from this road that we reach the remote jungle settlement of Lucerna. From here, the group will enjoy a peaceful and eye-opening boat ride up river to our luxury lodge. The group will stop for wildlife sightings, scenery, and photo opportunities. Once we arrive at the lodge the accommodating staff will take you to your private cabanas. After dinner our guides will provide the first of three nightly lectures. These lectures are designed to help educate our travelers on conservation in the rainforest. Each lecture provides you with more information and insight on the Amazon Rainforest to help you get the most out of your stay with Tamandua Expeditions. 

Wake up to the sound of toucans and howler monkeys and enjoy a cup of coffee with your favorite book as you watch the mist rise for the sun. Every day you will be served meals prepared by Sustainable Chef Roy Riquelme, who carefully prepares dishes that include both elements from Peruvian culture as well as unique flavors that can only be found in the jungle. After breakfast, let our guides take you on a nature walk in search of the vibrant life that occupies this untouched forest. In the evening we’ll head out after dinner to survey the stunning jungle night life – searching for mammal eye-shines, reptiles and amphibians, night birds, and more. 

Dawn paddle on Lago Soledad. This is one of the largest Oxbow Lakes in the Las Piedras watershed, and one of the most magical Amazonian habitats. These ecosystems are home to wildlife that you cannot find anywhere else. Our goal is the get you up close to animals such as giant river otters, black caiman, peccary and tapir. There are few places on earth where you will be able to experience true stillness. Today is your day to unplug. After spending the day enjoying the lake come back to the lodge and relax or sign up for an alternative activity. Our guides can help you find what you are looking for. 

You have seen the jungle from the forest floor; at times during this trip you used your binoculars to see the monkeys and birds milling about through the canopy. Now it is time to experience the jungle from their view. Today we are going to the crown of the canopy where you will be able to enjoy the jungle from a canopy platform. Quietly watch birds fly below your feet, a rare privilege. If we are lucky, curious monkeys will join us from afar. The afternoon is yours, choose an activity and our guides will arrange for you to get the most out of your day.

The rule with jungle is the farther you go from civilization, the more wild it gets. On this day we will travel up a tributary of the Amazon into deeper areas of the jungle (yes, even deeper than the already remote research station.) Bring sunscreen and your binoculars for the boat. We’ll bring leaf-wrapped lunches, and we’ll head out in search of adventure and wildlife sightings.  

Time to pack your bags! We are headed back to Puerto Maldonado. Lunch will be provided for the journey back. Once we arrive at the hotel you will have the afternoon to relax. Our groups tend to enjoy our last evening together. We will celebrate at a local restaurant and send a small group to the local clubs to enjoy Puerto Maldonado nightlife.  

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