Day Highlight: Dawn river boat observation of colorful parrots and macaws gathering along the mineral clay cliffs.
Your guide will pick you up from the airport or bus station. Then you will go to our office based in Puerto Maldonado to register (passport number and flight number). Then, you will take the boat down the Madre de Dios River to reach our Lodge. After one hour by boat, you will arrive at the Lodge where you will receive a fresh exotic fruit juice. You will get your room key.
After a short rest, you will go for a two-hour walk through the jungle. Your guide will tell you about the lush vegetation (some trees are 500 years old). You will also have the opportunity to see birds (parrots, macaws), monkeys, snakes, butterflies… You will witness our wonderful jungle.
In the evening, you and your guide will go for a boat ride on the Madre de Dios River to look for caimans. You will observe the glowing red eyes of the caimans with a flashlight. You may also observe capybaras, the largest rodents in the world. They can weigh up to 60 kilos.
Day Technical Data:
- Timing: Early morning start with well-spaced afternoon transitions.
- Terrain: Variable mountain stone paving, compacted soil paths, and loose gravel slopes.
- Physical Effort: Moderate to demanding exertion adapted to traveler acclimatization.
- Transport Profile: Private van pickup from Cusco hotel and dedicated linking transfers.
