Amazon Lodges
Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica or Sandoval Lake Lodge
Length: 4 Days/3 Nights from Cusco or Lima
Season: April to December
Families and travelers with limited time, who want a taste of the Amazon Basin rainforests, will enjoy the Reserva Amazonica or Sandoval Lake lodges, 45 min by motor boat from Puerto Maldonado. Both allow access to small oxbow lakes as well as forest trails and rivers with a variety of habitats. Each lodge provides a nice mix of natural history experiences, plus the opportunity to maximize wildlife encounters. The lodges are built in the style and tradition of the native communities, with thatched-roofs and ecologically harvested, driftwood mahogany (or similar) flooring.
Accommodations for 50-80 guests are individual bungalows with mosquito netting over the beds. Both lodges have private bathrooms with hot showers and flush toilets. Meals are in a communal dining area. Comfortable lounge/rest areas have hammocks, chairs and tables. Electricity is available at both lodges. A 1,125′ long canopy walkway is available near the Reserva Amazonica. The structure has 7 hanging bridges and 8 treetop observation platforms.
Day-by-Day Itinerary:
DAY 01: CUSCO/PUERTO MALDONADO
Transfer to the Cusco airport. Check-in assistance for the flight to Puerto Maldonado is provided. Upon arrival, we transfer by motorized canoe to the lodge for an afternoon orientation activity (hiking or canoeing on the lakes). This evening we enjoy a nighttime search for caiman along the lake or river shore. (L,D)
DAYS 02-03: RESERVA AMAZONICA OR SANDOVAL LAKE LODGE
Each morning we can enjoy a pre-dawn excursion to look for giant river otters and birds (hoatzin, rufescent tiger heron and Amazon kingfishers are often seen along the river). Mornings and afternoons can be spent hiking the trails, paddling on the lake or down a stream to watch for monkeys such as the brown capuchin, one of 6 species frequently spotted at the lodges. In the evenings we can enjoy nature walks or canoe outings in search of monkeys, bats and other nocturnal creatures. All meals are at the lodge. (B,L,D)
DAY 04: PUERTO MALDONADO/LIMA/USA
Following breakfast, we return to Puerto Maldonado by boat and fly to Lima. In the capital, tour the colonial sector of Lima and the Larco Herrera Museum. Leisure time is available to explore Miraflores and taste the well-known Peruvian seafood. Return to the airport with assistance for the flight home. (B)
Prices from:
$1,500 p.p.d. for Reserva Amazonica Lodge and from $1,300 p.p.d. with Sandoval Lake Lodge for 2 participants.
p.p.d.=per person based on double or triple occupancy. Price does not include local flights.
Notes on the Cusco Amazon Itinerary: Although wildlife viewing will be carefully pursued, spotting specific species or certain numbers of birds and animals cannot be guaranteed. The focus of this extension is on learning about the rainforest and getting an introductory feel for the Amazon rather than seeing or seeking specific wildlife species. If wildlife is your focus, a longer, more extensive trip should be taken (e.g. Manu Rainforest Adventure). A third option is the Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion Lodge for this extension, located just 25’ by boat from Puerto Maldonado in a 2,025-acre private ecological reserve. Excursions at these lodges are led by English-speaking, resident, naturalist guides, and groups are made up of various lodge guests.
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