Lake Sandoval 4 Days / 3 Nights

Day 1: Arrival to the Lodge, Trail System, River Night Watch

Overnight in Amazon (Altitude: 500 m. - 1640 ft)

Trail System: Explore exclusive jungle trails that snake between the roots of towering trees for an immersive introduction to the rich ecosystems of the rainforest. A staggering 540 bird species, 362 ant species (a world record!) and over 100 mammal species have all been.

River Night Watch: Cruise the Madre de Dios River at night in search of wildlife that roams the riverbanks under darkness. Keep on the lookout for the likes of nightjars, owls, capybaras and caimans as you learn about the curious behaviour and characteristics of this nocturnal world.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Canopy Walkway and Lake Sandoval

Overnight in Amazon (Altitude: 500 m. - 1640 ft)

Canopy Walkway: Climb the exhilarating Canopy Walkway for an unforgettable opportunity to observe the rainforest from its rooftop. Originally designed for scientific research, a sophisticated network of seven suspension bridges are strung between eight treetop observation platforms over 30 metres (100 feet) above the forest floor, with the jungle stretching out beneath you.

Lake Sandoval: Hike a boardwalk jungle trail to Lake Sandoval, a glassy ox-bow lake tucked inside the protected Tambopata National Reserve. Board a dug-out canoe to paddle through eerie mangroves and glide out onto the palm-flanked lake, home to thousands of bird species as well as anacondas, black caimans, yellow spotted side-neck turtles, red howler monkeys and two endangered (and elusive) families of giant river otters.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Wetlands, Bio-Orchard, Palmetum, Rainforest by Night

Overnight in Amazon (Altitude: 500 m. - 1640 ft)

Wetlands: Discover the Amazon’s otherworldly realm of aguajales rainforest swampland, following a -200metre (656 feet) walkway through this diverse ecosystem. Learn how vegetation has adapted to this atmospheric natural habitat and the exotic species of amphibians, reptiles, snakes, birds and mammals that are drawn here.

Bio-Orchard: Visit our organic bio-orchard to discover many of the rainforest’s tropical plants up-close, with a chance to learn about their many intriguing medicinal uses by indigenous communities. The bio-orchard is run by Inkaterra Association (ITA), our nonprofit organization, helping to rescue knowledge on sustainable agroforestry techniques.

Palmetum: Explore our -30hectare Palmetum, a collection of 19 Amazonian palms in a plot reserved for rainforest restoration and conservation. Uncover some of the creative mechanisms plants and trees have adopted to survive in the rainforest and appreciate the characteristics and cultural meaning of trees within the Palmetum, such as the yarina (vegetable ivory) or the walking palm, which cleverly moves its roots in search of sunlight.

Rainforest by Night: Boldly venture out at night to discover some of the strange species that come alive under deep darkness in the Amazon. Wildlife activity greatly differs between day and night, as some creatures curl up and sleep while others employ ingenious adaption mechanisms to emerge. Stroll quietly as your senses heighten to the mysterious nocturnal sounds of birds, mammals, insects and amphibians wondering close by.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Transfer back to Puerto Maldonado

Amazon Jungle (Altitude: 500 m. - 1640 ft)

Departure

Return by motorized canoe to the city of Puerto Maldonado for your onward flight.

Note: Check-out is at 10:00. You can relax in the lodge’s restaurant lounge until your transfer to Puerto Maldonado. Lunch is not included on your departure day but can be arranged with advanced notice (additional cost applies).

Meals: Breakfast