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The Tambopata Amazon Lodge

Buildings in harmony with the forest are constructed from local materials which allow them to blend well into the exotic setting. "Style" can be described as rustic comprising wooden, palm thatched, screened cabins without electricity. Candles and lamps are used after dark making for a relaxing natural ambiance. Solar energy is being introduced but only exists for the administration building lighting, maintenance of batteries for radio communications, in the kitchen area for food preparation and for hot water for bathrooms. There is solar energy lighting in the suite building. We are in the process of introducing solar energy for lighting to all our rooms. A small generator is used minimally (to reduce noise, pollution and similar). There are individual cabins which have a porch with hammocks, table and chairs for relaxing. The superior rooms are 258 square feet and have either twin beds or a king saize bed. Suites are 366 square feet and have either 2 double beds or a king size bed. Both room types have safety deposit boxes and private bathrooms with hot water from solar
energy.The main building consists of a screened dining room, where meals are served, and water, coffee, tea and bananas are available 24 hours a day. There is an attached bar for socializing which has games and books for entertainment. Overlooking the Tambopata River, a short distance from the dining room, can be found the lecture and conference building for slide show presentation as well as for studying. Along side is a small museum and map room.

Trails leading from the lodge compound are constantly being maintained and are being developed further to ensure safe and maximal access to the different habitat types. The lodge boasts 25 kilometers of trail in total, including those to the lake systems of Condenado and Sachavacayoc situated on the opposite bank of the Tambopata River.

Naturalist Guides are resident year round and are ready to introduce you to the marvels of the Rain Forest. During a typical day at the lodge our guides bring the forest to life by pointing out the important trees, flowers, medicinal plants remedies, as well as assisting in sitting and identifying the birds, mammals, reptiles, butterflies and other insects. In the evening short lectures are scheduled which deal with special rain forest subjects and give a chance to delve further into the mysteries and marvels of this ecosystem.

Meals are prepared by our professional and dedicated staff from a mixture of local rain forest products as well as more traditional foods. Some meals are distinctly Peruvian others are International in flavor.

River transport to and from the lodge is completed by motorized dugout canoe, shaded and equipped with cushions for your comfort and life jackets for your security. Canoes are managed by experienced qualified drivers with a deep knowledge of the river and its wildlife.

Macaw clay licks are one of the most spectacular natural phenomenon's in Amazonia. On the Tambopata river, approximately 90 km. up river from the town of Puerto Maldonado, 2-2.5 hours from the lodge, you can find the Chuncho clay lick. Tambopata Eco Lodge offers special excursions to visit this magnificent area. (El Chuncho package)

The action starts just before dawn as the first few rays of sun are braking through the sky and expose the eroded river bank that is known as the Chuncho clay lick. The first sign of activity will be the ear piercing squawks of the parrots, parakeets and macaws as they start to arrive in the area. Some of the birds have flown here from as far as seven kilometers away. Depending on the species the birds will arrive in discrete pairs or in huge flocks. When they arrive in the area they head straight for the trees were they will perch for some time before they decide if it is safe to eat the clay or not. When they have secured the area the first descent from the trees to the cliff will be made by the small parrots and parakeets. Next the small macaws such as the chestnut fronted macaw and the red bellied macaw will fly down and land on the cliff face. The next birds to descend are the large red and green macaws, the spectacular scarlet macaws and the beautiful blue and yellow macaws. You will be treated to an amazing display of color as these birds demonstrate why they are known as the 'winged rainbows'. You will have the best seats in the house to watch these magnificent birds consume there daily breakfast of clay. The viewing point is on a hidden beach approximately 40 meters away from the clay face.

Collpa Colorado, the largest known macaw clay-lick in the world, is located on the Tambopata river about 120 km upstream from Puerto Maldonado (4-5 hrs upstream from the lodge) and is one of the most spectacular natural phenomena in all Amazonia. Tambopata Eco Lodge offers special excursions to visit this magnificent area. (Scarlet and Colorado packages)

Lodge services include:
. Dining room for 70 people, with bathrooms.
. Bar for 70 people with board games and gift shop.
. Small site museum and ecology library.
. Slide show and conference room.
. Observation platform for 8 people with pulley system.
. Telecommunications: Radio and satellite phones.
. Complete camping equipment for trips into the forest.
. Duffle bags available for personal items.
. Baggage storage at our office in Puerto Maldonado and at the lodge.
. Personnel for all transfers.
. For transport on rivers and lakes:
.-Fiber glass speed boats with outboard motors for 3 to 18 passengers.
.-Wooden canoes with outboard motors for expeditions to macaw licks.
.-Small fiber glass catamarans and canoes for lake excursions.
. Trail network - We maintain more than 25 kilometers of forest trails.

"we had a great time especially camping and another woman our age from Holland joined us. kudos to the cook and our guide shared our enthusiasm. thanks for your end of the trip" Theresa

Tambopata Lodge 3 Days / 2 Nights

Day l: Flight to Puerto Maldonado, and journey to the lodge. Following your early morning flight to Puerto Maldonado from Lima or Cusco, you will be met at the airport by your naturalist guide and transferred to a dugout canoe for the trip up the Tambopata River to the lodge. On the journey the vegetation changes from colonized deforested areas to virgin rain forest. A box-lunch is provided on board. On arrival you'll have a welcome drink and meet the rest of the staff. In the late afternoon you set off for an introductory walk into the "terra firme" forest behind the lodge (Trail 2), dominated by giant Brazil-nut and Dipteryx trees. Frequently seen mammals on this trail are Saddle-back Tamarinds, Brown Capuchins, Agoutis, Pacas, Blue-Morpho butterflies, Trogons, Toucans and many other species of birds. After dinner a night walk to find nocturnal animals or insects by the eye-shine a specialization for increasing the light and see better, about 50% of the animals are nocturnal in the rainforest. (L,D)

Day 2: Hike to Lake Condenado. After an early breakfast you and your nature guide will board the motorized canoe once again for the short journey to the trail head to begin a morning's exploration by foot and paddle canoe of the lake system of Condenado, rich in bird and aquatic life. A family of Giant Otters live in the vicinity of the lake and are often observed. Birds abound especially Rufescent Tiger-herons, Great Egrets, Wattled Jacanas, Hoatzin, the noisy Donacobius and many others. Remember to bring your hat and sun cream for there is no shade out on the water. You will return to the lodge in time for lunch. The afternoon is for exploring the forest close to the lodge (with or without your guide), relaxing and bathing in the Gallucunca, a cool clear stream beside the lodge or visit our tree platforms, going up with ropes and harnesses for a bird's eye view of the forest and for close-ups of arboreal orchids and the many other species of plants and animals that are never seen near the ground (extra cost). After dark you will go searching for caiman (alligators) and other nocturnal animals by motorized canoe along the Tambopata River. (B,L,D)

Day 3: Departure. A dawn start is required for the canoe trip back to Puerto Maldonado giving memorable views of the sun rise over the river. Lookout for the early morning wildlife which is particularly active at this time. Howler monkeys are frequently heard, as they stakeout their territories. Your guide will take care of you on arrival in Puerto Maldonado and will deal with all the necessities at the airport prior to you departure. (B)

Tambopata Lodge 4 Days / 3 Nights

Days 1 and 2 - same as on 3 days trip

Day 3 : Hike to Lake Sachavacayoc (Tapir Lake). After an early breakfast you will take a short boat ride down river to the trail head. Here you embark on a longer trail which leads to a spectacular hidden lake, requiring the crossing of streams and swampy ground, past the giant Lupuna trees (kings of the jungle) which abound in this part of the forest. On the walk you are introduced to more aspects of the forest and its animals. At the lake itself it is possible to spot the elusive Black Caiman and Giant Otters. We return for lunch. The afternoon is free for relaxation and bathing (B,L,D)

Day 4: Departure. same as on day 3 of 3 day trip.

Additional days at Libertador Tambopata Lodge
Any number of extra days at the lodge, in addition to the above mentioned program, are possible. These can be guided or unguided according to your preference and interests. During these days you can either, explore the trail system in more depth, going further a field along trails not visited before; repeat the lake visits accompanying other groups, giving you more time to wonder/paddle in your favorite areas; visit our tree platforms, going up with ropes and harnesses for a bird's eye view of the forest and for close-ups of arboreal orchids and the many other species of plants and animals that are never seen near the ground or at dawn when the main activity of the forest begin with a sun rise. (Extra cost).; FULL BOARD IS INCLUDED ON ADDITIONAL DAYS.

Services included in your trip: All meals and accommodation from lunch on Day 1 to Breakfast on your final day (inclusive). All transport from your arrival at Puerto Maldonado to your return to the airport (inclusive). All guided excursions describes in the itinerary (including on additional days, if you wish). One night excursion on the river looking for Caiman.

MACAW & PARROT LICK "EL CHUNCHO" (4 Days / 3 Nights)
(Operates from April 1st to October 31st)

Day l: Flight to Puerto Maldonado, and journey to the lodge. Following your early morning flight to Puerto Maldonado from Lima or Cusco, you will be met at the airport by your naturalist guide and transferred to a dugout canoe for the trip up the Tambopata River to the lodge. On the journey the vegetation changes from colonized deforested areas to virgin rain forest. A box-lunch is provided on board. On arrival you'll have a welcome drink and meet the rest of the staff. In the late afternoon you set off for an introductory walk into the "terra firme" forest behind the lodge (Trail 2), dominated by giant Brazil-nut and Dipteryx trees. Frequently seen mammals on this trail are Saddle-back Tamarins, Brown Capuchins, Agoutis, Pacas, Blue-Morpho butterflies, Trogons, Toucans and many other species of birds. After dinner a night walk to find nocturnal animals or insects by the eye-shine a specialization for increasing the light and see better, about 50% of the animals are nocturnal in the rainforest. (L,D)

Day 2: Hike to Lake Condenado & trip to the Macaw & parrot Clay-lick "EL CHUNCHO" (Collpa). After an early breakfast you and your nature guide will board the motorized canoe once again for the short journey to the trail head to begin a morning's exploration by foot and paddle canoe of the lake system of Condenado, rich in bird and aquatic life. A family of Giant Otters live in the vicinity of the lake and are often observed. Birds abound especially Rufescent Tiger-herons, Great Egrets, Wattled Jacanas, Hoatzin, the noisy Donacobius and many others. Remember to bring your hat and sun cream for there is no shade out on the water. You will return to the lodge in time for lunch. After lunch you return to the canoe to continue the journey upstream, a further 2 hrs, to an area deep within the Tambopata National Reserve where the isolated MACAW & PARROT CLAY LICK "EL CHUNCHO" is situated. This Collpa is actually the second large clay cliff lining the Tambopata River in this area. After dinner you will go searching for some animals like a Capybaras, Caimans, Tapirs, and the famous Jaguar by walking along the banks of the Tambopata River, Many foot prints of these animals are daily observed on the banks. Camping on the beach near the Collpa "EL CHUNCHO". (B,L,D)

Day 3: Visit the Collpa "EL CHUNCHO" and return to Libertador Tambopata Lodge. A pre-dawn start is needed to get to the clay-lick before the birds. They arrive in search of minerals and salts and the digestive properties of the clay particles themselves. On average several dozens Macaws and smaller parrots visit the clay-lick daily, including Scarlet, Blue and Yellow, Red and Green, and Chestnut-fronted and Blue-headed parrots, among others. Following a late morning hike we return down river to the lodge for lunch. At night you will go searching for Caimans (alligators) and other nocturnal animals by canoe along the Tambopata River. Night in Libertador Tambopata Lodge. (B,L,D)

Day 4: Departure. A dawn start is required for the canoe trip back to Puerto Maldonado giving memorable views of the sun rise over the river. Lookout for the early morning wildlife which is particularly active at this time. Howler monkeys are frequently heard, as they stakeout their territories. Your guide will take care of you on arrival in Puerto Maldonado and will deal with all the necessities at the airport prior to you departure. (B)

SCARLET (4 DAYS/ 3 NIGHTS)

Day l: Flight to Puerto Maldonado, and journey to the lodge. Following your early morning flight to Puerto Maldonado from Lima or Cusco, you will be met at the airport by your naturalist guide and transferred to a dugout canoe for the trip up the Tambopata River to the lodge. On the journey the vegetation changes from colonized deforested areas to virgin rain forest. A box-lunch is provided on board. On arrival you'll have a welcome drink and meet the rest of the staff. In the late afternoon you set off for an introductory walk into the "terra firme" forest behind the lodge (Trail 2), dominated by giant Brazil-nut and Dipteryx trees. Frequently seen mammals on this trail are Saddle-back Tamarins, Brown Capuchins, Agoutis, Pacas, Blue-Morpho butterflies, Trogons, Toucans and many other species of birds. After dinner a night walk to find nocturnal animals or insects by the eye-shine a specialization for increasing the light and see better, about 50% of the animals are nocturnal in the rainforest. (L,D)

Day 2: Trip to the Macaw Clay-lick (Collpa). After breakfast you return to the canoe to continue the journey upstream, a further 4 hrs, to an area deep within the Reserve National where the isolated Collpa is situated. The Collpa is actually one of the large clay cliffs lining the Tambopata River in this area. After lunch you and your guide have the afternoon to explore the trail system in the area. Camping on the beach near the Collpa. (B,L,D).

Day 3: Visit the Collpa and return to Tambopata Eco Lodge. A pre-dawn start is needed to get to the clay-lick before the birds. They arrive in search of minerals and salts and the digestive properties of the clay particles themselves. On average several hundred Macaws and smaller parrots visit the clay-lick daily, including Scarlet, Blue and Yellow, Red and Green, and Chestnut-fronted and Blue-headed parrots, among others. This clay-lick is considered one of the largest in the world. Following a late morning hike and lunch we return down river to the lodge. At night you will go searching for Caiman (alligators) and other nocturnal animals by canoe along the Tambopata River. Night in Tambopata Eco Lodge. (B,L,D).

Day 4: Departure. A dawn start is required for the canoe trip back to Puerto Maldonado giving memorable views of the sun rise over the river. Lookout for the early morning wildlife which is particularly active at this time. Howler monkeys are frequently heard, as they stakeout their territories. Your guide will take care of you on arrival in Puerto Maldonado and will deal with all the necessities at the airport prior to you departure. (B)

Additional days at the Macaw Lick or Collpa: Any number of extra days in the vicinity of the Collpa, over and above the aforementioned program, are possible. These can be guided or unguided according to your preference and interests. During these days you can either; explore the trail system in more depth, going further a field along trails not visited before; visit a small lake hidden amongst the trees with a floating viewing platform situated in it; take a trip up river to explore a clear forest stream teeming with fish. Full board is included during each of these days.

Services included in your Macaw lick trip: All meals and accommodation (camping gear) from lunch on Day 1 to Breakfast on your final day (inclusive). All transport from your arrival al Puerto Maldonado to your return to the airport (inclusive). All guided excursions describes in the itinerary (including on additional days, if you wish). One night excursion on the river looking for Caiman.

COLORADO (5 DAYS/ 4 NIGHTS)

Day 2: Trip to the Macaw Clay-lick (Collpa). After breakfast you return to the canoe to continue the journey upstream, a further 4 hrs, to an area deep within the National Reserve where the isolated Collpa is situated. The Collpa is actually one of the large clay cliffs lining the Tambopata River in this area. After lunch you and your guide have the afternoon to explore the trail system in the area. Camping on the beach near the Collpa. (B,L,D)

Day 3: Full day at Collpa and explore the forest trails. A pre-dawn start is needed to get to the clay-lick before the birds. They arrive in search of minerals and salts and the digestive properties of the clay particles themselves. On average several hundred Macaws and smaller parrots visit the clay-lick daily, including Scarlet, Blue and Yellow, Red and Green, Chestnut-fronted and Blue-headed parrots, among others. This clay-lick is considered one of the largest in the world. Following a late morning hike in the trail system in search of some of the nine species of monkeys present in the area, including Spider monkeys, Squirrel monkeys and Dusky titi monkeys as well as the elusive large mammals like Tapir, White-lipped peccaries and Jaguar. After lunch a rest time taking a trip up river to explore a clear forest stream where you can take a bath. Camping on the beach near the Collpa. (B,L,D).

Day 4: Visit the Collpa, return to Tambopata Eco Lodge and hike to a Oxbow - lake. A second opportunity to witness the wonders at the lick. You will return to the Tambopata Eco Lodge in the early afternoon in time for lunch. After lunch you will hike to the Condenado Oxbow – Lake, where you will see a special kind of ecosystem created in hundred of years for the chance of the river source, rich in bird and aquatic life. A family of Giant Otters live in the vicinity of the lake and are often observed. Birds abound especially Rufescent Tiger-herons, Great Egrets, Wattled Jacanas, Hoatzin, the noisy Donacobius and many others. Remember to bring your hat and sun cream for there is no shade out on the water. You will return to the lodge in time for lunch. At night you will go searching for Caiman (alligators) and other nocturnal animals by canoe along the Tambopata River. Night in Tambopata Eco Lodge. (B,L,D).

Day 5: Departure. A dawn start is required for the canoe trip back to Puerto Maldonado giving memorable views of the sun rise over the river. Lookout for the early morning wildlife which is particularly active at this time. Howler monkeys are frequently heard, as they stakeout their territories. Your guide will take care of you on arrival in Puerto Maldonado and will deal with all the necessities at the airport prior to you departure. (B)

2011 Price per person in US$

Program in Superior Room	Days/Nights	Single	Double
Tambopata Lodge	3/2	417	338
Tambopata Lodge	4/3	560	430
El Chuncho	4/3	756	638
Scarlet	4/3	907	785
Colorado	5/4	1098	937
additional day at lodge		115	77

Program in Suite	Days/Nights	Single	Double
Tambopata Lodge	3/2	600	469
Tambopata Lodge	4/3	829	618
El Chuncho	4/3	1056	830
Scarlet	4/3	1199	973
Colorado	5/4	1383	1117
additional day at lodge		166	110

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ENTRANCE FEE .-to the TNR (Tambopata National Reserve)this fee is not included in our program rates, and must be paid directly by participants in our programs. Per pax, currently, LODGE programs $12.00, and MACAW&PARROT CLAY LICK programs $36.00 approximately.

CHILDREN DISCOUNTS.- Under 2 years of age are free of charge. They do not have the right to a separate bed from that of their parents.Over 2 years of age but Under 12 years receive a 50% discount. They will be provided with an additional bed in their parents room. Children under the age of 18 are required to be in the company of an adult who assumes responsability for them and their actions.

CANCELATIONS, NO SHOWS: If at 35 day before arrival a booking is cancelled there is no charge except in cases where a reconfirmation prepayment has been requested. In this case refunds are subject to space resale. At 15 days from arrival cancellations are subjects to 50% fee, At 7 days 75%, and in the case of NO SHOWS, not caused by flight cancellations/delays, we will retain full payment.

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