Chuncho Lodge
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The Chuncho Lodge is designed for small groups, providing personalized service to all customers because now they only have 7 cabins. The property is in a great place for wildlife, adjacent to the national reserve and all the trails were made in the best way to increase the animal sightings while on the jungle walks.
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Within the next few years they are planning to increase to 14 cabins in total, no more. All cabins are provided with private bathrooms, screened windows to prevent the entrance of insects and all beds have mosquito nets. For privacy there are curtains on all the windows so customers can open them or close them. All the bathrooms have hot showers, although it is not needed. The rooms offer lots of natural light and fresh air while providing a safe but close contact with the forest environment.
They have a very nice restaurant with food which combines the local ingredients with the best Peruvian cuisine. They also provide service to vegetarians or customers with special meal requirements, if requested when when making the reservation. The property is in a great place for wildlife, adjacent to the national reserve and all the trails were made in the best way to increase the animal sightings while on the jungle walks. They understand that the amazon is a vast place making an enormous macro habitat, but they also know that there is in that macro habitat are micro habitats, and so their trails are made to cross these micro habitats so their customers can have a better chance to see the most wildlife.
95% of all their staff is local - trained to provide a high quality service to all their customers. They prefer locals because they know the families they belong to and the places where they live. This contributes to the local economy and is a source of income for the families. The lodge is 100% locally owned.
Tambopata Expedition - 2 daysDay 1 - Reception at the airport and transportation to Chuncho Lodge Office. Before your arrival we recommend to pack what you are going need for one night and leave the rest of your belongings at the office. You will start a 2 hour car trip to the Tambopata river ( 48 km. pave road and 18 km. dirt road) then 10 minutes to get to the Lodge (lunch on the way). During the trip into the heart of the Tambopata Reserve we will be able to observe clouds of butterflies, while groups of birds pass over the car and animals such as agouti paca (a rodent) can be observed. Reception and accommodation at CHUNCHO LODGE. After accommodation you will have an introductory walk to the jungle and the opportunity to visit the 40 meter canopy tower, from there it offers unrivalled views of the Rainforest. Our guides will lead you on a trail to get the tower and climb its steps. Finally, you reach the top. There, you’ll be able to see miles of pristine forest stretching in every direction. Because animals are most active in the canopy, you’ll have incredible chances to see wildlife. In this unforgettable experience, you’ll be awed by the intimate views of treetop animals, paired with the sweeping panorama of the jungle.
At night we will go on night walk to understand rainforest ecosystems and see some of the amazing trees, many animals such as colorful frogs, maybe snakes, spiders like tarantulas and many other animals active in the night, this activity is very safe and great opportunity for macro photos. Return to the lodge for dinner. (L, D). Day 2 - Early wake up at 4:30 a.m. to start with our 1 hour 30 minute journey upstream in Tambopata river to the Macaw Clay Lick “El Chuncho” in the Tambopata National Reserve. We will have the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful natural sceneries and wildlife of the river banks. Upon our arrival, we’ll set up breakfast and then we will be ready to observe one of the greatest wildlife spectacles where hundreds of parrots and different species of macaws gather to eat clay - first the parrots (mealy parrot, blue headed, orange check, dusky headed, white eyed) and then the large macaws like the blue and yellow, red and green, scarlet macaw. In the mid morning we return to the lodge to take a rest to relax or enjoy the facilities and the surroundings of CHUNCHO LODGE. Lunch at the lodge Then we will cross the river to get our car and return to Puerto Maldonado (B, L,). Tambopata Expedition 3 daysDay 1 and morning of day 2 - same as above
Day 2 - At mid day you will have the opportunity to go to swim at the river, this is optional. Lunch at the lodge. In the afternoon you are going to go on a ethnobotanical long jungle walk to learn about medicinal plants, amazon types of wood and a great opportunity to see more mammals and big trees. At night you are free to rest, enjoy the drinks of the bar or possibly another night hike (highly recommended). This activity will be possible according the weather conditions. Dinner and night at lodge. (B, L, D). Day 3 - Before breakfast we will go on another jungle walk. Optional visit to the Canopy Tower to see colorful birds such as toucans, oropendolas, hummingbirds, trogons, woodpeckers, nunbirds, tanagers, jacamars, etc.. Sunrise according to weather conditions is amazing from the canopy of the trees. Return to the lodge for breakfast and boat to the port where the car is waiting for us to take us back to Puerto Maldonado. At the city we will be sure you are in time to take your flight to Lima or Cuzco. (B). Tambopata Expedition 4 daysDays 1 and 2 - same as above
Day 3 - After a good breakfast, our boat will take us to our car to journey back to Puerto Maldonado, the same path to get back to the city, once arrived in the city we will move to the main port of the city to begin another cruise within the reserve, this time our destination is the famous and beautiful Sandoval Lake. This is an oxbow lake in Tambopata national reserve. After approximately 40 minutes by boat, we started a 3 km hike through the forest until you reach the shore of the Lake. Since starting our tour we will visit this beautiful body of water, the place is spectacular, many birds, very good opportunity to see a lots of monkeys of several species such as the red howler monkey, brown capuchin, squirrel monkey, dusky tity and saddle back tamarin. Also we’ll have great chance to see the Giant Otters. We check into a partner lodge, and return to the Lake to receive one of the most beautiful sunsets of the Amazon, we'll stay until the evening on the Lake, because in the dark night you will be able to see the black Caiman is the largest of the rainforest crocodiles, reaching more than 4 m long, and they love the Lakes. With flashlights you can observe them closely and take good photos. Night at Lodge. Includes B. L. D. Day 4 - Another day of waking up early but highly recommended, will leave at 6:30 in the morning to visit again the Sandoval Lake, in a beautiful sunrise and awakening of many of the animals that are very active this morning. Also we’ll have great chance to see the Giant Otters. We will paddle across the western part of the Lake, with its beautiful palm trees of more than 30 meters high, reflected in the water aguajales, this will leave you full of memories of your last day in the Amazon jungle. Return to lodge, breakfast and transfer to the Bank of the River to subsequently be brought back to the city of Puerto Maldonado in time for your return flight. Includes B. End of our service. Tambopata Adventure - 4 daysDays 1-2 - same as other tours
Day 3 - This day we will get up early to enjoy the sunrise over the jungle of Tambopata, and up on the Canopy tower at height of 40 meters the view will be impressive - sunrise will make it the best experience and we will get to observe the beauty of our rainforest. At that time we will also be able to observe different species of birds waking up. After a breathtaking view, we will enjoy our delicious breakfast. The next activity will be full adventure, we prepare to do Kayaking in the river - a fun experience in the jungle. Our goal is reach the “El Gato” creek where we will have the opportunity to do some Sport Fishing. The main fish is the piranha! (catch , photograph and release the fish to the river). Near the creek there is also a "chacra"(farming area) which we will visit and where there will be the possibility to taste some fruits of the season. You will see different species of fruit trees. After visiting the “El Gato” creek we will return to the lodge for lunch. Our last activity of the afternoon will be a forest walk to the mammals clay lick, located 2 kilometers away from the lodge. The best time is the afternoon, so there is a long walk but with great chance to see wildlife and an enormous fig tree on the way. At night free to rest and enjoy some of the drinks we have at our bar. Dinner , sleep. Day 4 - After breakfast our car is waiting for us to take us back to Puerto Maldonado, the dirt road across the forest give us a great opportunity to see the interaction between the people and the activities they do, which affects the animals behavior and will let you understand why the reserve and protected areas are so diverse compared to the areas of humans influence. In the city we will be sure you are in time to take your flight to Lima or Cuzco. (B). They are very flexible with transfers for the flight arrival and departures. They feel that have to adapt to the customer's needs will be always in time for any flight arrival and departure. |
Tambopata Expedition - 5 daysDays 1 - same as above
Day 2 - You will wake early in the morning and after a breakfast we will be ready to go on a boat ride on the Tambopata River to get a walk to the parrot clay lick on the banks of the El Gato Creek. You will watch parrots and parakeets gather and feed on the clay. On the walk you may see animals such as monkeys and other interesting plants and insects. After back from this parrots and parakeets clay lick you can relax with the option to swim in the river banks. If you wish, you can try to do some fishing, there is piranhas at this creek and you can catch them and release in the river where inhabit many species of fish. Return to the lodge for lunch After lunch you will have the opportunity to visit the 38 meter canopy tower, from there it offers unrivalled views of the Rainforest. The guides will lead you on a trail to get the tower and climb its steps. Finally, you reach the top. There, you’ll be able to see miles of pristine forest stretching in every direction. Because animals are most active in the canopy, you’ll have incredible chances to see wildlife. In this unforgettable experience, you’ll be awed by the intimate views of treetop animals, paired with the sweeping panorama of the jungle. In the night we will go on night walk to understand rainforest ecosystems and see some of the amazing trees, many animals such as colorful frogs, maybe snakes, spiders like tarantulas and many other animals active in the night, this activity is very safe and great opportunity for macro photos. Return to the lodge for dinner. Sleep at CHUNCHO LODGE. (L, D) Day 3 - We wake up very early, at 4:30, to leave at 5:00 a.m. our destination, the world's largest Macaw clay lick, a trip of approximately 1:30 hours boat trip, on the way we will have the incredible opportunity to see Capybaras, which are the largest rodents in the world, tapirs, and you can even see the South American feline, the Jaguar, many of our customers (35%) have seen this beautiful cat and they have photographic evidence of these encounters with these mammals. Once arrived to the Macaw clay lick we will see hundreds of parrots of different species who come to eat clay on the wall adjacent to the River. We will accommodate us in our chairs to wait to begin one of the most beautiful natural shows of the birds in the world. Species of large macaws the most colorful of America, reds and Greens, blue and yellows and the scarlet’s macaws gather to eat clay needed in they daily diet to eliminate toxins. Parrots such as the blue headed, orange cheek , white eyed, dusky headed, among other come every day to same place for same purpose. On a good day of activity, you can see hundreds of these wonderful animals flying over you. An experience of lifetime. Return to our lodge by boat again, one more opportunity to search for monkeys, capybaras , birds , turtles basking on the logs, caimans resting on the sand beach of the river and much more. Return to our lodge, and we will have time to rest at the hammocks house. At middle day you will have the opportunity to go to swim at the river, this is optional, at the river there is caimans, anacondas, sting rays, electric eels but you can still go for a swim in the hot day, we did it several times and it is very refreshing. Lunch at the lodge. In the afternoon you are going to go in a etnobotanical long jungle walk to learn about medicinal plants, amazon types of wood and a great opportunity to see more mammals. By night free to rest or possibility of another night hike (highly recommended), this activity will be possible according the weather conditions. By night free to rest or possibility of another night hike (highly recommended) or make a check list to remember the names of the plants and animals you have seen during your day. Night at CHUNCHO LODGE. (B, L, D) Day 4 - After a good breakfast, our boat will take us to our car to journey back to Puerto Maldonado, the same path to get back to the city, once arrived in the city we will move to the main port of the city to begin another cruise within the reserve, this time our destination is the famous and beautiful Sandoval Lake. This is an oxbow lake in Tambopata national reserve. After approximately 40 minutes by boat, we started a 3 km hike through the forest until you reach the shore of the Lake. Since starting our tour we will visit this beautiful body of water, the place is spectacular, many birds, very good opportunity to see a lots of monkeys of several species such as the red howler monkey, brown capuchin, squirrel monkey, dusky tity and saddle back tamarin. We install in our partner lodge, and return to the Lake to receive one of the most beautiful sunsets of the Amazon, we'll stay until the evening on the Lake, because in the dark night you will be able to see the black Caiman is the largest of the rainforest crocodiles, reaching more than 4 m long, and they love the Lakes. With flashlights you can observe them closely and take good photos. Night at lodge .Includes B. L. D. Day 5 - Another day of waking up early but highly recommended, will leave at 6:30 in the morning to visit again the Sandoval Lake, in a beautiful sunrise and awakening of many of the animals that are very active this morning. Also we’ll have great chance to see the Giant Otters. We will paddle across the western part of the Lake, with its beautiful palm trees of more than 30 meters high, reflected in the water aguajales, this will leave you full of memories of your last day in the Amazon jungle. Return to lodge, breakfast and transfer to the Bank of the River to subsequently be brought back to the city of Puerto Maldonado in time for your flight return or bus ride. Includes B. End of our service. 2023 price per person, double occupancy in US$: Tambopata Expedition 2 days - $190 Tambopata Expedition 3 days - $250 Tambopata Adventure 4 days - $380 Tambopata Expedition 4 days - $480 Tambopata Expedition 5 days - $580 MINIMUM 2 PER GROUP FOR THE RESERVATION TO BE ACCEPTED. SINGLE SURCHARGE OF $30 PER NIGHT. Included:
Not Included: International or domestic airfares, airport departure taxes or visa fees, excess baggage charges, additional nights during the trip due to flight cancellations, alcoholic beverages or bottled water, snacks, insurance of any kind, laundry, phone calls or messages, reconfirmation of flights and items of personal use. What to bring suggestions:
First Aid and Emergencies - In case of emergencies they have a first aid kit that is equipped to deal with most cases that may reasonably arise in the area. Their guides are all certified by the Red Cross, which means they are prepared to deal with foreseeable emergencies (broken bones or snake bites, for example) but not complex emergencies (such as an appendicitis).
For snake bites, unheard of in Tambopata so far, they have extractors and an anti-venom at the lodge. In case of evacuation, they need to travel by boat to Puerto Maldonado, where there is access to a state clinic. Yellow fever inoculation is highly recommended for travel to Tambopata. Malaria is present but extremely rare. If you wish to take medical precautions against malaria consult your physician or a specialist in tropical medicine. They provide natural spring water 24 hours per day. Please use the water wisely. They advise you not to drink the water from the river, lake or any of the taps. Consumable water can be found throughout the lodge from many dispensers and pitchers as well as a variety of other beverages available. All the water that the lodge provides is purified with an ozone treatment. They also suggest that you use this water to brush your teeth. Please turn off the water flow while lathering and soaping up to reduce unnecessary water usage. Luggage is hand-carried at various stages in the trip for a distance. We strongly recommend you limit your weight to 15 kilos (32 pounds a piece). If you are visiting other destinations in Peru or South America that require different kinds of clothing, you can always pack separate bags and safely leave them at their offices in Puerto Maldonado on the first day so you won’t be carrying them around uselessly. Your bag will be waiting for you at the office the day you leave. Electricity is provided by a generator and it is operated during the night from 6:00 p.m. until 9:30 p.m., This is the time when you can charge the batteries of your cameras or any other electric item. The voltage is 220. |
