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- Duration
- 4 days · 3 nights
- Trip type
- Wildlife & Nature Tour
- Group size
Overview
An immersive Amazon rainforest journey in Puerto Maldonado, combining river navigation, rainforest trails, wildlife observation and conservation-focused experiences in the Tambopata region.
The journey includes exploration of the Concepcion Trails, Twilight River and Rainforest by Night excursions, Lake Sandoval within the Tambopata National Reserve, the Inkaterra Canopy Walkway, a Native Farm and Botanical Garden, Cocha water excursion, native fishing, the Fitzcarrald steam boat remains, Inland Collpa and the Butterfly House. Accommodation is provided at Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion during the stay, with experiences focused on rainforest biodiversity, native flora and fauna, local cultivation techniques and Amazonian ecosystems.
The route
Day by day, at a glance
Day 1 · Puerto Maldonado
Arrive Puerto Maldonado
Day 2 · Puerto Maldonado
Puerto Maldonado
Day 3 · Puerto Maldonado
Puerto Maldonado
Day 4 · Puerto Maldonado
Depart Puerto Maldonado
Day by day
The itinerary
Day 1 · Puerto Maldonado
Arrive Puerto Maldonado
Start your journey arriving to Puerto Maldonado, where our staff will welcome you and provide the necessary information for your stay. Navigate by outboard motorized canoe along the Madre de Dios River to Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion for approximately 25 minutes. Activities: • Enjoy LUNCH with organic ingredients and native flavors. • After lunch, take a walk through CONCEPCION TRAILS, our inside property nature trails, where you will discover and learn about primary and secondary rainforest, its components, uses, transformations by the human being, and its relevance for the world. • At dusk navigate by outboard motorized canoe, at the TWILIGHT RIVER excursion. By sailing on the Madre de Dios River, you will learn about its ecosystem, Amazonian creeks, nocturnal animals’ behavior, and the southern constellations. • In the evening enjoy a nice DINNER in the Casa Grande’s dining room. Overnight: Puerto Maldonado
Inkaterra Hacienda ConcepcionLunch, DinnerDay 2 · Puerto Maldonado
Puerto Maldonado
Activities: • New experiences are ahead and after taking a nutritious buffet BREAKFAST, get ready for a long trek through terra firma into the Tambopata National Reserve towards LAKE SANDOVAL. Here you will understand why Madre de Dios is called the biodiversity capital of Peru, while learning about the Reserve’s conservation efforts and the lake’s formation. Navigate by dugout canoe across this mirror-like oxbow lake that is home to the endangered giant river otter (Pteronura brasiliensis), blue and yellow macaw (Ara ararauna), red howler monkey (Alouatta seniculus), black caiman (Melanosuchus niger), and one of the world’s biggest fresh water scaled fish, the paiche (Arapaima gigas). • Back to the lodge for LUNCH • Take a 20-minute ride by outboard motorized canoe to the Inkaterra Canopy Walkway Interpretation Center where you will learn about its construction and the conservation projects of ITA-Inkaterra Asociación (NGO). Ascend one of the two 98-foot towers (30 m.) and cross the 7 hanging bridges that connect the treetops at 91 ft. high (28 m.). Enjoy the breathtaking vistas and get the chance to watch white-throated toucans (Ramphastos tucanus), woodpeckers, trogons, squirrel monkeys (Saimiri boliviensis) and the three-toed sloth (Choleopus hoffmani). • After descending keep on feeling the incredible primary rainforest energy going along the 200-meter wooden bridge over the swamps (aguajales). You will learn about the fauna and flora of this flooded ecosystem. • At night get ready for an adventure at the RAINFOREST BY NIGHT excursion, where you will explore the Amazon rainforest that gives way to nocturnal animals who display intriguing behavior patterns, and enhanced senses as adaptation mechanisms. Listen to nocturnal living nature sounds, and penetrate this hidden world. • Return to the lodge and enjoy a nice DINNER. Overnight: Puerto Maldonado – (B, L, D)
Inkaterra Hacienda ConcepcionBreakfast, lunch, dinnerDay 3 · Puerto Maldonado
Puerto Maldonado
Activities: • The sun rises once again and after an early BREAKFAST you will take our NATIVE FARM excursion where you will be able to learn local techniques of cultivation and taste some of the products during the visit. • Then visit the BOTANICAL GARDEN, discover the immense variety of medicinal plants considered part of the “natural pharmacy” used by the habitants at the amazon region. Compare the medicinal uses of local medicine with traditional remedies. • Getting back to Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion you will have LUNCH. Take a rest and get ready for the COCHA water excursion. • Enjoy a dugout canoe ride on the Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion natural pond (cocha). Try native fishing applying the “catch and release” techniques, as you enjoy the scenery observing hoatzins (Opisthocomus hoazin), a diversity of fly catchers, and gray-necked woodrails (Aramides cajanea). • Disembark at the remains of Fitzcarrald steam boat; learn about its history and how it inspired Inkaterra to ask Werner Herzog to film the award-winning “Fitzcarraldo”, best director at Cannes, 1982. You will be able to participate in the INLAND COLLPA during the evening, where you will see different species and their night routines by observing through our “blinds”. • End up your day with a pleasant DINNER. Overnight: Puerto Maldonado – (B, L, D)
Inkaterra Hacienda ConcepcionBreakfast, lunch, dinnerDay 4 · Puerto Maldonado
Depart Puerto Maldonado
Activities: After BREAKFAST buffet, take a ride back to Puerto Maldonado by outboard motorized canoe. Arrive at the Butterfly House where you may wait for your flight back home or to your next destination, while visiting this beautiful BUTTERFLY HOUSE and learning about the fascinating transformation of these colorful insects. Departure: Transfer to Airport – (B) Meals as per itinerary: (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner) We can personalize this tour just for you! Call: 1 800 263 2995 / 416 391 0334 or complete form in: CUSTOM-CRAFTED tab on this page.
Inkaterra Hacienda ConcepcionBreakfast
Where you'll stay
Accommodations
Days 1–4 · Puerto Maldonado
Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion
How it works
Made to order
- Every Tourcan trip is built by a specialist, not a template — the route, hotels, and pace are tuned to how you want to travel.
- Dates are flexible. There are no fixed departures; we plan around your calendar.
- Quotes and bookings happen by phone and email with your specialist — no automated checkout, just a real conversation.
What's included
Inclusions and exclusions
Included
- Accommodations Per Person Sharing, including hotel taxes
- Arrival & departure transfers where applicable
- Local guides where applicable
- Meals per itinerary
- Park entrance fees and sightseeing fees where applicable
- Applicable transportation
Not included
- Airfare and air taxes
- Cancellation, baggage, travel and medical insurance
- Items of a personal nature such as baggage porterage, gratuities/tips, laundry, telephone calls, bottled water, etc.
- Visa and visa fees
- Optional sightseeing and activities
- Meals, beverages and services not mentioned in itinerary
- For additional information or reservations please complete QUOTE REQUEST form in side bar of this page or contact us directly to speak to one of our Destination Experts.
- We can personalize this tour just for you! Call: 1 800 263 2995 / 416 391 0334 or complete form in: CUSTOM-CRAFTED tab on this page.
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Travel insurance
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