Author: orosco

After breakfast at the hotel, your transportation will pick you up to visit one of the region’s most important natural treasures: Laguna Azul (Blue Lagoon). Located in the district of Sauce, this magnificent aquatic reserve is 54 km from the city of Tarapoto and boasts a surface area of ​​480.30 hectares.

Midway through the journey, we’ll arrive at Puerto López to cross the Huallaga River on a raft that will take us to the other side in a short 10-minute ride.

After crossing, we continue along a well-maintained road to our first stop at the Punta del Gallinazo viewpoint, where we’ll have a privileged view of the Huallaga River and the grandeur of the rainforest.

After 30 minutes, we’ll finally arrive in the town of Sauce, home to cheerful and welcoming residents who make their living from tourism and fishing. At the lakeside port, a boat will be waiting to take us on a tour of the lagoon, where you can appreciate the lush vegetation, the beauty of the lake, the sounds of nature, and the locals at work fishing. You’ll also have the option to enjoy water sports and adventure activities such as zip-lining, jet skiing, and more, and take a dip in the warm waters of the lagoon.

This day will also offer the opportunity to sample delicious regional cuisine at a lunch with a variety of options to suit all tastes. Overnight in Tarapoto.

After breakfast, our guide will invite us to visit the private reserve of our ecolodge. The guide will explain the uses of medicinal plants and trees. In the afternoon, we will head to the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, specifically the Nauta Caño area, where we will register and enter the reserve.

During our visit, we will take an excursion in search of pink and gray river dolphins along the Nauta Caño stream. During the trip, we will have the opportunity to identify a variety of birds and participate in a traditional fishing practice using the same materials used by Amazonian people for subsistence.

Nighttime excursion through the forest surrounding the ecolodge. Overnight stay.

After an early breakfast, we’ll search for Peru’s national bird, the Andean Cock-of-the-rock (Rupicola peruviano), which performs a unique courtship ritual. We’ll then continue our descent through these dense, lush forests to the village of Pilcopata, and then on to the port of Atalaya, located on the banks of the Alto Madre de Dios River. From there, we’ll begin our descent by motorboat to observe the enormous diversity of bird species, such as herons, vultures, cormorants, and more, until we reach our private reserve.

After lunch, in the afternoon, we’ll hike along trails in search of a variety of flora and fauna. We’ll also have the opportunity to take a night walk to see insects and amphibians native to that time of year and region. Overnight at the lodge.

We wake up bright and early to head to the world’s largest macaw clay lick, Collpa Chuncho, on a boat trip of approximately 1.5 hours. Along the way, we’ll have the incredible opportunity to see species such as capybaras, the world’s largest rodents, tapirs, and even the most beautiful South American feline, the jaguar. Many of our clients have photographic evidence of encounters with these magnificent mammals.

Once we arrive at the macaw clay lick, we’ll see hundreds of parrots of different species coming to eat clay from the riverbank. We’ll settle into our chairs and wait for one of the most beautiful natural birdwatching displays in the world to begin. Following the parrots are the three most colorful macaw species in the Americas: the red-and-green, along with the blue-and-yellow, all gathering to eat the clay, which is essential to their daily diet and helps them eliminate toxins. On a good day, you might see hundreds of these magnificent animals soaring overhead. A truly unforgettable experience. We’ll return to our lodge for breakfast and a short rest.

Then, we’ll take a walk through our botanical garden, where we can admire some of the fruit, timber, and medicinal plants native to our region, accompanied by our guide. Lunch will follow.

In the afternoon, we’ll have the opportunity to kayak on the Tambopata River. We’ll travel silently along the water, giving us a better chance to observe the larger animals of the Tambopata Reserve.

The evening is free to relax or you can opt for another night hike. Overnight at the lodge.

We wake up bright and early, at 4:30 a.m., to depart for the world’s largest macaw clay lick, Collpa Chuncho. The boat trip takes approximately 1.5 hours, and along the way, we have the incredible opportunity to see species such as capybaras, the world’s largest rodents, tapirs, and even the most beautiful South American feline, the jaguar. Many of our clients have photographic evidence of encounters with these magnificent mammals.

Once we arrive at the macaw clay lick, we’ll see hundreds of parrots of different species coming to eat clay from the riverbank. We’ll settle into our chairs and wait for one of the most beautiful natural birdwatching displays in the world to begin. Following the parrots are the three most colorful macaw species in the Americas: the red-and-green, along with the blue-and-yellow, all gathering to eat the clay, which is essential to their daily diet and helps them eliminate toxins. On a good day, you might see hundreds of these magnificent animals soaring overhead. A truly unforgettable experience.

After a hearty breakfast, our boat will take us back to Puerto Maldonado for a one-hour boat ride to Monte Amazónico Lodge – Lago Sandoval, where you’ll settle into your rooms.

After lunch, we’ll visit Monkey Island, located across the Madre de Dios River from our lodge. There, we’ll encounter various species, including the capuchin monkey family and squirrel monkeys that inhabit the island. We’ll then return to the lodge.

In the evening, we’ll search for white caimans, which are typically found on sandbanks in the Madre de Dios River. A flashlight will be necessary for this excursion. We may also see the capybara, the world’s largest rodent, which can weigh up to 60 kilos. We’ll return to the lodge for dinner and rest.

In the morning, you will wake up with the first rays of sun and see Apu Salkantay while enjoying an energizing cup of coca tea. Then, you will have breakfast before embarking on the approximately three-hour hike to the highest point of the route, Abra Salkantay.

Once at the top, you will appreciate the magnificent view of the surrounding valleys, as well as Mount Salkantay, which is the second highest in the Cusco region. After enjoying the views, you will begin the descent to our lunch spot.

After lunch, you will be at the edge of the tropical forest, also known as the “cloud forest.” This hike takes approximately three hours. After a long day of hiking, we will arrive at the second camp where we will have a delicious dinner and rest.

In the morning, you will wake up with the first rays of sun and see Apu Salkantay while enjoying an energizing cup of coca tea. Then, you will have breakfast before embarking on the approximately three-hour hike to the highest point of the route, Abra Salkantay.

Once at the top, you will appreciate the magnificent view of the surrounding valleys, as well as Mount Salkantay, which is the second highest mountain in the Cusco region. After enjoying the views, you will begin the descent to our lunch spot.

After lunch, you will be at the edge of the tropical forest, also known as the “cloud forest.” This hike takes approximately three hours. After a long day of hiking, we will arrive at the second camp where we will have a delicious dinner and rest.

In the morning after breakfast, we will walk for 45 minutes before ascending. During this walk, we will make several stops to enjoy the flora and fauna that this area has to offer. We will also stop at a family home to learn about the traditions and customs of this region of Cusco.

Afterwards, we will cross a section of the original Inca trail that connects to the Machu Picchu valley. Here, our guide will take the opportunity to teach you about the history of the Incas and their communication system. We will also be able to contemplate some of the most amazing views of the Huancarccasa Canyon and see the majestic Salkantay mountain.

Then we will descend to Huacayupana for a delicious lunch at a local house, where our transport will pick us up to take us to Santa Teresa. There, you can enjoy one of the exciting activities we offer, such as zip-lining through the mountainous valley. Later, we will relax in the hot springs of Cocalmayo, where you can spend some time resting in the thermal medicinal waters before our transport picks us up and takes us to our camp in Lucmabamba, where we will have dinner and rest.

Day 2 starts very early, beginning the hike at 5 a.m. with some snacks that will be provided before setting off. The stretch from Marampata to Choquequirao is 4 km (approx. 2 hours). Once at the archaeological site of Choquequirao, you will have a guided tour with the guide and free time to explore, as well as lunch on the esplanade. All this until 4:00 p.m., when you will resume the march back to Marampata (camping area). Once at the campsite, you will have dinner and time to chat with the rest of the group.

In the morning, you will wake up to the sound of birds singing. At approximately 7:30 a.m., we will have a delicious breakfast and you will enjoy a nice cup of hot coca tea to start the day with lots of energy. Then, we will begin the approximately two-hour hike along a beautiful trail where we will have an incredible view of the archaeological site of Choquequirao at 2,900 meters above sea level. Throughout our hike, we will have incredible views of the canyon where our guide will explain the history of this incredible place, also known as the last city of the last Incas, where you can visit the main square and the llama terraces.

Around noon, we will take a 30-minute break to eat our lunch, and then our guide will show us the astronomer’s house, where, if we are lucky, we will be able to see condors flying through the Andean sky. We will also visit the terraces and waterfall of Pacchayoc, a place where you will be in contact with nature. Finally, we will return to Marampata, arriving at approximately 7:00 p.m..