PROPOSAL III. The Rainforest Puerto Maldonado

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1 PROPOSAL III The Rainforest Puerto Maldonado

2 DETAILED ITINERARY APRIL 2019 DAY 01 LIMA / PUERTO MALDONADO Transfer to the airport for your domestic flight. SUGGESTED FLIGHT: LA :53 13:05 TRAIL SYSTEM Walk through Inkaterra Guides Field Station exclusive trails to explore the rainforest ecosystems at the Inkaterra Ecological Reserve, where 540 bird species, 362 ant species (world record) and over 100 mammal species have been registered. Duration: ¼ day RIVER NIGHT WATCH Cruise on the Madre de Dios River in search of the wildlife that surfaces during nighttime. Identify the behavior various animals such as capybaras, white caimans and nightjars, as they take advantage of the dark to roam around the Amazonian riverbanks. Duration: ¼ day L, D DAY 02 PUERTO MALDONADO Breakfast. INKATERRA CANOPY WALKWAY Winner of the PURE Award in the High Emotion/Low Impact category, the Inkaterra Canopy Walkway is a 1129ft system of 2 observation towers, 8 platforms and 7 hanging bridges 100ft above the ground. Designed to perform scientific research on ecosystems inhabiting the rainforest canopy, this attraction contributes to birdwatching and other eco-friendly activities. Duration: ½ day Choose one the following options CARACHAMA TRAIL* After a 20-minute walk, visit a natural water pool known as Carachamayo. Learn about the ecosystem where these waterholes are found and about carachama fishing (Pseudoinelepis genibardis), freshwater fish native to the Peruvian Amazon, known for their nutritional value. *Lake Sandoval (Alternative excursion at additional cost). Navigate with a canoe this beautiful oxbow-shaped water mirror surrounded by Aguaje palm trees (Mauritia flexuosa), inhabited by giant river otters (Pteronura brasiliensis), blue and yellow macaws (Ara ararauna), hoatzins (Opisthocomus hoazin), red howler monkeys (Alouatta seniculus), black caimans (Melanosuchus niger) and one of the

3 DAY 03 world s biggest freshwater scaled fish: the paiche (Arapaima gigas). Access to discretion during rainy season. B, L, D PUERTO MALDONADO Breakfast. RIVER ISLAND A 20-minute boat ride will lead you to the river island near the Inkaterra Guides Field Station, a large sandbank at the shores of the Madre de Dios River. Walk across the island to explore the floodplain that provides the island an ecosystem with a great diversity of birds such as the Amazonian umbrellabird (Cephalopterus ornatus), one of the most sought-after species by birdwatchers. Duration: ½ day BIO-ORCHARD Visit the Inkaterra Association s orchard, where organic native goods are cultivated. Learn the diverse phases of sustainable horticulture: the preparation of recycled compost; sowing and harvesting vegetables, fine herbs and tropical plants; using natural fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides. PALMETUM Explore a 30Ha permanent-plot area for rainforest restoration and conservation, where Inkaterra Association has registered up to 19 native palm species. Learn about the rainforest s survival mechanisms including natural seed dispersion, as well as the characteristics and cultural meaning of trees within the Palmetum, such as the yarina (vegetable ivory) or the walking palm, which moves its roots in search of sunlight. RAINFOREST BY NIGHT While walking under the tree shades that intensify the Amazonian darkness, tune up your senses to identify the lively sounds of birds, mammals, insects and amphibians that wander around the forest during nighttime. B, L, D DAY 04 PUERTO MALDONADO / LIMA Return on motorized canoe to Puerto Maldonado. SUGGESTED INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT: LA :45 18:48 B - END OF OUR SERVICES B= Breakfast L= Lunch D=Dinner

4 TERMS AND CONDITIONS PRICE per person in US for 4D/3N Program Rates per Pax in US$ in Quad (shared room) max 4 pax $237 per room Rates per Pax in US$ in Twin Cabaña $355 HOTELS QUOTED PUERTO MALDONADO: Lodge Inkaterra Field Station: Comfort + Full Board Check-In: 13:00/ Check-Out: 08:00 The Lodge reserve the right to change the order of activities. INCLUDE Includes all meal in the Amazon Lodge Accommodations at indicated lodge All river transportation, and transfer from and to the airport of Puerto Maldonado. Entrance English speaking guide Shared services NOT INCLUDE International and domestic flight Excess baggage charges Additional nights during the trip due to flight cancellations Alcoholic beverages or bottled water, snacks Laundry, phone calls or messages Reconfirmation of flights and items of personal nature. Travel insurance Tips for guides, drivers and waiters Expenses of personal nature Any additional not specified in the program

5 DOMESTIC FLIGHT Lima Puerto Maldonado LA :53 13:05 Puerto Maldonado Lima LA :45 18:48 Net Price per person: USD *Prices subject to availability, tickets none refundable or endorsable* POLICIES Terms and Conditions