AMAZON Tour Operator Rates

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1 2019 Tour Operator Rates

2 The world s green lungs have always enticed people to their alleged treasures. Explorers went in search of El Dorado, highland settlers in search of cultivable land, loggers come looking for wood and tourists want to explore its most valuable commodity-- the natural rainforests with their enormous variety of plants and wildlife. The Peruvian Amazon comprises a huge area of jungle reaching from the eastern slopes of the Andes to the borders with Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil and Bolivia. Tambopata National Reserve is one of the last relatively accessible, virgin tropical rainforests in the world. Remote and pristine, this region is only a 35-minute flight away from Cusco. The Reserve, a 274,690-hectare area (678,774-acre), offers a wealth of biodiversity, as well as magnificent natural landscapes. Considered to be a Global Mega Diversity Hotspot by Conservation International (ENGO), nature in this region has remained intact largely due to limited road access and construction, and the creation of several major National Parks with a total area of more than 3.6 million hectares (9 million acres) set aside for protection. This protected area is home to an enormous variety of plants and animals, including a large number of species that are only rarely found elsewhere in the Amazon due to poaching and deforestation. Examples include tapirs, spider monkeys, jaguars, white-lipped peccaries, different types of monkey and caimans.

3 EXCURSIONS Canopy walk Twilight River excursion Trail system Sandoval Lake Take a 15-minute walk along the trail towards the Canopy Walkway Interpretation Center. A short briefing will be given about the project s history, structure, and the highlights of this unforgettable adventure. You will ascend the first tower and walk through the treetops of the giant Amazon Basin, along hanging bridges. Views, virtually unimaginable from down below and possible only from the jungle s canopy, are revealed from the vantage point of this veritable network of towers, bridges, and platforms suspended in the midst of incredibly lush vegetation. Be on the lookout for different colorful birds and learn about the interaction between flora and fauna at various levels of the forest and their respective places in this unique ecosystem. During this guided afternoon motorized canoe ride, you will witness an incomparably enchanting jungle sunset. As the night starts setting in, you get to see a veritable transformation from daytime to nocturnal environment. Daytime animals and birds are replaced by species seen only at night. As you behold the sight of this changed paradise all around you, you will search for nightjars, owls, capybaras and caimans, and learn about their habits in the process. In addition, on a clear night the stars in the southern hemisphere skies shine especially brightly. Unforgettable! Take a walk to one of the trails that extends approximately 7,3 kilometers (4,5 miles) and you will discover the incredible realm of the Amazon rainforest. The trails offer an excellent introduction to the environment of the jungle, as you walk past exotic rainforest trees, such as the kapok tree (Ceiba pentandra) and the beautiful ficus. Look down and spot the tiny lizards that rustle the leaves as they dart about on the forest floor. Gaze at the treetops and be amazed with the arena for bird watching. Observe the insect life and learn about the interpretation of the primary and secondary rainforest components, as well as the human impact and the relevance of the rainforests of the world. A 30-minute ride on a motorized canoe takes you to Tambopata National Reserve. You will enjoy the one and a half hour walk along three kilometers of jungle trails to reach Lake Sandoval. A huge variety of birds, butterflies and other species can be observed along the way. Sit back in a dugout canoe, as it gently glides on this beautiful, mirror-like oxbow lake that is home to the endangered giant river otter, as well as red howler monkeys, macaws, prehistoric hoatzins, also called shanshos, pointtailed palm creepers and side-neck turtles. The lake provides one of the most beautiful backdrops for canoeing in Peru. 3

4 EXCURSIONS Gamitana creek A motorized canoe ride is followed by a long walk before reaching Gamitana creek. The sights, scents and sounds of the jungle will surround you as you walk for one and a half hours through endless rainforests along the banks of this winding, darkwater creek that is home to piranhas, caimans, turtles, and an abundance of brightly colored birds. When you arrive at the Sanipanga embarkation point, you board a dugout canoe that takes you downstream to the Gamitana Model Farm in about an hour. As always in the jungle, you appreciate the rich plant and animal life along the way. Enjoy a short guided walk to learn more about this Amazonian model farm and get the chance to make your own plantain flour used to make delicious bread for breakfast at the lodge. Rainforest by night There is nothing like bearing witness to the difference between day and night in Amazonia. Venture into the forest at night and experience the mystery of animal activity that awakens in the rainforest after dark. Listen to nocturnal forest sounds and spot species that only emerge at night, their daytime counterparts having disappeared, as if by magic, for a few short dark hours. Inkaterra Butterfly House The Inkaterra Butterfly House is located near Puerto Maldonado s Airport. Butterflies are raised in the laboratory, where the larvae of different species are grown; a large garden offers the opportunity for observing butterflies in a natural habitat. Peru boasts the greatest number of butterfly species in the world, with over 3,700 identified species accounting for 20 percent of the species found anywhere on earth. Additional activities available upon request. 4

5 HACIENDA CONCEPCIÓN BY INKATERRA Hacienda Concepción comprises 819 hectares of primary and secondary rainforests, including an oxbow lake. It is home to diverse ecosystems, tropical plants and wildlife. The lodge is located only 5.5 mi. downstream from the city of Puerto Maldonado and it acts as buffer zone between the Tambopata National Reserve and the shores of the vast Madre de Dios River, making the location of Hacienda Concepción a privileged site. To help you experience the wonders of this enchanting place, Hacienda Concepción offers you different excursions in three types of all-inclusive packages. LOCATION 30 minutes down river from Puerto Maldonado. 5

6 Hacienda Concepción by Inkaterra ACTIVITY CHART EXCURSION DIFFICULTY ATTRACTIONS CONCEPCIÓN TRAILS 1 Footprints Birds Native skills Medical plants TWILIGHT RIVER 1 Astronomy RAINFOREST BY NIGHT 1 Footprints Birds Astronomy Frogs NATIVE FARM 1 Native Skills Native Food BOTANICAL GARDEN 1 Medicinal Plants Native Food CASTAÑA 1 Medicinal Plants Native Food CACAO 1 Medicinal Plants Native Food Native Skills LAKE SANDOVAL 2 Birds Canoe CANOPY WALKWAY 2 Birds Frogs Astronomy COCHA 2 Birds Fishing Canoe / Photography INLAND COLLPA 2 Footprints 6

7 Hacienda Concepción by Inkaterra 2019 RATES & INCLUSIONS SINGLE ROOM DOUBLE ROOM SINGLE CABIN DOUBLE CABIN 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS USD$ USD$ * USD$ USD$ * 3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS USD$ USD$ * USD$ USD$ * *PRICES PER PERSON Included Notes Round-trip transportation from Puerto Maldonado airport to the lodge. Overnight stays at Hacienda Concepción. English and Spanish interpreting service. Excursions. Basic equipment for each excursion. Entrance fees to: Lake Sandoval, Canopy walk and Butterfly House. Airfares and local airport taxes not included. 7

8 INKATERRA RESERVA AMAZÓNICA Adjacent to Tambopata National Reserve, this gracious rainforest lodge, set in 200 hectares (494 acres) of lush verdant rainforests, offers a range of land and river excursions that introduce guests to the magic of the Amazon. This simple yet hospitable, limited-electricity lodge has been an ecotourism pioneer for the past 37 years, promoting an innovative and sustainable use of the rainforests, and supporting important scientific investigations since first opening in Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica offers you more than a dozen excursions. An explorer guide will meet with you upon arrival, to shape an ideal itinerary based on your interests, desired activity levels, weather conditions, and length of stay. LOCATION 45 minutes down river from Puerto Maldonado. 8

9 Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica ACTIVITY CHART QUARTER DAY EXCURSIONS EXCURSION DIFFICULTY ATTRACTIONS TRAIL SYSTEM 1 Footprints Birds Native skills Medical plants RAINFOREST GARDEN 1 Birds Medical plants Native food TWILIGHT RIVER 1 Astronomy RAINFOREST BY NIGHT 1 Footprints Birds Astronomy Frogs HALF DAY EXCURSIONS EXCURSION DIFFICULTY ATTRACTIONS WETLANDS 2 Birds Frogs Footprints CANOPY WALKWAY 2 Birds Frogs Astronomy LAKE SANDOVAL 2 Birds Canoe HACIENDA CONCEPCION 2 Birds Native Skills Medicinal Plants Canoe Native Food GAMITANA CREEK 2 Birds Fishing Native Skills Native Food Canoe 9

10 Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica ACTIVITY CHART FULL DAY EXCURSIONS EXCURSION DIFFICULTY ATTRACTIONS TAMBOPATA 3 Footprints Birds Native Skills Medicinal Plants Canoe Native Food ADDITIONAL EXCURSIONS* EXCURSION DIFFICULTY ATTRACTIONS LAKE VALENCIA 3 Footprints Birds Native Skills Fishing Astronomy Canoe Native Food ORNITHOLOGY 2 Birds *AVAILABLE AT AN ADDITIONAL COST 10

11 Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica 2019 RATES & INCLUSIONS 4D / 3N 3D / 2N SUITE TAMBOPATA SIMPLE USD$ USD$ SUITE TAMBOPATA DOUBLE USD$ USD$ SUITE ICA SIMPLE USD$ USD$ SUITE ICA DOUBLE USD$ USD$ SUPERIOR RIO SIMPLE USD$ USD$ SUPERIOR RIO DOUBLE USD$ USD$ SUPERIOR SIMPLE USD$ USD$ SUPERIOR DOUBLE USD$ USD$ Included Notes Round-trip transportation from Puerto Maldonado airport to the lodge Overnight stays at Reserva Amazónica English and Spanish interpreting service Excursions Basic equipment for each excursion Entrance fees to: Lake Sandoval, Canopy walk and Butterfly House Prices per person. Airfares and local airport taxes not included. 11

12 RAINFOREST EXPEDITIONS Rainforest Expeditions is a Peruvian Ecotourism company established in It operates three comfortable lodges in the Tambopata National Reserve. Programs offer integration of nature and culture in the Amazon rainforest aimed at providing a good overview of life in the rainforest. Refugio Amazonas Located in a 200-hectare private reserve within the buffer zone of the Tambopata National Reserve, four hours from the Puerto Maldonado airport. It is ideal for science enthusiasts, soft adventurers and families. Refugio Amazonas Posada Amazonas Offers ample opportunities to see wildlife such as squirrel monkeys, howler monkeys, parrots and macaws. The lodge is also home to a family of giant river otters. Amazon Villa A private bungalow designed to provide you with privacy, creature comforts, and exclusive activities that enhance an already unforgettable Amazon jungle experience. It is ideal for romantic getaways or as an exclusive hideaway. Tambopata Research Center The most remote lodge in the Amazon. It is an excellent headquarters for in depth explorations of Amazonian nature and wildlife because of its remote location in uninhabited wilderness housing stable populations of endangered wildlife, the small scale of its infrastructure and operations and the presence of researchers and naturalist guides. 12

13 Rainforest Expeditions ACTIVITY CHART * Classic program activities has to follow a pre-schedule itinerary ACTIVITY CLASSIC PROGRAM* WANT IT ALL POSADA REFUGIO REFUGIO SCHEDULE DIFFICULTY LENGHT CANOPY TOWER X X X All day Medium 2-3 hours OXBOW LAKE VISIT X X X All day Medium 3 hours ETHNOBOTANICAL TOUR X X X All day Low 2 hours FARM VISIT X X X All day Low 2-3 hours PARROT CLAY LICK X X X AM Medium 3 hours BRAZIL NUT AND CAMP X All day Low 2-3 hours CEIBA TRAIL HIKE X X All day Low 2 hours MAMMAL CLAY LICK X X All day Low 2 hours OVERLOOK WALK X X X All day Low 2 hours CAIMAN SEARCH X X Night Low 2 hours NIGHT WALK X X X Night Low 2 hours NIGHT LECTURES X X X Night Low 1 hour CHUNCHO MACAW CLAY LICK EXPEDITIONS X AM Low 5 hours SUNSET CRUISE X PM Low 2 hours DECODING LIVE LIGHT TRAMP THE BIG BIRD CAMERA TRAMP AEROBOTANY DRONING X Night Low 2 hours X PM Low 2 hours X PM Low 2 hours KAYAK X All day Low 2 hours MOUNTAIN BIKING X All day Low 2 hours STAND UP PADDLE X All day Low 2 hours CANOPY CLIMBING X All day Low 2 hours KIDS: RAINFOREST TATTOO X All day Low 2 hours KIDS: CIRCLE OF FIRE X Night Low 2 hours KIDS: ANIA TRAIL X All day Low 3 hours 13

14 Rainforest Expeditions 2019 RATES & INCLUSIONS REFUGIO AS A LA CARTE 5D / 4N 4D / 3N VILLA SINGLE ROOM USD$ USD$ VILLA DOUBLE ROOM USD$ USD$ SINGLE SUITE ROOM USD$ USD$ DOUBLE SUITE ROOM USD$ USD$ COMFORT SINGLE ROOM USD$ USD$ COMFORT DOUBLE ROOM USD$ USD$ SUPERIOR SINGLE ROOM USD$ USD$ SUPERIOR DOUBLE ROOM USD$ USD$ Included Accommodations All meals All tours, activity services and guides Transfer from and to the airport of Puerto Maldonado All river transportation Notes POSADA AS CLASSIC PROGRAM 5D / 4N 4D / 3N Prices per person Airfares and local airport taxes not included SINGLE SUITE ROOM USD$ USD$ DOUBLE SUITE ROOM USD$ USD$ COMFORT SINGLE ROOM USD$ USD$ COMFORT DOUBLE ROOM USD$ USD$ SUPERIOR SINGLE ROOM USD$ USD$ SUPERIOR DOUBLE ROOM USD$ USD$

15 Rainforest Expeditions 2019 RATES & INCLUSIONS VILLA 5D / 4N 4D / 3N PRIVATE TOUR SINGLE USD$ USD$ PRIVATE TOUR DOUBLE USD$ USD$ Included Accommodations All meals All tours, activity services and guides Transfer from and to the airport of Puerto Maldonado All river transportation TAMBOPATA RESEARCH CENTER 6D / 5N 5D / 4N 4D / 3N DELUXE SINGLE ROOM USD$ USD$ USD$ DELUXE DOUBLE ROOM USD$ USD$ USD$ SUITE SINGLE ROOM USD$ USD$ USD$ SUITE DOUBLE ROOM USD$ USD$ USD$ COMFORT SINGLE ROOM USD$ USD$ USD$ COMFORT DOUBLE ROOM USD$ USD$ USD$ SUPERIOR SINGLE ROOM USD$ USD$ USD$ SUPERIOR DOUBLE ROOM USD$ USD$ USD$ Notes Prices per person Airfares and local airport taxes not included 15

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