JUNGLE
RAFTING - HEAD
WATERS OF THE AMAZON TAMBOPATA RIVER (9D/8N)
This unique
white-water rafting expedition takes place in one of the most remote
corners of the Peruvian rainforest, the Tambopata/ Candamo Natural
Reserve, at the edge of the Amazon Basin, near the Bolivian and
Brazilian borders . This trip has all of the ingredients of an epic and
unforgettable ¨journey-of-a-lifetime¨
Our
expedition starts on the shores of Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable
lake in the world at 15,480 meters above sea level. From the town of
Juliaca, we travel across the altiplano into high tropical rain forest,
where we begin our rafting journey. We leave behind the last signs of
pioneer farmers, gold -panners and human settlements, as we enter the
magical and mysterious world of the Amazon rainforest. For seven days,
we raft through a natural habitat seeing a high diversity of plants and
animals, including 8 species of macaws, 13 species of monkeys, 530
species of birds, ocelot, jaguar, capybara, tapir, caiman, and the giant
river otter
Running Class III and
IV rapids, we finally arrive at the famous macaw lick (see National
Geographic; January 1994). Waking-up at our campsite at dawn, we have a
perfect view of these magnificent birds. From here, we begin our return
journey by a motorized dugout canoe, to the frontier town of Puerto
Maldonado and then by airplane to Cusco.
Jungle
Rafting - Head
Water of the Amazon Tambopata River Trip Itinerary
DAY 1 : JULIACA : Reception at Juliaca.
We board the bus that will be taking us across the altiplano over a
15,000´ pass and down to the jungle, to our put-in on the edge of
the Amazon Basin. (B+L+D)
DAY 2+3 :RIO TAMBOPATA : As we leave the last traces of civilization
behind, we enter a pristine rain forest using the river as a
highway. We will raft down the Tambopta River camping on sandy
beaches where we will have a chance to encounter wildlife. (B+L+D).
DAY
4+5+6+7+8 :RIO TAMBOPATA : Surrounded by lush
vegetation, we will run class III and IV rapids. There is also a
good chance of seeing monkeys, capybaras, tapirs and giant river
otters, among other animals. Our journey will take us through to the
macaw lick, where we will spend the night camping on the river
shore. At the crack of dawn, we will see a rowdy crowd of macaws
with their variegated brilliance spattering the clay riverbank.
Later, a dugout motor canoe will meet us to take us to the frontier
town of Puerto Maldonado, where we will spend the night in a hotel.
Here, our services will end. (B+L).
DAY 9 : CUSCO : Early morning flight from Puerto Maldonado
back to Cusco.
At this point, you can take an optional trip in Cusco and
Machupicchu.
INCLUDES : - All rafting
equipment (self -bailing rafts).
- Professional guides, cooks etc.
- Transportation from Juliaca to the river.
- Double occupancy tents.
- All meals while on the trip
DOES NOT INCLUDE: -Flights to Juliaca or from Puerto Maldonado.
- Meals while in the cities
- Personal equipment and clothing.
TIME OF
THE YEAR: May to
November
COST:
From 4 to 8 paxs US $ 1397.00
From 9 or more paxs US $ 1297.00
To confirm your reservation just send us US $500.00 per person and your trip application
Our accounting department will contact you in less than 24 hours, with your invoice and voucher
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