6-Day Puerto Maldonado Amazon Eco-Lodge from Cusco
Cusco, Peru
Trip Type: Multi-day Tours
Duration: 6 days
Immerse yourself in the lush Amazon Jungle of Puerto Maldonado where you can explore the wilderness on nature walks to see the Taricaya Reserve, canopy bridges and the highest tree-platform in the Amazon to experience nature up-close. Encounter many different wild animals including a jaguar, Puma, toucans, macaws, spider monkeys, howler monkeys, jaguarondi, bush dog, tapirs and more. Sleep overnight in a cozy Eco-Lodge with delicious Peruvian meals. Return to Cusco with great memories of this unforgettable experience.
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Immerse yourself in the lush Amazon Jungle of Puerto Maldonado where you can explore the wilderness on nature walks to see the Taricaya Reserve, canopy bridges and the highest tree-platform in the Amazon to experience nature up-close. Encounter many different wild animals including a jaguar, Puma, toucans, macaws, spider monkeys, howler monkeys, jaguarondi, bush dog, tapirs and more. Sleep overnight in a cozy Eco-Lodge with delicious Peruvian meals. Return to Cusco with great memories of this unforgettable experience.Day 1: Cusco - Puerto Maldonado
Take a night bus from Cusco to the town of Puerto Maldonado on the edge of the Amazon Jungle.
Day 2: Puerto Maldonado – Eco-Lodge (L, D)
Reception at the bus terminal 7:00am. You will first be transferred to the local office to wait for the rest of the group to arrive before taking the boat transfer. There, you'll be able to rest, have a snack, coffee and use WiFi. At noon you'll transfer to the boat wharf, Port Captain, to begin the 1-hour boat ride to your Eco-Lodge.
Arrive at your Eco-Lodge and settle into your private bungalow. Take a short rest before meeting with your guide followed by an introduction walk around the lodge and its trails. Return to your bungalow for a rest. Then, go to the dinning hall and enjoy a typical meal.
Day 3: Jungle Walk – Taricaya Reserve (B, L, D)
Breakfast is served between 7:00am and 8:00am. After breakfast, begin your adventure walking thru the trails surrounded by huge trees. Arrive at the first platform, located 15 and 25 meters high, accessed by a suspension bridge. Continue your walk into the Taricaya Reserve toward the Canopy Platform, the highest tree platform in the Amazon rain forest.
Continue into the reserve to the animal rescue center where you will encounter many different wild animals. Stop off at the Butterfly House before returning to the lodge for lunch. Take a rest after lunch before venturing off on the 25 minute walk to the Agroforestry farm. Visit the Taricaya turtle project and its artificial beaches. Return to the lodge in your own inflatable boat. Finish the day’s activities with a caiman search along the rivers edge in a motorboat under moonlight. Return to the lodge for dinner.
Day 4: Tambopata National Reserve - Lake Sandoval (B, L, D)
Have an early breakfast before traveling by boat upriver for 45 minutes to the entrance of the Tambopata National Reserve and begin the trek to Lake Sandoval. Paddle in a rowboat around the mirror-like lake. Take a snack by the waters edge before continuing around the lake. Finish with a walk back to the river where we board a motorboat and return to the lodge. Have lunch and rest. Navigate the Madre de Dios River in your own inflatable boat. End the day with a farewell dinner.
Day 5: Puerto Maldonado - Cusco (B)
Enjoy an early breakfast at your lodge before your scenic boat trip on the Madre de Dios River, returning to Puerto Maldonado around 9:30am for a free day. You will have the option of visiting the city center on your own before your bus returns to the office and transfer to the station for the overnight bus to Cusco.
Day 6: Cusco
Upon arrival, please make your own way to the accommodation of your choice.
Take a night bus from Cusco to the town of Puerto Maldonado on the edge of the Amazon Jungle.
Day 2: Puerto Maldonado – Eco-Lodge (L, D)
Reception at the bus terminal 7:00am. You will first be transferred to the local office to wait for the rest of the group to arrive before taking the boat transfer. There, you'll be able to rest, have a snack, coffee and use WiFi. At noon you'll transfer to the boat wharf, Port Captain, to begin the 1-hour boat ride to your Eco-Lodge.
Arrive at your Eco-Lodge and settle into your private bungalow. Take a short rest before meeting with your guide followed by an introduction walk around the lodge and its trails. Return to your bungalow for a rest. Then, go to the dinning hall and enjoy a typical meal.
Day 3: Jungle Walk – Taricaya Reserve (B, L, D)
Breakfast is served between 7:00am and 8:00am. After breakfast, begin your adventure walking thru the trails surrounded by huge trees. Arrive at the first platform, located 15 and 25 meters high, accessed by a suspension bridge. Continue your walk into the Taricaya Reserve toward the Canopy Platform, the highest tree platform in the Amazon rain forest.
Continue into the reserve to the animal rescue center where you will encounter many different wild animals. Stop off at the Butterfly House before returning to the lodge for lunch. Take a rest after lunch before venturing off on the 25 minute walk to the Agroforestry farm. Visit the Taricaya turtle project and its artificial beaches. Return to the lodge in your own inflatable boat. Finish the day’s activities with a caiman search along the rivers edge in a motorboat under moonlight. Return to the lodge for dinner.
Day 4: Tambopata National Reserve - Lake Sandoval (B, L, D)
Have an early breakfast before traveling by boat upriver for 45 minutes to the entrance of the Tambopata National Reserve and begin the trek to Lake Sandoval. Paddle in a rowboat around the mirror-like lake. Take a snack by the waters edge before continuing around the lake. Finish with a walk back to the river where we board a motorboat and return to the lodge. Have lunch and rest. Navigate the Madre de Dios River in your own inflatable boat. End the day with a farewell dinner.
Day 5: Puerto Maldonado - Cusco (B)
Enjoy an early breakfast at your lodge before your scenic boat trip on the Madre de Dios River, returning to Puerto Maldonado around 9:30am for a free day. You will have the option of visiting the city center on your own before your bus returns to the office and transfer to the station for the overnight bus to Cusco.
Day 6: Cusco
Upon arrival, please make your own way to the accommodation of your choice.
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