Inkaterra Ecological Reserve 3 or 4-Day Tour

If you're looking for a different experience in the Peruvian Amazon, this 3 or 4-day tour of the Inkaterra Ecological Reserve is perfect. A perfect activity for nature and science lovers.

Description

Day 1

At the indicated time, we'll pick you up at your hotel in Puerto Maldonado, or from the airport or the bus station. We'll then travel 45 minutes by boat to the lodge near the Madre de Dios River and close to the Tambopata National Reserve.

Upon arrival, settle into the cabins before exploring the trails of the virgin tropical rainforest. The Inkaterra Ecological Reserve is home to giant tree roots, more than 500 species of birds, 300 species of ants, and over 100 species of mammals. This walk will be educational.

Afterwards, we'll return to the lodge for lunch. In the evening, we'll take a boat ride along the Madre de Dios River to observe nocturnal wildlife, with insights from the guide. The day concludes with dinner at the hotel.

Day 2

After breakfast, we'll visit the Inkaterra Canopy Walkway, a bridge system for scientific research. This experience offers a view of the rainforest from above.

Next, we’ll have lunch, then a boat tour around the river island, observing the contrast of vegetation and bird species, including the Amazonian umbrellabird. We'll return to the reserve for dinner. A night walk will follow.

Day 3

After breakfast, we'll take you back to Puerto Maldonado.

4-day tour

For those interested in an extended experience, the 4-day tour includes further exploration on the third day. We'll walk along the walkways surrounding the swampy forests aguajales and visit the organic vegetable garden to learn about medicinal plants.

Next, we'll explore the 30-hectare Palmetum dedicated to Amazonian palm trees. Lunch will be served in the reserve, followed by another night walk.

On the fourth day, after breakfast, we'll return you to Puerto Maldonado.

Accommodation

This tour includes 2 or 3 nights of full-board accommodation in double or single cabins at Amazon Field Station by Inkaterra.