Apurimac River Tambopata River Colca River Futaleufu River Inca Trail - Machupicchu Classic Cusco Cotahuasi Expedition

Tambopata River

Located in the National Reserve Tambopata-Candamo, we believe that this exceeds the expectation of a wild and remote river that offers an exciting whitewater adventure in the virgin Tropical Rainforest of the Peruvian Amazon.

Great variety of tropical plants and animal species abound on this remote and unspoiled area to which the river is the only way of access. It has the greatest diversity of wildlife: more than 570 species of birds, 1200 butterfly species and many animal groups, like the howler monkey, tapir, capibaras, macaws, giant otters, black and white caiman, ocelot, and magestic jaguar. All these, has forced the Peruvian Goverment to protect this area and created the National Reserve.
We journey across the high plateau of the Andes through very typical Indian Villages and raft immerse in the heart of wilderness with no contact with civilization. We witness the upper reaches of the Amazon watershed from the snows of the Andean summits to the tropical rainforest, and admire from llamas and alpacas in the highlands to thounsands of colorful macaws at the "Colpa" in the low jungle.

ITINERARY

DAY 1: CUZCO - JULIACA
Early departure in our specially conditioned vehicle, we travel through Andean valleys and picturesque Indian communities as we ascend to La Raya (14,200 feet) ans cntinue across the high lands surrounded by soaring snow peaks to reach Juliaca City in the afternoon. Overnight in hotel (BLD)

DAY 2: JULIACA - PUTINA PUNKU
We leave early in the morning to drive across the extent high plateau dotted with herds of llamas and alpacas, and star our descend toward the Amazon basin, pass old town of Cuyo-Cuyo with intricate Pre-Inca farming terraces.

Descending rapidly into the green lush cloud forest with exotic vegetation and plantations of tropical fruit, like coffee, bananas, papayas, citric etc. We reach Putina Punku, the end of the road, and the last human settlement. We get all the gear ready to start our adventure, and run a few hours down the river to the camp. (BLD)

DAY 3 - 4: TAMBOPATA RIVER
Guides will give an orientation briefing before start. These two days we enjoy class II and III rapids. As we leave behind contact with civilization, we may see the last fruit plantations or gold mining activities. The river marks the border between the countries of Peru and Bolivia in this section. Camp in a solitary and remote beach. (BLD)


DAY 5 - 6: TAMBOPATA RIVER
These days we challenge exiting class III - IV rapids, amid exuberant jungle vegetation, we take walks to explore the wonders of the Amazon and swim under pristine waterfalls. We delight ourselves at the sight

DAY 7: TAMBOPATA RIVER
We leave behind of colorful birds and butterflies as well as gracious monkeys.(BLD)the big rapids and paddle in silent tranquil waters as we reach the flat lands. We enter a magical world of wonders home of wils animals: tapirs, capibaras, giant otters, different species of birds and monkeys and even jaguars, are to be seen. We camp ata a relaxing beach from where we can take hikes on trails to explore more. (BLD)

DAY 8: TAMBOPATA RIVER / MACAW LICK
After few more hours of quiet paddling we reach Tabara River, a tributary of the Tambopata, where a motor canoe will be waiting to take us to a rustic lodge, close to the "Colpa", where we can take hikes on trails to explore more. (BLD)

DAY 9: MACAW LICK / PUERTO MALDONADO
Before breakfast, at first light, we take a short walk to the "Colpa of the Guacamayos" (Macaw Lick), the largest known Macaw Lick where on a normal day, hundreds of Macaws and other parrots come in the morning to lick the salty rich clay. This is one of the greatest birding spectacles in the world and a unique experience for photographers.
After lunch we continue down river on a motor canoe. We may visit some typical settlers´huts and gold panning operations. Arrive to Pto. Maldonado City that was found by rubber collectors, goldminers, and timber and oil explorators. Overnight in hotel. (BLD)

DAY 10: CUZCO
Fly back to Cuzco
INCLUDED
  • Professional Guides
  • Safety Kayak
  • All the transfers
  • All food (as indicated) B:breakfast L:Lunch D:Dinner
  • Camping and rafting equipment
  • Air fly ticket (Pto. Maldonado-Cuzco)
  • Hotel in Juliaca and Pto. Maldonado
  • Motor Canoe
  • And more

 

NOT INCLUDED

  • International Airfare
  • Airport Taxes
  • Sleeping bag and pad
  • Personal Gear
  • Personal expenses (laundry,telephone)
  • Gratuities for guides
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COUNTRY : PERU

DURATION : 10 Days / 9 Nights

DATES : FROM MAY TO OCTOBER

RATING : Class III-IV

PRICE : U$D 990 (8– 12 Pax)

 
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Apurimac River Tambopata River Colca River Futaleufu River Inca Trail Classical Machupicchu Cotahuasi Expedition
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