The Tambopata National Reserve (TNR), covers an area of 678,800 acres on the edge of the
Bahuaja-Sonene National Park (BSNP, 2,696,919 acres). Together, the two parks form an
immense area (3,000,000 acres) of sub-tropical rain under the protection of the Peruvian
government. And with the establishment of the Madidi National Park in Bolivia, Tambopata
is now part of a cross border park system which is the largest area of protected tropical
forest on the South American continent.
The many studies made of the fauna and flora along the Tambopata River, reveal an
incredible abundance of life forms. The ecosystems in this part of southeastern
Peru are the most diverse on the planet, meaning that within the territory of the
Libertador Tambopata Lodge there are limitless opportunities to observe the tropical
rainforest and its wildlife.
Complete Itinerary
Day 1: Puerto Maldonado - Tambopata
Arrival & Reception by Guide. Our guides are biologists, tourism professionals,
or community members. Unless noted otherwise, our guides speak English. We assign
guides at 10:1 ratio. This means groups smaller than 10 people will be merged with
other groups under one guide. If you would like a private guide or a guide in a
language other than English please let us know. Transfer Airport to Puerto
Maldonado Headquarters. Upon arrival from Lima or Cusco, we will welcome you at
the airport and drive you ten minutes to our Puerto Maldonado headquarters.
While enjoying your first taste of the forest in our gardens we will ask you to
pack only the necessary gear for your next few days, and leave the rest at our
safe deposit. This helps us keep the boats and cargo light.
Puerto Maldonado to Tambopata River Port. Skirting Puerto Maldonado, we drive 20
kilometers to the Tambopata River Port, entering the Native Community of Infierno.
The port is a communal business.
Tambopata River Port to Refugio Amazonas. The two and a half hour boat ride from
the Tambopata Port to Refugio Amazonas will take us past the Community of Infierno
and the Tambopata National Reserve’s checkpoint and into the buffer zone of this
1.3 million hectare conservation unit. Boxed Lunch.
Orientation. Upon arrival, the lodge manager will welcome you and brief you with
important navigation and security tips. Dinner.
Caiman searches. We will be out at the river's edge at night, scanning the shores
with headlamps and flashlights to catch the red gleams of reflection from caiman
eyes. Overnight in Refugio Amazonas.
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