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Amazon Jungle Tours
Macaw clay lick Tours
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TWO ECOSYSTEMS : RAINFOREST AND SAVANNAH
4 DAYS AND 3 NIGHTS
High season April 15/nov
$595 |
Low season Dec/April14
$560 |
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Day 1 - Puerto Maldonado to Heath River Wildlife Center
We meet at the Puerto Maldonado airport and drive through town to the
Tambopata River port. After boarding motorized canoes, we travel
downriver
to the mighty Madre de Dios, which we follow for approximately four
hours
to the Heath River. We then travel up this wild and intimate river,
which
forms the wilderness border between Peru and Bolivia, and arrive at the
Heath River Wildlife Center. Note that the Lodge is located on the
Bolivian
side of the Heath River so passports are required to clear Bolivian
passport
control. (L, D).
Day 2 - Heath River Wildlife Center
We rise early in the morning to board a motorized canoe for the
10-minute
journey up the Heath River to the macaw and parrot clay lick.
Brightly-colored parrots and macaws fly in by the hundreds to feed on
the
clay that detoxifies certain seeds and nuts they eat. Marvel at the
cacophony of sound and color as Red-and-green macaws vie for the best
clay-eating position. A specially-designed floating blind allows for
proximity and complete concealment -- so you can even have breakfast and
coffee while the birds are performing their morning ritual.
When we return to the lodge, the guide leads us on an ethno-botanical
walk
through the forest, pointing out flora used in the daily lives of
rainforest
people. The guide explains how certain plants are used for medicinal or
healing purposes, which ones can be made into the best bows and arrows,
and
how to select trees and leaves for home construction.
After lunch and a short rest, we hike through the rainforest to the
Pampas
del Heath, the largest remaining undisturbed savanna in the Amazon. The
contrast is striking as we emerge from the mature rainforest onto the
grassland plain of the Pampas. (B, L, D)
Day 3 - Heath River Wildlife Center
We breakfast in the floating blind at the macaw and parrot clay lick for
a
last round of looks and photos. Then we return to the lodge to explore
some
trails.
After lunch we could visit the Ese'Eja native community of Sonene, where
there will be an opportunity to interact with the community and purchase
local handicrafts or explore the trails.After dinner we'll explore the
forest by flashlight, including a visit to a small mammal clay lick if
it is
active. (B,L,D)
Day 4- Heath River To Cusco or Lima
Early morning departure to Puerto Maldonado. During the river trip back
downstream, families of Capybaras are often spotted on the banks of the
river. Weighing up to 120 pounds (55 kilograms), this giant, three-toed
relative of the guinea pig is the largest rodent in the world. If time
permits If time permits we will also Upon arrival, reception and
transfer to
the airport for the flight back to Cusco or Lima. (B)
END OF OUR SERVICES
Please note that the program may vary slightly so as to maximize your
wildlife sightings, depending on the reports of our researchers and
experienced naturalist guides based at the lodge.
Note: the single suplem rate is to use from 2 people in up (when
want to go on sepate rooms)
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we will
board a canoe to paddle around the lake
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Macaw clay lick |
Brown Capuchin monkey |
Madre de Dios |
INCLUDES: All hotel and lodge accommodations based on double
occupancy. All
scheduled land, lake and river transportation. All transfers. All
scheduled
excursions with English-speaking guide services. All entrance fees.
Meals as
specified in the itinerary. B=Breakfast;L=Lunch;D=Dinner.
NOT INCLUDED IN THE FEE
International or domestic airfares, airport departure taxes or visa fees,
excess baggage charges, additional nights during the trip due to flight
cancellations,alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages or bottled water,
snacks, insurance of any kind, laundry, phone calls, radio calls or
messages, reconfirmation of international flights and items of personal
nature.
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