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This tour focuses on searching for animals in their natural habitat, experiencing the rainforest as fully as possible, and learning about the jungle’s intricate ecosystems.
Travel by boat on the river, swim in a hot spring and river, visit the clay lick platform, birdwatching, night walk, nature hikes
We’ll pick you up from your hotel early in the morning in a private van, and travel through the Andes Mountains. Breakfast is in the charming town of Paucartambo. You can enjoy a hot drink, eggs, pancakes, juice, and more. Breakfast isn’t included in the price of the tour.
The trip will continue into the Cloud Forest, where the scenery and climate change quickly. In the Cloud Forest, there will be chances to explore and look for wild animals like monkeys and birds, including the bright-red Andean Cock of the Rock.
In the late afternoon, we’ll arrive at Pona Lodge for dinner and some time to relax.
After breakfast, our journey continues into the jungle. Passing through the small towns of Patria and Pilcopata, there will be a chance to stop at a basic pharmacy or shop if needed.
Our boat will be waiting in the port town of Atalaya. The trip down the Madre de Dios River is a beautiful way to enjoy the jungle. Along the way, we’ll be on the lookout for animals on the riverbanks, such as water birds and capybara.
In the late morning, we’ll pay a visit to a local hot spring, and enjoy lunch on the boat afterward. After a couple more hours, we’ll arrive close to Nuevo Eden and walk from the riverbank to the Bungalow.
After settling in, you’ll set out on your first hike to explore the jungle. As the sun sets and day turns to night, you’ll use flashlights to search for tarantulas, snakes, and frogs. A hearty dinner will be waiting for you in the Bungalow.
We’ll head back to the Bungalow early in the morning for breakfast and prepare to explore the jungle. Your guide will lead you on a nature hike, spending a few hours searching for wildlife and learning about the rainforest.
Lunch will be waiting for you in the Bungalow after your hike, and you’ll have some time to relax and swim in the swimming hole.
In the afternoon, you’ll walk to see the local birds at their most active time of day, just before sunset. Once the daylight is gone, your guide will scope out insects, frogs, and snakes and lead you on a night walk. We’ll enjoy a special jungle-themed dinner in the Bungalow.
We’ll leave the Bungalow early in the morning, where the boat will be waiting to retrace our steps upriver to Atalaya, then back to Cusco. We have plenty of tips for restaurants for a post-jungle feast.
