TAMBO JUNGLE LODGE -
PUERTO MALDONADO TAMBOPATA-PERU
The Capital of the Biodiversity
 We know you will enjoy the personal attention provided by our staff and facilities at Tambo Jungle Lodge on the shores of the Alto Madre de Dios River.
Our 12 double occupancy bugalows ensure that you are not surrounded by more tourists than animals and this makes for a more relaxing tranquil visit with more opportunity to find the wildlife!. Just enough other travellers to make it interesting but not overbearing. Triple bed accommodation is available on request.
Our bilingual guides will educate and entertain you with the mysteries of the Jungle, enrich you with traditional local myth and legend and the surprising history of this area. You will be amazed by the qualities of it´s plants, from which most of our medicines originated and from which most of the cures we desperately seek will be found if we don’t destroy it first. Each evening there will be some form of nocturnal activities. Night walks (optional for those who
don´t want to look for Tarantulas and other creepy crawlies), Cayman spotting when conditions are optimal. And it´s possible, that your favorite memory of the Jungle will be the delicious meals, combining international & local cuisine, carefully prepared with fresh, high quality ingredients.
Tambo Jungle Lodge provides ecotourism at its best, working with people from the region to improve their lives, conserving the environment and preserving the rain forest ecosystem
4 Day Program : Please Note: the order of the days may be rearranged as necessary but all sights will be visited unless extreme weather conditions etc make this unsafe.
3 Day Program : incorporates Day1, 2 and 4
DAY 1 : CUSCO / PUERTO MALDONADO - JUNGLE LODGE
 On arrival of your flight to Puerto Maldonado, Our Guide/Staff will meet you at the Airport and transfer you to the Centre of town- where you can visit the exotic local market. Depending on the arrival time of the flights we may have the first lunch here or while traveling to\or at the lodge. Your excess luggage will be stored safely in our Office in Puerto Maldonado and then we will continue onto the port. We take our private boat along the Madre de Dios River for approximately 1 hour to TAMBO JUNGLE LODGE. A cool welcome drink awaits you and then you´ll be shown to your Bungalows to settle in.
In the afternoon we will take a 30 min boat journey to Monkey Island where you can appreciate a great diversity of monkeys such as the “Maquisapa”, “Martin”, “Little lions”, “Frailes”, “Achuñis”, Ronsocos” etc, as well as a rich variety of birds.
Return to JUNGLE LODGE for a delicious traditional Dinner. Nocturnal Activities are available each night. These range from nocturnal walks, talks on different topics and Cayman spotting when conditions are optiomal.
DAY 2 : JUNGLE LODGE/ SANDOVAL LAKE. / MONKEY ISLAND
 After a great Jungle Breakfast, we take a 1.5 hour walk to the famous Sandoval Lake, passing through virgin forest, home to beautiful flora and fauna including Giant Otters, Water Birds, Alligators, wild hens, Taricayas (small turtles) and a variety of fish. We will spend a few hours in canoe on this, one of the most beautiful lakes in the Madre de Dios where you can fish for piranha, row, swim, walk or simply relax before returning to the Lodge in the afternoon. We will have a box lunch at Sandoval lake. One of the most awe inspiring features of the Jungle is the enormity of the trees and you will have the experience of standing at the base of the huge Lupuna. We may take a short visit to the Fitzcarral boat or there is the opportunity to visit the traditional “chacras” farming areas of the zone. Return to the lodge. Dinner. Nocturnal Activities (optional)
DAY 3 : JUNGLE LODGE / TARICAYA
 Jungle Breakfast, Further opportunities for discovering the amazing ecosystem up close along an array of trails. We will travel a further 1 hour down river to the Taricaya Project of specialized trails where you´ll be led by your guide. He will further amaze you with the marvels of the jungle through a gentle hike and learning to recognize bird calls, footprints and medicinal plants and their qualities. .
After our lunch here you can have the experience of their Canopy Walk.
Return to the Lodge between 4 and 5 in the afternoon for your final sunset in the Jungle before a traditional Farewell Dinner. Nocturnal Activities (optional)
DAY 04: JUNGLE LODGE / COLLPA DE LOROS / PUERTO MALDONADO / CUSCO or LIMA.
 Very early departure to view the Collpa de Loros, (parrot claylick) Sunrise on the river as we journey 1 and a half hours to a clay wall where hundreds of green parrots congregate at first light each morning. We will generally be able to spend about an hour here before reboarding the boat to enjoy breakfast on our return to Puerto Maldonado. Checkin 2 hours before flight and then time to visit the stunning Snake farm before your flight on to Cusco or Lima Despedida a la Selva.
Price Information
Packages Includes:
- Transfer to Cusco Airport on to Lodge and return to Puerto Maldonado Airport
- River transportation on the Rio Madre de Dios.
- Entrance fee to Sandoval Lake US$ 10; Canopy Wal / Taricaya Project US$ 15
- Accommodation in Bugalows on double basis with private bathroom
- Full Board at the lodge.( vegetarian option ).
- Water and typical natural beverages.
- Excursions with expert Jungle Guides in English.
- Life vests, rubber boots.
- Accommodation at Tambo Jungle Lodge based on double or triple room, for single rooms a supplement of 30% will be charged
FLIGHT TICKETS ( Package does not Include flights but great quotes available on request: )
 Flight prices depend on Availabilty and are usually cheapest when Reserved well in advance. !
CUSCO / PUERTO MALDONADO / CUSCO Approx: US$ 250 payable with credit card from Jan -Sept 2010
CUSCO / PUERTO MALDONADO /LIMA Approx: US$ $280 payable with credit card from Jan -Sept 2010
possibly $30 more for late bookings so please request specific quotes for your exact dates well in advance.
Airport Tax US$ 5-6 per flight ,
Extra Drinks, Tips are Optional at your discretion..
When you confirm your reservation, (Sending your " BOOKING DEPOSIT FORM by e mail or by Fax)
Please provide us with the following information:
- Name of each person
- Nationality and passport number
- Date and duration of your stay
- Occupation & Food Restrictions
TAMBO JUNGLE LODGE : EXTRA INFO AND CONDITIONS
 It`s not necessary to bring all of your luggage with you to the actual Lodge. You will enjoy your trip more if only the essentials are brought. We highly recommend you prepare your day pack a day before your trip. Your main baggage should be left in our office store room in Puerto Maldonado on the first day of the itinerary. We will have your bag waiting for you on your return to the airport the day you leave.
Please note: Guests should arrive in clothes which they do not mind getting slightly dirty or wet, and should wear footwear that is suitable to walk on a rain forest trail. Sun cream, insect repellent, hat and waterproof clothing should be carried in hand luggage and kept accessible for the journey to the lodge.
WHAT TO BRING ALONG TO THE LODGE:
- A small rucksack,
- Lightweight, tightweave long cotton pants & long -sleaved cotton shirts
- A fleece and a windbreaker are advisable for cool evenings.
- Light raingear (poncho) for sudden downpours;
- Sneakers or other low heeled walking shoes are essential;
- Sunhat / sunscreen
- Insect repellent is a must, preferably with deet;
- A water bottle,
- Good binoculars and a flashlight or headlight,
- Personal gear, toiletries, cameras, 400 exp film,
- Your passport, yellow fever certificate and extra money in plastic bags.
- A few energy snacks will be useful.
- If you have extra large sized feet we may not be able to find rubber boots in your size for the muddy trails as they are generally not available in Peru….so please bring old shoes for the muddy trails.
VACCINATION INFORMATION
 Though we have not heard of anyone contracting yellow fever anywhere in Peru in many years, we nevertheless recommend a yellow fever vaccination for trips to the rainforest. This vaccination is required or recommended for most rainforest areas around the world. The vaccination, which is valid for 10 years, is only really effective starting 10 days after it is administered – please bring your certificate.
WEATHER CONDITIONS are generally warm and humid. In Tambopata the average daytime high temperature is between 82° and 93° F (25° and 31°C) and the average nighttime low is between 62° and 73° F (16° and 22°C). Nevertheless between May and September, cold fronts from Argentina can sweep into southwestern Amazonia and push daytime highs down to 50° F (9° C) and the nighttime lows to 43° F (5° C). Thus, during that season always be potentially prepared for cold and drizzle.
During the rainy months of November through April, always be prepared for heavy rain that can continue for hours or days. Around 80% of the annual average 2000 mm rainfall occurs during this season.
EMERGENCY CONTACTS :TAMBO JUNGLE LODGE has a first aid kit that also includes anti-venom. The lodge is equipped with a short-wave radio and is in contact with our Cusco office every morning and evening. Travel staff can be contacted in office hours, Please find enclose our main contacts:
Puerto Maldonado Calle Jiron Ancash 250
Lady Corimanya 082 572227celular 9 673123
A Jungle Lodge rep in Cusco, who speaks English can be contacted 24 hours a day on (084) 234284
MEALS AND DRINKS AT TAMBO JUNGLE LODGE All meals are included in the trip: from the Lunch on the first day until the breakfast on the last day, Our kitchen personnel can also cater for special dietary requirements, such allergies to wheat, gluten free diets, salt, low or no sugar, low or no fat, and vegetarian (strict "vegan") or "ovo-lacto" vegetarian), upon request. If you have any special requirements please let us know
Please advise of any special food requirements (Vegetarian, low salt, low fat, diabetic or other) And Any special medical requirement
INSURANCE:
IN CASE OF FLIGHT CANCELLATION
If the flight Lima or Cusco to Puerto Maldonado is cancelled owing to bad weather or maintenance of the aircraft, then the guest loses the first night in Tambo Lodge. No refund can be given and the guest is responsable for the costs of the additional night in Lima or Cusco.
2. If the plane is cancelled Puerto Maldonado/Cusco or Lima the guests must pay for any additional costs incurred during this extra night and boat transportation.
CONDITIONS AND RESPONSABILITY
Bookings cancelled 48 hours or less before day 1 of the itinerary will be subject to retentions of 20% for groups from 1 to 4 people, and 30% for more than 4 people, unless cancellation is due to circumstances out of the tourist reach and they can be accommodated in other dates. Basic charges always apply when bookings are paid with a credit card.
Cancellation of flights have their own conditions with each booking depending on the tarif class.
TAMBO JUNGLE LODGE HAS THE RIGHT:
To make any change in the itinerary when deemed necessary or caused by changes in air schedules.
To accept or decline any persons as members of a tour.
To fill unoccupied space on its boats and airplanes with its guides, staff and cargo.
TAMBO JUNGLE LODGE and/or their employees act only as agents for the passenger in regard to travel, whether by car, boat, or airplane and assume no liability for injury, damage, loss, accident, delay, or irregularity that may be caused either by reasons of defect in the vehicle or for any reasons engaged in conveying the client or carrying out the arrangements of the tour. They can accept no responsibility for losses or additional expenses due to delay or changes in air or other services, sickness, weather, strike, war, quarantine, or other causes. All such expenses will have to be borne by the passenger.
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