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 the newly refurbished 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.
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 the town- where you can experience the exotic local market. Depending
on the arrival time of the flights we may have the first
lunch here or while traveling to the lodge or in 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 1and a half
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 will have the experience of their
Canopy Walk.
Return to the Lodge between 4and 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 witness the spectacle of the Collpa
de Loros, 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
Butterfly farm before your flight on to Cusco or Lima Despedida
a la Selva.|
COST OF THE TOUR :
- 4 / Days US$ 225
- 3 / Days US$ 185 Day 1, 2 and 4 in program
- 2 / Days US$ 145
 Packages Includes:
- Transfer
to Cusco Airport on to Lodge and return to Puerto Maldonado
Airport
- Fluvial Fluvial
transportation on the Rio Madre de Dios.
- Entrance fee to Sandoval Lake US$ 10; Canopy
Walk / Taricaya Project US$ 10 and Butterfly Farm
- Roundtrip ground transportation (Airport / Tambo
Jungle Lodge / Airport).
- 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. Guide
services 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:
)
Flight prices depend on Availabilty and are usually cheapest
when Reserved well in advance. !
CUSCO / PUERTO MALDONADO / CUSCO Approx: US$
145 - $160 from June 2008 approx $30 more so please
request specific quotes for your exact dates
CUSCO / PUERTO MALDONADO /LIMA Approx: US$
$175 - 180 from June 2008 approx $30 more so please
request specific quotes for your exact dates
- Airport Tax US$ 5 per flight ,
- Extra Drinks, Tips are Optional at your discretion..
 Important : When you confirm your
reservation, (Sending your Booking
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 can be left in our store room at our office
in Puerto Maldonado on the first day of the itinerary, so
we won’t be carrying them around for no reason. 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
- Afleece and a windbreaker are advisable for cool evenings.
- Light raingear (poncho) for sudden downpours;
- Sneakers or other low heeled walking shoes are essential;
- A light hat and sunscreen lotion are wise;
- 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.
Important: 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 starting10 days after
it is administered – if you choose to be vaccinated
please keep this in mind and bring your certificate.
The general weather conditions, are 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.
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:
- Cusco Calle Garcilazo # 244 (51
84) 256 324 Wilfredo Quintana
- 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
- Any special food requirements (Vegetarian, low salt,
low fat, diabetic or other)
- Also Any special medical requirement
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 responsible 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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