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This
unique white-water rafting expedition takes place in one of the
most remote corners of the Peruvian rainforest, the Tambopata/
Candamo Natural Reserve, at the edge of the Amazon Basin, near
the Bolivian and Brazilian borders. This trip has all of the
ingredients of an epic and unforgettable ¨journey-of-a-lifetime
Our
expedition starts on the shores of Lake Titicaca, the highest
navigable lake in the world at 15,480 meters above sea level.
From the town of Juliaca, we travel across the altiplano into
high tropical rain forest, where we begin our rafting journey.
We leave behind the last signs of pioneer farmers, gold-panners
and human settlements, as we enter the magical and mysterious
world of the Amazon rainforest. For seven days, we raft through
the natural habitat seeing a diversity of plants and animals,
including 8 species of macaws, 13 species of monkeys, 530
species of birds, ocelot, jaguar, capybara, tapir, caiman, and
the giant river otter.
Running
Class III and IV rapids, we finally arrive at the famous macaw
lick (see National Geographic; January 1994). Waking-up at our
campsite at dawn, we have a perfect view of these magnificent
birds. From here, we begin our return journey by a motorized
dugout canoe, to the frontier town of Puerto Maldonado and then
by airplane to Cusco.
Head Water of the Amazon Tambopata River Trip Itinerar
DAY 1 : JULIACA
Reception at Juliaca. We board the truck that will be taking us
across the altiplano over a 15,000´ pass and down to the jungle,
to our put-in on the edge of the Amazon Basin. (B+L+D)
DAY 2+3 : RIO TAMBOPATA
As we leave the last traces of civilization, we enter a
pristine rain forest using the river as a highway. We will
raft down the Tambopta River camping on sandy beaches where
we will have a chance to encounter wildlife. (B+L+D).
DAY 4+5+6+7+8 : RIO TAMBOPATA
Surrounded by lush vegetation, we will run class III and IV
rapids. There also good chances of seeing monkeys, capybaras,
tapirs and giant river otters, among other animals. Our journey
will take us through to the macaw lick, where we will spend the
night camping on the river shore. At the crack of dawn, we will
see a rowdy crowd of macaws with their variegated brilliance
spattering the clay riverbank. Later, a dugout motor canoe will
meet us at the Candamo River to take us to the frontier town of
Puerto Maldonado, where we will spend the night in a hotel.
Here, our services will end. (B+L).
DAY 9 : CUSCO
Early morning flight from Puerto Maldonado back to Cusco.
At this point, you can take an optional trip in Cusco and
Machupicchu.
INCLUDES
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All rafting equipment (self-bailings rafts).
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Professional guides, cooks etc.
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Transportation from Juliaca to the river.
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Double occupancy tents.
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All meals while on the trip.
DOES NOT INCLUDE -
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Flights to Juliaca or from Puerto Maldonado.
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Meals while in the cities.
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Personal equipment and clothing.
TIME OF THE YEAR: May to November
Fixed
departures
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