Itinerary
Day 1
Welcome to Puerto Maldonado! After picking you up at the airport, we will travel to the river port of this Peruvian town and board a canoe to go to the lodge in the Tambopata National Reserve.
This first night you will drink only a light broth, vegetable soup or water, as your stomach must be prepared for the ayahuasca ceremony, which will begin around 8:00 pm.
During the rite, a native shaman will officiate the ceremony, helping us to understand the main concepts of Andean cosmology. In addition, we will taste the famous ayahuasca brew, which is elaborated with medicinal plants of the area. We will learn about the esoteric mysteries of this ancient drink!
Day 2
This day will begin with a light walk through the jungle, where we will learn about the main medicinal plants and their uses by the native communities.
In the afternoon, we will climb to a lookout point from where we will observe the immensity of the jungle and look for birds such as eagles and macaws. When the sun goes down, we will take a night walk to look for insects or other animals that can only be seen at night.
Day 3
On the third day we will have an early breakfast and leave for the Cocococha Lagoon, where we will hike five and a half kilometres to observe its flora and fauna. We will look for the elusive giant otters of Tambopata, and observe the shanshos, an exotic bird species.
We will return to the lodge for lunch, and in the afternoon we will visit the Chica Lagoon, where we will admire the surroundings until sunset. You can take advantage of the sunset lights to take some fantastic pictures before returning to the lodge.
Day 4
After breakfast, we will sail to the pier of Puerto Maldonado. From this pier we will take you to the airport in good time.
Lodging and meals
This tour includes 3 nights accommodation in a Tambopata lodge. Accommodation is on full board basis, so all breakfasts, lunches and dinners are included (except the day of the ayahuasca ceremony, when you can not eat anything).