Excursions at Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica are included in our rates except those that require special schedules of private guide. Excursion durations are ¼, Half and Full day and are classified in three difficulty levels: Easy (I), Moderate (II) or Difficult (III). All excursions are guided by our trained professional interpreters in Spanish, English or French (other languages available upon request, subject to additional charge). Their knowledge and interpretive skills combine to provide understanding, insight and an enhanced experience of the surrounding environment. All activities and excursions are subject to change depending on weather conditions.

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS

TRAIL SYSTEM

Take a walk to one of the trails that extend 7,3 kilometers (4,5 miles) in Reserva Amazonica Natural Reserve and you will discover the incredible realm of the Amazon rainforest. The trails offer an excellent introduction to the environment of the jungle, as you walk past exotic rain forest trees, such as the lupuna tree and the beautiful ficus. Look down and spot the tiny lizards that rustle the leaves as they dart about on the forest floor. Gaze at the treetops and be amazed with the arena for bird watching. Observe the insect life – iridescent beetles and interpretation of the primary and secondary rain forest components, as well as human impact, and the relevance of the rainforests of the world.
DURATION: ¼ day
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: I
SCHEDULE: Morning and Afternoon
FREQUENCY: Daily
ATTRACTIONS: Footprints / Birds/ Native skills / Ants / Medicinal plants
RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN

RAINFOREST BY NIGHT

Walk through the Inkaterra Ecological Reserve at night for an approximately 2-hour excursion. Biological activity differs greatly between night and day in the Amazonian ecosystem. Venture into the forest and experience the mystery of the animal activity that awakens in the rainforest after dark, enhancing animal resources to create new adaptation mechanisms. Listen to nocturnal forest sounds and spot species that only emerge at night.
DURATION: ¼ day
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: I
SCHEDULE: Afternoon
FREQUENCY: Daily
ATTRACTIONS: Footprints / Birds & Astronomy
RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN

TWILIGHT RIVER

On this guided afternoon boat ride, you will witness the enchanting transformation from a diurnal to a nocturnal environment, as animals and birds of the daytime are replaced by species specially adapted to the night. As you enjoy their paradise, you will learn about their habits while searching for nightjars, owls, capybara and caiman. In addition, on a clear night the southern hemisphere stars can be appreciated.
DURATION: ¼ day
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: I
SCHEDULE: Afternoon
FREQUENCY: Daily
ATTRACTIONS: Photos & Astronomy
RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN

BUTTERFLY HOUSE

This one-hour-long excursion provides you with an introduction to the amazing world of butterflies at the Inkaterra Butterfly House in Puerto Maldonado, near the airport. The Tambopata National Reserve and Peru hold various records in butterflies’ species numbers. There are 3,800 species in Peru, and many of these can be found at the Butterfly House, which showcases the varied beauty and adaptability of these colorful insects.
DURATION: ¼ day
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: I
SCHEDULE: Morning
FREQUENCY: Daily
ATTRACTION: Butterflies
RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN

NATIVE FARM

A 15-minute boat ride takes you to a nearby farm, for a glimpse of the complicated yet interesting techniques necessary for successfully farming in the rain forest habitat. Be prepared to taste surprising exotic flavors as you sample local vegetables and fruits to complete the experience.
DURATION: ¼ day
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: I
SCHEDULE: Morning and Afternoon
FREQUENCY: Daily
ATTRACTIONS: Native food & Medicinal plants
RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN

ROLIN ISLAND

Take a ten minute boat ride and 1 hour hike to Rolin Island where you will learn about the island eco system and the enlightening talk about the rescue project of endangered primates. Return to the Lodge by boat.
DURATION: ¼ day
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: I
SCHEDULE: Morning and Afternoon
FREQUENCY: Daily - Available from April to November only.
ATTRACTIONS: Photos / Footprints / Birds & Ants
RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN

ESE'EJA EXPERIENCE

Visit a native Ese’ Eja family. Take a twenty minutes boat ride and walk through an island to reach the Ese’ Eja household. You will be introduced to their community members to learn about their customs with simultaneous translation of the Inkaterra interpreter. Return to the lodge by boat.
DURATION: ¼ day
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: I
SCHEDULE: Morning and Afternoon
FREQUENCY: Daily
ATTRACTIONS: Native skills & Photos
RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN

CANOPY AND WETLANDS

A five-minute boat ride takes you to the Canopy Inkaterra Interpretation Center. After ascending the first tower, at 28 meters above the forest floor, you will literally walk through the treetops for one and a half hours along suspension bridges that link eight observation platforms. Enjoy landscapes and vistas that would be unimaginable from below, while on the look-out for giant strangler fig trees, orchids, toucans, woodpeckers, trogons and –with luck- monkeys or sloths. Descend the second tower and take one hour walk to a nearby wetland area, and experience an important flooded ecosystem with unique plant and bird life.
DURATION: ½ day
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: II
SCHEDULE: Morning and Afternoon
FREQUENCY: Daily
INCLUDED: Canopy kit
ATTRACTIONS: Birds / Photos & Astronomy
RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN

LAKE SANDOVAL

A 30-minute boat ride takes you to the Tambopata National Reserve, where wildlife surrounds you as you enjoy the one and a half hour walk along three kilometers of trails to reach Lake Sandoval. Glide in a wooden canoe, across a beautiful, mirror-like oxbow lake that is home to the endangered giant river otter, as well as red howler monkeys, macaws, anacondas, point-tailed palm creepers and side-neck turtles. You will spend two hours on the lake, looking at all is has to offer.
DURATION: ½ day
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: II
SCHEDULE: Morning and Afternoon
FREQUENCY: Daily - Available from April to November only
ATTRACTIONS: Birds / Photos / Ants & Canoe
RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN (Except during months of rain).

CONCEPCION

A 35-minute ride upriver takes you to Concepcion, home to a remarkable Botanical Garden with over 200 different species of rainforest plants. An in-depth explanation familiarizes you with the processing, uses and benefits of these traditional indigenous plants, including fascinating native medicinal uses. Next, take a 30-minute canoe trip on a small lake and watch for wildlife – turtles, giant river otters, sun grebes, nightjars and herons. The activity ends at Concepcion Educational Research Facility where exhibits, designed by the National Geographic Society, tell the story of the remarkable Madre de Dios region.
DURATION: ½ day
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: II
SCHEDULE: Morning and Afternoon
FREQUENCY: Daily
ATTRACTIONS: Footprints / Birds / Native skills / Medicinal plants /Ants / Canoe & Native food
RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN

ESE' EJA NATIVE COMMUNITY

After traveling by boat for one and a half hours towards the Bolivian Border, you arrive at the Palma Real native village, home to some 70 Ese' Eja families. A three-hour visit offers you an insight into the traditions and culture of this indigenous ethnic group, whose simple dwellings inspired the design of the Reserva Amazonica lodge. You will learn their lifestyle and livelihood, hunting and farming techniques, and the challenges the Ese'Eja face in a changing world.
DURATION: 1 day
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: I
SCHEDULE: Morning
FREQUENCY: Daily
MEAL: Picnic
ATTRACTIONS: Native skills / Photos / Native Food & Birds
RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN

GAMITANA CREEK

Enjoy a long walk following to the magic world of Gamitana creek. The sights, scents and sounds of the jungle will surround you as you walk for two and a half hours, rambling through the rain forest along the banks of this winding, dark-water creek that is home to piranha, caimans, turtles and an abundance of brightly colored birds. When you reach the embarkation point, board a canoe and navigate 2-hour ride dawn stream to the Gamitana Model Farm, appreciating the rich plant and animal life along the way. Enjoy a short guided tour to learn about an Amazon farm.
DURATION: 1 day
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: III
SCHEDULE: Morning
FREQUENCY: Daily
MEAL: Picnic
ATTRACTIONS: Birds / Canoe / Native Skills /Native Food & Photos.

TAMBOPATA

Following a short motorboat ride from the lodge, this activity begins with a walk to Lake Sandoval. Be on the lookout for hoatzin, herons and ospreys as you glide across this mirror-like oxbow lake in a wooden canoe. Your excursion continues with a hike through the reserve to Concepcion. The surrounding vegetation will be roused on this trip, with possible sightings of paiche and black caimans; hoatzins, herons and ospreys; red howler, brown capuchin and squirrel monkeys; and the extremely rare and critically endangered giant river otter. A picnic lunch at Concepcion farm is followed by a guided visit to a garden containing more that 200 medicinal plants and the possibility to practice with the native arch and arrows.
DURATION: 1 day
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: III
SCHEDULE: Morning
FREQUENCY: Daily
MEAL: Picnic
ATTRACTIONS: Footprints / Birds / Native Skills / Photos / Medicinal plants / Ants / Canoe & Native food.

ADDITIONAL EXCURSIONS (at extra charge)

LAKE VALENCIA

This one day experience in the jungle begins with a three-hour boat ride to the scintillating Valencia oxbow lake. Fishing in the lake is perfectly complemented by sightings of varied wildlife and birds, including ospreys, herons, huge flocks of flying macaws and the king vulture. For lunch savor the fish you caught in the lake, served alongside other local food. Walk 1-hour in the primary forest and Brasilian Nut fields on your way out into the Madre de Dios river.
DURATION: 1 day
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: III
SCHEDULE: Morning
FREQUENCY: Upon request - Available from November to June only
MEAL: Picnic
ATTRACTIONS: Footprints / Birds / Native skills / Fishing / Photos / Astronomy / Canoe & Native food.

FISHING

This visit takes you through the Madre de Dios River to the best fishing spots in the area wich are identified by your interpreter according to the season. You will be assisted in the art of luring onto your plate one of the Amazon’s different fish species found in the area, including the famed piranha. If the weather allows it, descend to prepare lunch in a private farm with spices and local flavours. Return to the lodge by sunset (the guiding level will vary according to preferences).
DURATION: 1 day
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: II (Amateur)
SCHEDULE: Morning
FREQUENCY: Upon request - Available from April to September only.
MEAL: Picnic
ATTRACTIONS: Birds / Canoe / Fishing & Native Food.

ORNITOLOGY EXCURSION

Bird watching experience in the rainforest. Travel by boat or walk through the forest accompanied by an Inkaterra experienced guide searching for your preferred bird species. Return to the lodge by sunset. (The interpretation level will vary according to preferences).
DURATION: 1 day
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: II
SCHEDULE: Morning
FREQUENCY: Upon request - Available from April to September only.
MEAL: Picnic
ATTRACTIONS: Birds & Canoe.

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