Tambopata Tours 3 Days / 2 Nights

Overview:

This program is for those looking for a short introductory stay in the Amazon basin for 2 nights. Visit an ethno botanical center run by a native community, an oxbow lake, and a canopy tower, among other activities.

Service Level:

• Upgraded/ Comfort

Physical Grading:

• 1 2 3 4 5 6, Light to Moderate: Designed for everyone. Hotel nights and/or lodge nights, day tours, nature walks, hikes of two to four hours on some days. Other physical activities are sometimes included, such as optional sea kayaking and Zip Lines.

Activities at Tambopata Tours 3 Days 2 Nights:

• Wildlife & Natural History, Boat trip, Photography, Cultural Adventures.

Important Note:

• While we expect the tour will run as the itinerary describes. Participants should accept that there is the possibility of changes, being necessary liable to local conditions, eg, strikes, natural desasters, these changes might be at the discretion of your travel company.

Group Size:

• We need a minimum of 03 people, prices are per person, which are based on two people who might share a room / tent. The itinerary is described and based on shared services; however, you are looking for a private service, that would be upon request.

Accommodation Type:

• Lodge (at local family’s lodge).

Pre-trek briefing:

You will have thorough briefing with your guide 1 or 2 days before your Tambopata Tours 3 Days 2 Nights.

Your guide will meet you at your hotel and you can take this opportunity to ask questions and make any final preparations.

Day 1: Welcome to the Jungle – Caiman Spotting – Monkey.

On arrival of your flight or bus to Puerto Maldonado, our guides or staff will meet you at the airport or bus station and transfer you to our office to make a registration.

Your excess luggage will be stored safely in our office in Puerto Maldonado and then we will continue to the Capitanía port. We take our motor boat along the Madre de Dios River for approximately 40 minutes to Paradise Canopy Adventure. A cool welcome drink awaits you.

After a well-deserved lunch, we take the kayaks to the river, well protected  with  high  quality  life  jackets,  and  accompanied  by  a motor boat that guarantees extra security; this level one activity is relaxing and accessible for all. Getting Monkey Island you will be able appreciate a great diversity of monkeys such as the: capuchin, tamarines y squirrel monkeys we will put on a show of swinging through the treetops charging down the trunks of the large trees that form their home in order to accept food from your hand.

Return to Paradise Canopy Adventure. Nocturnal activities are available this night we have  the caiman spotting.

• Accommodation: Lodge
• Meals: Lunch and Dinner

Day 2: Sandoval Lake.

After a great breakfast, and distributed to each traveler  lunch and snacks we’ll take the boat  to get to the control  of Tambopata National Reserve Zone, after  1 and half hour walking trhough the rainforest we are approaching  to the famous Sandoval Lake. This way by immense ancient trees and entangled vines; we will be able to see multihued flower and fauna including: Giant Otters, birds, coloured butterflies, turtles, and variety of fish. We will spend few hours in canoe on this one of the most beautiful lakes in region.

• Accommodation: Lodge
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3: Puerto Maldonado City

After a restful night’s sleep, the morning begins with the sound of beautiful birdsongs from the Amazon Paradise. In our dining room awaits a farewell breakfast before embarking the return to Puerto Maldonado.

• Accommodation: None
• Meals: Breakfast.

Important Note:

1. Tambopata Tours 3 Days / 2 Nights is not endemic area about Malaria neither Yellow fever you can bring a good insect repellent but if you decide to put the yellow fever vaccination for prevention you can do it 30 days before start your trip to the jungle.
2. Although we do our very best possible to adhere to the schedule above, this itinerary is subject to change for several reasons beyond our control, including strikes, weather, natural disasters, and terrain conditions. On some occasions, these conditions may demand us to deviate from our original schedule, in which case we will provide the best available alternative options. And we’ll make a great experience of it!

Included:

• Pre-trek Briefing 1 or 2 days before your Tambopata Tours 3 Days 2 Nights.
• Transfers In/out
• Naturalist guide in English and Spanish
• Transportation by private boat
• Excursions mentioned in the program
• Overnights in our jungle Lodges
• Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
• Water at any time and warm drinks or lemonades with meals
• Professional Cook and asistants
• Food 2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches and 2 Dinners. If you have a dietary request such as vegetarian food please let us know.
• Vegetarian food Option
• Oxygen bottle and First aid kit
• Entrance tickets for the reserve
• Adventure activities

Not Included:

• Breakfast and mineral water only for the first day.
• Soft drinks such as beers or sodas
• Last dinner.
• Binoculars
• Tips for Guide, Cook and Driver

You will need to bring:

We recommend economizing on your luggage for Tambopata Tours 3 Days 2 Nights. Travel light and think about bringing layers instead of big jackets, etc. Be selective and pack light. Choose quick dry clothing if possible, we will be in the jungle!

• Mosquito repellent (DEET 45 recommended as a minimun).
• Original passport.
• Small backpack.
• Long sleeved cotton shirts (preferably green coloured).
• Long cotton trousers.
• Cotton long socks (to be put into your trousers).
• Comfortable walking shoes.
• Sandals or light shoes.
• Rain gear.
• Sweater (for the beginning of the tour in Andes and the cloud forest only).
• Swimsuit.
• Binoculars.
• Camera and its charger.
• Plastic bags to be used for clothes and a camera.
• A hat as a protection against the Sun or rain.
• Toiletries.
• Small towel.
• Toilet paper.
• Antibacterial gel.
• Sun cream.
• Sunglasses.
• Flashlight (with spare bulb and batteries).
• A bottled water (1 litre as a minimum).
• Pocket money (Soles) to buy some beverages and souvenirs as well as to tip.

Price per person:

Contact us, for prices. Thanks

This will depend on the amount of people coming to the tours and to the kind of accommodation.

If you wish to travel alone, you need to ask for a private tour, letting us know which date you wish to leave, and you must make your reservation a week ahead of time so that we can organize your tour.

By booking or participating in a tour and any related products or services (a “Tour”) with Cusco Journeys, you agree to these Terms & Conditions.

Booking:

1. Your booking is confirmed and a contract exists when the Tour Operator or your travel agent issues a written confirmation after receipt of the applicable deposit amount. Please check your confirmation carefully and report any incorrect or incomplete information to the Tour Operator or authorized agent immediately. Please ensure that names are exactly as stated in the relevant passport.
2. You will pay a deposit which is completely non-refundable in any situation. There are no exceptions.
3. You will be required to show the original passport (not a copy) that you booked with, at the checkpoint to enter the Inca Trail. If you originally booked with an old passport and then renewed your passport, you must also bring your expired passport along with your new, valid passport to permit entry or they will refuse your entrance to the trail.
4. The only acceptable ID to receive a Student Discount is your University Card with a clear expiration date that must be the same year as trek. IDs with expiry dates the following year, even though clearly valid, will not be accepted by the Peruvian government. You must submit a copy of this card at time of booking.

Cancellations:

1. Cancellations: In order to confirm this trip, a deposit of 40% is required per person at time of booking. The balance of the trip price is due 90 days before the departure date. Special holiday payment and cancellation terms may apply. Guests who must cancel their trip for any reason must do so in writing (we do not accept medical notes of any kind) as our out of pocket expenses are non-refundable to us.. Standard cancellations are subject to the following per-person penalties, based on number of days prior to departure:

ONCE BOOKED, DEPOSITS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. CHART BELOW OUTLINES WHAT FURTHER FEES WILL BE DUE.

Inca Trail Tours:

1. Permits: Permits for the Inca Trail are in your name and can not be transferred to anyone else under any circumstances. Change of dates is also not possible once a permit has been purchased. Permits are non-refundable and non-transferable. The deposit will be forfeited. Please note that this is a regulation of the Peruvian government and not Cusco Journeys (or any agency).
2. In extreme cases when the “Inca Trail to Machu Picchu” is declared closed for safety reasons, Cusco Journeys will replace your trek with an alternative trek.
3. Those who booked PERMITS with a Student ID must bring that ID with them on the trek. If they fail to show this card to the Park Rangers, they will not be allowed entry onto the trail.

Medical Information:

1. You must advise Cusco Journeys of any medical problems or allergies you may have. You need to be in good physical health, and if your health is questionable, then you should consult a doctor. If you are over the age of 70 years old, then you will need to present us with a current good health medical certificate.
2. You are responsible for assessing whether a Tour is suitable for you. You should consult your physician to confirm your fitness for travel and participation in any planned activities. You should seek your physician’s advice on vaccinations and medical precautions. The Tour Operator does not provide medical advice. It is your responsibility to assess the risks and requirements of each aspect of the Tour based on your own unique circumstances, limitations, fitness level and medical requirements.
3. Cusco Journeys reserves the right to deny you permission to travel or participate in any aspect of a Tour at any time and at your own risk and expense where the Tour Operator determines that your physical or mental condition renders you unfit for travel or you represent a danger to yourself or others.
4. Pregnancy is considered a medical condition and must be disclosed to the Tour Operator at the time of booking. The Tour Operator may refuse to carry pregnant women over 24 weeks. The Tour Operator may refuse to carry anyone with certain medical conditions if reasonable accommodation or alternatives cannot be arranged.
5. It is strongly encouraged to purchase Travel Insurance to protect you in case of medical emergency or any tour cancellations.

Tours and Treks:

1. All balances need to be paid in either cash, Western Union, Transfer Bank or PayPal (in full) prior to the briefing which will be held the night before your tour. Visa incurs a 5% service fee and if you need to use another card, it must be through PayPal which incurs a 5.5% service fee.
   You must advise your guide if you wish to leave the group or the camping area for independent walks or sightseeing. If you are experiencing any problems with the services of the guide or tour, please advise the guide in that moment, so that he can resolve any problems.
2. All Adventure Treks include transportation to Cusco. The return train route depends on train availability.
3. If you become ill or injured on the trail and are unable to continue, a porter will be provided to accompany you back to an area with emergency assistance capabilities. Helicopter air lifts and medical assistance are at the expense of the trekker. If you are unable to complete the tour due to illness, we will assist you in meeting your group at Machu Picchu to recommence your tour at that point. There will be no refund of the original payment. However, we will prepare a document to certify illness which can be presented for your travel insurance.
4. Cusco Journeys will take all reasonable care in providing to our clients avoidance of accident, illness, and loss of personal property, and will only employ suitably qualified staff. We accept responsibility for the actions of our own employees. Cusco Journeys cannot, however, be responsible for any action of third parties. You are totally responsible for your own personal property and rented equipment.
5. Cusco Journeys does not take responsibility for unfavorable weather conditions, natural catastrophe, strikes, accidents, illness, injury, loss of personal ítems, etc. It is the client’s responsibility to carry insurance to cover these types of events. We reserve the right to modify or cancel the program due to any of the unforeseen conditions listed above.
6. Cusco Journeys may modify your itinerary where reasonably required in its sole discretion.
7. Group tours might be as large as 16 participants. Groups are open to everyone no matter skill or age. By accepting a Group Tour you acknowledge that others might change the speed and timing of the tour.
8. All tours are done in English.

Delays:

1. Any costs, whether direct or incidental, incurred by the Customer as the result of delays caused by bad weather, trail conditions, river levels, road conditions, transportation delays, sickness, government intervention or other contingencies which are beyond the control of southern explorations will not be reimbursed.

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