Reserva Amazonica

Stays of Distinction

SUMMARY

4 Days

Amazon, Peru

If you’ve ever dreamt of an Amazon Rainforest experience without compromising on comfort, look no further than Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica Lodge! Just an hour away from Puerto Maldonado Airport in southern Peru, this lodge offers both accessibility and adventure, being nestled right next to Tambopata National Reserve.

Step into a world of chic luxury at Inkaterra, where wooden bungalows provide hot water showers and ceiling fans, ensuring a relaxing and refreshing stay. Indulge yourself with the Spa’s opulent treatment menu, boasting exotic Amazonian ingredients that will leave you feeling pampered and rejuvenated. And to complement the experience, delightful dining options await, accompanied by an impressive selection of wine and spirits.

The range of excursions is bound to captivate every traveler’s heart, offering something for everyone, from short family-friendly outings to full-day adventures deep into Tambopata National Reserve. Whether you’re traversing the thrilling Canopy Walkway or peacefully canoeing across the enchanting Lake Sandoval, Inkaterra’s exceptional guides will be by your side, enriching your journey with their profound knowledge of the rainforest.

So, if time is of the essence or you simply seek an Amazonian experience steeped in luxury, Reserva Amazonica is the perfect choice for you! Alternatively, for those craving a more remote and distinctive escape, we invite you to explore another one of our beloved Peruvian lodges! The Amazon Rainforest beckons with its enchanting wonders, and Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica ensures that you savor every moment in absolute comfort and style.

HIGHLIGHTS

Reserva Amazonica is one of Peru’s most accessible lodges, located just one hour from Puerto Maldonado Airport.
Visit Tambopata National Reserve, where you will experience the magnificent beauty of the Amazon rainforest.
Climb the Inkaterra Canopy Walkway for views out over the rainforest.
Visit the remarkable wetlands system of the Aguajales rainforest swamps.
See the transition of the forest ecosystem from dry to marshlands, and observe the various species of amphibians, reptiles, snakes, birds, and mammals that inhabit them.
Be on the lookout for Hoatzins, Herons, and Ospreys as you glide across Lake Sandoval in a wooden canoe.

ITINERARY

Day 1 Puerto Maldonado

Welcome to Puerto Maldonado. Take a 45-minute boat ride along the Madre de Dios River, to arrive at Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica lodge. After a short briefing, settle into your beautiful cabaña and enjoy your lunch in the dining room. Take a siesta, share a refreshing tea time, and get ready for the afternoon excursion. After gathering with your Inkaterra Explorer Guide, choose from the 14 different excursions available at the Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica.

On your first day, we recommend a guided walk along the Trail system, into the Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica natural area, where you will discover the Amazon Basin. This trail offers an excellent introduction to the forest environment, winding past impressive trees such as the Shihuahuaco, and the strangely beautiful Strangler Fig, offering excellent opportunities for bird watching and observing exotic insects. We also recommend on the first night the Twilight River excursion. A guided afternoon boat ride on the Madre de Dios river. Witness the transformation from a diurnal to a nocturnal world: animals and birds of the daytime give way to species specially adapted to the night. As you enjoy their paradise, you will learn about their habits, while you search for nightjars, owls, capybaras and up to three different caiman species. After dinner, you may retire early to your own cabana, or share your experience in the rain forest with other guests and interpreters, as you listen to the intriguing sounds of the jungle at night.

Day 2 Puerto Maldonado

Wake up late or rise early, the choice is yours. Breakfast begins at 5:30 a.m., for those who want to avoid the heat, and enjoy nature at its fullest. During the morning, you may visit the Lake Sandoval excursion into the Tambopata National Reserve. 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, Red-bellied Macaws, Anacondas, Side-neck Turtles and Black Caimans. Return to the Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica for lunch.

After lunch, consider the remarkable Inkaterra Canopy Walkway. Ascending the first tower, 29 meters above the forest ground, you begin your encounter with the treetop realm. For more than a quarter of a mile, you will literally walk through the rainforest canopy on a suspension bridge network linking eight observation platforms. During this hour and-a-half expedition, be on the lookout for colourful Toucans, Woodpeckers, Trogons, Monkeys, and Sloths. If you wish you may extend your excursion and watch the sunset from one of the towers. Once at the lodge, enjoy the daily nature presentation in the Eco Center and the Happy Hour.

Day 3 Puerto Maldonado

Enjoy a trip to Gamitana Creek, located 25 minutes by boat from the lodge. For one and a half hours, explore the rainforest along the banks of a winding, dark-water creek that is home to many Piranha, Caiman, Turtles, and birds, until the Sanipanga landing point. Navigate your way back downstream, observing the abundant flora and fauna along the way. You will return to Gamitana Farm to do a short-guided tour to see how local farmers grow fruits and vegetables. Return to the lodge for lunch.
After lunch, enjoy the Hacienda Concepcion excursion, with over 200 different plant species, and learn about the uses and benefits of local flora. This is followed by a 30-minute canoe trip to look for Turtles, Sun Grebes, Nightjars and exotic Herons. Return to the lodge. Then consider the Rainforest by Night excursion through the Inkaterra Ecological Reserve at night for an approximately 2-hour excursion. 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. Return to the lodge.

Day 4 Puerto Maldonado

Enjoy a full breakfast before departure. A 45 minute return trip by boat on the Madre de Dios River takes you to Puerto Maldonado, where you will visit the Butterfly House. Peru boasts the greatest variety of Butterflies in the world, with 3,700 known species. Many of these can be seen at the Butterfly House, a showcase for the variety, beauty and adaptability of these fascinating insects.