5-day corto maltes amazon adventure
Explore the breathtaking beauty of the Peruvian rainforest with True Peru's 5-Day Corto Maltes Lodge Experience in Puerto Maldonado.
Puerto Maldonado is known as Peru’s capital of biodiversity, there are few places in the world with such a magical combination of vibrant forests, winding rivers and animal species.
On this trip you'll explore the jungle by boat and on various treks, along the way you'll visit Monkey Island where we you'll discover many different monkey species, a parrot clay lick where you'll observe many parrot species, and Sandoval Lake where it's possible to spot giant river otters, caimans, anacondas, and even the elusive jaguar. An expert guide will be on hand the entire time to help you spot any wildlife you encounter. You'll also visit the native community of Palma Real, and the Taricaya Biological Center which works to reintroduce animals recovered from the illegal wildlife trade. As well as this you'll visit a 42m high canopy bridge for panoramic views of the jungle.
Your accommodation will be the Cortes Maltes Lodge on the banks of the Madre de Dios River, a complex which covers 60 hectares of protected rainforest. You'll stay in your own bungalow with a private bathroom with hot water, electricity, excellent bedding, as well as a deck with hammocks. Also on site are a pool, a restaurant, and an observation deck and bar overlooking the river. What better way to relax after a day's trekking than to watch the jungle sunset from your hammock or stare up at the night sky from the pool?
Explore the wonders of the jungle and create unforgettable memories with us.
Itinerary:
Day 1
Reception at Puerto Maldonado airport
Visit to Puerto Maldonado town.
40 minute boat journey along Madre de Dios River
Arrival at Corto Maltes Amazonia Lodge
Lunch and welcome cocktail
Free time at lodge
3:30pm 3-hour trek to lookout to observe birds and sunset
Return to lodge
7:00pm nightly boat trip to spot caiman
8:00pm dinner
Day 2
5.30am 20 minute trek to parrot clay lick
8:00am breakfast and free time to explore Corto Maltes gardens
10:30am boat trip to Monkey Island
5km jungle trek to Sandoval Lake
Observe sunset from canoe
Return to lodge
8:00pm dinner
Day 3
8am
10am boat journey to Palma Real community
Visit to local farm
Return to lodge
8pm dinner
Day 4
Breakfast
10.30am boat journey to Taricaya Biological Center
1pm lunch
2.30pm trek to canopy bridge
Return to lodge
8pm dinner
Day 5
Breakfast
Visit to local market
Transport to airport