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Extensions: Amazon

Got an extra few days to tack on another incredible experience to your Peruvian adventure?  Extend your Detours Peru group adventure with a self-guided 3-night extension, and experience the natural beauty of the Amazon! With included riverside accommodation in a beautiful nature lodge, guided nature tours, all meals, round trip transportation between the airport and lodge (by road and river!) and more...

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrive in the Amazon Rainforest

Check out of our hotel in Lima on the final day of your group trip and jump on a 90-minute flight to the heart of Peru's Amazon Rainforest, the city of Puerto Maldonado (airport code PEM).  Your adventure begins here, where you’ll be greeted by your guide for the transfer to Capitanía port. From the the port, a 25-30 minute boat ride will take you through the Madre de Dios and Tambopata rivers, offering views of the city and lush vegetation.

After checking in at the accommodation, enjoy your included lunch and free time before your your first adventure this afternoon.  Embark on a boat ride along the Tambopata River to witness a stunning Amazonian sunset. You’ll search for wildlife along the riverbanks, using a reflector to spot alligators and other animals. The day ends with an included à la carte dinner featuring regional ingredients and flavors.

We recommend booking your LIM to PEM flight with Latam Air with a departure time from LIM between 8 am and 11 am.

Day 2 - Explore the Jungle

Wake up to the sounds of tropical birds and enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast. Afterward, embark on a half-day adventure to explore Lake Sandoval, starting with a 45-minute boat ride followed by a walk to the lake. Once there, you’ll explore by canoe, observing diverse wildlife such as river otters, howler monkeys, macaws, and more.  The rainforest is jam packed with countless species to spot in all directions and your local guide is there to help point them out.

After returning to the lodge around lunchtime, the afternoon is free for optional activities like birdwatching or relaxing. In the evening, enjoy an included à la carte dinner. Optional evening activities include the Circle of Fire for storytelling or a night walk to discover nocturnal jungle life.

Day 3 - Visit La Cachuela Clay Lick

Dust off your alarm clock, because to witness the spectacle at the Cachuela Clay Lick, you'll wake early to depart the hotel at 4:30 am, taking a 30-minute boat ride to the site. It's totally worth the early alarm though, because at dawn, the clay banks become a vibrant stage for a display of parrots and parakeets, including yellow-fronted parrots, mealy parrots, and blue-headed macaws. The sighting will be done from the boat with binoculars provided by your local guide. You'll return to the lodge around 8:00 am for breakfast.

The rest of the day is free to relax and enjoy the lodge’s facilities and any optional activities.  Maybe you'd like to zipline through the jungle, or experience another guided nature walk, or just spend the rest of the day by the pool soaking in an incredible trip you've experienced in Peru over the past couple of weeks.

Day 4 - Return to Lima

After a final breakfast in the jungle, you’ll bid farewell to the Tambopata National Reserve, checking out of the lodge and beginning your return trip to Puerto Maldonado Airport. During the journey, take a moment to reflect on the incredible experiences and unforgettable memories you’ve made in the beautiful and exotic Amazon rainforest.

We recommend booking your PEM to LIM flight with Latam Air with a departure time from PEM between 12 pm and 2 pm.

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

  • 3 nights at the Ikam Riverview Amazon Lodge (superior room)
  • Roundtrip road and boat transfers between lodge and PEM airport
  • Tambopata River sunset boat trip
  • Half-day Lake Sandoval trip
  • Early morning wildlife viewing trip to the 'La Cachuela Clay Lick' 
  • Local guides for the abovementioned activities
  • All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) at the lodge
  • All taxes

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED?

  • Optional activities not mentioned above
  • Detours trip leader
  • Optional gratuities to drivers and local guides
  • Optional additional activities and transportation

PRICE

$1340 USD per person, double occupancy

$1530 USD per person, single occupancy

This Amazon Rainforest trip extension experience can be added to your trip by request - just let us know and we'll be happy to set it up for you!