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Tambopata River Rafting – Headwater of Amazon
Programed Departures for 2019
Exciting Jungle Expedition in the tropical rainforest in one of the remotest corners of Per, at the Tambopata Candamo Natural Reserve, near the Bolivian and Brazilian border on the edge of the Amazon basin. This trip has all the ingredients of an epic and unforgettable journey. Our expedition starts in the town of Cusco, Our private transportation will take us across the altiplano down to high tropical rain forest and to the end of the road, where we put-in.
Well, board raft sand uses the river as a highway into the jungle. From this point we leave behind the last sights of pioneer’s farmers and gold pan settlers; to enter the magic and mysterious world of the tropical rainforest. This provides the habitat for a diverse species of plant and animals including 8 species of macaws, 13 species of monkeys, 530 species of birds, ocelot, jaguar, capybara, tapir, caiman, giant river otters, and many more.
We will be floating for 5 days, running Class III and IV rapids. Later, well arrive at the world-renowned Macaw lick (see National Geographic; January 1994 ) where we will spend the night, allowing us to see these magnificent birds at dawn. Then we will take a motorized dug-out canoe to the frontier town of Puerto Maldonado ;where we spend the night and end our journey.
Afterward we begin our return journey by a motorized dugout canoe, to the frontier town of Puerto Maldonado and then by airplane to Cusco.

Highlights Tambopata Tour 8 Days
This exciting expedition through the rainforest in one of the most remote corners of Peru, in the Tambopata Candamo Natural Reserve, located near the border between Bolivia and Brazil; on the edge of the Amazon basin. Our tour has everything needed to be an epic and unforgettable journey; starting our expedition in Cusco; from where our transportation will take us through the highlands of Peru until we reach our starting point for this incredible adventure.
Detailed Itinerary Tambopata Tour 8 Days
Pick up from your Hotel in Cusco , we board a private Transportation that will be taking us across the altiplano and through a 15,000 pass and down to the
jungle ,until we arrive at our put-in on the edge of the Amazon basin. (B+L+D).
As we leave the last traces of civilization, we enter pristine rain forest using the river as a highway, well float down
camping on sandy beaches along the way where we will have a chance to encounter wild life. (B+L+D).
The river remains relatively calm and we will navigate class II and III rapids. We will begin to see a variety of different kinds of birds, a few mammals, such as anteaters and giant otters (a species that is in danger of extinction). In the afternoon we will arrive at our campsite to relax and enjoy a delicious dinner.
(B+L+D)
Today the landscape begins to change little by little as the river narrows and the rapids increase in difficulty (class III and IV). We will continue seeing
splendid native animals to the jungle and with a bit of luck we will see monkeys. (B+L+D)
Surrounded by lush vegetation , well run class III and IV rapids and there is a good chances of running into monkeys,
capybaras, tapirs and giant river otters among other animals . Our journey will take us through to the macaw lick where we spend the night camping on the river shore.
Today we will encounter a very calm section of the river, which will allow us to observe the flora and fauna with peacefulness.
We will end at the macaw lick where we will spend the night in a lodge Tambopata Research Center . explore the jungle . (B+L+D)
At the crack of dawn we will see a rowdy crowd of macaws with their variegated brilliance spattering the clay riverbank. Later a dug-out motor canoe will meet us to take us to the frontier town of Puerto Maldonado , to spend the night in a hotel. Here our services will end. (B+L+D). farewell dinner.
Early morning transfer from the Hotel to Puerto Maldonado aiport flight Puerto maldonado to Cusco or Lima. (B)
Inclusions
Include in the 2-Days Inca Trail
- Private transportation Cusco to Putina punco
- River transportation to Puerto Maldonado
- 01 night Hotel in Puerto maldonado
- All meals and excellent diet during the expedition.
- All professional rafting equipment (dries bags and class V river gear)
- All camping gear ( dinning tent, double person tents, mattress, etc).
- 01 night at TRC lodge in double acomodation.
- Safety and professional river procedure.
- Best Peruvians river guides (Swift water rescue and wilderness first responder courses)
No Included
- Flight to Lima or Cusco and others not mentioned
- Hotels in Cusco and meals in the cities no mentioned in the program.
- Sleeping bag
- Tips and extra spends or services not described.
We Recommend to bring to the Short Inca Trail
- Hiking shoes or boots
- Light clothes
- Mosquito repellent
- Water bottle
- Windbreaker jacket, hat, sunblock, sunglasses
- Chocolates, candies, and other snacks.
- Camera with good batteries
- Extra money in “Soles” (Peruvian national currency)
Prices for this tour
To see the prices write us to info@mayuc.com or using our Contact Form.
Price List Tambopata Tour 9 Days
From 2 to 3 participants
USD 457.00
each
From 4 to 8 participants
USD 397.00
each
From 9 to 16 participants
USD 357.00
each
To confirm your reservation just send us US$ 700.00 per person and your trip application Our accounting department will contact you in less than 24 hours, with your invoice and voucher.