Sachavacayoc  4 days 3 nights

OVERVIEW:

Finca Sachavacayoc has the best location in the Tambopata Region, bordering the
Tambopata National Reserve, easy to access to 3 oxbow lakes (oxbow lakes are the
best areas to see wildlife in the Amazon, the more lakes you visit the better)
Condenado Lake is close to the lodge and Sachavacayoc is deep in the jungle, with this
to you get to see wildlife like no other place along the Tambopata River; monkeys, black
Caymans, chances of seeing Giant Otter, macaws, different species of birds, romantic
and relax excursions around the lake. The most spectacular clay lick in the world the
the best combination to enjoy the jungle with activity, comfort, and

successful excursions

 

TOUR IN THE TAMBOPATA NATIONAL RESERVE

ACTIVITIES

  • Visit Chuncho Macaws clay lick.
  • Condenado lake
  • Full river journey
  • Cayman search
  • Jaguar search
  • Anaconda search
  • Optional Piranha fishing

PROGRAM ITINERARY.

DAY 1

Arrival and reception by our guide or transfer at the airport or bus station.

Our guides are experienced professionals with deep knowledge of the area and rainforest, we provide 1 guide for a group of max 8 people.

Transfer from the airport to our central office in town.

Upon arrival to Pto. Maldonado City, our Transfer or guide will welcome you and drive you for a few minutes to our office in town.

In our office it’s mandatory to pack only the necessary stuff you need for the next few days; the main luggage will stay at our safe deposit. Transportation’s easier that way, and to keep our boats and porter cargo light, we lent duffel bags at the office if necessary.

We have our own private port by the Tambopata River

We navigate up the Tambopata River for about 2-3 hours until Finca Sachavacayoc (time will depend on the times we stop to see wildlife

On the way, we have the option of watching birds, caimans, capybaras, and monkeys if lucky.

Box lunch in the boat. We can customize your box lunch with a vegetarian option, we also provide cold bottled drinks on the boat.

In full company and orientation of our guide, we get to Finca Sachavacayoc

Accommodation and a Little rest.

After a little rest, we will go for a jungle walk, as an introduction to nature and the forest interior, wait until it gets dark to do a night walk looking for the elusive nocturnal creatures and critters, like the impressive ground bird-eating Tarantula (as big as your hand)

Dinner at the lodge

DAY 2

We will visit One of the Nature world’s wonders, the spectacular Chuncho clay lick, the largest in the world, with the three major species of macaws getting together at the same time, and many varieties of parrots, hundreds of parrots come together to eat clay, a special and unique behavior that is only found in this part of the planet.

Early departure at 4 am, then 2 hours on our boat upstream of the Tambopata River; to enjoy the best of the parrot’s show is important to arrive early before the birds!

We will have breakfast on the boat,

Along the journey to the clay lick, we have great chances of seeing Capybaras, Caymans, and maybe if lucky Jaguar or Tapirs (the two most special terrestrial mammals of the Amazon)

We stay in the clay lick area, if necessary until we get to see the macaws eating clay.

Return to the lodge for lunch.

Lunch at the lodge.

After a good rest, we get packed and ready for the pristine Condenado Lake Condenado (condemned) Lake is 1 hour away from the lodge (walking slowly watching things),

Condenado Lake has very good wildlife such as monkeys, caimans, a lot of Hoatzin, and lots of macaws fly by going to roost, we also have very good chances to see the elusive and shy Anaconda, this place gives us a unique Jungle experience, with no other people rather than us in this pristine lake.

We get there by evening and right away we take a paddle canoe and leisurely enjoy the deepest and wildest jungle, watching monkeys and macaws being loud.

On the way back, we return to the lodge to do a night walk looking for wildlife or just enjoy the spooky- romantic- intense, silent, and loud jungle.

DAY 3  

After breakfast we will visit the spectacular Sachavacayoc Lake, which is in the heart of the TAMBOPATA NATIONAL RESERVE, The lake is about 2 hours to reach (walking slowly and watching nature) Sachavacayoc Lake is beautiful with very good chances to spot wildlife such as: spider monkeys, anacondas, giant otters, tapir if lucky. The lake delivers a unique wild experience, we will arrive there by midmorning, and right away we take our paddle canoe to search and explore the wildlife around. So that you can enjoy this place better you can take a box lunch with you for a whole day exploring or return to the lodge for lunch and have extra time at the beautiful Finca for leisure.

We will do a Cayman search by the river at night before dinner.

 

DAY 4

Breakfast at the lodge and departure to Pto. Maldonado

The boat journey back to Pto Maldonado for 2 hours we have the last chance to spot wildlife along the riverbanks.

We will arrive at our office in town, and we will provide full assistance or transfer for your scheduled flight/bus or hotel.

End of our services.

PD: For those who want to experience piranha fishing, you can coordinate with your guide to do it in the few spots where we have for fishing them.

WHAT TO BRING

FLASHLIGHT OR TORCH (HEADLAMP IS BEST)

MOSQUITO REPELLENT, SPRAY TYPE WITH NOT LESS THAN 14% DEET (NATURAL FORMULAS AND CREAM TYPE DO NOT ALWAYS WORK WELL)

PLASTIC PONCHO FOR RAIN (BE AWARE THAT RAIN JACKETS DO NOT WORK FOR THE AMAZON RAIN)

A BOTTLE TO REFILL WATER

LONG CLOTHES

SHORT CLOTHES

FLIP-FLOP OR SANDALS

HIKING BOOTS

LONG SOCKS FOR RAIN (WE PROVIDE RUBBER/WELLINGTON BOOTS IN RAINY SEASON)

SUNCREAM

PD: for those interested in piranha fishing, you can just coordinate with your guide to do it in any of the several spots for it.

PRICE: 550 USD

Per person in a double or twin Cabaña

700 USD for a Solo Traveler  

solo traveler gets a Cabaña for itself

 important note:

JunglePro tours always have a maximum of 8 people per group*, standard is 4-6 people in order to maximize the experience,  which means a much higher standard of operational service. the price given is the maximum price our clients can pay and it is full board: Entrances fees, food, transportation, guides, tours, transfers, all payment fees and full 24-hour  support its included in this maximum price , and you can get an additional 4% discount if you pay cash in USD or Soles

*8 people put together at the beginning of a tour, for groups traveling together or family groups, the number is unlimited.

Inquire about this destination mentioning the nights, number of people, and dates to reservas@toursjunglepro.com

“The flights between 11 am and 1:30 pm are the best for arrival and departure, with those there is no waiting or “making time in the city”