5 Day-Puerto Maldonado Amazon Eco-Lodge from Cusco

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Why we love it?

This 5-day tour takes you from Cusco to Puerto Maldonado by night bus, offering an immersive experience in the Amazon Jungle. You’ll explore the Taricaya Reserve on guided nature walks, cross canopy bridges, and climb the highest tree-platform in the Amazon, with opportunities to spot wildlife such as jaguars, pumas, toucans, macaws, spider monkeys, howler monkeys, jaguarondi, and tapirs. Accommodation includes two nights at an Eco-Lodge where authentic Peruvian meals are provided. The itinerary also features a local breakfast and orchid tour in Puerto Maldonado, boat transfers to and from the jungle lodge, and round-trip night bus transportation between Cusco and Puerto Maldonado, making this suitable for travelers interested in wildlife and rainforest ecosystems.

Inclusions

  • Cusco accommodation pickup and transfer to bus station
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Round-trip night buses Cusco - Puerto Maldonado (no tour leader on bus)
  • Puerto Maldonado Bus Terminal pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation to/from Puerto Maldonado Jungle Lodge
  • 2-nights Eco-Lodge accommodation at the Amazon Jungle Lodge
  • Boat transportation on the Madre de Dios River
  • Taricaya Project Canopy Walk
  • Breakfast at Belinda's
  • Puerto Maldonado Orchid tour
  • Puerto Maldonado Snake House visit
  • Puerto Maldonado Pool House visit
  • All meals at lodge: 2B/2L/2D (vegetarian option)
  • Bottled water and typical natural beverages
  • Excursions with expert English-speaking jungle guide
  • Life vest and rubber boots

Exclusions

  • Accommodation in Cusco
  • Extra meals, snacks and drinks
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities

Itinerary

Day 1

Night Bus from Cusco - Puerto Maldonado

  • Get picked up at your Cusco accommodation and transferred to the bus station for your overnight bus to Puerto Maldonado on the edge of the Amazon Jungle.

Day 2

Puerto Maldonado Local Breakfast & Orchid Tour – Boat to Eco-Lodge

  • Reception at the bus terminal around 7:00am. Transfer to the local office, enjoy breakfast, and take a quick orchid tour.

    At noon you'll transfer to the boat wharf, Port Captain, where you will begin the 1-hour boat ride to your Eco-Lodge.

    Arrive at your Eco-Lodge and settle into your private bungalow. Take a short rest before meeting with your guide followed by an introductory walk around the lodge and its trails. Pass by giant Kapok trees, walking palms and strangler figs while being dazzled by the sounds of native birds. Return to your bungalow for a rest. Go to the dining hall with your guide for your first dinner in the rain forest and enjoy a typical meal from this region.

Day 3

Jungle Walk – Taricaya Reserve

  • Breakfast is served from 7 to 8am. Afterward, begin your adventure walking through the trails surrounded by huge trees. Arrive at your first platforms, located 15 and 25 meters high, accessed by a suspension bridge. Continue your walk into the Taricaya reserve, making your way toward the highest tree platform in the Amazon rainforest.

    Continue to the reserve's animal rescue center, where you will observe many different wild animals. Stop by the Butterfly House before returning to the lodge for lunch. Take a rest before venturing off on a 25-minute walk to the Agroforestry farm to visit the reforestation projects of mahogany, cedar, cocoa, coffee and tropical flowers. Visit the Taricaya turtle project and its artificial beaches before returning to the lodge in your own inflatable boat. Take a rest before we finish the day’s activities with a caiman search by motorboat along the moonlit river's edge.
    End the day with a farewell dinner.

Day 4

Puerto Maldonado Activities - Night Bus to Cusco

  • Enjoy an early breakfast at your lodge before your scenic return boat trip on the Madre de Dios River. Arrive in Puerto Maldonado around 9:30am for a day full of activities before your return night bus.

    Explore the city center on your own, tour a snake house, and take a refreshing swim at a pool house before being transferred to the bus station for your overnight bus to Cusco.

Day 5

Arrival in Cusco

  • Upon arrival, please make your own way to the accommodation of your choice.

Please Note

  • Important: This 5 Days / 4 Nights trip includes 3 Days / 2 Nights in the Amazon Jungle plus 2 night buses from/to Cusco
  • Suggested packing list: repellent with a minimum of 15% deet, binoculars, camera with extra batteries, flashlight with extra batteries, sun lotion, pocket money, daypack, water bottle, sun hat, sandals, swimsuit, towel, toilet paper, dark clothes
  • Please note: The itinerary may change without prior notice according to the weather and river conditions
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • Important: Please contact Bamba Experience at [ ] at least 1 week in advance to confirm your pick-up information in Puerto Maldonado.
  • Please contact us at least 2 weeks before your departure date so we can arrange pickup from your central Cuzco accommodation.

Cancellation Policy

Non-refundable booking

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