Corto Maltes Lodge 3 Days/ 2 Nights
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Overview
Corto Maltes Amazonia Lodge in Puerto Maldonado is located on the banks of the Madre de Dios River, just 30 minutes of navigation from Puerto Maldonado, Peru’s capital of biodiversity. The lodge invites you to experience a great ecotourism-based trip in the famous Amazonian rainforest.
This lodge will be the starting point for our jungle expeditions. You will visit Lake Sandoval, home to stunning and luxuriant fauna and flora, Monkey Island, and the parrots’ clay pecking. Additionally, you will explore the Fitzcarrold boat and discover a vast array of medicinal and curative plants, including Ayahuasca.
Corto Maltes Amazonia Lodge is built on the banks of the Madre de Dios River and spans 60 hectares. It is also lined by a Quebrada (a river that flows from the depths of the jungle), which the Tambopata Candamo National Reserve protects. It is on this mysterious river that we invite you to discover the thousand and one wonders of its flora and fauna in this natural paradise.
During the walk in the jungle, you will also discover a large variety of trees and medicinal plants. The guides will be delighted to teach you all about this mysterious environment with outstanding professionalism and very particular kindness.
Corto Maltes Amazonia Lodge has 22 bungalows in total, made of exotic wood with all the needed comforts: private bathroom with permanent hot water, electricity, excellent bedding (1 double bed and one single bed), as well as a charming deck with two hammocks from where you can admire fabulous sunsets.
- Common areas: Spacious restaurant, large and pleasant deck, bar, shop – all of them overlooking the river and the garden.
- Food: All our meals are prepared by a French cook who combines local products with refinement and imagination. We pay very special attention to our vegetarian guests.
Full Itinerary
Your day begins with a friendly welcome at the Padre Almirez International Airport in Puerto Maldonado, where your professional guide will be waiting for you. He will accompany you during your whole stay. From there, we will go to our office to obtain the official waterway permits (you can also guard luggage you won’t need during your stay). Meanwhile, you can visit the town’s main square and also take some photos of the beautiful scenery overlooking the confluence of the rivers Madre de Dios and Tambopata from Grau Square.
Embarkation will be at the Capitania port, from which we will proceed to our lodge, navigating the Madre de Dios River for approximately 40 minutes in a typical Amazonian boat.
Arriving at the Corto Maltes Amazonia Lodge, we will have a welcome cocktail. Afterwards, you will be handed over the keys to your bungalow, and we will have lunch. The kitchen of our lodge stands out for its beautiful presentation and exquisite taste of the dishes, prepared by our French chef. After that, you will have some free time to get comfortable in your bungalow or to take a refreshing dip in our pool.
At 3:30 pm, it’s time to have some first contact with the jungle. On this 3-hour trek, you will see a large variety of tropical trees, medicinal plants, insects, butterflies, and other animals. Upon our return, we will make a small stop at a breathtaking lookout. Here, you can observe toucans, macaws, and various bird species as the sun sets.
Returning to the lodge, you can take a refreshing dip in the pool or have an exotic cocktail in our terrace bar. You could also watch the sunset in the relaxing tranquillity of palm and mango trees at our port.
At 07:00 pm, before dinner, we will go on a nightly boat trip – a little safari, trying to spot the white caiman (Caiman crocodilus) that lives on the riverbanks.
At 08:00 pm, we will have our delicious dinner. Afterwards, those who wish can have a talk in our reclining seats or have some fun and make friends with other travellers at the bar. Another option is to take a bath in the pool (with a bar) under the shining Amazon sky and marvel at the Cross of the South.
Early in the morning, at 05:30 am, we will go on a 20-minute trek to the parrot clay lick. Here, at least five parrot species feed on a special clay that is vital to their metabolism. It’s a truly marvellous, multicoloured spectacle!
At 08:00 am, we will have a delicious breakfast and then have some free time to explore the splendid gardens of Corto Maltes Amazonia. There are dozens of varieties of exotic plants and flowering trees waiting for you to discover them!
Afterwards, around 10:30 am, we start navigating the Madre de Dios River. This time, it’s an expedition destined for Monkey Island, where we can find many different species of interesting and entertaining animals living in freedom. Next, we embark on a 30-minute boat ride as we enter the territory of the Tambopata-Candamo National Reserve. We will trek for about 5 km through the dense tropical rainforest, observing many giant trees, snakes, monkeys, birds, and sometimes even the elusive jaguar!
The trek’s destination is Heavenly Sandoval Lake. Numerous animal species share this privileged setting: birds (in particular Hoatzins, Kingfishers, and Cormorants) and various monkey species (Squirrel monkeys, Howler monkeys, Capuchin monkeys). At the lake itself, we can enjoy the spectacle of Giant River Otters, Black Caimans, and Piranhas (sometimes we can even observe Anacondas in the reed-covered areas). Also, the habitat of the giant Arapaima, a fish that can grow over 2.5 meters in length and weigh up to 200 kg. Travelling by canoe, you will see a spectacular, unforgettable sunset on the lake. On our return to the river, we might be able to spot some nocturnal animals as well.
After all these great experiences and an active day in the jungle, our bodies will demand some rest and food. Therefore, we will enjoy the exotic tastes of our meals, especially our desserts, around 08:00 pm. If you still have energy left, you can share some moments of music and conversation in the bar whilst having a cocktail, or enjoy the sounds of the surrounding rainforest from your hammock. After a long day full of activity, you will enjoy the comfort of your bungalow hammocks! You can also recover with a massage by one of the qualified masseurs.
After breakfast, it's time to say goodbye to the staff and the beautiful setting of Corto Maltes Amazonia Lodge. Your guide will accompany you on your way back to Puerto Maldonado. We will pass by our office to collect any left baggage. Next, we will visit the local market to showcase some of Amazon's local agricultural products, particularly its fruits. Afterwards, our staff will accompany you to the airport, hoping that your stay was as pleasant for you as it was for us to show you this beautiful corner of Peru.
Included/Exclude
- Transfer from the airport to the Lodge and return to Puerto Maldonado airport
- 24-hour support from the company owner
- Taxi to Corto Maltes' office and river transportation to the Lodge on the Madre de Dios
- Accommodation in Bungalows on double accommodation with a private bathroom
- Meals at the Lodge (vegetarian option)
- Water and typical natural beverages of the garden
- Excursions with an expert jungle biologist guide in English
- Rubber boots
- Entrance ticket to Sandoval Lake for US$12.00
- Flight tickets or bus tickets (ask us about the flight tickets, and we can organise them!)
- A mandatory supplement of $50usd per reservation of 1 to 10 passengers, the nights of July 28 – 29 and December 24 and 31
- Alcoholic and extra drinks, tips are optional
- Insurance of any kind
Recommendations, what to bring
- A backpack (to carry personal items)
- Long pants & long-sleeved cotton shirts (we recommend easy dry clothing)
- Rain gear (poncho)
- Low-heeled walking shoes
- Hat/sunglasses, sunscreen
- Insect repellent (must be number one on your list!)
- A water bottle
- Good binoculars and a flashlight or headlight
- Cameras with extra batteries
- Yellow fever certificate
- extra money in plastic bags
- If you have extra-large feet, we may not be able to find rubber boots in your size for the muddy trails, as they are generally not available in Peru. Please bring old shoes for the muddy trails.
What we need when you make a reservation
- Full name, as written in your passport (please include a scanned copy of your passport)
- Passport number
- Nationality
- Date of birth
- Tour departure date
- Send a deposit of 60% of the total price of your tour. (The remainder of your balance will be due upon your arrival in Cusco.) Payment can be made via Western Union, PayPal, or ABN AMRO Bank in Holland, or securely and directly through our website by selecting your desired tour and clicking the BOOK NOW button.
Prices
Price US$330 per person, based on two people.
A single passenger has an extra cost of US$60.00 per night.
- Children between 2 and 8 years pay only 50% of the adult price (not including Tour Caiman)
Please send us their passport information in a separate email when you book.
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