Corto Maltes Lodge 4 Days/ 3 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 covers 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
Upon your arrival at the Puerto Maldonado Airport, a professional guide will be waiting for you. We will go to our office to obtain the official waterway permits; meanwhile, you can visit the town's main square, a perfect place to take beautiful pictures while enjoying the stunning scenery at the confluence of the Madre de Dios and Tambopata rivers.
After a 40-minute boat ride, we will arrive at Corto Maltes in the Amazon. Upon arrival, you will be greeted with a welcome cocktail and enjoy delicious international dishes offered by the lodge. Thereafter, you will have some free time to get comfortable in your bungalows, to overlook either the river or the jungle or take a refreshing dip in our pool.
Finally, around 03:30 pm, our adventure begins. During our 3-hour trek, our guide will accompany you and introduce you to many tropical trees, medicinal plants, and the abundance of nature within the 60-hectare area belonging to the Corto Maltes Lodge. From our lookout point, you can observe toucans, macaws and other species of birds before we return to the lodge itself. Here, we will enjoy the sunset. The duration of this trek is between 2 and 3 hours.
Then, you will have the rest of the afternoon free. Before dinner, you can go on an extra tour, a nightly boat trip to the Caiman spot.
At 08:00 pm, we will have our delicious dinner. Afterwards, those who wish can sit 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.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
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 around 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 areas covered by reeds). 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.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
On the morning of our third day, we will have a delicious breakfast at 08:00 am, followed by some free time to bathe in the pool or explore our shop, where you can find exclusive Amazon handicrafts and jewellery.
At 10:00 am, we will follow the river for approximately 1.5 hours to visit a native community. Occasionally, we can see monkeys, river turtles, caimans and various birds in the dense vegetation of the riverbanks. We will also see some medicinal plants, such as Sangre de Grado, Oje, and Capirona.
The Project for the Rescue of Cultural Values supports the local native community of Palma Real. It is the biggest one with approximately 200 families of the Eseeja tribe. Two families working on the project on Gamitada Island will introduce us to the cultural values of their ancestors, their language, customs, garments, and dances. In an era when globalisation rapidly changes traditional societies, this presents a unique opportunity to connect directly with this tribe of ancient warriors and hunters and to support them economically by purchasing their handmade products.
We will be circumnavigating Gamatida Island around 01:00 pm, occasionally seeing animals that escape from human presence. Afterwards, we will visit a Chakra (a local term for a farm). We will learn about a variety of tropical fruits and other local products (Cocoa, bananas, coffee, and cocona) and then have lunch featuring a typical Amazon dish. The Chacarero (farmer) will also let us taste some of the fruits that we will later transfer to the city of Puerto Maldonado for consumption.
Upon our return to the lodge, you will surely enjoy a bath in our swimming pool – maybe even with a cocktail that might also serve as an aperitif for dinner.
Dinner is served around 08:00 pm. Afterwards, you can retire to our bar to enjoy some tropical cocktails, relax in our reclined seats at the central terrace, or take a bath in the pool underneath the shining Amazon sky.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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.
Meals: Breakfast
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 on the Madre de Dios to the lodge
- 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
- Flight or bus tickets (ask us about flights, and we can organise them!)
- An entrance ticket to Sandoval Lake is US$12.00
- Alcoholic and extra drinks, tips are optional
- A mandatory supplement of $50usd per reservation of 1 to 10 passengers, the nights of July 28 – 29 and December 24 and 31
- Insurance of any kind
Recommendations, what to bring
- A small backpack (to carry personal items)
- Long pants & long-sleeved cotton shirts (we recommend easy dry clothing)
- Rain gear (poncho)
- Low-heeled walking shoes are essential
- Hat/sunglasses, sunscreen
- Insect repellent (must be number one on your list!)
- A water bottle
- Good binoculars and a flashlight/ headlight
- Cameras with extra batteries
- Your passport, yellow fever certificate and 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
The price is US$415 per person for two people.
A single passenger pays an additional US$65.00.
- 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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