Sandoval Lake Lodge Tambopata, Peru.
3Days 2Nights
(Puerto
Maldonado)
Located
deep in Peru's Tambopata National Reserve,
Sandoval Lake lodge overlooks sparkling,
palm-rimmed Sandoval Lake, the most
beautiful and wildlife-rich of all lakes in
Tambopata-Madidi. This privileged location
gives you exclusive access to the lake in
the early morning and late afternoon, the
choice hours for wildlife viewing and
photography. Sandoval Lake Lodge program
includes two nights of fully-screened
accommodation in 25 double-occupancy rooms
complete with en suite facilities with
hot-water showers, electricity, fans, meals,
airport transfers in Puerto Maldonado,
naturalist guides, lake excursions by day in
search of Giant Otters, monkeys, and macaws,
forest excursions, night excursions in
search of caimans, and evening slide shows.
Located a 25 minute motor canoe ride down
the River Madre de Dios from Puerto
Maldonado, Sandoval Lake Lodge is perched
above what many rainforest specialists feel
is the most attractive lake in Southern
Peru, if not in the entire Peruvian Amazon.
TRIP PROGRAM: 03 Days 02 Nights
Day 1.-
Transfer from Puerto Maldonado airport to
the river port on the Madre de Dios River. A
25 minutes journey down the Madre de Dios
River by motor canoe brings you to the end
of the trail in to Sandoval Lake Lodge. From
here the trail takes you on a 2-mile walk/or
rickshaw ride through secondary forest,
until we reach a small canal where we board
canoes and are paddled 220 yards through a
flooded forest of 100-foot tall Mauritian
palms. As the canal opens onto the
shimmering surface of the lake, we transfer
to a catamaran and are leisurely paddled
across half the lake to the lodge. After
lunch and a brief rest to avoid the early
afternoon heat, we once again board the
catamaran and set off to explore the entire
west end of the lake. Here, in the flooded
palm forest we drift to the sounds of
hundreds of Red-Bellied Macaws as they
return to the palm forest for the night. We
return to the lodge around nightfall for
dinner.
After dinner we will return to the canoes to
look for the large and extremely rare Black
Caimans. If it is a clear starlit night, we
will also be able to float in the middle of
the lake and marvel at the brilliance of the sky.
Day 2.-
A pre-dawn wake-up call will enable us to be
on the lake for sunrise and a hopeful
encounter with the family of Giant Otters
which frequent the lake and are most active
at this time of day. Most of the fish-eating
water birds around the lake
actively fish in the early morning as well,
and this outing should provide excellent
views, and photographs, of the prehistoric-
looking Hoatzins. After returning for
a late breakfast we set off into the cool
under story of the tall virgin forest near
the lake to see some towering wild Brazil
Nut trees
and a demonstration of how our hosts
collect, open and commercialize this
important natural product. After lunch and
an hour or so to relax we once again board
the catamaran to explore the eastern part of
the lake, where we might see one or more of
the five species of monkeys which live in
the forest near the lake, such as the Brown
Capuchin Monkey. There is a final chance
after dinner to try and spot some Black
Caimans on the lake, or to go on a short
night walk through the primary forest.
Day 3.-
After a dawn breakfast we take a final,
shorter paddle around the west end of the
lake to try and glimpse the Giant Otters
before returning to Puerto Maldonado to
catch the flight to Lima.
Rates:
Prices per person in double accommodation
with private bath Reduced rates available
for bookings of 5 or more people.
HIGH SEASON
APR/15 - NOVEMBER
LOW SEASON
DECEMBER – APRIL/14
SINGLE
SUPPL
2008
250
220
70
About
the lodge:
The Lodge is one extended structure
consisting of a large screened main dining
room/lounge with 25 fully-screened
double-occupancy rooms (50 beds) with
private bathrooms with hot shower and
toilets, arranged in two wings. One wing
features 16 rooms (32 beds) while the other
includes 9 rooms (18 beds). All rooms and
communal areas have electricity,
supplemented by kerosene lamps and candles.
Camcorders can be recharged from our
generator, but please note that guests may
need to bring a special adaptor to plug into
the generator. Recently Conde Nast Traveller
has chosen Sandoval lake Lodge as one of the
top 8 rainforest lodges in South America.
What to bring: (We
recommend).
Good binoculars.
Camera gear (ASA 50, 100 and 200
recommended).
Two or three pairs of long pants.
Four pairs of absorbent cotton socks.
Rain suit or long poncho (100%
waterproof - test before you leave
home).
Three or four long-sleeved cotton
shirts.
Two or three T-shirts.
A bottle or canteen to carry water on
outings.
Sunscreen lotion (high factor).
A hat that will not come off in windy
boat-rides .
One pair of shorts.
Sunglasses.
A pair of sneakers or hiking boats (with
good gripping soles) and sandals.
Insect repellent (Skin-so-soft for
river, and 20% or more deep for forest).
A photocopy of your passport.
A large, bright flashlight .
Personal toiletries and medications.
Rubber Boots for the rainy season from
November to April.
Cash for souvenirs at the lodge´s
PeruVerde stand, alcoholic beverages,
etc.
Please note: Guests should arrive in
clothes which they do not mind getting
slightly dirty or wet, and should wear
footwear that is suitable to walk on a
rain forest trail. Sun cream, insect
repellent, hat and waterproof clothing
should be carried in hand luggage and
kept accessible for the journey to the
lodge.
It`s not necessary to bring all of your
luggage with you to Sandoval Lake Lodge.
You will enjoy your trip more if only
the essentials are brought. WE HIGHLY
RECOMMEND YOU PREPARE YOUR DAY PACK A
DAY BEFORE YOUR TRIP. YOUR MAIN BAGGAGE
CAN BE LEFT IN OUR STORE ROOM AT OUR
OFFICE IN PUERTO MALDONADO.
Meals
and drinks at Sandoval Lake Lodge:
All meals are included in the trip: from the
Lunch on the first day until the breakfast
on the last day, we believe that our guests
should experience as much of the Peruvian
cuisine as possible and this is reflected in
the range of Peruvian dishes offered, with
an occasional international twist. Typical
lunch dishes served are lomo saltado (a
spicy mix of stir fried beef, tomato,
peppers, onion and french fries) and arroz
con pollo (a mildly spicy mix of saffron
rice, chicken and vegetables). Our
experienced kitchen personnel can also cater
for special dietary requirements, such as
low or no salt, low or no sugar, low or no
fat, and vegetarian (strict "vegan") or "ovo-lacto"
vegetarian), upon request.
Our price include:
Transfers from the airport to the port in
Puerto Maldonado and vice versa.
Accommodations with all meals (from lunch on
the first day to the breakfast on the last
day), English speaking guide, river
transportation, all guided excursion
describes in the itinerary (visits in the
lake and trails system) and the Tambopata
National Reserve entrance fee.
Our
price does not include:
Airport taxes, Air tickets to and from
Puerto Maldonado, excess baggage charges and
additional nights at Sandoval Lake Lodge in
case of flight cancellations.
In caze of flight cancellation:
1.
If the flight Lima or Cusco to Puerto
Maldonado is cancelled owing to bad weather
or maintenance of the aircraft, then the
guest loses the first night in Sandoval. No
refund can be given and the guest is
responsible for the costs of the additional
night in Lima or Cusco.
2.
If the plane is cancelled Puerto Maldonado/Cusco
or Lima the guests must pay for any
additional costs incurred during this extra
night and boat transportation.
Condotions
& Responsability.
Inka Challenge Peru and/or their employees
act only as agents for the passenger in
regard to travel, whether by car, boat, or
airplane and assume no liability for injury,
damage, loss, accident, delay, or
irregularity that may be caused either by
reasons of defect in the vehicle or for any
reasons engaged in conveying the client or
carrying out the arrangements of the tour.
They can accept no responsibility for losses
or additional expenses due to delay or
changes in air or other services, sickness,
weather, strike, war, quarantine, or other
causes. All such expenses will have to be
borne by the passenger.
Inka Challenge Peru has the right:
To make any change in the itinerary when
deemed necessary or caused by changes in air
schedules.
To accept or decline any persons as
members of a tour.
To fill unoccupied space on its boats
and airplanes with its guides, staff and
cargo.
ECOAMAZONIA LODGE: 3Days & 2Nights
(Puerto Maldonado)
“ECOLOGICAL”
Trip Program:
Day 01:Monkey Island: We’ll arrive in Puerto
Maldonado, Peru’s capital of biodiversity.
Following pickup at the airport, our trip
begins with a tour of the city by private
bus. We’ll continue to Capitanía, a small
river port, where we’ll board a motorized
boat to cross the Madre de Dios River. As
the trip progresses, we’ll become immersed
in the natural surroundings of the jungle
while observing the ronsoco, caimans,
turtles, herons, cormorants and other animal
species.
We’ll arrive at the Ecoamazonia
Lodge and enjoy an exquisite welcome drink.
Then, we’ll settle into our bungalows and
have lunch. In the afternoon, accompanied by
our specialized guide, we’ll visit MONKEY
ISLAND, a unique place at the heart of the
Madre de Dios River—just 5 minutes from the
lodge. Along the way, we’ll take in the
extraordinary landscapes and exuberant flora
that are home to a variety of monkey
species. These monkey species include
maquisapas, capuchins, lion monkeys, puffins
and cotos, along with other animal species
like the coati, sloth, and a great diversity
of birds. We’ll complete our visit of the
island while enjoying the sunset—the most
impressive moment of any day in the jungle.
We’ll end the day with a pleasant dinner.
Day 02 :“Cocha Perdida” (Lost Lake).
After breakfast, we’ll begin an adventure
through the virgin forest, accompanied by
our local guide as we explore deep into the
jungle and reach the LOST COCHA (COCHA PERDIDA). The
Lost Cocha is a refuge and feeding ecosystem
for a tremendous diversity of animals.
There, we’ll have the opportunity to observe
otters, caimans, turtles, sachavacas, birds
of every color, the majestic jaguar and a
variety of fish.
This unique area, as it
belongs to the Ecoamazonia Reserve, remains
utterly intact, with large marshes and
natural springs. We’ll ascend to and
extraordinary vantage point, from which
we’ll have a chance to observe the magical
jungle, followed by a pleasant canoe ride
around the lake. We’ll return to the lodge
for lunch and in the afternoon, we offer an
optional visit to the botanical gardens. If
you’d rather relax, you can enjoy the
Amazonian Pool and dinner.
Day 03.
Breakfast and transfer to airport.
PRICE
HIGH SEASON
APR/15 - NOVEMBER
LOW SEASON
DECEMBER – APRIL/14
SINGLE
SUPPL
2008
us$ 230
us$
210
us$ 50
INCLUDES:
Transfers / airport / Lodge / airport.
All meals.
Lodging in typical bungalows.
Tours led by specialized guides.
Pre-Departure Information: WEATHER
CONDITIONS:
Rainfall in the Tambopata National Reserve
is around 2500 – 3500 millimetres per year,
with most rainfall occurring in the rainy
season months from November to April. The
average temperature in the National Reserve
is 28° C (82° F), with daily highs of 34° C
(94° F) and nightly lows of 22° C (72° F).
During the dry season cold fronts from the
South Atlantic (friajes) occur every month
or so, with daily temperatures dropping as
low as 16° C (59° F) and nightly
temperatures to 13° C (55° F).
How to get there:
A daily commercial flights from Lima (2
hours) and Cusco (30 minutes) brings you to
Puerto Maldonado, a bustling frontier town
and the gateway to the Tambopata National
Reserve. Here one of our resident naturalist
guides will meet you as you leave the
airport arrivals area, and will remain with
you until you return to the airport to board
your flight back to Cusco or Lima. We have a
15-minute bus transfer from the airport to
the Tambopata River port, and then take a
motorized canoe for 30 minutes down the
Madre de Dios River to the trail access to
Sandoval Lake Lodge. Our boats are equipped
with a 65 HP engine, a roof to protect from
the sun and the rain, cushioned seats, and
carry a spare motor in the unlikely event
that the principal engine breaks down. From
the Madre de Dios River we walk for 45 to 50
minutes along two miles (3,2 km) of flat,
rain forest trail. Once we reach a channel,
we board canoes and are paddled 220 yards
(201 meters) through a flooded forest of
100-foot (30-meters) tall Mauritia palms. As
the canal opens onto the shimmering surface
of the lake, we transfer to a catamaran and
are leisurely paddled across the lake to the
lodge.
General Conditions.
In each booking please indicate the
following information:
Complete name of the passengers and age.
Passport number and Nationality.
Occupation.
Any special food requirements
(Vegetarian, low salt, low fat, diabetic
or other).
Any special interest.
Any special medical requirement.
Flight information to/from Puerto
Maldonado (flight number and airlines).
Important:
Though we have not heard of anyone
contracting yellow fever anywhere in Peru in
many years, the Peruvian government
nevertheless recommends a yellow fever
vaccination for trips to the rainforest.
This vaccination is required or recommended
for most rainforest areas around the world.
The vaccination, which is valid for 10
years, is only effective starting10 days
after it is administered – if you choose to
be vaccinated please keep this in mind and
bring your certificate. Inka Challenge Peru
recommends the yellow fever vaccination for
those who will visit any of our lodges in
the rainforest, and that they consult their
physician. Sandoval Lake Lodge has a first
aid kit that also includes anti-venom. The
lodge is equipped with a short-wave radio
and is in contact with our Cusco office
every morning and evening. Cusco can also be
contacted through a telephone patch during
daylight hours. Inka Challenge Peru staff
can be contacted 24 hours a day on (084)
9637120 in Cusco,
