Jacaré” Lunch in the Kuarup restaurant Theme lecture
A
mazon Extension:
Reaching “Lago do Jacaré” Piranha fishing (optional),
Brazil
Bird watching at Lago do Rei Music watching the sun-
4 days / 3 nights
set at the upper deck. Dinner in the Kuarup restaurant.
Alligator spotting. (BLD)
IBEROSTAR CRuISES
Day 3 Sat: Cruise
Day 1 Thu: Arrive Manaus
Reaching Janauacá. Sunrise Lovers Breakfast at the
Passengers check-in at Iberostar reception office in
upper deck. Bird watching at Lago Janauacá Lunch in
the harbor building. Embark, accommodation in cabins
the Kuarup restaurant. Photo safari at Lago Janauacá.
and reservation of tables in the restaurant. 6:00pm
Trekking on land - 2 trails Lunch in the Kuarup restau-
Ship departs to Manacapuru, passing by Ponta Negra
rant. Bird watching and Alligator spotting at Igarapé do
Classical Music watching the sunset at the upper deck.
Rei Boat excursion through the “Igarapés”. Goodbye
Captain´s welcome cocktail party. Welcome dinner in
dinner in the Kuarup restaurant Folcloric show in the
the Kuarup restaurant. (D)
party room. Music in the party room and open bar on
Day 2 Fri: Cruise
the Sol deck. (BLD)
Passing through Manacapuru harbor 10 miles from the
Day 4 Sun: Cruise
entrace of Rio Manacapur Sunrise Lovers Breakfast
On the way to “encontro das águas” (meeting of river
at the upper deck Breakfast in the Kuarup restaurant.
Negro and river Solimôes). Sunrise Lovers Breakfast
Trekking and photo safari in the Manacapuru region.
at the upper deck, Wachting “encontro das águas”
Boat ride to Igarapés e Igapós. On the way to “Lago do
(meeting of Rivers water). Breakfast in the Kuarup
restaurant. Check-out. Arrival at Manaus. Passengers
disembark. (B)
A
mazon Extension:
SANDovAl lAke loDge
Located deep in Peru’s Tambopata National Reserve,
Peru
Sandoval Lake lodge overlooks sparkling, palm-rimmed Arrives Thursdays Dbl Occ Sgl Supp
3 days / 2 nights
Sandoval Lake, the most beautiful and wildlife-rich of Jan - Dec 2009 $1,290 $599
reServA AmAzoNiCA loDge
all lakes in Tambopata-Madidi. This privileged location
Journey to Tambopata National Reserve offers a
gives you exclusive access to the lake early in the
Includes: Accommodations with all meals and
range of land and river excursions that introduce
morning and late afternoon, for wildlife viewing and
sightseeing.
you to the magic of the Southern Amazon rainforest.
photography.
Experience the wonder of this magic place. Create Day 1: Arrive Puerto Maldonado
your own nature encounters from different excur- Transfer from Puerto Maldonado airport to the river
sions in a range of three intensity levels, some ideal port on the Madre de Dios River. A 25 minutes journey
for children, while others are for the more intrepid. down the Madre de Dios River by motor canoe brings
hosts collect, open and commercialize this important
Upon arrival, schedule your guided excursions (subject you to the end of the trail in to Sandoval Lake Lodge.
natural product.
to weather, depending on your desired activity) with From here the trail takes you on a 2-mile walk/or
After lunch once again board the catamaran to explore
an Interpreter, who will also provide basic equipment rickshaw ride through secondary forest, until we reach
the eastern part of the lake, where we might see one
and snacks. a small canal where we board canoes and are paddled
or more of the five species of monkeys which live in
Day 1: Arrive Puerto Maldonado
220 yards through a flooded forest of 100-foot tall
the forest near the lake, such as the Brown Capuchin
Arrive Puerto Maldonado and check-in at Inkaterra
Mauritia palms. As the canal opens onto the shimmer-
Monkey.
Butterfly Farm. Land transfer to boarding wharf. Begin
ing surface of the lake, we transfer to a catamaran and
There is a final chance after dinner to try and spot
rainforest experience on a 45-minute boat ride along
are leisurely paddled across half the lake to the lodge.
some Black Caimans on the lake, or to go on a short
the Madre de Dios River. Arrive at Inkaterra Reserva After lunch, once again board the catamaran and set
night walk through the primary forest. (BLD)
Amazonica lodge. After a short briefing, settle into off to explore entire west end of the lake. Here, in
Day 3: Depart Puerto Maldonado
your beautiful cabaña and then enjoy lunch in the din- the flooded palm forest, we drift to the sounds of
After a dawn breakfast we take a final, shorter paddle
ing room. After an evening tea, enjoy guided walk along hundreds of Red-Bellied Macaws as they return to
around the west end of the lake to try and glimpse the
the Trail system in the Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica the palm forest for the night. We return to the lodge
Giant Otters before returning to Puerto Maldonado to
natural area. In the night enjoy Twilight River excur- around nightfall for dinner.
catch the flight to Lima.
sion. You may wish to join a talk about your first day
After dinner return to the canoes to look for the large
experience of life in the rainforest. Overnight at the
and extremely rare Black Caimans. Enjoy a clear starlit Daily Arrivals Dbl Occ Sgl Supp
Lodge. (LD)
night, your will also be able to float in the middle of Jan - Oct 2009
Day 2: Amazon Jungle Excursions the lake and marvel at the brilliance of the sky. (D)
Reserva Amazonica Package $650 $150
After breakfast enjoy nature at its fullest; Sandoval
Day 2: Amazon Jungle Excursions
Sandoval Lake Lodge Package $399 $120
Lake excursion into the Tambopata National Reserve.
A pre-dawn wake-up call will enable to be on the lake Includes: Airport transfers in Puerto Maldonado, hotel
Return to the Inkaterra lodge for lunch. After lunch
for sunrise and a hopeful encounter with the family taxes, boat ride to lodge, jungle walks and night canoe
– take Inkaterra Canopy Walk. You may wish to extend
of Giant Otters which frequent the lake and are most trip to observe the wildlife. All excursions and meals.
your excursion to appreciate the sunset from one of
active at this time of day. Most of the fish-eating water
the towers. Evening cocktails in the main dining room
birds around the lake actively fish in the early morning
at the lodge. Overnight at the Lodge. (BLD)
as well, and this outing should provide excellent views,
Day 3 Depart Puerto Maldonado and photographs, of the prehistoric- looking Hoatzins.
After breakfast a 45-minute return boat trip on the
After returning for a late breakfast set off into the cool
Madre de Dios River to Puerto Maldonado. Transfer to
tall virgin forest near the lake to see some towering
airport. (B)
wild Brazil nut trees and a demonstration of how our
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