Key Information
Itinerary
DAY 1 - WELCOME / RECEPTION - CAIMÁN COCHA
Upon your arrival in Puerto Maldonado, Peru’s Capital City of Biodiversity, we will welcome you at the airport. Then, we’ll start our program with a visit around the city, on a bus. Afterwards, we will go to Puerto Capitanía, to board a motorised riverboat, and we’ll navigate on the Madre de Dios River.
During the journey, we will submerge into a fascinating natural environment, if we are lucky we will witness Ronsocos, Caimans, Turtles, Herons, Cormorants and other animal species in their natural environment. Arriving at the Ecoamazonia Lodge, we will enjoy an exquisite welcome drink, we’ll get settled in our bungalows and will have lunch together.
Once satisfied, you will be conducted by our specialised tour guide through an interpretive trail conveniently signposted to the Caimán Cocha, a small lake with an abundant presence of specimens of Black Caiman (Melanosuchus Niger) and Caiman (Caiman Crocodilus). At the end of the evening, you will witness the spectacular sunset in the Amazon, an experience full of intensities overwhelming colour ranges.
Upon returning to the Lodge, a delicious dinner will await you, and enjoy free time to share unforgettable moments at the bar, equipped with an excellent game room and all the drinks you can imagine.
DAY 2 - LAKE APU VICTOR AND MONKEY ISLAND
The morning begins with the sound of beautiful birdsongs from the Amazon Paradise. A hearty breakfast will provide the energy for a morning full of new experiences.
After breakfast, we’ll start to hike towards the depths of the forest, on trails especially prepared, with bridges to cross gorges and rivers. During the journey we will observe the flooded forest and a variety of Flora and Wildlife, and continuing we’ll get to the majestic Lake Apu Victor with its crystal clear waters, surrounded by marshes and giant trees.
Afterwards, we’ll go up to the Observation Deck, from which we’ll enjoy a panoramic view on the lake, observing Parrots, Macaws, Toucans, Camungos, Shanshos, Herons and other animals, such as Caimans, Turtles, etc., and if we are lucky, we’ll have a chance to observe the Giant Otter, one of the rainforest’s most spectacular animals. After several hours, we will head back to the Lodge to enjoy lunch together.
In the afternoon, accompanied by our specialised guide, we will visit Monkey Island, a unique place in the heart of Madre de Dios River, five minutes away from the Lodge. During the hike, we will observe extraordinary landscapes, with an exuberant flora, sheltering a variety of monkey species, in their natural habitat, such as Maquisapas, Capuchins, Small Lion Monkeys, Frailes, Cotos and other animal species like the Coati and Sloths and a great variety of birds.
Finally, we’ll complete our visit of the island, enjoying the sunset, with the most impressive dusk in the jungle. Back to the lodge we conclude the day with a pleasant dinner.
DAY 3 - LOST COCHA
The morning begins with the sound of beautiful birdsongs from the Amazon Paradise. A hearty breakfast will provide the energy for a morning full of new experiences.
After breakfast, we will start an adventure in the virgin rainforest, and accompanied by a local guide, we’ll go on a hike in the deep jungle, to get to the Lost Cocha which constitutes a refuge and feeding ecosystem for a huge variety of animals. There, we’ll have the chance to observe Otters, Caimans, Turtles, Sachavacas (Tapirs) Birds with multicoloured feathers, the majestic Jaguar and a variety of fish species. This area is unique and proper to the Ecoamazonia ́s Ecological Reserve which maintains it intact, with huge swamps and diverse “aguajales”.
Then, we’ll get to the extraordinary Observation Deck, from which we’ll be able to appreciate the immense and magical rainforest. Afterwards, we’ll have a pleasant canoe ride around the lake and will return to the lodge for lunch.
DAY 4 - DEPARTURE, BYE BYE JUNGLE.
After a restful night’s sleep, the morning begins with the sound of beautiful birdsongs from the Amazon Paradise. In our dining room awaits a farewell breakfast before embarking the return to Puerto Maldonado.
Food & Accommodation
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Day 1 Hotel - Twin RoomBreakfast
Lunch Dinner
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Day 2 Hotel - Twin RoomBreakfast Lunch Dinner
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Day 3 Hotel - Twin RoomBreakfast Lunch Dinner
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Day 4 N/ABreakfast Lunch Dinner
What's Included?
What’s Included on the Amazon Jungle Extension
Your Amazon Jungle extension adds an immersive rainforest experience to your Peru adventure. Here’s exactly what’s covered:
- All accommodation during the extension, including comfortable jungle lodge stays and shared rooms as specified in the itinerary
- All transport during the extension, including transfers from Cusco or the specified meeting point and river travel into the Amazon rainforest
- Experienced local naturalist guides with deep knowledge of the Amazon ecosystem
- All included activities and excursions listed in the itinerary, such as river excursions, wildlife spotting, canopy walks and cultural visits
- All meals from dinner on arrival day through breakfast on departure day, prepared with fresh local ingredients
- All entrance fees and permits for rainforest excursions and protected areas visited
- Group support and coordination from The Bucket List Company team throughout the extension
What's Not Included?
What’s not Included on the Amazon Jungle Extension
Airport transfers outside the extension itinerary
Transfers to/from the extension meeting point not listed in the itinerary are not included but can be arranged at an additional cost.
Travel insurance
Travel insurance is compulsory and must specifically cover adventure travel, jungle excursions and boat travel.
Personal expenses
Please budget for personal spending such as snacks, drinks not included with meals, souvenirs, laundry and optional extras.
Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
Additional rainforest activities available locally are not included unless explicitly stated.
Tips
Tips are not included in the extension cost. While tipping is not obligatory, it is customary when travelling in Peru and a meaningful way to thank your local guides, boat crew and lodge staff.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Hard is Mount Toubkal (Jebal Toubkal)?
Mount Toubkal is a trekking peak and requires no technical experience (unless you are doing a Winter Trek). It is certainly achievable by people in a good condition of physical fitness.
Mount Toubkal is 4167m high. You can read more about this in our article ‘How High is Mount Toubkal?’.
With Mount Toubkal being above 4000m, it is always going to be a challenge. The altitude gain on Toubkal is great, so you need to go slowly and give your body as much time to acclimatise as possible.
You can read more about this in our full article ‘How Hard is Mount Toubkal?’
How Long Does It Take To Climb Mount Toubkal?
Mount Toubkal is climbable in two days and many companies offer this. The general itinerary for a Toubkal trek is to get a transfer from Marrakech to Imlil (1800m) and then start your journey up to the Nelter Refuge at 3207m. You will stay overnight in the Refuge before waking early and starting your climb to the summit (4167m). It takes around 4-5 hours to get from the refuge to the summit of Jebal Toubkal. Once you have summited you head back down to the refuge, and then back to Imlil.
At The Bucket List Company we feel this altitude gain over two days adds considerable pressure. So we offer the Toubkal Trek over 4 days. The last two days of the trek are the same as above, but the first two days we head over several high passes giving your body more time to acclimatise to altitude.
When is the Best Time To Climb Mount Toubkal?
The best times to climb Mount Toubkal are April to early June and then end of September and October. These times offer the best conditions and temperatures. It is very hot during the summer months, so we always advise to avoid these times.
What Equipment Do I Need For Mount Toubkal?
What gear will you need to climb Mount Toubkal? If you are climbing during the trekking season then you will not require any specialist equipment. If you are already a regular trekker in the UK you will have everything you need for this trip.
You will need a sleeping bag, day pack, duffle bag for kit to be transported in and then your clothing to walk in.
If you are making a winter ascent of Mount Toubkal then you will also need a pair of crampons and a walking axe. You will also need some warmer clothing for the summits.
Is Mount Toubkal Safe?
After the incident in December 2018 the Moroccan government and the National Park changed the way you trek in the region. You can now only trek in the National Park with an authorised Moroccan guide and you can’t be on your own.
There are now checkpoints on the route where you have to show your passports so the authorities know who is in the National park.
The Berber people are super friendly and we have never felt unsafe in Morocco with our groups.
Can I bring my drone to Morocco?
Unfortunately, drones are prohibited in Morocco.
What are the charging facilities?
There are plug sockets in every lodge that are available to use.
Do you know how long the balloon ride typically lasts in the air?
The hot air balloon flight is for 1 hour.
Are there toilets on route?
There are no toilets along the route, but there are bathrooms in the guesthouses to use in the mornings and evenings.
What money do I take?
You can take £s and exchange it for local currency there. There are plenty of ATMs in Marrakesh.
Is there Wi-Fi?
There is Wi-Fi in the majority of the accommodations on the trek, the only place you won’t be able to get Wi-Fi will be in Tizi Oussem.
Regarding lodges on the trek, and how these are organised?
Rooms in lodges sleep 3 – 4 people, and are single-sex sharing. The refuge is large dormitories where sexes will be mixed. If a couple have booked they will be together in a quadruple, but with e.g. two other females or two other males.
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