Inkaterra Field Station - 5 Days

After breakfast, we will explore the amazing Inkaterra Canopy Walkway and the Anaconda Walk. The Canopy Walkway takes us up a 29-meter-tall tower into the treetop realm. Stretching for more than a quarter of a mile, the walkway takes you through the canopy on a suspension bridge network linking eight observation platforms. From this awe-inspiring vantage point, we’ll look out for toucans, woodpeckers, trogons, monkeys, and the three-toed sloth.
After lunch, we will head to River Island This is a 20-minute boat ride to an uninhabited river island close to Amazon Field Station by Inkaterra where you can see the striking contrast of vegetation within the transition rainforest. We will pull up to the large sandbank island and walk through jungle trails on this floodplain which provides the island with an ecosystem rich in birdlife, including the Amazonian umbrella bird, one of the most sought-after species by birdwatchers.

*Optional: Sandoval Lake
The famous Lake Sandoval is found in the Tambopata National Reserve. We can take canoes out onto the beautiful Oxbow Lake, which is home to endangered giant river otters, red howler monkeys, red-bellied macaws, anacondas, side-neck turtles, black caimans, and other incredible animal species.

*All activities and excursions are subject to change according to weather conditions and seasons.

Today we’ll go for a hike across the wetlands using a walkway. This walkway traverses a 200-meter-long wooden bridge over the Aguajales swamps, where we can see a huge array of amphibians, birds, mammals, trees, and other jungle flora. There’s also the possibility of spotting snakes – perhaps even the massive anaconda.
Next, we’ll visit our own organic bio-orchard to discover many of the Amazon rainforest’s tropical plants, where we’ll learn about their properties and medicinal uses by indigenous communities. Then we’ll visit our 30-hectare "Palmetum", a collection of 19 Amazonian palms in a plot reserved for rainforest restoration and conservation. Your guide will tell you all about these fascinating palms, including the yarina (vegetable ivory) and the walking palm, which cleverly moves its roots in search of sunlight.
In the evening, after dinner, we can venture on a night walk to discover some of the strange species of The Amazon Jungle, that come alive at nightfall in the rainforest. Wildlife activity greatly differs between day and night, as some creatures curl up and sleep while others employ ingenious adaption mechanisms to emerge. Stroll quietly as your senses heighten to the mysterious nocturnal sounds of birds, mammals, insects, and amphibians wandering by.

*All activities and excursions are subject to change according to weather conditions and seasons.

We’ll begin Day 4 by looking at the exotic flora in the rainforest, which have been used for generations to provide natural dyes. We’ll look for these special plants and learn how the dyes are extracted. 

Next we’ll head out to the Gamitana Farm and Creek, located about 25 minutes by boat from the lodge. Here we can explore the rainforest, heading along the banks of a winding, dark-water creek. Wildlife is abundant in these waters and along the banks, where piranhas, caiman, turtles, and birds all live. At the farm, you’ll have a short guided tour, where you’ll see how the local farmers grow fruits and vegetables. 

After dark we’ll head out on a wonderful nocturnal excursion to discover some of the strange species that come to life at night. Wildlife activity greatly differs between day and night, and we’ll hear the cacophony of mysterious nocturnal sounds of birds, mammals, insects, and amphibians as we walk close to them in the dark.

*All activities and excursions are subject to change according to weather conditions and seasons.

Sadly, today is the final day of this Amazon adventure. After a breakfast buffet, we’ll take the boat back to Puerto Maldonado. If you have time before your flight, we can visit the butterfly house where you can see a stunning array of colorful butterflies, some small and some as large as your hand. You can learn all about the life stages of these beautiful insects, and walk among them as they flutter around. Then we’ll take you to the airport or to your hotel in Puerto Maldonado. We hope you enjoyed your wonderful experience at the Inkaterra Field Station in the heart of the Amazon Rainforest!

*All activities and excursions are subject to change according to weather conditions and seasons.