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HEATH RIVER WILDLIFE CENTER
Two Ecosystems: Rainforest and Savanah
4 days / 3 nights |
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| Day 1 - Puerto Maldonado to Heath River Wildlife Center |
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We meet at the Puerto Maldonado airport and drive through town to the Tambopata River port. After boarding motorized canoes, we travel downriver to the mighty Madre de Dios, which we follow for approximately four hours to the Heath River. We then travel up this wild and intimate river, which forms the wilderness border between Peru and Bolivia, and arrive at the Heath River Wildlife Center. Note that the Lodge is located on the Bolivian side of the Heath River so passports are required to clear Bolivian passport control. (L, D).
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Day 2 Heath River Wildlife Center |
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We rise early in the morning to board a motorized canoe for the 10-minute journey up the Heath River to the macaw and parrot clay lick. Brightly-colored parrots and macaws fly in by the hundreds to feed on the clay that detoxifies certain seeds and nuts they eat. Marvel at the cacophony of sound and color as Red-and-green macaws vie for the best clay-eating position. A specially-designed floating blind allows for proximity and complete concealment -- so you can even have breakfast and coffee while the birds are performing their morning ritual.
When we return to the lodge, the guide leads us on an ethno-botanical walk through the forest, pointing out flora used in the daily lives of rainforest people. The guide explains how certain plants are used for medicinal or healing purposes, which ones can be made into the best bows and arrows, and how to select trees and leaves for home construction.
After lunch and a short rest, we hike through the rainforest to the Pampas del Heath, the largest remaining undisturbed savanna in the Amazon. The contrast is striking as we emerge from the mature rainforest onto the grassland plain of the Pampas. (B, L, D) |
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| Day 3 Heath River Wildlife Center |
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We breakfast in the floating blind at the macaw and parrot clay lick for a last round of looks and photos. Then we return to the lodge to explore some trails.
After lunch we could visit the Ese'Eja native community of Sonene, where there will be an opportunity to interact with the community and purchase local handicrafts or explore the trails.
After dinner we'll explore the forest by flashlight, including a visit to a small mammal clay lick if it is active. (B,L,D)
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Day 4 Heath River Wildlife Center |
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Early morning departure to Puerto Maldonado. During the river trip back downstream, families of Capybaras are often spotted on the banks of the river. Weighing up to 120 pounds (55 kilograms), this giant, three-toed relative of the guinea pig is the largest rodent in the world. If time permits If time permits we will also Upon arrival, reception and transfer to the airport for the flight back to Cusco or Lima. (B) |
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The package includes:
 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.
It does not include:
Airport taxes,
Air tickets to and from Puerto Maldonado,
Excess baggage charges
Additional nights at Heath River Wildlife Center in case of flight cancellations.
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4 days / 3 nights Package per person:
| High Season (Apr 15 - November) |
USD 595.00 |
Rates per person in double accommodation with private bath.
Reduced rates available for bookings of 5 or more people.
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