Overview

From the shores of Lake Titicaca, the Tambopata River courses through unspoilt uninhabited Amazon rainforest, challenging you with some exciting Grade III and IV rapids. But consider where you are spending your days and nights, in one of the richest ecosystems on the planet. Home to 800 species of birds, 1200 species of butterflies, 200 species of mammals and 10,000 species of plants, this dense jungle will stimulate all your senses with its diversity of flora and fauna. You will spend your evenings falling asleep to the wild orchestra of sounds, from the steady buzz of insects and grasshoppers, the rhythmical beat of woodpeckers, intersperced with the unique cries and whoops of the birds overhead.

A truly remarkable place to be. Other rafting vacations in this destination include world class Rio Cotahuasi and the multiactivity adventure, Ultimate Peru.

Destination Map & Video

What you will be up to

Arrival into Lima and overnight in your hotel.
Included: No meals.

Take an early flight from Lima to Juliaca. We drive overland bound for the river, high into the Andes and descend in to the cloud forest where we camp or stay in a local hostel.
Included: All meals.

Continue onto the put in point of the river where we inflate the rafts, pack the gear and after a thorough safety briefing set off on our river journey.
Included: All meals.

Leaving all traces of civilisation behind, we raft exciting rapids by day and at night camp on pristine sandy beaches. The first days are full of class II-III rapids.
Included: All meals.

As tributaries join the Tambopata the river increases in volume creating exciting and challenging class IV rapids.
Included: All meals.

We enter the canyon of forty seven rapids. In low water these are fun drops, in big water these can be quite exciting.
Included: All meals.

Here we hope to see capybaras – the world’s largest rodent, and herds of peccaries. Jaguars, jaguarondis, caiman, ant-eaters, tapirs, monkeys and giant river otters are also present as well as rare birds and butterflies.
Included: All meals.

Today a motor boat transfers us a few hours down river to a comfortable jungle lodge situated beside the famous Macaw lick. Here we can enjoy the luxuries of a refreshing shower and a comfy bed!
Included: All meals.

We rise just before dawn to see hundreds of macaws, parrots, and parakeets feasting on the minerals contained within the cliff wall. After breakfast, the motor boat transfers us to the frontier town of Puerto Maldonado where we catch the last flight out to Lima and connect with our international flight home. Or for those extending to Machu Picchu, we fly to Cusco.
Included: Breakfast and lunch.

10 Extension

Enjoy a free day in Cusco. Whether your interest is visiting colonial churches, bargain hunting in artisan markets, chocolate museums or just relaxing over a cappuccino on a terrace overlooking the Plaza de Armas, Cusco has it all.
Included: Breakfast.

11 Extension

A full day trip to explore Machu Picchu. We enjoy an exciting train ride and bus up to these amazing ruins, followed by a full guided tour, a chance to look round Aguas Calientes and then the train back to Cusco for our final night out.
Included: Breakfast

12 Extension

Depart Cusco for your flight home.
Included: Breakfast.

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USA +1 303 261 8896

Book Trip

Dates	Duration
Sunday 21 June 2020 - Tuesday 30 June 2020	10 days	£3795	€4450	$5295
Sunday 21 June 2020 - Thursday 3 July 2020 (EXTENSION)	12 days	£4595	€5350	$5995

In order to give you increased flexibility for your holiday please call our UK or US office’s for advice on who to book your flights with. Alternatively, why not use your frequent flyer miles for your adventure. Many airlines offer flights to Lima, such as Iberia from the UK or contact Trailfinders for your best flight options. Your trip starts and finishes in Lima. We also recommend contacting the excellent and competitive folks at Exito Travel. Many operators also offer flights from the US, but we suggest for the best deals check out Skyscanner. If you need any help with flights, please dont hesitate to contact us.

Please ensure you DO NOT book your flights until your trip is CONFIRMED.
We have price and departure information about the following trips in Peru (river prices only – flights not included).

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Please note that prices shown in GBP & USD are payable. UK residents should pay in GBP and USA residents should pay in USD.

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What you should bring

We find most of our clients have in their posession already what is needed for a river journey. We have broken down here the items into what you’ll need on the river and in camp. An equipment list of what you will require for your adventure will be sent to you prior to your departure.

River wear:

A pair of trainers or Keens that cover your toes and provide grip on wet rocks.
1 pair of river shorts (longer leg length) shorts can be purchased from our online Water Shop.
Swimming costume or bikini for ladies.
2 Long sleeved thermal tops and bottoms to wear under your spray jacket. Capilene, Polypropylene or Merino wool is best. (not cotton)
A rash vest (not cotton) as an alternative to the thermal layer.
A baseball cap for under the helmet to keep sun off – can be purchased from our online Water Shop.
Sunglasses.
Chums for fastening your sunglasses to your head – can be purchased on line.
1 Litre Nalgene / Sigg or similar water bottle or Camel-back hydration system.
Carabiner for fastening water bottle to your boat.
Waterproof camera such as GoPro for the ‘action’ shots
Waterproof sunscreen and lip balm SPF50 minimum.

Around Camp:

Warm tracksuit pants.
2 Lightweight tops – long sleeved shirts or t shirts.
Fleece or wool jumper.
Light weight down jacket.
Rain jacket
Hiking shorts.
Woolly hat, gloves, buff / scarf.
Wide brimmed sun hat.
Underwear.
2 pairs of Woollen or Thermal socks.
A 4-season sleeping bag. (Can be hired in advance)
Travel Pillow.
Trainers or walking shoes for wearing around camp.
Thermal top and bottoms. (Good to sleep in)

You do not need to bring tents + sleeping mats.

We provide personal flotation jackets and helmets.

Personal items:

Glasses or Contact lenses. Disposable lenses are ideal.
Toiletries. Toothbrush, toothpaste, biodegradable soap and shampoo.
Forget the cosmetics and hair dryer! But we do suggest moisturizer.
Hand wipes and a small bottle of hand sanitiser.
Small pack towel.
Insect Repellent.
Headlamp or head torch with spare batteries.

Optional:

Your favourite book/kindle or a journal for recording your river memories.
Sketchpad.
Binoculars.
Photographic or video equipment. We recommend a cleaning kit as sand gets everywhere.
Spare memory card.
Solar or portable charger.
Padded cycle shorts.
Zip lock bags to keep valuables dry and sand free.
Rehydration tablets (Phizz, Nuun and O.R.S are easily available)
The only money that you need to bring is for meals in town, souvenirs, personal items, gratuities and the beer kitty for the raft trip if you drink.

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