3 nights – 4 days program
Community of Boca Amigo

Day 1
Passengers / tourists will be picked up from their hotel in Puerto Maldonado at 5: 30 am. Then we will go to the Laberinto harbor (which will take approximately 50 minutes). From there, we will take the local  boat (it departs between 8:00 and 9:00 am) to the community of Boca Amigo; we will navigate the waters of the Madre de Dios River for about 8 hours. During the journey, we will be able to observe the local mining works and the fluvial activity of the area, and a beautifully natural landscape.  Oftentimes, caimans, capybara families (water hogs) and different types of birds can be seen. Catering and drinks will be provided on board. On arrival to Boca Amigo, and after a cheerful welcome from the children, we will settle in a multipourpose house that has been specially conditioned to host visitors. After dinner, we will have time to talk with the parents and the children of the community. 

Day 2
After having breakfast, we will take a 40 minute walk towards the nearby mining concession. There, we will be able to observe and learn about gold extraction in the Amazon. We will return to the community for lunch and then the children will show us the different areas that have been established as part of their Children’s Land. In the afternoon, you can take part of activities such as making handcrafts with seeds, helping in the organic garden, playing with the children or bathing in the river.  After dinner, we will be able to sing, play and/or do some story-telling with the children.

Day 3
We will have a pretty early start as we will take a 1 hour walk through the forest until we reach the lake. Then, we will take a ride in a canoe and start our search for caimans and giant otters; we might also have the opportunity to watch numerous bird species and several groups of monkeys; Fishing will also be possible. We will come back to the community for lunch and in the afternon, the boys and girls will guide us in a trek through the Children’s Forest, recognizing the different species of palms and other trees, besides many other natural attractions. On the way, we might be able to see the footprints of different mammals. After this, we will have dinner. There will be the option of taking a night trek through the forest.

Day 4
Very early in the morning, we will take the boat back to the Laberinto harbor. We will navigate the Madre de Dios river waters for approximately 5 hours. Our transport will be waiting for us in order to take us to the Children’s Land Promotion Center (CPTiNi). There, we will learn about the different environmental interpretation areas that are being visited by the local schools.   This visit will last 90 minutes approximately, after which we will go back to the city of Puerto Maldonado where each passenger will be taken to his/her hotel.

End of the Program.

Season: May through November

The program includes:

Accommodation, meals and guiding in Boca Amigo
Land and river transportation
Responsible Tourist Diploma

The package does not include:

Accommodation in Puerto Maldonado, airport taxes, international and national airfares, extra luggage, extra nights during the trip, alcoholic or bottled beverages, insurance, laundry, phone calls, radio communications or messaging. 

Rates:

 Flights 2007 (from Puerto Maldonado)

You should be aware that:
Extra night in Boca Amigo: USD $ 85.00
First and last night in Puerto Maldonado are not included, you should arrive Puerto Maldonado one day prior to the beggining of the program, and stay the last night so you can fly back the next day.
Lodging capacity of the community: 10 people.
Activities may vary in schedule depending on children´s classes, weather or your preference.
For large groups we recommend the private boat.
Please make you reservations 2 weeks in advance

For further information on personalized programs, please write to:
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