amazonian biodiversity drive

amazonian biodiversity drive tours

Starting in the Amazon Basin, we’ll explore the lowland rainforest, navigating trails, meandering rivers, and oxbow lakes, with many chances to view this environment's unique flora and fauna. We will visit the world-famous Chuncho Clay Lick, where we will be able to spot several different species of macaws gathered in one place, a unique natural spectacle. On the third day, we’ll begin our road trip over the Interoceanic Highway until we finally reach the foothills of the Andes. This is a rare opportunity to travel through these picturesque areas in a vehicle. We’ll follow the valley, winding our way up towards the cloud forest and overnighting at 800 meters above sea level (2,625 fasl). From here, we’ll continue our ascent over the Pirhuayani Pass (4,750 masl / 15,580 fasl) with its vast expanses and snow-capped peaks towering against the horizon; then we’ll drive across the highland pampas of Puna, dotted with Andean communities along the way. We’ll traverse the Andes, passing scattered towns and villages. Our adventure ends in Cusco, from where you will depart to your next destination.