Tambopata Tour (4 Days)

Day 1: Puerto Maldonado City – Lake Sandoval Peru

Our team will pick you up at the Puerto Maldonado airport or bus terminal. Then, we will head to our office in the city so you can leave your luggage and take only what is necessary for the four days of adventure in Tambopata.

Afterward, we will transfer to the Capitanía port, where we will board a motorized boat for a scenic one-hour ride along the Madre de Dios River.

During the journey, you will be able to observe various species of birds, turtles, monkeys, caimans, river otters, and more. We will make a brief stop at the Lake Sandoval control post to register your entry.

Then, we will take a five-kilometer walk to the Lake Sandoval dock, which takes approximately one and a half hours. From there, we will board a rowing canoe for a 50-minute ride to the lodge.

Upon arrival, our team will serve you an authentic Amazonian lunch. After lunch, we will begin a guided excursion to explore the flora and fauna of Lake Sandoval, where you can observe black caimans, giant otters, turtles, and more.

In the afternoon, we will return to the lodge for dinner. Then, accompanied by our naturalist guide, you will go on a night excursion, where you can observe different species of nocturnal animals.

Finally, we will return to the lodge to rest.

Day 2: Palm Clay Lick – Giant Otter Watching

We will leave the lodge early in the morning to visit the macaw palm clay lick. The lodge is located in the heart of the Tambopata National Reserve, so there is no need to travel long distances, as the clay lick is very close.

Here you will be able to observe macaws and parrots with vibrant colors. These birds feed on palm fruits, as they contain nutrients that help eliminate toxins from their bodies.

After this experience, we will return to the lodge, where the team will serve you a nutritious breakfast.

After breakfast, we will take a walk to observe the native flora and fauna characteristic of this region.

During the walk, you may also see different species of monkeys, wild boars, deer, spectacled bears, tapirs, and more. For lunch, we will return to the lodge.

After lunch, you will have free time to enjoy the waters of Lake Sandoval.

At the end of the afternoon, we will board a rowing canoe to the other side of the lake to enjoy the Amazon sunset. At approximately 7:00 p.m., we will return to the lodge for dinner.

After dinner, we may take a short night excursion to observe caimans and other nocturnal animals.

Day 3: Puerto Maldonado – Tambopata National Reserve

After breakfast, we will check out from the lodge. We will take the canoe to the dock and walk back to the Lake Sandoval control post. Then, we will board a motorized boat heading to Puerto Maldonado along the Tambopata River for approximately 50 minutes.

During the journey, you will be able to observe different species of birds, capybaras, turtles, and more. It is often possible to see jaguars resting along the riverbanks.

We will arrive at our exclusive jungle lodge, Tambopata Lodge Inn, where the team will give you a warm welcome with traditional drinks. Then, we will enjoy lunch.

After lunch, we will take a walk through a dense forest, home to ancient trees coexisting with a wide variety of species. During the walk, you will be able to observe insects, spiders, ants, frogs, butterflies, monkeys, and some mammals.

Then, we will return to the lodge for dinner. After dinner, we will carry out a night activity with flashlights, where you can observe caimans, capybaras, and possibly some felines along the riverbanks, as they usually hunt at night.

Finally, we will return to the lodge to rest.

Day 4: Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick – Puerto Maldonado

The last day of your Lake Sandoval tour in Tambopata begins very early. At dawn, we will visit the parakeet and parrot clay lick. We will depart at 05:00 a.m. and take a boat ride of approximately one and a half hours.

During the journey, you will have multiple opportunities to observe various species of animals and birds.

The Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick is one of the most impressive spectacles in the Amazon. Here, numerous macaws and parrots with vibrant colors gather to feed on clay rich in mineral salts, essential for neutralizing toxins they consume in their diet.

We will stay at the clay lick from 06:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., where we will enjoy a breakfast in front of this impressive natural setting.

After the activity, on the way back to the lodge, we will make a brief stop at the control post, where we will visit a small museum.

Then, we will return to the lodge, where you will have time to enjoy a swim in crystal-clear waters.

In the afternoon, we will take the boat back to Puerto Maldonado. Our representative will be waiting for you at the dock to transfer you to the airport or bus terminal.