Tambopata Tour (4 Days)

The four-day tour to Lake Sandoval in Peru is one of the best tours in Tambopata. This experience stands out for taking place in one of the regions with the greatest environmental diversity in the Amazon rainforest.

The Tambopata National Park is home to impressive oxbow lakes and macaw clay licks. Here you will find the largest natural clay lick in the country. During this Lake Sandoval tour, you will be able to observe macaws and parrots with vibrant colors flying toward the cliffs to feed on clay rich in mineral salts.

Many environmentalists point out that the great diversity of wildlife in the Tambopata Reserved Zone is due to its strategic location, as it lies at the confluence of the lowland Amazon rainforest with three other ecosystems.

The Tambopata National Reserve is home to around 13 endangered species, including giant otters, jaguars, giant armadillos, and harpy eagles.

Why Trails to Machu Picchu?

We protect endangered habitats in Tambopata for every jungle tour you book with us, helping you offset the carbon emissions generated during your trip.

In addition, we collaborate with local communities in the Amazon rainforest to address social and economic challenges. Our entire team on Tambopata adventure tours is made up of local people, whom we support by providing opportunities as boat drivers, chefs, and assistants.

Our team of local guides, born and raised in Tambopata, speaks fluent English and is trained in first aid, as safety is one of our top priorities.

Our local experts will provide you with valuable insights into the culture and wildlife conservation during your expedition in the Tambopata Amazon. We work with some of the most outstanding jungle lodges to offer you a comfortable stay throughout the experience.

Tour Details
Duration

4 Days

Tour Type

Adventure

Difficulty

Moderate

Departure & Return

Cusco

Start Time

8:00 am

Group Size

12 people

Detailed Itinerary

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

Day 3: Puerto Maldonado – Tambopata National Reserve

Day 4: Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick – Puerto Maldonado

Inclusions

What's included

  • Arrival and departure transfers
  • Local naturalist guide (English and Spanish)
  • Private boat transportation
  • Accommodations in jungle lodges
  • Meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
  • Water available at all times and hot beverages or lemonade with meals
  • Professional cook and assistants
  • Meals: 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 3 dinners. If you have any dietary requests, such as vegetarian meals, please let us know
  • Oxygen cylinder and first-aid kit
  • Entrance fees

What's not included

  • Personal trekking gear, tips for the guide and support staff, city services
  • First breakfast (on the first day), typically provided at your hotel before departure
  • Final lunch at the end of the tour on day 4
  • Personal expenses

Packing List

Below is a list of recommended items to help you enjoy your tour in Tambopata comfortably and safely.

  • Comfortable clothing
  • Hat
  • Hiking boots
  • Headlamp
  • Rain poncho
  • Reusable water bottle
  • Sunscreen
  • Hiking poles
  • Cash
  • Personal medications
  • Passport or ID
  • Camera
  • First aid kit
  • Insect repellent
  • Snacks

Frequently Asked Questions

Below, we answer some of the most important questions travelers have before taking the 4-day Tambopata tour.

What is the best time to take the Tambopata tour?

The tour can be done all year round. However, weather conditions may vary, which influences wildlife observation and jungle hikes.

What are the chances of seeing macaws at the clay licks?

What is the accommodation like in jungle lodges?

Is prior experience needed for this type of tour?

How long are the hikes during the tour?

What type of guides lead the tour?

What meals are included during the tour?

Starting at
$700per person
Please review our policies before booking your tour.
Do you have any questions?

Feel free to call us. We’re a team of experts and would be happy to speak with you.

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Thanks Richard Did this four day Salkantay Trek with them as the Inca Trail was sold out. It was very pleasant experience and Richard, our guide took great effort inmaking this trip a memorable one. The camping sites were located in quiet parts of the trek, giving us opportunity to get good rest after a day full of hike. The food were all freshly cooked and authentic. Highly recommend
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Immervie, cultural and traditional I booked this four day Choquequirao trek after not being able to hike the Inca Trail due to lack of availability. The trip was very well organised, the tour company took care of everything from transport and food to accomodation and entrance tickets. The guide was very nice and spoke good English. The site itself was very less crowded and scenic. Higly recommend visiting Choquequirao if you want to know more about the Incas history.
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Thanks Richard! Did this two day trek with Richard, our guide. He was very friendly, informative and passionate to share his knowledge about the local traditions and customs. The trek included all meals and were all freshly cooked. The camping sites were located overlooking the valley. The red valley trip was the highlight and i truly enjoyed it more than the rainbow mountain.
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Viaje mágico ✨️ I took the 4-day, 3-night tour to Choquequirao, and it was definitely an amazing experience. The organization was excellent, the service was outstanding throughout, and the team was always attentive and professional. Plus, the atmosphere was super fun, which made the whole trip even more special. I highly recommend this tour company if you're looking for a well-planned adventure full of great moments 😉
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Choquequirao Hi everyone, I highly recommend the Choquequirao tour (the one I did) with this agency because of all my options, it offered the best guaranteed service. There were no problems, so I'm very satisfied.
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Recommended I did the Machu Picchu-Inca Trail tour with this agency, 100% recommended guys, the service was excellent and seeing all these places was simply beautiful
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A really wonderfull experience Visiting Manu National Park with this agency was truly the best choice! 👌 The Peruvian rainforest is truly magnificent and wonderful, and the agency really gives you the opportunity to experience the best of it.
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A Remarkable Journey to Choquequirao An unforgettable 5-star adventure to Choquequirao, with breathtaking views, incredible Inca ruins, and a true sense of untouched beauty throughout the trek. The experience was made even better by our tour guide, Richard, who was knowledgeable, funny, and kind—he kept us motivated, shared fascinating insights, and made every moment along the journey even more enjoyable.
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The trip of my dreams!!! I'm Nancy and I loved the experience we had with the tour. We had a wonderful experience to remember. The service was excellent, punctual, and professional from everyone who accompanied us. We'll definitely be back, thank you so much! 🤗
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beautiful experience We had an unforgettable experience with this company visiting Manu National Park for two days. My family and I are very happy to have enjoyed such a well-organized tour. We saw monkeys, birds, snakes, capybaras, caimans, and much more. Thank you for this great experience, Trails to Machu Picchu.
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I did the Machu Picchu-Inca Trail tour with this agency, 100% recommended guys, the service was excellent and seeing all these places was simply beautiful
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Visiting Manu National Park with this agency was truly the best choice! 👌 The Peruvian rainforest is truly magnificent and wonderful, and the agency really gives you the opportunity to experience the best of it.
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Tuvimos un viaje inolvidable al parque manu de 2 dias 1 noche. Fue un tour inolvidable para nosotro y lo disfrutamod al maximo. Esta agencia de viajes es muy recomendable, desde el transporte, aalimentacion, guiado profecional y toda la logistica muy bien organizada gracias por todo señores de traisl to machupicchu
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Fue uno bonita experiencia realizar el tour al Parque Nacional del Manu por 3 días, los guías super buenísimos que nos ayudaron a llevarnos una bonita experiencia, muy atentos y super divertidos!!!
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Very good tour that I have done, highly recommended to know the Inca Trail🙂😌
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Tuvimos la oportunidad de ir con mi familia a conocer Cusco y la experiancia fue única, lo pasamos muy bien desde el transporte, nuestro guía fue muy profesional, la alimentación excelente. Hizo que mi estancia fuera realmente memorable. Estamos muy agradecidos y recomendamos la Agencia de viajes.
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Buen servicio... me encanto el Guiado de la agencia ... siempre atentos y aclarando cada duda y pregunta con mucho conocimiento.

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