Tambopata Tours 4 Days
Tambopata’. Named like that because of a Spanish explorer Don Pedro Maldonado. Almost all the local transportation reduces to boats. From here is where you can arrive by flight.
You can also find at this beautiful province The Tambopata National Reserve that enhances tourism in the region, and protects its rich wildlife and flora.The rainforest reserve is open to the general public to experience eco tours.
Our Amazon jungle tours in Puerto Maldonado offer you the perfect opportunity to fall in love with the jungle, but you must know you take the risk of never wanting to leave this unforgettable place.
The only tour in southeast Peru offers you a visit through different places of the amazon rainforest, like the the island of monkeys as well as the parrot clay lick
Being able to observe from first sight a vast variety of wild animals, birds, insects, reptiles, some of them will be accompanying and sharing with you during your tour trips. Also, you will be able to do many outdoor activities such as canopy walk, fishing, kayaking and many more.
Enjoy amazing night walks through the forest, share with locals and real indigenous natives from the Amazon and get to meet their lifestyle. All our tour guides are locals and well prepared guides that will give a very detailed experience and explanation about our tradition and history.
Tambopata
Adventure and biodiversity
English, Spanish
2 - 10 people
Day 1 – Puerto Maldonado – Amazon Lodge – Canopy Walk:
You will then be driven to Palotoa Amazon Travel office to register (passport and flight numbers). You will take the boat to travel down the Madre de Dios river to arrive at our lodge. After one hour boat ride, we will get at the lodge and will be received with a refreshing exotic fruit juice drink. We will place you in your room, and you will be able to have a quick rest and time to unpack. After resting for a bit, we will start our day tour going to the canopy tower, which is 40 meters high From up there you will be stunned by the majesty of the Amazon Jungle. From above you will have the opportunity to explore the Amazon, like observing different kinds of monkeys while you enjoy the view. He will explain to you about the lush vegetation (some trees are 500 years old). You will also have the chance to see birds such as parrots and macaws, as well as monkeys, snakes, and a variety of insects like butterflies.You will discover our wonderful jungle on a very fun tour. In the evening, one of our experimental tour guides will take you on a boat ride on Madre de Dios River to look for caimans. You will spot the shiny red eyes of the caimans with a flashlight, you might also observe capybaras, the biggest rodents in the world. They can weigh up to 50 kg. Back at the lodge, We will be sharing some time and you will be served a typical dinner.
Day 2 – Amazon Lodge – Sadoval Lake – Kayak – Monkey Island:
Afterwards, we will jump back to the boat to head towards the Tambopata National Reserve. Once we get there, after a 3 kilometer single trip walk, you will discover the amazing Sandoval Lake. This is a real wonder, where you’ll see a huge variety of animals, such as birds, monkeys, sloths and many more. We will be having a local lunch; after this we will go for a boat ride to a typical amazon tour on the lake from where you’ll see the animals closer. If we are lucky, we might have the chance to see giant otters (these are animals in danger of extinction) or very big black caimans, the biggest one registered is five meters long. On our way back to the lodge, you will be able to enjoy the sunset. ON arrival, we will share dinner together. Once you finish you will have plenty of free time to rest, walk around, watch the rivers or explore the facilities.
Day 3 – Amazon Lodge – Piranhas Fishing:
After breakfast, you will go for a short walk into the jungle to finally get a Small River. Here we were having a good time fishing piranhas. Once we are back in the lodge, we will be having lunch time and time to take a nap if you decide to. After some time to rest, you will be taken back into the jungle for a real challenge. You will be having an adventurous tour and many more fun activities outdoors. Of course, you will be accompanied by a specialist guide at any moment who will explain to you all you need to know before submerging on what is gonna be a true 100% adrenaline experience, you will love it. At our return to the lodge, we will share dinner together as usual before having a well deserved rest.
Day 4 – Amazon Lodge – Parrot Clay Lick – Puerto Maldonado:
Today you will wake up early for today’s journey, once we are ready we will be taking the motorized boat for a trip in the Madre de Dios River. We will visit a parrot clay lick, where we will see different species of parrots that feed from the clay. It’s said that parrots and macaws in the Amazon eat clay to neutralize toxins they consume in their daily diets. Later, we will be returning to our lodge to have a quick meal. Continuing with our activity, now we will share with a family of indigenous natives who live in the jungle, and have the opportunity to get a first-hand insight into their lifestyle. Here, our guide will explain to you the coexistence of the indigenous with the locals, as their customs and traditions. Then, after having lunch, we will transfer you to Puerto Maldonado and onwards to the bus station or airport, depending on your transport.
- Professional tour guide
- Entrance to Tambopata National Reserve
- transfer from the bus station or airport
- Transport (from the airport to the port)
- Motorized boat
- 3 nights in lodge
- Food (breakfast, lunch and dinner) optional vegetarian food
- Snack
- Mineral water
- Drinks bought at the bar
- Tips
- Photographic camera
- Sun hat
- Mosquito repellent
- Flashlight
- Binocular
- Sunscreen
- Long sleeved shirt
- Trousers.