Peru · Jungle Expedition

4-Day Puerto Maldonado Rainforest Tour

4 Days Round trip from Pickup service provided in Puerto Maldonado. Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the Tambopata National Reserve over 4 days
02 Travel by motorboat along the Madre de Dios River to the lodge
03 Visit Cocha Caiman and watch for black and white alligators
04 Hike through the jungle to Lake Apu Victor and scenic viewpoints
05 Look for monkeys and other wildlife on Monkey Island
06 Canoe around Cocha Perdida and spot otters, turtles, and caimans
07 Stay at a rustic lodge in the heart of the rainforest

Discover the Peruvian Amazon on a 4-day journey through Puerto Maldonado and the Tambopata National Reserve. Travel by motorboat into the jungle, stay at a rustic lodge, and explore a landscape rich in wildlife, forests, and river scenery.

Across the experience, you’ll visit lagoons and jungle trails, enjoy panoramic viewpoints, look out for caimans, monkeys, otters, turtles, and other native species, and take part in activities such as hiking and canoeing. With airport transfers, lodge accommodation, and guided excursions included, this tour offers an immersive rainforest escape.

Once upon arrival, we will enjoy a traditional Amazonian lunch, and start a excursion to Cocha Caiman, small lagoon where black and white alligators abound.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Puerto Maldonado, Tambopata National Reserve

Languages English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

DAY 1 Puerto Maldonado - Tambopata National Reserve

Your adventure in the Peruvian jungle starts with the pick up in the airport, and then we will do a short Puerto Maldonado city tour. We will take the motorboat in Puerto Capitanía, to enter the depths of the jungle, for 2 hours, until you reach the lodge.

Tambopata National Reserve

Once upon arrival, we will enjoy a traditional Amazonian lunch, and start a excursion to Cocha Caiman, small lagoon where black and white alligators abound. We will appreciate a beautiful sunset, and we will return to the lodge for a delicious dinner.

Overnight at Ecoamazonia Lodge, a rustic accommodation

Day 02

DAY 2 Tambopata National Reserve

After breakfast, we will start a trek to the depths of the jungle. During the road, we will observe the flood forest, and a great variety of flora and fauna, until you reach the spectacular Lake Apu Victor. We will go up to the Amazon viewpoint, to enjoy a lake panoramic view and its wonderful landscape. We will return to the lodge, to enjoy a good lunch. In the afternoon, we will go to the Monkey Island to start a hike in this fantastic place, and be able to appreciate a great variety of monkey species as well like lazy bears if we have a bit of luck. By the end of the afternoon, we will appreciate a wonderful sunset, then return to the lodge and taste a good dinner.

Overnight at Ecoamazonia Lodge, a rustic accommodation

Day 03

DAY 3 Tambopata National Reserve

After breakfast, we will begin our journey with a walk in the deep jungle, until arriving at the Cocha Perdida, refuge of a great variety of animals like otters, alligators, turtles, etc. We will arrive at the Amazon Viewpoint to admire the beauty of the jungle. Then, we will go canoeing around the lake, and we will back to the lodge for lunch. By late, you have the option of visiting the local Botanical Garden, or if you wish you can relax and take a fresh bath in the river. We will return to the lodge for the dinner.

Overnight at Ecoamazonia Lodge, a rustic accommodation

Day 04

DAY 4 Tambopata National Reserve - Puerto Maldonado

After breakfast, we will return to Puerto Maldonado, in order you can take your next flight on time.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Pickup service provided in Puerto Maldonado. 2 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Round trip transfers to and from the airport of Puerto Maldonado

What's Not Included

TIP OR GRATUITY

Know before you go

INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
PASSPORT REQUIRED
Infant seats unavailable
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Not stroller accessible
Not wheelchair accessible
The departure of the Lodge is at 7.30 am, it takes 02 hours on the Madre de Dios River, please keep this schedule in mind to consider your return flight.
Although cases in the area are very rare, it is recommended to get vaccinated against Yellow Fever and Malaria days before traveling.
The hostel is powered by a limited power plant that only offers electric service from 5pm to 10pm. During this period you can recharge batteries and make use of the fans offered in the facilities and rooms.
Large bags will stay in the offices of Puerto Maldonado. The boats are for passengers, so we recommend carrying a small backpack with what is necessary for your stay at the lodge.
Children 1 and younger are complimentary.
Children 10 and younger must bu accompanied by two paying adults
There is no wifi and TV inside the lodge.
It is recommended to arrive in Puerto Maldonado between 09:00 AM and 01:00 PM, for the transfer from the airport. The boats depart to the Lodge at 01:30 PM. If you are arriving after that time, you will have to pay an additional fee for a private boat transfer to the lodge.
Flights arriving after 05:00 PM will not be able to take the boat to get to the lodge due to security issues.
Departure from the Lodge is at 07:30 AM, it takes 02 hours on the Madre de Dios River, please keep this time in mind to consider your return flight.
If you are a vegetarian, please notify us when making your reservation.
You must be able to walk in unpaved or uneven terrain
Pick up from Puerto Maldonado's Airport. We recommend to arrive in Puerto Maldonado between 09:00 hrs and 13.00 hrs, for the transfer from the airport. The boats depart to the lodge at 1:30 pm.