Peru · Jungle Expedition

4-Day Tambopata and Sandoval Lake Tour from Puerto Maldonado

4 Days Round trip from Puerto Maldonado Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the Tambopata National Reserve and its Amazon rainforest biodiversity
02 Enjoy a rowing boat ride on the crystalline waters of Sandoval Lake
03 Spot white alligators and other nocturnal wildlife on a night exploration
04 Experience the jungle canopy walkway with panoramic views of the Madre de Dios River

Venture to Puerto Maldonado and travel through its beautiful jungle to discover the exquisite biodiversity of the Amazon rainforest within the Tambopata National Reserve, which spans 278,000 hectares of protected land. Appreciate the beauty of Sandoval Lake as you navigate its crystalline waters by rowing boat, and enjoy close encounters with the rich wildlife and landscapes of this remarkable reserve.

Enjoy an adventure on the jungle Canopy Walk-Way, more than 30 meters high, which will allow us to appreciate nature from above and take in a panoramic view of the Madre de Dios River.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Puerto Maldonado, Tambopata National Reserve

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival and Jungle Introduction in Tambopata

Reception at the airport or bus terminal for the corresponding registrations.
Transfer to the port captaincy, where we will take a one-hour boat ride to our lodge.
In the afternoon, enjoy an excursion into the jungle, beginning with a two-hour walk through the dense tropical forest, guided by a professional and certified local expert.
At night, explore the Madre de Dios River in search of white alligators, which are generally found on the sand banks.

Day 02

Wildlife Exploration at Sandoval Lake

Excursion to Sandoval Lake, a habitat of piranhas and one of the largest lakes in the Tambopata National Reserve, where we will appreciate a great variety of birds and monkeys of different species, including shansho, cormorants, jacanas, puma, jaguar, herons, vultures, cotomonkey, monk monkey, black machín, and sloths.
At night, take an exploration walk into the depths of the forest to discover the diversity of insects, amphibians, reptiles, and other nocturnal animals.

Day 03

Canopy Walkway and Kayaking Adventure

Enjoy an adventure on the jungle Canopy Walk-Way, more than 30 meters high, which will allow us to appreciate nature from above and take in a panoramic view of the Madre de Dios River.
From the platforms, observe different species of birds such as toucans, macaws, tanagers, and orioles. It will be a wonderful experience.
In the afternoon, we will kayak along the Madre de Dios River.
On the way, we will be able to appreciate the fascinating sunset.
End of the tours in Puerto Maldonado Tambopata.

Day 04