






Puerto Maldonado – Tambopata
- 4D/3N
- Easy
Located in the Madre de Dios region, Puerto Maldonado offers an unforgettable experience of nature, biodiversity and Amazonian culture. Known as the “Heart of the Amazon,” Puerto Maldonado is the starting point for exploring the Tambopata National Reserve and the Bahuaja-Sonene National Park, two protected areas that are home to an impressive diversity of flora and fauna. During your stay, you can engage in activities such as hiking in the jungle, boat rides on the Amazonian rivers, bird watching, meeting with indigenous communities and, if you’re lucky, spot iconic animals such as monkeys, jaguars and alligators.
Itinerary
Day 01: Puerto Maldonado
Your guide will pick you up from the airport or bus station. You will then go to our office based in Puerto Maldonado to check in (passport number and flight number). Then, you will take the boat down the Madre de Dios River to reach our Lodge. After an hour on the boat, you will arrive at the Lodge where you will receive a fresh exotic fruit juice. You will get your room key.
After a little rest, you will go for a two-hour walk through the jungle. Your guide will tell you about the lush vegetation (some trees are 500 years old). You will also have the opportunity to see birds (parrots, macaws), monkeys, snakes, butterflies… You will discover our wonderful jungle.
In the evening, you and your guide will go for a boat ride down the Madre de Dios River to look for caimans. You will observe the bright red eyes of caimans with a flashlight. You can also observe capybaras, the largest rodents in the world. They can weigh up to 60 kilos.
Day 02: Puerto Maldonado – Tambopata
You will wake up early (5:30 am) to reach a canopy and Zip liner, which is 40m. high. From there you will be able to see different species of birds, such as macaws or eagles.
After breakfast, you will go to Monkey Island, which is right in front of our Lodge. There you will see different types of monkeys. Then, you will take the boat again to reach the Tambopata National Reserve. After a five-kilometer walk, you will discover the amazing Sandoval Lake.
It is a true wonder, where you will see a great variety of animals, such as birds, monkeys, sloths… After a typical lunch, you will go on a boat ride on the lake to see the animals up close. If it is a lucky day, you might see giant otters (endangered animals) or very large black caimans (the largest recorded is five meters long).
Day 03: Tambopata
After breakfast, you will go for a hike through the jungle to reach a small river where you will fish for piranhas. You will return to the Lodge for lunch time after a nap, you will go back to the jungle for a challenge.
You will experience ziplining, tree climbing, etc. Of course, a specialist will be with you to tell you everything you need to know about safety to live a safe but exciting adventure.
Day 04: Tambopata – Puerto Maldonado
We wake up early to have a breakfast of bird watching activities. You will return to the city to visit the local market and discover some tropical fruits. Your guide will take you to the airport to the bus station.
General Information
- Professional bilingual guide (Spanish - English).
- Pick up from the hotel.
- Transportation (Cusco - Puerto Maldonado - Cusco).
- Meals: 3 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 3 dinners.
- 03 nights of accommodation.
- Entrance fees to Sandoval Lake.
- Zip line.
- Kayaking activity.
- Walk on the canopy bridge.
- Motorized boat.
- Rubber boots.
- First aid kit.
- Last dinner
- Binoculars.
- Waterproof jacket/rain poncho.
- Comfortable shirts and pants.
- Sunscreen (factor 35 recommended).
- Insect repellent minimum 30% DEET.
- Toiletries.
- Personal medications.
- Camera.
- Flashlight with spare batteries.
- Water purification tablets (Micropur recommended).
- Toilet paper.
- Sandals, swimsuit and towels.
- Long-sleeved shirt and long pants.
- Suggested extra contribution.
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S/250.00
- *Book 3 days in advance
- *6% will be applied for charges
Best Season
All year
Duration
4D/3N
For
All year
Difficulty
Easy