4 Days Tambopata Tour | Journey through the Tambopata Reserve

Your epic Tambopata National Reserve Tour begins with a transfer from the airport / bus terminal in Puerto Maldonado. We will be driving you to our office in the city where you can leave your belongings in our safe deposit.

Depending on your time of arrival to Puerto Maldonado, if time prevails, you can visit the main square of Puerto Maldonado which is a few feet away from our office. Plaza Grau viewpoint is unmissable, especially for the sight of the confluence of two iconic ricers – Madre de Dios and Tambopata River.

At 11:00 AM, we will be driving you to the boat pier where you will be embarking on a 40 minute boat ride on Madre de Dios river to our Amazon Jungle Lodge. Our crew will be extending a warm welcome to you with a glass of traditional local fruit juice and will be assisting you with checking in to your respective rooms.

CANOPY:

All set, we will meet at the lobby at a designated time and will embark on a short hike to the Canopy Bridge. During the day, plenty of birds flock in here. You will be right amidst the lush tropical scenery. Your local expert will be explaining to you about the prominence of distinct flora and fauna of the region.

We will have some time here to immerse in the tranquility and relish the pristine views of the Peruvian Jungle.

ZIP LINING:

After enjoying the canopy walk here, we will be zip lining. First, you will be meeting your instructor who will be giving you instructions on sliding down the rope above the lush tropical jungle.

The 190 meters long zip line is truly an unmissable activity in Tambopata. You will begin from one side of the bridge and the instructor will receive you at the end. You will be crossing the 75 meters small bridge here and will be returning to the starting point on another 190 meters long line.

After enjoying the activity, we will be returning to the lodge for a traditional lunch. You will have some free time to take a nap in the hammocks and enjoy the sound of chirping birds.

KAYAK TO THE MONKEY ISLAND

In the afternoon, we will set out on another adventure. After putting in the life vests we will be embarking on a short boat ride. We will then transfer you to our Kayak for an adrenaline experience.

There will be a boat trailing the group for your safety. Kayaking on the fresh waters of the jungle is truly a rewarding experience.

After kayaking, we will be visiting Monkey Island. Here you will be able to spot several species of monkeys. Accompanied by our naturalist guide you will be getting an insight into their way of life and will also be able to feed them. Monkeys here are friendly as they are used to visitors.

After this activity, we will be returning to the lodge where you will have time to relax and have some drinks and witness the sunset.

CAIMAN SAFARI:

After sunset, we will be doing a guided walk where you will be able to spot caimans. Our guide will be explaining to you about their habitat. You will also see plenty of tiny insects and some mammals including capybaras which are the largest rodents in the world.

Back in the lodge, we will be serving you a traditional dinner before you walk back to your respective room.

After relishing a traditional Amazonian breakfast, at 0800 in the morning, we will embark on a boat ride down the Madre de Dios river to the entrance of Lake Sandoval. The journey would take approximately 10 minutes.

Once on the shores of Lake Sandoval, we will disembark from the boat and hike to the checkpoint. Here you will be registering at the visitor’s counter and show your entrance ticket.

Lake Sandoval is in the heart of Tambopata National Reserve. We will begin the tour with three kilometers (1.86 miles) which normally takes around 45 minutes.

During the hike, you will be spotting different species of birds, most are distinct to the region. Lake Sandoval is also home to a wide variety of flora which our tour guide will be explaining to you as we will be passing through.

We will be having a brief stop here so you can beat the Amazonian heat by taking a dip in the fresh waters of Lake Sandoval. This will be followed by a traditional Amazonian lunch with a staggering view of the rainforest.

After lunch, we will be paddle boating towards the center of the lake. Here you will be able to spot different species of birds like the hoatzins, cormorants, anhingas among others.

Later in the afternoon, once you have had your fill of the vistas of Lake Sandoval, we will be sailing back to the banks of Madre de Dios river. Here we will be meeting our boat for the ride back to Amazon Garden Lodge.

Our crew will be serving you a traditional dinner, on arrival.

After relishing a traditional breakfast, we will be embarking on a short guided walk to visit the native families that call the National park their home. Here you will be introduced to the customs and traditions of their life which they have preserved since generations.

Locals here have been descendants of ancient warriors and hunters and most of them continue to practice their customs and traditions which you will get an insight of during your visit here.

Once you have enjoyed the visit here and after lunch, we will be embarking on a boat ride to do some rustic fishing. The lake is home to several cat fish, maiden, sarding and piranhas).

After witnessing the sunset here, we will be returning to the lodge for dinner.

At 0430 AM, we will embark on a boat ride to witness the parrot clay lick. This is an unmissable activity in Tambopata. We will begin with an hour and a half boat ride on Madre de Dios river witnessing the native flora and fauna of the region. You will witness the sunrise in the Amazon which is a magical sight on its own.

At 0600 AM, we will be reaching the watch point and will be sitting at a prudent distance from the cliff and wait for the parrots to arrive. You will have the opportunity of spotting blue-headed parrots, auroras, parakeets and several bird species.

The clay here is rich in a nutrient that helps these birds to flush toxins off their bodies. We will be spending an hour here learning about different species of birds and their life. You will have time to capture this in your camera as our guide will be sharing information on them.

By 0700 AM, we will be returning to the lodge for breakfast. After breakfast, we will be embarking on a boat ride for your trip back to Puerto Maldonado. Our crew will meet you on arrival at the boat pier and will transfer you to our office to pick up your bags and then will transfer you to the bus terminal or airport.