Peru · Jungle Expedition

4-Day Tambopata National Reserve Tour with Lake Sandoval and Canopy Walk

4 Days Round trip from Puerto Maldonado Hard pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Canoe across Lake Sandoval and the flooded forest in the Peruvian Amazon
  • 02 Look for giant river otters, parrots, macaws, monkeys, and black alligators
  • 03 Trek through the rainforest to see giant Amazonian trees and nocturnal wildlife
  • 04 Walk the 400-meter canopy walkway to spot sloths, toucans, orchids, and canopy birds
  • 05 Watch parrots gather at the clay lick at sunrise
  • 06 Visit a cocoa processing centre in Puerto Maldonado and learn how locals make chocolate

Journey through the Peruvian rainforest on this memorable 4-day tour from Puerto Maldonado into Tambopata National Reserve. Trek through the jungle, admire giant Amazonian trees, canoe across Lake Sandoval and the flooded forest, and look out for remarkable wildlife including giant river otters, parrots, macaws, monkeys, and black alligators. You'll also experience a 400-meter canopy walkway, hear local jungle stories and legends, and visit a cocoa processing centre to learn how locals make chocolate.

Watching the parrots is always an absolute delight.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Hard
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Puerto Maldonado, Tambopata National Reserve
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Puerto Maldonado Arrival and Lake Sandoval Adventure

  • Meet your tour guide at the airport.

  • Head to the river port and proceed on a boat trip along the river, admiring scenic views from the water.

  • Enjoy a delicious lunch on board.

  • Set out on a three-kilometre walk through the forest to reach Lake Sandoval.

  • Enjoy a canoe ride across the lake and through the flooded forest. Look out for the unique flora and fauna of the Amazon with your tour guide.

  • Arrive at the lodge and settle into your rooms.

  • In the evening, make your way back to the lake on a canoe journey and witness a beautiful sunset.

  • After dark, use your flashlights to look for black alligators.

  • Return to the lodge for dinner.

Overnight at the lodge.

2
Day 02

Forest Trek and Brazil Nut Trail

  • Set out from your lodge early in the morning for a trek in the forest. Look for giant otters and many species of birds.

  • Return to the lodge for breakfast.

  • Make your way to the Amazonian Brazil Nut Forest. Brazil nuts form the livelihood of many families in the region and are a sustainable way for families to earn their living.

  • Return to your lodge for a hearty lunch.

  • Trek through the rainforest after lunch to see the giant trees of Amazonia.

  • After dark, set out on a nocturnal animal adventure as you look for creatures of the night, hear the sounds of the forest, and spot many insects and other small animals.

  • Return to the lodge for dinner and stay overnight.

3
Day 03

Macaws, Rainforest Trails, and Canopy Walk

  • Before dawn, sail across the lake to see flocks of large macaws that come to eat the bark of palm trees.

  • Set out on a forest trek until you reach the Tambopata River.

  • Have breakfast at the lodge just outside the Tambopata National Reserve.

  • Continue on your forest trek along one of the trails in the forest, or enjoy a leisurely walk through the jungle.

  • Have lunch at the Green Diamond Amazon Lodge.

  • Visit the 400-meter-long canopy walkway in the afternoon with your Peruvian guide. You will get to see some flora and fauna that live exclusively in the rainforest canopy, such as sloths, macaws, toucans, heliconias, orchids, and many canopy birds.

  • Savour your dinner at the lodge.

  • Spend your last night here listening to local jungle stories and legends.

4
Day 04

Parrots' Clay Lick and Return to Puerto Maldonado

  • At sunrise, make your way by boat to the Parrots' Clay Lick. The clay licks in Tambopata are bare cliffs containing rich deposits of salts and minerals, which are essential to parrots. The parrots visit the clay licks every morning at sunrise, gather on top of the trees, go down to eat the clay, and then return to the forest. Watching the parrots is always an absolute delight.

  • Have a hearty breakfast aboard your boat.

  • Set out back to Puerto Maldonado.

  • Conclude your tour with a visit to a cocoa processing centre in the city and learn how locals make chocolate.

  • Transfer back to the airport.

Lake Sandoval, Tambopata River, Parrots' Clay Lick, 400-meter canopy walkway

Where this trip takes you

Lake Sandoval, Tambopata River, Parrots' Clay Lick, 400-meter canopy walkway

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Puerto Maldonado 2 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Airport pick-up and drop-off

  • Transport by boat

  • Meals

  • Accommodation

  • Tambopata National Reserve tickets & fees

  • English-speaking Peruvian tour guides

  • Non-bottled drinks

What's Not Included

  • Tips and gratuities

  • Personal expenses

  • Alcoholic drinks

  • Bottled drinks

What to bring

  • Lightweight, breathable clothing

  • Sun covering, hats, and caps

  • Sunscreen

  • Mosquito repellent

  • Long pants and shorts

  • Long-sleeve shirts and T-shirts

  • Rain gear, ponchos, jackets, and dry bags

  • Hiking shoes

  • Flip-flops

  • Toiletries

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Aeropuerto Internacional Padre Aldamiz, 30C, Puerto Maldonado, Peru
Tour start
Puerto Maldonado, Peru
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Puerto Maldonado.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $300.00 — $375.00
Double Sharing $300.00 — $375.00

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