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Activity Puerto Maldonado, Peru

4 Days Tour to Tambopata National Reserve

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4 Days Tour to Tambopata National Reserve

About this activity

The 4-day Tambopata tour is an unforgettable experience that will immerse you in the beauty and diversity of the Peruvian Amazon rainforest. Located in the Madre de Dios region, Tambopata is home to one of the most biodiverse ecosystems on the planet, offering visitors the opportunity to explore its lush vegetation, winding rivers, and unique wildlife.

During this fascinating tour, you will venture into the jungle accompanied by expert guides who will take you to discover impressive places. You will embark on hikes along hidden trails, venture out in canoes on the Tambopata and Madre de Dios rivers, and visit natural lagoons.

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At a glance

Duration
4 days
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 12 people
People per booking
1–12
Guide
English, Spanish
Operated by
Peru Jungle Trips

Ages: Adults (0–90 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Rubber boots
  • Included: Lunch
  • Included: Dinner
  • Included: Breakfast

Not included

  • Not included: Alcoholic beverages
  • Not included: primer desayuno

Itinerary

Day 1 · Tambopata

  1. Puerto Maldonado

    9 hours

    After our guide picks you up, he will take you to the dock of the Madre de Dios river, where we will take the boat that will take us across the river to our lodge. Here you will be welcomed, after settling in and a rest we will go on an excursion in the middle of the jungle in search of typical animals of the place such as parrots, monkeys and butterflies. At night we will take walks in search of nocturnal animals, we will also be in search of alligators.

Day 2 · Suspension bridge system

  1. Tambopata National Reserve

    9 hours Admission included

    In the morning after breakfast we will take a short walk to the canopy, (suspension bridge system) we will climb a tower and platform 40 meters high, and 400 meters long bridge which will allow us to have a nice panorama, you can see different species of birds, such as: toucans, trogons, macaws, eagles, orioles, squirrel monkeys, seeing the canopy of the trees from that height has another perspective to our vision, then optional zip line experience for intrepids, then after lunch we will go to "isla de los monos“ (monkey island) we will practice kayaking, along the Madre de Dios river and after arriving on the island we will look for the different species of monkeys along the trails that we have on this island, return to the lodge, rest. In the night we prepare for a circuit of challenges at "night walk" we will look for nocturnal life such as insects, owls, spiders, kinkajous, anteaters, sloths, snakes, return to the lodge. Dinner and rest.

Day 3 · Lake Sandoval

  1. Lago Sandoval

    9 hours Admission included

    After breakfast we will go to the Tambopata national reserve where we will walk 5 km. In the middle of the dense tropical jungle, until we reach Lake Sandoval, one of the largest in the reserve, this lake is captivatingly beautiful and we will see many wild animals , very good for bird lovers and a lot of monkeys are almost always seen. Typical lunch in the area, after lunch we will take a rowing boat ride and appreciate a great variety of birds and monkeys and a lot of different species, (shansho, cormorant, jacanas, puma garza, vultures, cotomono, howler monkey, black machin, pichicos and sloths, With a bit of luck we will have an encounter with a family of giant otters (almost two meters long) that is in danger of extinction and the largest registered alligators of more than 4 meters long, return to the lodge to enjoy the extraordinary spectacle of the Sunset over the Madre de Dios River. Dinner and rest.

Day 4 · End of the trip

  1. Cusco

    9 hours

    Before breakfast, we get ready very early to visit a small green parrot clay lick, Cachuela, where we will see 7 species of parrots and 2 medium-sized macaws. The activity is by boat 1 hour up stream by Madre de Dios River and we see them depending on the weather and climate from the rocks or sandbanks. with the possibility of spotting toucans other birds and the always sought after 2 and 3 clawed sloth, breakfast on the beach or on the boat, return to the lodge and with time, we will visit a family of Machiguenga indigenous people where we will learn part of their culture, we will practice shooting arrow, we will see their dancing and singing skills.

    Time to practice fishing catch and release, Back to the city according your time to travel back to Cusco.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Puerto Maldonado Airport

The client will be waiting with a sign that indicates your name.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

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