2-Day Tambopata Wildlife Tour from Puerto Maldonado with Lake Sandoval

2 Days Duration

Experiences

About This Tour

Go on a short exploration tour in Puerto Maldonado and Tambopata National Reserve as you search for forest life and caimans on the Tambopata River. Travel by bo...

Duration: 2 Days · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Puerto Maldonado, Tambopata National Reserve · Languages: English

Know before you go: Insect repellent (DEET); Sun cover and protection (sunlight is powerful all year round); Hat or cap; Trekking pants, long sleeves, T-shirt, shorts, swimsuit, flip-flops; Hiking shoes; Daypack; Rain cover, rain gear, plastic poncho; Bottle to refill water; Flashlight

About Puerto Maldonado

Peru

Puerto Maldonado

One sleepy plaza and a range of backpacker guesthouses and lodges make Puerto Maldonado a fine gateway to the Amazon Basin. Get a local guide for all the local travel tips and tricks.

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What's Included

Green Diamond Amazon Lodge
Private bungalow with one bed or two beds in one room, plus a balcony with a hammock
Panoramic view of the river and trail system
Bar and dining room area
Dinner, breakfast, and lunch
Taxis and boat transport
Activities
English tour
Licensed Peruvian tour guide
Entrance to Tambopata National Reserve

Not Included

Bottled water
Alcoholic drinks
Tips

Itinerary

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Day 01

Tambopata River Wildlife Cruise and Caiman Search

Upon arrival at the airport, your Peru tour guide will assist you. Upon arrival at the airport, your Peru tour guide will assist you. Then, head to the tour office in Puerto Maldonado. Here, you will receive relevant information about your trip in the jungle before continuing to the river port. Then, head to the tour office in Puerto Maldonado. Here, you will receive relevant information about your trip in the jungle before continuing to the river port. Begin the journey by boat, looking for two-toed sloths, which are frequently found on the treetops along the riverbank. Begin the journey by boat, looking for two-toed sloths, which are frequently found on the treetops along the riverbank. Continue on the Tambopata River and look for more wildlife, such as capybaras, river turtles, fish-eating birds, shorebirds, and parrots. Enjoy a captivating view of the sunset from the boat, as the Tambopata River offers one of the most outstanding landscapes at sunset. Continue on the Tambopata River and look for more wildlife, such as capybaras, river turtles, fish-eating birds, shorebirds, and parrots. Enjoy a captivating view of the sunset from the boat, as the Tambopata River offers one of the most outstanding landscapes at sunset. Caiman searching: around twilight, see species that come out to hunt, such as alligators, nighthawks, frogs, and snakes. These animals are more sensitive to low light and are well adapted to these conditions. Caiman searching: around twilight, see species that come out to hunt, such as alligators, nighthawks, frogs, and snakes. These animals are more sensitive to low light and are well adapted to these conditions. Upon arrival at the lodge, you will settle into your private cabins. Dinner will be served at the lodge's restaurant, accompanied by a refreshing seasonal fruit drink. Upon arrival at the lodge, you will settle into your private cabins. Dinner will be served at the lodge's restaurant, accompanied by a refreshing seasonal fruit drink. Overnight at the lodge, listening to the sounds of the jungle. Checklist for this tour: Two-toed sloth. Two-toed sloth. Capybara. Capybara. Spectacled cayman. Spectacled cayman. Hoatzin. Hoatzin. Snowy egret. Snowy egret. Side-necked turtle. Side-necked turtle. Kingfisher. Kingfisher. Chestnut-fronted macaw. Chestnut-fronted macaw. Toucan. Toucan.
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Day 02

Lake Sandoval Wildlife Excursion

Reach the lake by taking a boat from Puerto Maldonado. Reach the lake by taking a boat from Puerto Maldonado. Then, walk 45 minutes (3 km) from the riverside deep into the jungle to reach the swampy area of the lake. Along the way, you might spot butterflies, lizards, monkeys, squirrels, and blue-and-yellow macaws. Then, walk 45 minutes (3 km) from the riverside deep into the jungle to reach the swampy area of the lake. Along the way, you might spot butterflies, lizards, monkeys, squirrels, and blue-and-yellow macaws. You will reach the lake by canoe at the end of the final stretch. You will reach the lake by canoe at the end of the final stretch. After passing through a small maze, you will arrive at the sanctuary, which is part of Tambopata National Reserve. Lake Sandoval is a wildlife refuge and home to many species, such as giant river otters, black caimans, turtles, and many exotic birds. Here, observe endangered species such as giant river otters and black alligators. After passing through a small maze, you will arrive at the sanctuary, which is part of Tambopata National Reserve. Lake Sandoval is a wildlife refuge and home to many species, such as giant river otters, black caimans, turtles, and many exotic birds. Here, observe endangered species such as giant river otters and black alligators. Have a meal by the lake in a basic house, then rest in the hammocks to recharge. It is worth spending time here for the amazing sunset, when the sky, water, and earth become one. Have a meal by the lake in a basic house, then rest in the hammocks to recharge. It is worth spending time here for the amazing sunset, when the sky, water, and earth become one. Head back to Puerto Maldonado by boat. Head back to Puerto Maldonado by boat. Checklist for this tour: Giant river otter. Giant river otter. Black cayman. Black cayman. Hoatzin. Hoatzin. Capuchin monkey, squirrel monkey, red howler monkey, tamarin monkey, titi monkey. Capuchin monkey, squirrel monkey, red howler monkey, tamarin monkey, titi monkey. Anhinga, cormorant. Anhinga, cormorant. Red-bellied macaw, blue-and-yellow macaw. Red-bellied macaw, blue-and-yellow macaw. Kingfisher. Kingfisher. Tiger heron, cocoi heron, agami heron. Tiger heron, cocoi heron, agami heron. Water turtle. Water turtle. Paiche fish, piranha. Paiche fish, piranha.