Tambopata Peru Tour offers an incredible insight into life deep in the hearts of the Peruvian Amazon Jungle. This Jungle Tour is one of the most preferred Tambopata Tours to witness different plants, animals and bird species distinct to Tambopata National Reserve.
Puerto Maldonado in Southern Peru, in Madre de Dios province serves as a gateway to Tambopata. On any organized tour with us, we include airport or bus terminal transfer to make your Peru Amazon experience a pleasant one.
Tambopata Jungle in the Peruvian Amazon Rainforest dominates a vast majority of area. Tambopata Amazon is home to over 650 distinct species of birds and over 1500 species of butterflies.
One of the popular activities is the Chuncho Macaws Clay lick. It is the largest in the world. This is a perfect spot to see different birds. Different brightly colored Macaws, parakeets and parrots fly here to eat the clay.
The clay here is known for its unique mineral content that helps these birds to flush out toxins from their bodies.
We have designed this four day Tambopata Peru Tour with handpicked activities to offer you the best of the Peruvian Amazon with an English speaking local tour guide. To enhance your Jungle experience, we will be accommodating you in an ensuite room in our authentic jungle lodge.
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Itinerary:
DAY 1: Puerto Maldonado – Paradise Amazon Lodge (Tambopata)
At 0800 AM, we will be transferring you to the boat pier in Puerto Acosta. You will be boarding the motorized boat here for your 30 minutes journey down the course of Madre de Dios river to our exclusive Paradise Amazon Ecolodge.
Our crew will help you with the check-in process. After a short break here, we will embark on our Tambopata National Reserve tour.
CANOPY WALK:
We will start with a short 200 meters hike from our lodge to the Canopy Tower. It is 35 meters high. It is built on the foot of an immense Lupuna Tree. This tree represents the Amazon due to its massive size.
During the day, you will be able to spot several bird species here. Our local expert will be explaining in detail about the flora and fauna of the place.
ZIP LINING:
Once you have had your fill of the canopy walk, we will be zip lining. Our local instructor will be giving you safety tips and will share information on experiencing the best of this activity. All set, you will be sliding down the 190 meters long zip line.
One of our instructors will receive you and help you cross a small 100m bridge. You will then return to the starting point ziplining.
After experiencing this, we will be returning to the lodge for lunch. Our crew will be serving you an authentic Amazon meal. After lunch, you will have some time to relax in the hammocks in our lodge.
KAYAK:
Early in the afternoon, we will be setting out on a Kayaking adventure. We will be taking the kayaks from our lodge. Our crew will help you get kitted with all safety gears.
All set, we will begin the experience. A safety boat will be trailing behind to ensure that all travelers are coping well.
You will then have the opportunity to beat the Amazonian heat by taking a dip in the fresh waters of Madre de Dios river.
MONKEY ISLAND:
Once you have enjoyed Kayaking, we will be back in our boat for a 15 minutes ride downstream to Monkey Island. As the name suggests, the island is home to different species of monkeys.
You will spot a group of Capuchin monkeys, Black Monkey (Cebus apella), White Monkey (Cebus albifrons) among others. Most of these breeds are friendlier in nature. Accompanied by a local expert you will be able to get closer to them and feed them as well while witnessing their coexistence in Tambopata National Reserve.
After this experience, we will return to the lodge by 0430 PM. You will be able to witness the sunset in the Amazon here.
CAIMANO:
After sunset, we will embark on a boat ride well equipped with reflectors and headlamps to spot alligators. The radiating lights from their eyes will make it easier for you to spot them at night.
You will get to spot White Alligators and Dwarf Caimans here.
By 0730 PM, we will return to the lodge for dinner and a well deserved rest.
DAY 2: Lake Sandoval – Night Walk
You will be waking up to the sound of chirping birds. Our crew will be serving you a delicious Amazon breakfast. Our traditional breakfast consists of fresh fruit juice, a cup of freshly brewed Peruvian coffee, eggs, pancakes, fried plantains and more.
At 0930 in the morning, we will take the boat and cross the river to get to the control post. Here the details of each visitor will be registered by local authorities. We will then embark on an hour’s hike covering three kilometers to Sandoval lake.
During the hike, you will have the opportunity of spotting different varieties of flora and fauna. You may also spot giant river otters among other mammals and animals here.
Once on the shores of Lake Sandoval, we will be serving you a delicious lunch here, amidst the jungle. We will then take a rowing boat and sail to the center of the lake to spot more birds and mammals.
The region is home to hoatzins, cormorants, and anhingas. Occasionally travelers have spotted the iconic “Playful River Wolves”. After getting an immersive sight of life in Lake Sandoval, we will be returning to the lodge.
At around 0630 in the evening, we will embark on a hike to see more varieties of nocturnal creatures in the protected area. Our guide will be explaining them to you in detail.
At around 0730 PM, we will return to the lodge for dinner.
DAY 3: Native Family Visit – SportFishing – Transfer to Tambopata
We will be waking you up to an Amazonian breakfast. At around 0800 in the morning, we will be hiking to a native community to get a first hand insight into their way of life. We will be visiting an indigenous family of ancient warriors and hunters. You will witness their ancestral traditions and customs.
They are known for their paintings. If desired, you can buy one from them.
After visiting the native family, we will be embarking on a boat ride to a ravine where we will be doing rustic fishing. The lake houses different types of fishes, namely catfish, maiden, sardines or piranha fish.
We will be carrying the fish back to the lodge and our chef will cook them with traditional spices for lunch.
After lunch, you will have the evening to yourself to unwind and relax in the hammocks.
Later in the evening, we will be serving dinner.
DAY 4: Parrot Clay Lick – Return to Puerto Maldonado
The last day of your Tambopata Peru Tour begins with an early morning boat transfer from the lodge. We will be visiting the Collpa de Loros (Parrot Clay Lick). We will have some time to settle before a flock of birds will gradually start to descend to the cliff to eat the clay.
You will have the opportunity to spot the blue-headed parrots, auroras, parakeets and some birds of other species as well.This activity lasts about 1 hour, it is the time you will have to film and take the best views, contemplate these beautiful and interesting birds accompanied by a beautiful jungle sunrise.
At 0700 AM, we will be returning to the lodge for breakfast. After breakfast, we will transfer you to our office in Puerto Maldonado.
Depending on your flight or bus timing, we will transfer you to the airport or bus terminal.
