Puerto Maldonado 2 day tour

WELCOME

Upon arrival at our facilities, our team of collaborators will welcome you with a delicious refreshment made with fruits of our region, then proceed to our bungalow to leave your belongings and get ready for lunch.

BOTANICAL WALK

After lunch we will have a short rest.

We will hike for about 1:30 hours where we can see a variety of trees, plants, we can taste wild fruits throughout the hike, we will also observe wild animals in our forest, such as monkeys, birds, squirrels, and snakes.

We will have the opportunity to see a specimen of chestnut tree one of the main and best trees of this Amazon rainforest as this specimen can only be found in Peru in this area of Madre de Dios.

The collection of this nut is one of the main activities and flag of this region, because with it you can make endless edible products and even beauty products.

BOAT RIDE AND ALLIGATOR SEARCH

After our first encounter with the Amazon rainforest; we will go to embark on a handmade boat where we will take a ride on the waters of the Tambopata River, where we will have the opportunity to see birds, parrots, herons over the sky. We will go slowly in order to see some species that live around the rivers.

We will wait for the sunset on the Tambopata River, which will allow us to see a great sunset, arguably one of the best in the world, as the combination of the sky with the shadow of the giant trees and the mirror of the river water make it really spectacular.

At dusk we will search for caimans on the banks of the Tambopata River, we will have the privilege to see the different types of this species that houses this river. 

We will also have the opportunity, if we are lucky enough to find a family of Capybaras (the largest and heaviest living rodent in the world), this species usually moves in large groups, they are very passive and calm animals which will allow us to take some incredible pictures.

DINNER

Then after an afternoon full of good adventures, we will taste a delicious dinner made by our expert cook who will be delighted with the flavors made with inputs from the region, cultivated in our lands.

After dinner if you like you can drink some of our exemplary cocktails that we have in our bar.:

At daybreak, we will pack our backpacks and head to one of the most beautiful spots in the Tambopata Reserve: Lake Sandoval—a body of water just over 3 kilometers long, renowned for the rich biodiversity it harbors..

TAMBOPATA NATIONAL RESERVE (SANDOVAL LAKE)

We will board a traditional boat to head toward the Tambopata Reserve. We will travel along the Tambopata River for approximately one hour, during which time we will have the opportunity to observe various bird species.

We will also be able to see the confluence of the region’s two main rivers: the Tambopata River and the Madre de Dios River.

Upon arriving at our destination—the entrance to the Tambopata Reserve—we will begin a hike lasting about 40 minutes. Along the way, we will encounter giant trees, medicinal plants, monkeys, birds, insects, rodents, and reptiles.

This reserve is one of the most significant in Peru, home to over 1,000 recorded bird species.

Once we reach the lake, we will board a rustic rowboat. Our guide will take us across the lake, where we may spot macaws, herons, yellow-spotted river turtles (*taricayas*), black caimans, anacondas, and the largest otter species in the Amazon (known locally as the “river wolf”). Some of these species are currently endangered. Afterward, we will take a break to enjoy our breakfast.

After exploring Lake Sandoval in search of wildlife, we will head back along the entrance trail. With a bit of luck, we may spot more wild animals, such as families of howler monkeys or other mammals. We will also learn about the trees and plants preserved within this National Reserve. Exploring this primary forest—a key feature of the Tambopata National Reserve—will be a unique and authentic experience.

 LUNCH AND END OF THE TOUR

Upon concluding the excursion to Lake Sandoval, we will return to the lodge for lunch and then prepare our luggage for departure, where we will drop you off at the airport or bus station.

IMPORTANT

*We recommend bringing mosquito repellent, flashlight, binoculars, personal  items, sun block, walking shoes, long shirts and pants.l

*We recommend arriving in Puerto Maldonado before 1:00 PM. If you arrive after this time, you will miss lunch on the first day, with no option for a refund or compensation.

*Check-in from 12:30 PM

*Check-out (for the 2-night/1-night tour only) at 3:00 PM