Amazon Discovery Peru – 6 Days in Tambopata & Sandoval Lake
The Ultimate Amazon Rainforest Adventure : Amazon Discovery Peru – 6 Days in Tambopata & Sandoval Lake.
Sustainable Tourism & Conservation : By joining this Amazon Discovery Peru adventure, you actively support conservation efforts in the Tambopata National Reserve and contribute to community-based initiatives that protect the Amazon rainforest for future generations.
Travel responsibly, explore deeply, and experience one of the most biodiverse places on Earth. The Amazon awaits
Amazon Discovery Peru – 6 Days in Tambopata & Sandoval Lake
- Duration: 6 days / 5 nights
- Location: Southern Peru, Madre de Dios Department, Puerto Maldonado
- Service Type: Private or Group
- Start Point: Pick-up at your hotel, airport, or bus terminal in Puerto Maldonado
- End Point: Airport or bus terminal in Puerto Maldonado
- Departure: Daily / depending on availability
- Activities: Sunrise and sunset photography, tours through the Tambopata rainforest, expeditions in the reserve, night hikes, visit to the Chuncho Clay Lick, birdwatching, fishing, night hike, and a full-day visit to the Lake Sandoval Reserve.
- Altitude: 182 meters above sea level
- Best time to visit: March – November
- Accommodation: 5 nights in our cabin. Private room with mosquito nets, shower, and private bathroom. Meals:
- Meals : 5 Breakfasts / 5 Lunches / 5 Dinners
- Tour Guides: Professional bilingual local guide (well-equipped with guiding equipment)
- Minimum participants: 2
- Maximum participants: 8
- Price per person: USD
Amazon Discovery Peru – 6 Days in Tambopata & Sandoval Lake
Venture deep into the remote Tambopata rainforest and discover the hidden wonders of the Peruvian Amazon. Explore pristine jungle trails, navigate winding waterways, and encounter incredible wildlife, including monkeys, macaws, caimans, giant trees, and countless tropical species.
This immersive Amazon adventure combines wildlife observation, rainforest exploration, and authentic nature experiences in one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth. Perfect for nature lovers, photographers, birdwatchers, and travelers seeking a true Amazon rainforest experience in Peru
Day 1: Arrival & Jungle Exploration .
Arrive in Puerto Maldonado and travel by road and boat to your rainforest lodge on the Tambopata River.
After lunch, enjoy a guided walk through the primary rainforest, discovering medicinal plants, giant trees, monkeys, macaws, toucans, and other wildlife. Visit the canopy tower for panoramic views above the jungle. In the evening, an optional boat excursion offers the chance to spot black caimans along the river.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick & Night Safari
Depart before sunrise to visit the famous Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick, one of the best wildlife spectacles in the Amazon, where hundreds of parrots and colorful macaws gather. After breakfast, enjoy a kayaking adventure along peaceful waterways, searching for capybaras, turtles, herons, and kingfishers. After dinner, explore the rainforest on a guided night walk to observe frogs, insects, tarantulas, and other nocturnal creatures.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Mammal Clay Lick & Amazon Survival
Hike deep into the rainforest to a mammal clay lick frequented by peccaries, monkeys, and forest birds. Learn traditional Amazon survival techniques, including medicinal plant uses and wildlife tracking. In the afternoon, experience traditional fishing on the Tambopata River for piranhas and other native fish species.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Wetlands, Quiroz Lake & Local Farm
Explore a different rainforest ecosystem as you visit the peaceful wetlands of Quiroz Lake.
Observe turtles, caimans, kingfishers, and aquatic birds while learning about Amazon ecology.
Later, visit a traditional jungle farm to discover local crops, medicinal plants, and sustainable farming practices. Optional night walk available.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Rainforest Discovery Adventure
Spend the day exploring hidden rainforest trails with your naturalist guide. Search for monkeys, birds, butterflies, orchids, giant trees, and other Amazon wildlife while learning about one of the world’s most biodiverse ecosystems. After dinner, enjoy a final night excursion in the rainforest.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Sandoval Lake Expedition
Return to Puerto Maldonado and continue to the spectacular Sandoval Lake, located within the protected Tambopata National Reserve. After a forest walk, explore the lake by canoe in search of giant river otters, monkeys, black caimans, hoatzins, and other wildlife.
Enjoy your final Amazon experience before returning to Puerto Maldonado for your onward journey.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Tour Highlights
- Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick
- Sandoval Lake Expedition
- Giant River Otter Observation
- Rainforest Canopy Tower
- Kayaking Adventure
- Mammal Clay Lick Visit
- Traditional Amazon Fishing
- Night Wildlife Safaris
- Primary Rainforest Exploration
- Local Farm & Cultural Experience
- Expert Naturalist Guides
- Excellent Wildlife Viewing Opportunities