Tambopata Rainforest -Sandoval Lake -5 Days

Tambopata Rainforest -Sandoval Lake -5 Days

Day 1: Arrival & Wildlife Adventure – Monkeys Islands to Sandoval Lake

Upon your arrival in Puerto Maldonado, one of our expert guides will meet you at the airport or bus station and transfer you to our downtown office. Here, you’ll have time to re-pack and leave any unnecessary luggage behind. Our adventure begins at the Puerto Capitania Tourist Port, where we board a motorized boat for a 45-minute ride downriver to Monkey Island.

Next, we head to Sandoval Port, the gateway to Lake Sandoval inside the Tambopata National Reserve. From here, we’ll embark on a scenic 1-hour walk through the jungle (muddy in the wet season) to reach a small port where we take a rowing canoe for a peaceful 30-minute paddle to the lodge. Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted with a refreshing tropical juice before settling into your comfortable room.

As night falls, we’ll venture out on a night walk through the forest, searching for nocturnal creatures like the night monkey (Musmuqui), frogs, snakes, and other fascinating insects. Dinner and a restful overnight stay at the lodge will follow.

Day 2: Giant River Otters, Brazil Nut Trail, and Caiman Search

Start your day with a sunrise canoe ride around Lake Sandoval, where we’ll look for giant river otters, the largest otters in the world. These rare creatures are one of the lake’s flagship species. After breakfast, we’ll head into the terra firme forest for a guided walk, learning about medicinal plants, the local wildlife, and the fascinating ecology of the Brazil nut tree.

Post-lunch, we’ll return to the lake for another canoe ride, spotting monkeys like cappuccinos, squirrels, and red howler monkeys, as well as herons, kingfishers, and other native birds. In the evening, with flashlights in hand, we’ll seek out black caimans, whose eyes glow in the dark as they hunt along the shore. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 3: Palms Clay Lick and Floodplain Forest Exploration

We begin with an early canoe ride to visit the Palms Clay Lick, a unique location where macaws and parrots gather to ingest mineral-rich clay. The visit provides insight into the birds’ diet and their survival tactics in the wild. Afterward, we head to the floodplain forest, home to ancient trees like Shihuahuaco and Lupuna.

In the afternoon, we’ll visit a 12-meter-high observation tower overlooking the forest, providing a breathtaking view of the jungle as the sun sets. Return to the lodge for dinner and a peaceful night’s rest.

Day 4: Indigenous Culture & Monkey Island Visit

After breakfast, we leave the Tambopata National Reserve, heading back to Port Sandoval. From here, we travel downriver by boat to visit an indigenous Machiguenga family, gaining a rare insight into their traditional way of life. Following this enriching cultural experience, we’ll head to our second lodge for some relaxation and lunch.

In the afternoon, we’ll visit Monkey Island, home to two species of capuchin monkeys: brown capuchins and white-fronted capuchins. This is a fantastic opportunity for wildlife photography. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 5: Canopy Walk, Zip-Line, and Return to Puerto Maldonado

On your final day, we’ll explore the canopy walkway, ascending a 27-meter tower to cross a suspended 89-meter walkway high above the forest floor. From here, the panoramic views of the rainforest are truly unforgettable. For an adrenaline rush, we’ll then experience the zip-line, speeding through the canopy on a 190-meter cable.

After this thrilling adventure, we’ll return to Puerto Maldonado for your transfer to the airport, where our services conclude.

 

Included in the Sandoval Lake Adventure :

• A professional Naturalist Tour Guide;
• Motorboat transportation:
• Private vehicle  transportation;
• Meals: 4x Breakfast, 4x Lunch, 4x Dinner and drinking water (Please note: vegetarian option upon request for no extra cost!);
• Accommodation 4 Nights in Sandoval Lake
• First aid kit, Including a poison extractor, mosquito bite treatment and an antidote for a snake bite;
• Special equipment for canopy and zip-line nad Canopy Walk Way :
• Radio communications;
• Rubber boots.

Not included in the Sandoval Lake Adventure :

• Any flight nor airport departure taxes;
• Travel insurance;
• Vaccination;
• Breakfast on the first day and Luch  on the last day;
• Drinks;
• Tips to local staff.
• Entrance fees to the Sandoval Lake Reserve;

What to take with you to the Sandoval Lake Adventure .

• Mosquito repellent (DEET 35 recommended as a MINIMUM),
• Original passport,
• Small backpack,
• Long sleeved cotton shirts (preferably green coloured),
• Long cotton trousers,
• Cotton long socks (to be put into your trousers),
• Comfortable walking shoes,
• Sandals or light shoes,
• Rain gear ( Rain poncho),
• Swimsuits;
• Binoculars (we also rent it),
• Camera and its charger,
• Plastic bags to be used for clothes and a camera,
• A hat as a protection against the Sun or rain,
• Toiletries,
• Small towel,
• Toilet paper,
• Antibacterial gel,
• Sun cream,
• Sunglasses,
• Flashlight (with spare bulb and batteries),
• A bottled water (1 litre as a minimum),
• Pocket money (Soles) to buy some beverages and souvenirs as well as to tip.

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Collecting chestnuts in Tambopata Tours:

Chestnuts, also known as Brazil nuts, have good local and international market and belong to the natural chain conservaclonismo because trees produce in a healthy forest ecosystem. In Peru, the forest areas with dense stands of chestnut trees are known by the name of chestnut trees. These areas are given as the chestnut forest concessions,

who manage the business under contract with the Peruvian Forest Service. Around 1.2 million hectares of chestnut trees are in use in Madre de Dios. Brazil nut concessions are privately managed conservation areas and allows families living in this business, keeping the forest intact. _ The Harvest nuts sold to local industries, which exported

32 package and the product abroad. This mining activity provides more than half of the annual gain thousands of Amazonian families and protects millions of acres of vandalism and deforestation. The chestnut market is currently worth U.S. $ 5 million for Peru and due to its natural cultivation is being promoted by the Organization of

Conservation and Research, ACA (Amazon Conservation Association).

Jungle  Rainforest Adventure :

Amazon  rainforest, or tropical forest, is a vast territory with high annual rainfall, very dense plant growth, and relatively constant warm temperature. Rainforest Adventure – Two-thirds of the world’s plant and animal species make their home in these immense    regions, and many are believed to be yet scientifically unnamed. Tropical

rainforests are called “jewels of the Earth” and the “Earth’s lungs” since they are essential to sequester carbon dioxide and to release oxygen. Rainforests are also known as the “world’s largestpharmacy”, because of the many natural medicines .