SUMMARY
The Best Wildlife Photography Birdwaching 4 Days
in the Peruvian Amazon Rainforest -The Best Wildlife Photography Birdwaching
Day 1: Welcome to the Amazon – Puerto Maldonado and Lake Sandoval
Your rainforest adventure begins with a flight from Lima to Puerto Maldonado. Our local team will meet you and guide you to the Tambopata River port.
Highlights:
50-minute motorized canoe ride on the Madre de Dios River
3 km walk through primary rainforest: spot species like the Red-shouldered Macaw, Fork-tailed Manakin, Black-faced Cotinga, and Point-tailed Palmcreeper
Waterbird watching en route to the lodge: Agami Heron, Black Skimmer, Sunbittern, Hoatzin, and more
Night catamaran excursion: search for giant river otters, black caimans, and nocturnal mammals like the Tamandua and bicolored porcupine
Included: Lunch and dinner
Accommodation: Sandoval Lake Lodge
Day 2: Bamboo Forests and Flooded Jungle Adventure -The Best Wildlife Photography Birdwaching .
Explore remote habitats ideal for spotting rare and endemic bird species—this area is a paradise for seasoned birders.
Red-billed Scythebill, Buff-throated Woodcreeper, Ornate Antwren, Bamboo Tyrant, Rufous-vented Ground-Cuckoo, Curl-crested Aracari, Amazonian Motmot
Rare species such as the Razor-billed Curassow, Great Tinamou, and Lemon-throated Barbet
Afternoon: Hike through terra firme forest with ancient trees like the Brazil nut
Night walk: Search for Tawny-bellied Screech Owl and Spectacled Owl
Included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Accommodation: Sandoval Lake Lodge
Day 3: Deep Jungle and Amazon Wildlife Encounters -The Best Wildlife Photography Birdwaching
Today you’ll venture into rich ecosystems to witness iconic wildlife and understand the ecological importance of the forest.
What to See:
- Giant river otters, howler monkeys, capuchins, colorful frogs, and reptiles
- Walk through forests of towering trees like the kapok (ceiba)
- Night canoe ride to spot elusive black caimans under the starry sky
Included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Accommodation: Sandoval Lake Lodge
Day 4: Final Morning at Lake Sandoval and Departure
Wake to the sounds of the rainforest and enjoy a last canoe ride on Lake Sandoval. After a walk through the jungle, return by boat to Puerto Maldonado for your flight or onward journey.
Included: Breakfast
Why Choose This Birdwatching Tour in Tambopata?
- Expert birding guides with deep local knowledge
- Exclusive access to Lake Sandoval, one of the top birding hotspots in the region
- Small groups for an intimate, personalized experience
- High chance of spotting rare species like the Hoatzin, Blue-throated Piping Guan, and giant river otters
- All-inclusive eco-lodge deep in the Amazon rainforest
- Amazon birdwatching tour
- Wildlife observation in Tambopata
- Eco trip to Lake Sandoval
- Nature tour Puerto Maldonado
- Birdwatching in Peru