SUMMARY
Peruvian Amazon Tour – 6 Days
Enjoy boat rides along the Tambopata River, visit the iconic Chuncho Clay Lick, hike through ancient forests, and encounter the stunning Sandoval Lake, a sanctuary for jungle creatures. The tour includes exhilarating activities such as piranha fishing, zip-lining, and night walks, offering an immersive and ultimate Amazon experience. Perfect for nature lovers seeking adventure and serenity in the heart of the Amazon
Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights
Location: Southern Peru, Madre de Dios Department, Puerto Maldonado
Type of service: Private or Group
Start Point : Pick-up from the Hotel/Aiport or Bus Terminal in Puerto Maldonado
Ending Point: Drop off the Hotel/Airport or Bus Terminal in Puerto Maldonado
Departure: Every Day
Activities: Sandoval Lake Reserve, Day and night walks, paddle canoe ride to observe river otters, Turtles, birds, Alligators, etc., Sunrise and Sunset Photography, Adventures Canopy walk way and zipline -Amazo Rainforest ,Chuncho Clay-Lick, El Gato Waterfall,
Altitude: 182 – m.a.s.l.
Best time to visit:March – November
Accomodation : 5 night in OurLodge rivate Room with Mosquito Nets, Private Showers and Bathrooms .
Meals: 5 Breakfast /5 Lunch /5Dinner
Tour Guides &Professional bilingual local guide (well-equipped with guiding gear)
Minimum of participants: 2
Maximum of participants: 10
Price per person: USD
Additional :Single Room
Tambopata Travels Peru 6 days
Go hiking on the Tambopata Travels Peru Deep in the jungle, where you will marvel at the biodiversity of species that inhabit this ancestral environment. Majestic trees, some more than 80 or even 100 years old, stand as guardians of this virgin ecosystem . Tour Amazon Wildlife . Their stories are inscribed on their rings, and you will have the privilege of discovering their secrets as you enter a world where time seems to have stopped.
Day 1: Puerto Maldonado to Tambopata -Tour Amazon Peru Trip
Pick up in Puerto Maldonado, transfer to the office.
Travel by private vehicle and boat along the Tambopata River.
Wildlife viewing and arrival at the riverside lodge.
Lunch, exploration of the Tambopata reserve, night walk.
Day 2: Tambopata River to the Clay Lick of Chuncho.
Observation of parrots and macaws.
Visit to the El Gato waterfall and return to the Tambopata lodge.
Day 3: Tambopata Travels Peru – Sandoval Lake – Amazon Peru Trip Tour
Trip to Lake Sandoval, wildlife observation.
Canoe activity to spot giant otters and birds.
Night observation of animals in the canoe.
Day 4: Macaw Palm Trees and Giant Otters -Tambopata Travels Peru.
Morning observation in palm trees licked by macaws.
Exploration of the Lake Sandoval reserve.
Sunset and observation of crocodiles in the lake.
Day 5: Amazon Adventure – Piranha Fishing -Tambopata Travels Peru .
Walk around the area and return to the accommodation.
Activities in the reserve and experience at the observation tower and zip line.
Day 6: Return to Puerto Maldonado
Return by motorized canoe to Puerto Maldonado.
A wonderful spectacle in the middle of the Amazon rainforest
The show begins when the creatures of the forest gather in their natural habitat. It is a unique moment in which colors, sounds and sensations intertwine. Watch in amazement as thousands of birds, from colorful macaws to small tropical birds, perch on the treetops, while mammals and reptiles make their appearance in the surrounding jungle. Every second that passes, nature unfolds with its energy and beauty in a choreography so precise that it seems straight out of a dream.
Here you don’t just observe, you live the Amazon. The journey is not just for the eyes, but for the soul. With each step, with each look, you will feel that you are going deeper and deeper into an ecosystem where life flourishes in its fullest expression. There is no rush, only the stillness that allows us to connect with nature in its purest form.
ITINERARY
Amazon Peru Trip Tour 6 Days
Located in the southern region of Peru, near Puerto Maldonado, this destination becomes the perfect setting to witness one of the most impressive spectacles of nature. But it is not just a simple tour, but a journey that takes you to be part of the magic of the Amazon rainforest, where every detail becomes an unforgettable memory.
Start your adventure in an exclusive and strategic place, where nature unfolds before your eyes in such an intimate and fascinating way that you will feel like a privileged spectator. We will enter the heart of the jungle, camouflaged among the vegetation, to silently observe how the wild world comes to life around us. Here, in this secret corner of the Amazon, every movement becomes a perfect dance of nature.
Day 1: Puerto Maldonado Tour Amazon Peru Trip Tambopata:
Pick-up at Puerto Maldonado airport or bus station to head to our office to start the Tour Amazon Peru Trip, where you can leave unnecessary belongings for the trip. Then, we will transfer in our private vehicle, traveling for approximately one hour on a dirt road, where you can appreciate the changes along the way, such as different types of forests, traditional banana and citrus plantations, natural cattle ranches, streams, and more.
Upon reaching “El Infierno,” you will find Puerto Nuevo Port. We will embark on a boat and sail for 2 hours, observing wildlife along the river banks, focusing on birds such as jabiru, macaws, kingfishers, and some mammals like capybaras and tapirs. We may also spot white caimans and turtles. In the afternoon, we will arrive at our lodge located next to Tambopata River. After settling into our respective rooms, we will enjoy lunch and a brief rest.
In the afternoon, we will begin exploring the flora and fauna of Tambopata Natural Reserve and its medicinal plants. We will observe trees up to 600 years old, such as Dipteryx odorata (Almendrillos), which can reach heights of 100 meters, chiguaguacos or lapunas, as well as a variety of monkeys, birds, reptiles, and insects. Later, we will return to our lodge for dinner and take a night walk.
Day 2: Tour Amazon Peru Trip – Chuncho Clay Lick Tambopata:
We will start our day early heading to Tambopata River from Malinowski River mouth, passing through TORRE control point. Along the way, you will have the opportunity to visit a local interpretation center. We will continue our journey observing a change in landscape: Tambopata River flows faster and is surrounded by numerous branches creating a forest plain, with islands of large pebble beaches.
This is an ideal place to observe capybaras, Orinoco geese, cormorants, and caimans. After about 3 hours of navigation, we will reach our destination for today: the famous Chuncho Clay Lick! There, we will find a viewpoint from which we can appreciate this special and unforgettable spectacle full of colors and sounds. Every morning, flocks of parrots, macaws, and other birds gather to ingest clay, which helps them digest and neutralize toxins contained in jungle plants and trees.
Birds arrive here between 5 and 9 in the morning for the Tour Amazon Peru Trip before flying off in search of seeds and fruits in the jungle. The first visitors are usually smaller species like parakeets and parrots, followed by macaws that dazzle with their vibrant colors and sounds. After this spectacle, we will embark again on the boat to sail downstream for about 3 hours, returning to our lodge for lunch. After lunch, we will prepare for our next adventure: visiting the stunning El Gato waterfall! We will board the boat again to sail upstream for approximately two hours until we reach El Gato waterfall, where you can enjoy an unforgettable swim. In the afternoon, we will return to our lodge.
Optional: You can choose to participate in a nighttime activity to observe caimans on Tambopata River.
Day 3: Tour Amazon Trip Tambopata Reserve – Sandoval Lake:
After breakfast, we will boat for 10 minutes and then continue by land for two hours to Puerto Maldonado Port Captaincy. From there, we will board a boat and sail along Madre de Dios River, where you can observe different species along the river banks. After about half an hour, we will reach the checkpoint of Sandoval Lake Reserve.
We will go through a registration process and start a 5 km hike to reach Sandoval Lake Reserve. Once there, we will board a rowing canoe to reach our accommodation at Sandoval.
After lunch, we will navigate again through the lake to observe typical inhabitants such as giant otters, black caimans, the prehistoric hoatzin bird, herons, kingfishers, among others. After this activity, we will return to our accommodation for dinner.
At night, we will do a nocturnal observation activity in our canoe, where we will have the opportunity to row and observe the nightlife of animals such as crocodiles, birds, and monkeys. Our naturalist guide will provide detailed information about these animals as we observe them. We will spend the night at our accommodation.
Day 4: Tour Amazon Peru Trip – Macaw Palm Trees and Giant Otters:
Today we will start early around 5:00 in the morning at Sandoval Lake, where we will explore a swampy area where various palm trees grow in the water. This place is known as “licked palms” and attracts several species of macaws and other parrots that feed on the palm dust. This dust contains sodium, calcium, potassium, and other minerals that are beneficial for the digestion of these birds. After this experience, we will return to the lodge for breakfast.
Later, on our next excursion, we will explore the flora and fauna of the impressive Sandoval Lake Reserve. Here we will have the opportunity to spot monkeys, deer, wild pigs, tapirs, and spectacled bears, just to name a few examples. Lunch at the lodge.
Then, you will have free time to relax or swim in Sandoval Lake (don’t worry, during the day there are no piranhas or other dangerous animals in the water).
Later, we will board a boat to cross the lake to a place from where we can appreciate a beautiful sunset over the lake around 6:00 pm. At 7:00 pm we will return to the lodge for dinner. After waiting for moonlight, we will embark again in our canoe to row and observe crocodiles in the tranquility of the night.
Day 5: Tour Amazon Peru Trip Amazon Adventure – Piranha Fishing:
Today, after breakfast, we will start with a walk through the area. Then, we will return to the lodge to enjoy breakfast. Subsequently, we will prepare to leave Tambopata National Reserve “Sandoval Lake” and return to our accommodation on Madre de Dios River. There, we will board our boat and head to the lodge. After settling into our comfortable rooms and enjoying lunch, we will head towards a 27-meter high observation tower.
From this tower, we will reach a suspension bridge and a zip line platform. We will start by crossing the bridge that extends 89 meters among the trees, reaching a height of 37 meters above the branches of an ancient tree. This will be a unique opportunity to observe animals that are not normally visible from the ground. Afterwards, our guide and assistants will prepare us for an exciting experience.
With appropriate safety measures, we will slide along a cable and feel like birds flying over the forest, covering more than 190 meters in just a few seconds. This activity ensures fun, excitement, and a dose of adrenaline from the adventure.
Dinner and accommodation at our comfortable lodge along Madre de Dios River.
Day 6: Tour Amazon Peru Trip Return to Puerto Maldonado:
After breakfast, we will return by motorized canoe to Puerto Maldonado, coordinating flight and/or bus times that will take you to your next destination.
This marks the end of Sandoval Lake – Lago Sandoval – Tambopata Expeditions services.
INCLUDED (NOT)
Included in the Amazon Trip Tour:
Professional guide for amazon trips macaw clay lick sandoval lake tambopata;
MotorBoat and car transportation
Round trip transfers amazon trips
Meals: 5x Breakfast, 5x Lunch 5x Dinner and drinking water (Note: vegetarian option on request at no additional cost);
Accommodation: 5 nights at the Lodge;
First aid kit, including a venom extractor, mosquito bite treatment and snake bite antidote;
Radio communications for amazon trips;
Wellingtons.
Not included in the Amazon Trip Tour.
Any flight or airport departure taxes;
Travel insurance;
Vaccination;
Breakfast on the first day and dinner on the last day;
Drinks;
Tips for local staff.
What to bring with you on Amazon Trip.
Mosquito repellent (recommended at least 35%!!)
original passport,
Small backpack for amazon trips,
Long-sleeved cotton shirts (preferably green)
long cotton pants,
Long cotton socks (to be put in pants)
Comfortable walking shoes,
Sandals or light shoes,
Rain gear (e.g. rain poncho)
Swimsuits;
Binoculars (also rented)
Camera and charger,
Plastic bags to be used for clothes and a camera,
A hat as protection against the sun or rain,
small towel,
Toilet paper,
Sunscreen,
Sunglasses,
Flashlight (battery replacement)
A mineral water (1 liter minimum)
Pocket money (soles) to buy some drinks
GALLERY LODGE
Lodge Rainforest Expeditions Tambopata Chuncho
One of the impressive lodges of Lodge Rainforest Expeditions on the banks of Tambopata River Reserve, featuring comfortable rooms, dining area, lounges, and the work of 26 enthusiastic Peruvians, seven of whom belong to nearby native communities. Rainforest Expeditions tells us about the excellent reception of their “soft adventure routes,” as they call them. More and more foreign tourists are opting for kayak rides along the Tambopata River, others choose to climb a 38-meter Brazil nut tree, and there are those who prefer biking along a specially prepared trail. All of this is complemented by bird sightings and sublime sunrises and sunsets.
Discover a Unique Wildlife Observation Spot on this Amazon Peru Trip
Venture into the heart of nature in Tambopata National Reserve, a truly magical corner where wildlife comes to life in an astonishing spectacle. Every morning, hundreds of birds and some of the most emblematic mammals gather for an unusual feast: licking and consuming clay. This is the meeting point for macaws, tapirs, wild pigs, deer, and monkeys, among others. Even predators like the ocelot, the majestic harpy eagle, and the jungle sovereign, the jaguar, make appearances in this impressive scene.
But that’s not all. Adventures in Tambopata are not limited to observation
Tambopata National Reserve is much more than a destination: it is a transformative experience. An intimate encounter with nature in its purest state and a journey through the history of life on Earth. Prepare to be captivated by the grandeur of biodiversity and the splendor of the Amazon rainforest at its finest
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TAMBOPATA RESERVE CENTER AMAZON TRIP:
Parrots are perhaps some of the most charming and intelligent birds of all, yet they are also among the most threatened. All species of parrots except four are listed under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), and most parrots are endangered or critically endangered. Macaws are the largest and most spectacular parrots, ranging from northern Argentina to central Mexico, comprising seventeen existing species, one recently extinct in the wild, and ten critically endangered. The decline in macaw populations is largely due to anthropogenic reasons such as poaching and habitat alteration, and macaws struggle to recover because they are much more valuable for ecotourism. Studies suggest that a single bird can generate more income over its lifetime through tourism than its value as an object of illegal trade.
The Scarlet Macaw species (Ara macao) draws tourists and scientists from around the world to the Tambopata Research Center
in Madre de Dios, Peru, to admire its magnificence in the wild. By studying macaws, scientists uncover valuable information about their behavior, phylogeny, and breeding habits, enabling them to focus on specific conservation strategies rather than captive breeding efforts that resulted in a group of birds called ‘chicos’, which cannot function normally in the wild. Conservation efforts for macaws at the Tambopata Research Center effectively combine lucrative and informative ecotourism with scientific research exploring behavioral and environmental interactions of macaws, allowing the development of effective conservation strategies that protect wild macaw populations instead of relying on captive breeding efforts.
The Amazon is extremely diverse,
but large wildlife encounters are uncommon. Tambopata is one of the world’s most diverse and best-preserved rainforests. However, the vast majority of jungle diversity comes in the form of insects. The world record diversity of birds and mammals is mostly in the form of small and unspectacular species. Large spectacular species are rare, shy, unpredictable, and very difficult to see, with few notable exceptions. So, do not expect the wildlife density of African savannas or the Antarctic Peninsula.
We are not in Jurassic Park or Disneyland either. However, Tambopata is diverse, well-preserved, and exciting encounters occur on a regular basis.
At the Tambopata Research Center,
you will have some of the best opportunities in the Amazon to see jaguars, tapirs, giant river otters, harpy eagles, macaws, etc. However, the best opportunities in the Amazon for some of these species are very slim, though they do occur. On average, for example, we encounter about 20 jaguars per year, perhaps the most difficult to spot among the mentioned species.