Puerto Maldonado Tour: 3 Days of Adventure in Tambopata & Sandoval Lake

Our adventure begins in the city of Puerto Maldonado. We will make a stop at the bustling local market to immerse ourselves in the Amazonian culture and enjoy a traditional lunch featuring the rich flavors of the Madre de Dios region. Afterward, we head to the port to board a motorized boat, navigating down the Madre de Dios River for about an hour to reach our eco-lodge.

Upon arrival, you will be welcomed with a refreshing, local tropical drink. After checking into your private bungalow and settling in, we kick off the day's activities:

• Monkey Island Expedition: A boat ride takes us to this unique sanctuary where we will spot various species in the wild, including spider monkeys, squirrel monkeys, and capuchins.

• Kayaking & Caiman Spotting: Enjoy a scenic kayak paddle on the river, followed by an evening boat safari to search for caimans along the riverbanks as night falls.

We will return to the lodge for dinner. Afterward, you can choose to relax in your bungalow or join an optional night walk to experience the nocturnal sounds of the jungle.

We start the morning with a hearty jungle breakfast before heading out for an adrenaline-pumping zipline (canopy) experience. Safely equipped with professional harnesses, you will glide 35 meters (115 feet) above the jungle floor on ziplines spanning 100 and 190 meters, offering a bird's-eye view of the rainforest canopy. We then head back to the lodge for lunch.

In the afternoon, we will embark on a 1.5-hour trek through primary, untouched rainforest toward the world-famous Sandoval Lake. Once at the lake:

• We will board traditional wooden rowboats to smoothly navigate the waters.

• We will search for the endangered Giant River Otters (lobo de río).

• You will observe a vast array of flora and fauna, from wild orchids to prehistoric hoatzin birds, caimans, and massive paiche fish.

• Weather and park regulations permitting, there will be an opportunity for a refreshing swim in designated areas.

At sunset, we return to the lodge for a delicious dinner and a restful night.

Our final day starts early. We board our boats at dawn and travel upriver toward a local parrot clay lick (collpa). This is a massive clay cliff rich in mineral salts where hundreds of parrots and macaws gather every morning to feed, creating a spectacular display of color and sound.

After capturing this beautiful natural phenomenon on camera, we will enjoy a fresh breakfast. Finally, we head back to the lodge to pack our bags and catch our return boat back to the city of Puerto Maldonado, where our 3-day journey concludes.