The Tambopata National Reserve is located in the Peruvian Amazonia. This nature reserve was established by the Peruvian government in 1989. It is home to hundreds of animal and plant species. Tambopata comprises several ecosystems, which range from lowland rainforests to savannas.
Tambopata is the second largest reserve in Peru, after the Manu National Park. It covers a surface of 274,690 hectares. Tambopata lacks major human settlements. It is only inhabited by small native communities, such as the Ese Eja people.
The reserve is located in the southern section of the Peruvian Amazonia, south of the Madre de Dios river. It covers the whole Tambopata river basin. Almost all tours start at Puerto Maldonado city, located at the confluence of the Madre de Dios river and the Tambopata river. Without a doubt, Tambopata is one of the most beautiful places in the Amazon rainforest.
We are a local tour operator committed to providing the best tours to the Peruvian rainforests. During our travel packages you will get unique insights about each destination you will be visiting. Our staff has years of experience planning tours in Tambopata.
Explore the astonishing beauty of the Amazon jungle with us. You can also check our tours to Manu National Park.
Puerto Maldonado city
6:00 am
We will pick you up from the airport or the bus terminal of Puerto Maldonado. Then, we will drive to our office in Puerto Maldonado city, where you will have a short briefing about the itinerary of the tour. Afterwards, we will board a boat to our eco lodge located in the Tambopata National Reserve.
Once we arrive at the lodge, our staff will accommodate you in your room. Then, you will have a traditional Amazonian lunch. After lunch, we will have a short walk to the nearby rainforest. Then, we will return to the lodge to have dinner and spend the rest of the night.
We will wake up around 4:00 am. Then, we will visit the famous Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick. This place is perfect for birdwatching. We will see flocks of parrots and macaws which visit the clay lick to eat minerals. After witnessing this multicolored spectacle, we will return to the lodge to have breakfast.
After breakfast, we will visit the Cat Cascades and practice some fishing in the nearby river. You will have the chance to swim in a small lagoon located near the cascades. Then, we will stop to have lunch.
After lunch, you will have a botanical walk through the nearby rainforest. You will learn about the biology of the numerous plants that inhabit the Tambopata reserve. Then, we will go to our Tambopata Camping Lodge, where you will have dinner and spend the night.
We will have breakfast early in the morning. Then, we will board a boat to visit a small clay lick. Then, we will stop to have a delicious lunch. After lunch, we will navigate down river to our campsite.
After setting up our tents, we will explore the nearby river banks. You will spot caimans, capybaras, turtles, and unique Amazonian birds. Then, we will return to our campsite to have dinner and spend the night.
After having breakfast early in the morning, we will visit a native Amazonian community. You will learn about their history, customs, and traditions. Also, you will be able to buy some souvenirs made by the community. Then, we will stop to have a traditional lunch.
After lunch, we will take a canopy walk. The canopy tower has a height of 27 meters, so you will be able to get incredible views of the nearby rainforests. Then, we will take a motor boat to visit Sandoval Lake.
Sandoval Lake is one of the most famous lakes of Tambopata. It is home to the giant river otter, a small aquatic mammal. We will explore the beautiful lake’s shores. Then, we will walk to the Maloka Sandoval Lodge, located near the lake. After being accommodated there, you will have a traditional dinner.
We will wake up very early in the morning. Then, we will visit the nearby Macaw Palm Lick, another gathering point of macaws and parrots. Unlike a clay lick, on the palm lick the birds feed on dead palm trees, which provide minerals essential for their health. Then, we will return to the lodge to have breakfast.
After breakfast, we will enjoy a walking tour through the rainforests. You will be able to spot peccaries, monkeys, sloths, and deers. Then, we will return to the lodge to have lunch.
After lunch, you will have a canoe tour around Sandoval Lake. We will also spend some time appreciating the beautiful sunset. Then, we will return to the lodge to have dinner. As an optional activity, you can take a nocturnal hike through the nearby jungle.
We will leave the lodge early in the morning after having breakfast. Then, we will return to Puerto Maldonado city. Next, we will transfer you to the bus terminal or the local airport, depending on your choice.
