Arrival

Our transfer will be waiting for your arrival at the airport or bus terminal in the city of Puerto Maldonado, to take you to our office, where you can repack and take only what is necessary for the excursion. If you have large suitcases, you can safely leave them at our office.

Our adventure in the Amazon begins with a one and a half hour road trip, we say goodbye to the city to connect with nature, little by little we will immerse ourselves in the Amazon plain until we reach the port of Filadelfia in the upper Tambopata, here we board our motorized boat heading to our tourist lodge, We will sail the waters of the Tambopata and Malinowski rivers for about 40 minutes until we reach our tourist lodge where you will be welcomed with an ice-cold drink made from tropical fruits from the region. You will settle into your rooms and then we will have a delicious lunch.

In the afternoon we will begin our first activity with an introductory walk where we will have the first contact with the jungle. Together with our expert guide, we will enter the trails full of  wildlife where we will be able to observe different species of flora and fauna such as howler monkeys, squirrel monkeys, toucans, woodpeckers, insects, frogs and more.

At night, the guide will take us on a trail that leaves from our lodge for an exciting onehour night walk in the Amazon rainforest

Our night jungle walk gives you the unique opportunity to see the nocturnal wonders of the Amazon rainforest. In deep darkness, surrounded by hundreds of jungle sounds and with the help of powerful lights, you enter a world inhabited by the most unique, diverse and shy creatures. Many animals, especially insects, amphibians and reptiles, hide from predators during the day. This means that nighttime is the best time to find beautiful tree frogs, shy snakes and other jungle creatures that only come out at night. From nocturnal monkeys to Poison Dart Frogs, from Tarantulas to Stick Insects, you never know what amazing creature you will encounter. .

Arrive At The Mammal Lick

After breakfast, we immerse ourselves in the lush forest exploring the impressive wildlife with a tour of the rainforest trails with immense trees such as ceibas and shihuahuacos, etc. After a walk of approximately 40 minutes we will arrive at the mammal lick, a natural mud scene that attracts many species of mammals, as well as: tapir, peccaries, deer, añujes, howler monkeys, maquisapa monkeys, etc. These come in groups or alone to this place to eat the clay that is necessary for their digestion and  elimination of toxins since they find the necessary minerals for their diet, the chances of seeing them are around 30%, but it is worth the walk, we return to the lodge for lunch.

In the afternoon we will explore the ichthyological wealth of the Amazon. This time we will navigate the mighty Tambopata River in search of a variety of fish such as: catfish, pacos, boquichicos, damselfish, etc. Our expert guide will teach us the art of fishing and the different techniques they use to fish. Return to the lodge for dinner.

Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick

The third day we got up very early to head to the chuncho macaw clay lick . Clay licks are exposed areas where birds and mammals come to eat clay rich in minerals. Chuncho is undoubtedly one of the most spectacular clay licks in the Amazon, located on the cliffs within the reserved area. It is visited by 3 species of macaws such as: Red and green macaws (Ara chloropterus ), blue and yellow macaws (Ara ararauna ), and scarlet macaw (Ara macao ).

To get there we take a trip of approximately 30 minutes by river in our motorized boat, on the way we will have an incredible opportunity to see wildlife; as well as the imposing jaguar ( Panthera Onca ), families of ronsocos ( Hydrochoerus  hydrochaeris ) that swim and cool off on the banks of the river, to the black caiman ( Melanosuchus niger ) and sometimes the howler monkey that comes down to the banks to drink water. Once we arrive at the collpa , we will settle in a suitable place for breakfast and enjoy the most beautiful natural spectacle of the birdlife that brings together hundreds of macaws, parrots and parakeets that interact and socialize while eating the clay from the cliffs. We will wait for the arrival of these magnificent birds, they can appear in pairs or families from different sites in the forest. Return to the lodge for lunch and a well-deserved rest.

In the afternoon , we climb the 50-meter-high observation tower , where you can feel the adrenaline at every step. Once you reach the platform, you can enjoy an impressive landscape framed by an endless sea of treetops, the dense vegetation of the forest can be appreciated. After that, we return to our lodge enjoying a beautiful sunset by the Tambopta River.

Lake Sandoval

After our breakfast, we return to the city of Puerto Maldonado, we continue our expedition towards Lake Sandoval, once in the city we go to the Pluvial Port to take our motorized boat, we will descend the Madre de Dios River until we reach the Control and surveillance post where your entry will be registered, we will continue with a walk of 3 km (2 miles) , for an estimated time of 45 minutes , during this tour we will cross a path where you will have the opportunity to appreciate the natural beauty of this type of ecosystem such as: gigantic trees, medicinal plants, these forests are the habitat of colorful birds, eagles, woodpeckers, different species of monkeys; howler monkey, squirrel monkey, capuchin monkey, deer, peccaries, sloths, anteaters etc. Upon reaching the shores of Lake Sandoval, we will see enormous palm trees. Here we will find the boats that will allow us to navigate the crystalline waters of Lake Sandoval. We will board our canoes and paddle until we reach the surface of the lake. We will sail, enjoying the impressive landscape until we reach the lodge.

After a break, we take our canoe to explore the flora and fauna of the lake and its surroundings, here we will find different species than in the forests; such as the taricayas or water turtles, black caiman, white caiman, giant otter, kingfisher and various species of tanagers. The time has come to say goodbye to our sun king, the horizon is painted in golden and reddish tones before the setting sun, which combined with the crystal clear waters of the lake create a landscape of complete  serenity. We stay in the lake until nightfall, in complete silence we continue sailing in the darkness to find caimans and other species that come to drink water in the lake; along the shores of the lake we can see a variety of caimans since these are easier to spot at night, they are waiting for their prey, from several meters away we will light up with flashlights and the eyes of these magnificent reptiles will shine, it is known to say that the jungle has more life at night than during the day.

Ethnobotanical Walk And Observe More Fauna

From very early on feel the experience of an impressive sunrise on Lake Sandoval, we embark on a canoe to observe more wildlife, this time we will sail in search of the largest piscivorous mustelids: the giant otters (Pteronura brasiliensis); these fantastic mammals inhabit the lakes and swamps  of the Amazon; Lake Sandoval is an excellent place that  protects this species that is in danger of extinction. Return to our lodge for breakfast.

You will then take an ethnobotanical walk along a trail through the cool undergrowth of the impressive primary rainforest that surrounds the lake. Where your guide will explain to you about  the immense natural wealth of our rainforest and you will also have the opportunity to see more fauna such as monkeys, birds, insects, etc.

It is time to say goodbye, the excursion has come to an end, the trip will be made back to the city towards the airport or bus terminal for your return trip.

Thank you for your visit!