Arrival

Our transfer will be waiting your arrivals at the Puerto Maldonado Airport or bus stations to transfer to our office, where you can repack and bring only what is necessary for the excursion. in case you have large suitcases, you can leave in our office.

We head to the Capitania port to board a motorized boat. The journey takes approximately 20 minutes along the Madre de Dios River until we reach Terra Verde Lodge, where we will be welcomed with a refreshing drink made from regional fruits.
Our guide will provide all the necessary information for our stay, and after a short rest we will enjoy a delicious lunch.

In the afternoon, we will have our first contact with the jungle. Accompanied by our expert guide, we will walk along trails full of wildlife, exploring the rainforest as an introduction to nature and the heart of the forest.

At night, we will enjoy a unique experience: a caiman search. We will take a motorized boat equipped with flashlights. During the excursion, we may observe caimans, nocturnal birds, and with some luck, the capybara, the largest rodent in the world, in its natural habitat.

Arrive At The Sandovla Lake

The day begins early, with breakfast served from 5:00 a.m.

We will visit Sandoval Lake. After navigating for about 40 minutes along the Madre de Dios River, we will arrive at the Sandoval Lake checkpoint. From here, we begin a 3 km walk through lush tropical rainforest vegetation, entering the Tambopata National Reserve. Board a dug-out wooden canoe to quietly paddle through a stream and glide onto Sandoval lake, flanked by palms,
This serene oxbow lake is home to diverse wildlife, including endangered giant river otters, red howler monkeys, squirrel monkeys, capuchins, sloths, red-bellied macaws, anacondas, piranhas, side-neck turtles, black caimans, and many other species.

We will return to Terra Verde Lodge in time for lunch.

In the afternoon, we recommend joining the exciting Canopy Walkway excursion. This is a sophisticated and safe network of eco-friendly hanging bridges that connect four observation platforms high in the treetops.

This unique experience allows you to observe the rainforest from above and appreciate its vastness, surrounded by an endless sea of treetops. The first tower reaches 40 meters (131 feet) high, offering excellent opportunities to observe canopy bird species such as tanagers, toucans, woodpeckers, trogons, macaws, and parrots. You may also spot monkeys, squirrels, and sloths.

As night falls, the jungle transforms into an exciting display of nocturnal life. On this night walk, we will explore the trails with flashlights to observe nocturnal wildlife such as insects, tarantulas, spiders, snakes, frogs, night monkeys, porcupines, owls, and more. We will return to the lodge for dinner and rest.

We will depart from Terra Verde Lodge at 5:00 a.m. and navigate upriver for approximately 40 minutes to reach the Cachuela clay lick, a natural clay wall located on the banks of the Madre de Dios River. Here, different species of parrots gather to feed on the clay, which is essential for their metabolism, especially during their most active hours.

The Cachuela clay lick is an ideal spot for bird lovers to observe parrots such as the yellow-fronted parrot, mealy parrot, and occasionally the blue-headed macaw,blue head parrots and other smaller macaw species.

we will return to the lodge for breakfast and prepare for our next activity.

We will visit a model farm, where we will learn about and even taste different tropical fruits from the region and other native products such as cacao, banana, cocona, breadfruit, noni, cassava, lime, orange, avocado, pineapple, and copoazú. This farm belongs to a local family who carefully maintains native plants without chemical products and later sells their produce at the main market in Puerto Maldonado for local consumption.

Lunch at the lodge.

In the afternoon, we will enjoy a boat ride along the Tambopata and Madre de Dios rivers. One of the best ways to end the day is by witnessing the sunset, an unforgettable natural spectacle.

We will navigate by motorized boat and watch the sun descend over the horizon. As the sun sets over the Amazon, the sky turns reddish, painting the landscape with beautiful colors. During this time, we may also spot caimans, herons, turtles, and with some luck, capybaras, among other wildlife.

Return

Early in the morning, we will begin an ethnobotanical walk along trails through the dense Tambopata rainforest. Along the way, you will be surrounded by towering trees and lush vegetation full of hidden secrets.

During the walk, you will learn about medicinal plants and their importance to local communities. With some luck, we may also observe typical wildlife such as toucans, parrots, macaws, monkeys, and other mammals that are more active during the early hours of the day.

We will return to the lodge to enjoy a well-deserved breakfast.

It is time to say goodbye as the expedition comes to the end. Check-out is at 9:00 a.m. Depending on your departure time, lunch can also be arranged for today (at an additional cost). We will then begin our return journey to the city, heading to the airport or bus terminal for your onward travel.