From Puerto Maldonado: Tambopata & Sandoval Lake 4-Day Tour

Explore Sandoval Lake on a 4-day Amazon adventure from Puerto Maldonado. Walk through the rainforest, kayak along waterways, observe wildlife, and enjoy guided excursions by day and night.
Tambopata and Sandoval Lake: Explore the Peruvian Amazon

Located in the department of Madre de Dios in southeastern Peru, the Amazon rainforest offers a remarkable natural environment shaped by tropical forests, rivers, wetlands, and diverse wildlife. Puerto Maldonado serves as a gateway to this part of the Amazon, where visitors can experience the forest through guided walks, river excursions, and wildlife observation.

The Tambopata National Reserve protects a variety of tropical ecosystems, including dense rainforest, palm swamps, and waterways that provide habitats for numerous species. Within this natural setting, Sandoval Lake is one of the area's best-known attractions. Surrounded by lush vegetation and palm trees, the lake offers opportunities to observe birds and other wildlife while traveling across its calm waters.

A visit to this part of the Amazon combines different ways of experiencing the forest. Guided walks lead through rainforest trails, where visitors can observe tropical plants, insects, and signs of animal activity. Excursions by motorized boat provide access to lakes and waterways, while kayaking offers a closer perspective of the surrounding environment. Depending on the itinerary, activities may also include birdwatching, fishing, nighttime excursions, and walks along elevated forest bridges.

The Amazon is home to a wide variety of species, including monkeys, macaws, parrots, herons, caimans, and giant river otters. Wildlife sightings depend on natural conditions, the time of day, and seasonal activity, so encounters with particular animals cannot be guaranteed. Each excursion offers a different opportunity to observe the forest and its inhabitants in their natural habitat.

Spending several days in the rainforest allows visitors to experience changes in the environment throughout the day, from the sounds of birds in the morning to the nocturnal activity that begins after sunset. It also provides time to appreciate the relationships between the forest, its waterways, and the wildlife that depends on these ecosystems.

Tambopata and Sandoval Lake offer a nature-focused experience for travelers interested in exploring the Peruvian Amazon beyond the city. Through guided activities and time spent in the forest, visitors can appreciate the biodiversity and natural environments that make this part of Madre de Dios an important destination for rainforest exploration.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.