Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Puerto Maldonado – Madre de Dios River – Canopy Walk – Zipline – Kayaking – Monkey Island
Highlight of the Day: Experience the Amazon rainforest from above with a canopy walk and zipline adventure, followed by kayaking and a visit to Monkey Island.
Upon your arrival in Puerto Maldonado, our staff will welcome you at the airport or bus station and take you to our local office for registration. You can leave your excess luggage in our office before continuing to the Capitanía River Port.
From the port, we travel by motorized boat along the Madre de Dios River for approximately 40 minutes until reaching our jungle lodge. After settling into your accommodation and receiving a brief orientation, we begin the first adventure.
Our canopy walk and zipline experience takes you up to an elevated platform among the rainforest treetops. From there, you cross a hanging bridge and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding vegetation. The zipline circuit allows you to glide between platforms using safety harnesses and equipment under the supervision of the activity team.
After lunch, we continue with a kayaking excursion along the Madre de Dios River. Each participant receives a life jacket, and a support motorboat accompanies the activity for additional assistance and safety.
Later, we visit Monkey Island, where you may observe different species of monkeys, including capuchin, tamarin, and squirrel monkeys. Your guide will explain their behavior and the importance of protecting their natural habitat.
After dinner, we take a nighttime boat excursion along the river to look for black caimans and other nocturnal wildlife.
- Accommodation: Jungle Lodge
- Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Tambopata National Reserve – Sandoval Lake
Highlight of the Day: Explore Sandoval Lake by traditional canoe and look for giant river otters, birds, turtles, and other Amazon wildlife.
After breakfast, we receive a box lunch and snacks before boarding the boat toward the entrance of Tambopata National Reserve. From the control point, we follow a rainforest trail for approximately one and a half hours, walking beneath enormous trees and through dense tropical vegetation.
Along the way, your naturalist guide will introduce you to the rainforest ecosystem and help identify native plants, insects, and bird species. Upon reaching Sandoval Lake, we board traditional rowing canoes to explore its calm waters and surrounding forest.
During the lake excursion, keep an eye out for giant river otters, turtles, herons, cormorants, colorful butterflies, and different fish species. The lake is also an important habitat for black caimans and numerous Amazonian birds.
After spending time exploring the lake, we return by canoe and follow the rainforest trail back to the river. We then take the boat back to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Accommodation: Jungle Lodge
- Meals: Breakfast, Box Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Ese'Eja Native Community – Traditional Fishing on the Madre de Dios River
Highlight of the Day: Meet members of the Ese'Eja community, learn about their ancestral traditions, and experience traditional fishing in the Amazon.
After breakfast, we travel downstream along the Madre de Dios River for approximately one hour to visit an Ese'Eja native community. This visit provides an opportunity to learn about the community's history, customs, and traditional way of life.
During our time there, we meet local residents and learn about their relationship with the surrounding rainforest. Your guide will provide information about the Ese'Eja people's cultural traditions, knowledge of the forest, and connection with the river.
In the afternoon, we return to the Madre de Dios River for a traditional fishing experience. Using local techniques, you will have the opportunity to try catching native fish species such as pictus catfish, armored catfish, and red-eyed piranhas. Fishing results depend on river conditions and natural activity.
After the activity, we return to the jungle lodge to relax, enjoy dinner, and spend the night surrounded by the Amazon rainforest.
- Accommodation: Jungle Lodge
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Parrot Clay Lick – Madre de Dios River – Puerto Maldonado
Highlight of the Day: Visit a natural parrot clay lick early in the morning and observe parrots and parakeets gathering to feed on mineral-rich clay.
We leave early in the morning and board our motorized boat to visit a nearby parrot clay lick. This natural site attracts different species of parrots and parakeets, which gather to consume mineral-rich clay that helps supplement their diet.
Weather permitting, you may also have the opportunity to observe macaws among the birds visiting the clay lick. Your guide will explain the behavior of these species and the ecological importance of this natural feeding area.
After the excursion, we return to the lodge for breakfast and collect our belongings. We then board the motorized boat for the journey back along the Madre de Dios River to Puerto Maldonado.
Upon arrival, our service concludes with a transfer to the airport or bus station according to your departure arrangements.
- Accommodation: None
- Meals: Breakfast
Important Information
- The Tambopata region is not considered a malaria-risk zone; however, using a good-quality insect repellent is strongly recommended.
- Travelers may consider yellow fever vaccination at least 10 days before arrival, following advice from a healthcare professional.
- Activities and schedules may change depending on weather conditions, river levels, and local circumstances.
- Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed, although Tambopata is known for its exceptional biodiversity.
- Transportation in the rainforest is primarily by motorized boat.
- Groups may include travelers participating in different Tambopata programs of 3, 4 or 5 days.
