PUERTO MALDONADO TAMBOPATA & SANDOVAL 3D

Ecosystem LOWLAND JUNGLE
Biodiversity EXTREME
Difficulty LOW
AMAZON DOSSIER
EXPEDITION ID: MDD-TAM-03D

The Lungs of Madre de Dios

Puerto Maldonado is the gateway to one of the most vibrant ecosystems on the planet. This expedition takes you to the heart of the Tambopata National Reserve and Sandoval Lake, a pristine mirror of water surrounded by ancient palm trees, where wildlife dictates the rules of day and night.

REGION Madre de Dios
RESERVES Tambopata & Sandoval
DURATION 3 Days / 2 Nights
OPERATION Eco-Lodge
Tambopata Jungle
12° 35' 39" S | 69° 10' 48" W
AMAZON JOURNEY

Travel Timeline

01
DAY 01

PUERTO MALDONADO – MADRE DE DIOS – MONKEY ISLAND

Reception and navigation along the Madre de Dios River. Jungle hike to observe ancient trees and wildlife. Afternoon of Kayaking and visit to the Capuchin Monkey Island. Night boat tour searching for caimans.

HABITAT 183 masl
ACCESS River
DURATION 8-10 h
02
DAY 02

SANDOVAL LAKE – TAMBOPATA RESERVE

Exploration of Sandoval Lake, one of the most biodiverse in the world. Observation of giant otters, black caimans, and prehistoric birds (Hoatzin). Sport fishing for piranhas and night walk through the jungle symphony.

HABITAT Lowland Forest
ACCESS Trekking/Canoe
DURATION 12 h
03
DAY 03

TAPIR TRAIL – RETURN

Hike along the Tapir trail and exploration of the aguaje palm swamps (swamplands). Observation of large mammal tracks and oropendola birds. Return to the city of Puerto Maldonado.

HABITAT Humid
ACCESS Trekking
DURATION 5-6 h
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