7-Hour Lake Sandoval Wildlife Tour from Puerto Maldonado
About This Tour
Discover the wonders of the Amazon on this 7-hour Lake Sandoval tour from Puerto Maldonado. Travel along the Madre de Dios River, hike through the rainforest in...
Duration: 7 Hours · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Puerto Maldonado, Tambopata National Reserve · Languages: English, French, Spanish
Know before you go: This morning tour departs daily at 5:00 a.m. from Puerto Maldonado and returns by 12:00 p.m.; It is best visited between July and November when water levels are lower and wildlife is more concentrated around the lake.; Moderate physical condition is required (3 km walk each way).
About Puerto Maldonado
Puerto Maldonado
One sleepy plaza and a range of backpacker guesthouses and lodges make Puerto Maldonado a fine gateway to the Amazon Basin. Get a local guide for all the local travel tips and tricks.
What's Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off (within Puerto Maldonado)
- Boat transportation on the Madre de Dios River
- Entrance fees to Tambopata National Reserve
- Professional bilingual guide (Spanish/English)
- Breakfast by the lake
- Canoes and safety equipment
- Bottled water
Not Included
- Lunch and dinner
- Personal expenses
- Tips for the guide/crew (optional)
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Puerto Maldonado to Lake Sandoval Rainforest Adventure
5:00 am - Pick-up from your hotel in Puerto Maldonado and a boat transfer (approx. 30 minutes) along the Madre de Dios River. Entrance to Tambopata National Reserve: registration and the start of a rainforest hike (approx. 3 km / 1.5 hours). Entrance to Tambopata National Reserve: registration and the start of a rainforest hike (approx. 3 km / 1.5 hours). Jungle walk: interpretation of flora and fauna along the trail, with chances to spot monkeys, birds, and butterflies. Jungle walk: interpretation of flora and fauna along the trail, with chances to spot monkeys, birds, and butterflies. Arrival at Lake Sandoval: board a canoe and explore the lake's calm waters, searching for giant river otters, black caimans, and various birdlife along the shoreline. Arrival at Lake Sandoval: board a canoe and explore the lake's calm waters, searching for giant river otters, black caimans, and various birdlife along the shoreline. Breakfast by the lake, surrounded by the forest. Breakfast by the lake, surrounded by the forest. Morning canoe exploration: continue birdwatching and wildlife observation, including possible sightings of howler monkeys and squirrel monkeys. Morning canoe exploration: continue birdwatching and wildlife observation, including possible sightings of howler monkeys and squirrel monkeys. 12:00 pm - Return hike through the rainforest, followed by a boat ride back along the Madre de Dios River, and arrival at your hotel in Puerto Maldonado. 12:00 pm - Return hike through the rainforest, followed by a boat ride back along the Madre de Dios River, and arrival at your hotel in Puerto Maldonado.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Plaza De Armas Puerto Maldonado, Puerto Maldonado, Perú · Tour start: Puerto Maldonado, Perú — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
