Tambopata National Reserve 5 Day Tour

On this 5-day tour of the Tambopata National Reserve, you'll discover the flora and fauna of the Peruvian jungle and participate in activities including kayaking and ziplining.

What to Expect

Day 1

Pick up will be from the Puerto Maldonado airport, bus station, or your hotel to travel to the river port for a boat to Tambopata National Reserve. After arriving at accommodation, enjoy lunch before visiting Isla Rolling (Monkey Island) to learn about and interact with primates. After dinner, there will be a night hike to search for white caymans and other wildlife.

Day 2

After breakfast, hike 3 kilometers to Lake Sandoval, home to various wildlife, including piranhas. A boat tour will follow to spot local fauna. After lunch, partake in a nighttime hike to observe nocturnal animals. Dinner will be served at the hotel.

Day 3

Begin with a morning tour on the Canopy Walk-Way, 30 meters above ground, to view diverse bird species. Following breakfast, zipline through the trees at over 30 meters. In the evening, enjoy a kayak tour on the Madre de Dios river, ending with dinner at the hotel.

Day 4

Morning boat trip to the parrot clay lick to see colorful birds before returning for breakfast. Visit an indigenous family in the afternoon to learn about their customs. Dinner and relaxation will follow at the lodge.

Day 5

The tour concludes after breakfast, starting the return trip to Puerto Maldonado at 8 am for drop-off at the airport, bus station, or your hotel.

Accommodation and food

This tour includes 3 or 4 nights of accommodation at the Monte Amazonico Lodge, which is a fully equipped hostel.

Pickup

Pickup is from Puerto Maldonado Airport, bus station, or hotel. Bus arrivals will be collected at 7 am; hotel pickups are at 8:40 am. Flight arrivals will be collected upon landing, with recommended flight LA2258 arriving at 8:10 am to avoid missing lunch.

Pickup Outside of Puerto Maldonado

For pickups outside of Puerto Maldonado, an additional cost between 50 and 70 USD will apply, payable on the day of the activity.