Tambopata National Reserve & Rainforest 4 Day Tour

Immerse yourself in lush tropical nature on this four-day expedition around Tambopata, in the Puerto Maldonado area. Discover incredible landscapes and wildlife!

Puerto Maldonado: 4 Days

Day 1: Puerto Maldonado – Río Madre de Díos

On the first day, you will be picked up from Puerto Maldonado Airport, bus station, or your hotel to go to the river port. You will board a traditional boat and travel down the Madre de Dios River to the lodge, located 30 kilometres from the city. After settling into cabañas, a hearty lunch will follow. In the afternoon, you will collect seeds and learn about the medicinal uses of jungle plants, followed by a river cruise at sunset before dinner and rest.

Day 2: Tambopata

After breakfast, the group will head to the Tambopata Reserve for a day of trekking. You will learn to identify various plants and wildlife, including cedar, aguaje, butterflies, and toucans. The trek leads to Lago Sandova, where you will admire its biodiversity before returning for lunch and rest. In the afternoon, an excursion to observe nocturnal wildlife will conclude the day with dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 3: Monkey Island

Breakfast will be served before a day of adventure, including tree climbing, hanging bridges, and a zip line over 200 metres long. After returning to the lodge for lunch and rest, the afternoon will involve a visit to Monkey Island to observe various primates, followed by dinner and accommodation at the lodge.

Day 4: Cachuela - Lago Anaconda - Puerto Maldonado

After breakfast, you will visit La Cachuela to see blue-headed macaws and continue bird watching at Anaconda Lake, where fishing will be available. The tour concludes with a return to your hotel in Puerto Maldonado around midday.

Food & accommodation

This four-day excursion includes three nights' full-board accommodation in single or double cabañas at a lodge near Puerto Maldonado, with all meals provided.

Level of difficulty

The treks are easy and suitable for all ages, covering distances of 3 to 6 kilometres (1.8 to 3.7 miles).