Tambopata Natural Reserve: 3 or 4-Day Wildlife Watching Tour

Discover the parrots and giant otters in the Peruvian Amazon with this Tambopata Tour & Wildlife Watching: 3/4 Days. This route from Puerto Maldonado is ideal for admiring the local fauna.

Description

Day 1

We'll pick you up at the airport in Puerto Maldonado and proceed to the river port to board a large boat for a journey along the Tambopata and Madre de Dios rivers. During the trip, enjoy a picnic on board and admire the landscapes. We will reach a jungle lodge and receive a welcome drink. After resting, attend a talk by a local naturalist on endangered species of the Tambopata National Reserve, followed by dinner. The day concludes with an evening canoe ride to spot alligators and return to the hotel for rest.

Day 2

After an early breakfast, we'll begin a 1-kilometre (0.6 mile) walk to Tres Chimbadas Lake, home of the Tambopata Giant Otters. Following the observation of these creatures, enjoy a short canoe trip across the lake, have a picnic, and visit the highest wildlife observation tower in the Amazon for extraordinary views from its 46-metre (150 feet) lookout. Return to the hotel for dinner and rest.

Day 3

After breakfast, taking into account your flight departure time, we'll take you to the Puerto Maldonado airport in advance.

4 Day Tour with Parrot Watching

This itinerary replicates the first and third day of the previous tour. On the second day, after an early breakfast, visit the Tambopata parrot colpa, a red clay wall where exotic birds, including parrots, parakeets, and macaws, gather. After a picnic and enjoying views from the observation tower, return to the hotel for dinner. The day ends with a night walk through the jungle.

4 Day Tour with Otter & Parrot Watching

This itinerary follows the same plan as the 3-day tour on the first day. The second day includes observing giant otters on Lake Cocococha and enjoying views from the Amazon observation tower. On the third day, visit the Tambopata parrot colpa. The fourth day involves an early breakfast and travel to Puerto Maldonado, with transport to the airport.

Accommodation

This tour includes 2 or 3 nights accommodation, depending on the selected option, at the Explorer's Inn Tambopata Ecolodge, with full board provided, ensuring all meals are included.

Prices

The price indicated is per person staying in a double room. Consult availability and pricing for other room types like triple rooms.

Tour with Ayahuasca Ceremony

Optionally, you can join the 3 or 4-day tour that includes an ayahuasca ceremony.