At 08:00 AM, we will transfer you to the boat dock in Puerto Acosta. You will board the motorized boat here for a 30-minute journey. We will navigate along the Madre de Dios River to our exclusive Tambopata Ecolodge.

Our team will assist you with the check-in process. After a short break here, we will embark on our tour of the Tambopata National Reserve.

CANOPY WALK: We will start with a short walk of 200 meters from our lodge to the Canopy Tower. It is 35 meters high and built at the base of a towering Lupuna Tree, representing the Amazon with its immense size.

Throughout the day, you can observe various bird species here. Our local expert will provide detailed explanations about the flora and fauna of the area.

ZIP-LINING: Once you’ve had your fill of walking in the canopy, we’ll move on to zip-lining. Our local instructor will provide safety tips and share information on how to make the most of this activity. Ready, set, zip along the 190-meter zip-line.

One of our guides will meet you and help you cross a small 100m bridge. Then you’ll return to the starting point via zip-line.

After this exhilarating experience, we’ll return to the lodge for lunch. Our team will serve you an authentic Amazonian meal. After lunch, you’ll have time to relax in the hammocks at our lodge.

KAYAKING: In the early afternoon, we’ll embark on a kayaking adventure. We’ll take the kayaks from our lodge, and our team will help you gear up with all the necessary safety equipment.

All set, we’ll begin the experience. A safety boat will follow you to ensure that all travelers manage well.

Then you’ll have the opportunity to cool off from the Amazon heat by taking a dip in the cool waters of the Madre de Dios River.

MONKEY ISLAND: Once you’ve enjoyed kayaking, we’ll return to our boat for a 15-minute downstream trip to Monkey Island. As the name suggests, the island is home to various monkey species.

You’ll see a group of capuchin monkeys, black monkeys (Cebus apella), white monkeys (Cebus albifrons), among others. Most of these species are friendly in nature. Accompanied by a local expert, you can get up close to them. You can even feed them while observing their interaction in the Tambopata National Reserve.

After this experience, we’ll return to the lodge by 04:30 PM. You’ll have the opportunity to witness the sunset in the Amazon here.

CAIMAN SPOTTING: After sunset, we’ll embark on a boat ride equipped with reflectors and headlights to spot caimans. The lights reflecting from their eyes will make it easier for you to spot them at night.

You’ll get to see white caimans and dwarf caimans here.

By 07:30 PM, we’ll return to the lodge for dinner and a well-deserved rest.

You will awake to the melodies of chirping birds. Our team will serve you a delightful Amazonian breakfast. Our traditional breakfast includes fresh fruit juice, a cup of freshly brewed Peruvian coffee, eggs, pancakes, fried plantains, and more.

At 09:30 in the morning, we will board the boat and cross the river to reach the control post. Here, the details of each visitor will be recorded by local authorities. We will then embark on an hour-long hike covering three kilometers to reach Sandoval Lake.

During the hike, you’ll have the chance to observe various species of flora and fauna. You may also spot giant river otters among other mammals and animals here.

Once at the shores of Sandoval Lake, we will serve you a delicious lunch amidst the jungle. Then, we will take a rowing boat and navigate to the center of the lake to spot more birds and mammals.

The region is home to hoatzins, cormorants, and anhingas. Occasionally, travelers have seen the iconic “Playful River Wolves”. After gaining an immersive insight into life at Sandoval Lake, we will return to the lodge.

Around 06:30 p.m., we will embark on a night walk to see more varieties of nocturnal creatures in the protected area. Our guide will explain them to you in detail.

Around 07:30 p.m., we will return to the lodge for dinner.

We will awaken you with an Amazonian breakfast. Around 08:00 in the morning, we will set out on foot towards a native community. Here, you will gain a firsthand insight into their way of life.

We will be visiting an indigenous family of ancient warriors and hunters. You will witness their ancestral traditions and customs.

They are renowned for their paintings. If you wish, you may purchase one from them.

After visiting the native family, we will embark on a boat ride to a ravine where we will engage in sport fishing. The creek is home to various types of fish, such as catfish, maidens, sardines, or piranhas.

We will bring the fish back to the lodge, and our chef will cook them with traditional spices for lunch.

You will have the afternoon free for yourself. You can relax in the hammocks and unwind in the world’s largest tropical rainforest.

We will serve dinner later in the evening.

FLORA AND FAUNA STUDIES: Every year, biodiversity within the Reserve is studied to gain a better understanding and preserve the flora and fauna of the area.

AGROFORESTRY AND MAHOGANY PROJECT: In 2001, an agroforestry system was initiated on a 2000 m2 plot as an example of sustainable agriculture and reforestation.

You can witness the growth of mahogany, cedar, flowers, and tropical fruits creating a productive forest that allows for the area’s recovery and sustainable use. The project aims to provide a sustainable land use alternative for local communities.

TARICAYA RESCUE CENTER: Since 2004, wild animals have been received from the local authorities. These animals were confiscated from individuals who removed them from the forest.

These animals arrive injured, sick, or malnourished and enter a rehabilitation program. Volunteers here do their utmost to restore them to their natural habitat, promoting the recovery of local fauna.

OBSERVATION PLATFORMS: In 2005, the CANOPY WALKWAY was built. It is a 90m suspension bridge up to a platform. It is built on a 300-year-old Lupuna tree at 45m above the ground.

This is the highest natural observation point in the jungle. Staff and volunteers use it as one of the bird monitoring points.

TARICAYA TURTLE PROJECT: In 2006, the Turtle Repopulation project began at Taricaya to save this endangered species. Local people extract the eggs for consumption and sale.

Staff and volunteers collect the eggs between July and September to plant them on the Reserve’s artificial beaches. They wait for the eggs to hatch between October and November. Then they release the turtles into their natural habitat.

BUTTERFLY PROJECT: In 2010, the butterfly farm was created to understand the biology of these animals. Locals manage them sustainably as an alternative to using wildlife for commercial purposes.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: Since 2001, we have been working with various local communities. This includes the Juan Pablo Farmers Association and the Native Community of Palma Real. We assist them in environmental education programs and natural resource management.

We will depart at 8:30 in the morning from our LODGE IN THE AMAZON JUNGLE. We will have a 2-hour journey.

The first hour will be along an interoceanic highway and then along a less-traveled path until we reach the banks of the Tambopata River. Here, our boat and motorist will be waiting to take us approximately 30 minutes upstream to our “TAMBOPATA CLAY LICK LODGE”.

Along the way, we will have the opportunity to see many riverside birds, capybaras, and white alligators. Upon arrival at our Lodge, our crew will serve you a welcome drink and provide a brief description of all our services during your stay with us.

We will provide you with your respective room, and then you can walk around for better orientation of the area.

After lunch, we will walk in a primary forest full of ancient trees. Our guide will provide information about the region’s most important economic activities, including agriculture, mining, logging, Brazil nut or chestnut harvesting, and ecotourism.

You will also have the opportunity to observe monkeys and other mammals in their natural habitat.

We will return at sunset to grab our flashlights. Later in the evening, we will go out to observe alligators, capybaras. Perhaps you may spot a feline near the river at night, eager to hunt something.

After our dinner, if you still have energy, we can take a short night walk. You will be able to observe insects, arachnids, tarantulas, and maybe some snakes, armadillos, nocturnal monkeys, or tapirs near the Lodge.

The final day of the tour starts early in the morning. After a cup of freshly brewed Peruvian coffee, we’ll continue upstream at 5:00 am for about an hour. You’ll witness the sunrise during the boat ride.

The landscape is spectacular, and dare I say it… we have a 20% chance of seeing a jaguar. Travelers have often spotted anacondas on the shores of the Tambopata National Reserve.

Upon reaching our destination, we’ll encounter a whole spectacle of parrots and macaws. Our guide will explain why these birds, and many other mammals, need clay in their daily diet.

It’s a spectacular show that entertains us from around 6:00 am until about 11:00 am. Our delicious breakfast will be served overlooking the Chuncho Clay Lick.

Once you’ve enjoyed the Macaw Clay Lick, we’ll visit the control post. It hosts a small museum where you can gain deeper insight into the lives of macaws and parrots.

We’ll then head back to our lodge for lunch.

After lunch, we can visit the Quebrada el Gato waterfall. Here you can enjoy a refreshing swim. You’ll also learn about some of the products cultivated in this fertile land of Madre de Dios.

At dusk, we’ll take our canoe for a 20-minute downstream journey. Then we’ll hop onto our 4X4 for a two-hour ride back to Puerto Maldonado.