Tambopta National Reserve 5 days tour
Overview
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- 4x Breakfast
- 4x Dinner
- 4x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 4 nights
- Entry/Admission - Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick
- Entry/Admission - Lago Sandoval
What to expect
Day 1: Puerto Maldonado - Chuncho Lodge
Pass By: Tambopata National Reserve, Tambopata National Reserve, Madre de Dios Region
Reception at Airport or Bus Station, then transfer to our Office, so you will be able to store any extra luggage and just bring the necessary equipment to the lodge.
During the trip on a dirt road into the heart of the rainforest, we will be able to observe clouds of butterflies, groups of birds passing over the car, and animals such as agoutis and, monkeys. Reception and accommodation at CHUNCHO LODGE.
Our guides will lead you on a trail to get to the tower and climb its steps. Finally, you reach the top. There, you’ll be able to see miles of pristine forest stretching in every direction. Because animals are most active in the canopy, you’ll have incredible chances to see wildlife macaws flying at this level as well as toucans and many colorful birds. This is an unforgettable experience, you’ll be awed by the intimate views of treetop animals, paired with the sweeping panorama of the jungle. Sunset at the tower.
Meals included:
• Lunch: We are able to adjust to special diets such as gluten, wheat-free, fish only, vegetarian, etc.
Just let us know.!
• Dinner: We are able to adjust to special diets such as gluten, wheat-free, fish only, vegetarian, etc.
Just let us know.!
Accommodation included: Overnight at Chuncho Lodge
Day 2: Chuncho Lodge - El Gato Creek - Canopy Tower
Pass By: Tambopata National Reserve, Tambopata National Reserve, Madre de Dios Region
During the morning will go on a boat in the Tambopata River to get a walk to the parrot clay lick on the banks of the El Gato Creek.
On the walk, you may see animals such as monkeys and other interesting plants and insects.
After lunch, you will have the opportunity to visit the 38-meter canopy tower, from there it offers unrivaled views of the Rainforest.
Our guides will lead you on a trail to get to the tower and climb its steps. Finally, you reach the top. There, you’ll be able to see miles of pristine forest stretching in every direction. Because animals are most active in the canopy, you’ll have incredible chances to see wildlife. In this unforgettable experience, you’ll be awed by the intimate views of treetop animals, paired with the sweeping panorama of the jungle.
Before sleeping, we have a chance to do night walking to try to see other animals active in the night, this activity is a very safe and a great opportunity for macro photos.
Meals included:
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• Lunch: We are able to adjust to special diets such as gluten, wheat-free, fish only, vegetarian, etc.
Just let us know.!
• Dinner: We are able to adjust to special diets such as gluten, wheat-free, fish only, vegetarian, etc.
Just let us know.!
Accommodation included: Overnight at Chuncho Lodge
Day 3: Chuncho Lodge - Macaw Clay lick - Tambopata National Reserve
Stop At: Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick, Tambopata National Reserve 17500 Peru
Early wake up at 4:30 a.m. to start with our 1.5 hours journey upstream in Tambopata river to the Macaw Clay Lick “El Chuncho” We'll be able to enjoy the beautiful natural sceneries and wildlife of the riverbanks. On our arrival, we’ll set breakfast and then we will be ready to observe one of the greatest wildlife spectacles where hundreds of parrots and different species of macaws gather to eat clay like the blue and yellow, red and green, scarlet macaw, this is an unforgettable experience.
We return to the lodge to take a rest or enjoy the facilities and the surroundings of CHUNCHO LODGE, we have a hammock house near the river, and it is great to rest.
In the afternoon you are going to go on an ethnobotanical long jungle walk to learn about medicinal plants, amazon types of wood and a great opportunity to see more mammals and big trees.
By night free to rest, or the possibility of a night hike (highly recommended), this activity will be possible according to the weather conditions.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
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• Lunch: We are able to adjust to special diets such as gluten, wheat-free, fish only, vegetarian, etc.
Just let us know.!
• Dinner: We are able to adjust to special diets such as gluten, wheat-free, fish only, vegetarian, etc.
Just let us know.!
Accommodation included: Overnight at Chuncho Lodge
Day 4: Chuncho Lodge - Sandoval Lake
Stop At: Lago Sandoval, Tambopata National Reserve Peru
After a good breakfast, we'll back to Puerto Maldonado, then move to the main port to begin another cruise, this time our destination is the famous and beautiful Sandoval Lake. After 40 minutes by boat, we started a 3 km hike through the forest until we reach the shore of the Lake. Our Guide leads you to the body of water, the place is spectacular, with many birds, and a very good opportunity to see a lot of monkeys of several species such as the red howler monkey, brown capuchin, squirrel monkey, dusky tity, and saddle back tamarin. Also we’ll have great chance to see the Giant Otters.
We install in a partner lodge, and return to the Lake to receive one of the most beautiful sunsets of the Amazon, we’ll stay until the evening on the Lake, because in the dark night you will be able to see the black Caiman is the largest of the rainforest crocodiles, reaching more than 4 m long, and they love the Lakes. With flashlights you can observe them closely and take good photos.
Duration: 20 hours
Meals included:
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• Lunch: We are able to adjust to special diets such as gluten, wheat-free, fish only, vegetarian, etc.
Just let us know.!
• Dinner: We are able to adjust to special diets such as gluten, wheat-free, fish only, vegetarian, etc.
Just let us know.!
Accommodation included: Over night at Sandoval Home Lodge
Day 5: Sandoval Lake - Puerto Maldonado
Pass By: Rio Madre De Dios
Another day of waking up early but highly recommended will leave at 6:30 in the morning to visit again the Sandoval Lake, in a beautiful sunrise and awakening of many of the animals that are very active this morning. Also we’ll have great chance to see the Giant Otters.
We will paddle across the western part of the Lake, with its beautiful palm trees of more than 30 meters high, reflected in the water aguajales, this will leave you full of memories of your last day in the Amazon jungle. Return to lodge, breakfast, and transfer to the Bank of the River to subsequently be brought back to the city of Puerto Maldonado in time for your return flight.
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Ticket delivery
Cancellation
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
We had a great time in the cuncho lodge, the food was excellent and the staff was very friendly and helpfull. The guide Marco on the tours have good eyes ! He let us see every animal or bird that was hidden but he showed us where to look at. Great time!
We had a great time in the cuncho lodge, the food was excellent and the staff was very friendly and helpfull. The guide Marco on the tours have good eyes ! He let us see every animal or bird that was hidden but he showed us where to look at. Great time!The five days tour organized by Chuncho lodge is amazing! First we were picked up at the airport by Jorge and we were brought to the lodge (one and a half hour on the road and 5-10 minutes by boat on Tambopata river). In the lodge you were welcomed by the staff and we could immediately install in...
The five days tour organized by Chuncho lodge is amazing! First we were picked up at the airport by Jorge and we were brought to the lodge (one and a half hour on the road and 5-10 minutes by boat on Tambopata river). In the lodge you were welcomed by the staff and we could immediately install in our huts. Since we arrived very late, we could not do any activity anymore on the first day. But we saw capibara's crossing the lodge and our boat driver could catch a cayman. In the morning of the second day we went walking in the forest. It was raining a lot but that couldn't stop us neither our guide Marco. We learned a lot about the plants, the animals and the rainforest in general. After lunch we went to taste different kinds of fruits and local products that just grow in 'the backyard'. Have you already heard of copazu, carambola, pomorosa or zapote? The third day started very early, at 5 we left the lodge with the boat to go to the macaw clay lick. Since it was foggy, we had to wait a long time until the parrots and macaw descended to eat the clay, but definitely worth the waiting! In the afternoon we went to the canopy tower, what a stunning view over the forest! A perfect place to spot a lot of birds and enjoy the beautiful sunset! Chuncho lodge is an amazing place, with great staff. In addition, the food is excellent! The fourth day we left the lodge to go back to Puerto Maldonado and to go with the boat to lake Sandoval. After the boat ride, we had to walk for an hour to a little port. There we took a row boat and we rowed over the lake to a small family lodge for our lunch. In the afternoon we took the boat again to wander the lake. We saw a lot of birds, caymans, turtles and monkeys! There is also a chance to see otters, unfortunately we didn't spot them. The fifth day we took all our bagage and went on the boat again, to wander, this time in the rain (poncho is recommended in rainy season!) Again, lots of birds! In the afternoon we went back to Puerto Maldonado to catch our plane. The tour was amazing, don't doubt of booking! It is an adventure in nature and you'll never know what you will see :DDuring our Peru roundtrip we had an amazing stay in the beautiful Chuncho lodge. The staff and our guide were incredibly welcoming and helpful!
During our Peru roundtrip we had an amazing stay in the beautiful Chuncho lodge. The staff and our guide were incredibly welcoming and helpful!