PERU · TAMBOPATA RESERVE
Good tambopata reserve tours fill weeks ahead and the best go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each one includes, and how they differ once you look past the photos.
Three days in Peru’s Tambopata reserve with ziplining, a river boat for caimans, Lake Sandoval birding, and a clay lick.
“The guided tour, the guide and the flexibility it offered. The overall experience!”
4 days in Tambopata from Puerto Maldonado: sloth search, Lake Sandoval, clay lick macaws, night hikes, and river cruises.
“I had a great stay. The staff is super friendly, the guides were super motivated and everything was organized very well. Thanks a lot!”
Best of Tambopata 3 nights small-group lodge trip with early macaw clay lick, Tambopata River wildlife, and lakes for otters and caimans.
“The lodge, food, staff, and activities were incredible. Everything went smoothly and it was amazing to see all the different wildlife. Joel was an amazing guide throughout the trip. He was very friendly, knowledgeable, and made sure our group had a great time. I’d recommend this lodge to any one.”
Small-group 4 days in Peru’s Tambopata: jungle lodge nights, 40-meter canopy views, Sandoval Lake boats, Monkey Island, caimans, and parrots.
“We went on a ten day trip to Peru, starting in Lima for two days, Cusco and Machu Picchu for a few days, and ending here for four days. This is a fascinating place to be -- a rustic, lovely little place in the heart of the Peruvian Amazon. We were picked up promptly, as scheduled, and each day was filled with unique and memorable experiences -- everything they advertise. Our main guide, Romario, was just excellent - personable, knowledgeable, very prompt, professional and extremely caring. I would suggest you bring lots of bug spray and a small portable fan for your room. They do provide boots, if it's really…”
4-day Tambopata jungle tour from Puerto Maldonado with local guide: canopy walk, zip line, Monkey Island, Lake Sandoval, night walks.
“An unforgettable experience We enjoyed every activity, saw many animals and learned a lot The guides were great, especially Sebastian, who was our main guide and gave us a lot of security and taught us a lot! Everything in the world at the lodge was super friendly We would repeat 100%Auto-translated”
A small-group 2-night Amazon stay in Tambopata, with macaw clay licks, river wildlife, great guides, and food included.
“Excellent trip, organizing agency made the logistics and transportation seamless, the accommodation was superb including food and service. the activities including our tour guide Fredy were great. we saw macaws, capyberas, sloths and other animals. itinerary was as posted on website.”
3 days in Tambopata National Reserve from Puerto Maldonado with Monkey Island, Sandoval Lake, giant otters, caiman safari, and canopy hiking.
“Great food and clean accommodations. Very easy pick up and drop off from the airport and all the transportation went very smoothly. We had wonderful weather and did everything on the itinerary. We saw plenty of birds monkeys Caymans. All in all was a very great experience. Would recommend to anyone who wants to get a taste of the Amazon without anything to extreme. Beware though the treetop hike is quite high if you have a fear of heights!”
2-day Tambopata jungle trip from Puerto Maldonado with canopy tower, zip line, river wildlife, and Lake Sandoval canoeing for small groups.
“De prijs was heel duur voor wat het allemaal inhoudt. Er kunnen meer activiteiten gepland worden want er is veel vrije tijd. Maar in de lodge is niet veel te doen. Het zwembad is niet proper. De ene gids had wel heel veel ervaring en kon heel goed dieren spotten!”
4 days in Peru’s Tambopata jungle, chasing the CHUNCHO macaw clay lick, Lake Sandoval wildlife, and a 30-meter canopy walk.
“We had an incredible stay at the Lodge and truly loved every tour we took. Our guide, Fernando, was exceptional! He patiently answered all of our questions, genuinely cared about our experience, and introduced us to an amazing variety of plants and animals. Moreover, the food was amazing!”
3 days in Tambopata near Puerto Maldonado with a local guide: canopy tower birds, kayaking, Monkey Island, Lake Sandoval, and night caimans.
“Wonderful experience, only issue was lack of electricity which we found very difficult and were not aware”
3 days in Peru's Amazon from Puerto Maldonado, with Lake Sandoval canoeing, twilight river cruises, and the 7-bridge canopy walkway.
“This was a beautiful place to relax and decompres and get away from technology and just be in the environment. All the employees were very knowledgeable and ready to help in an instant. This was the perfect wind down and relaxation we needed after our 4 day inka trail hike.”
Watch macaws at the EL CHUNCHO clay lick, search Tambopata wildlife by boat and foot, and return to Puerto Maldonado in 3 days.
“It was great! We had an amazing guide, that we managed to see a lot of animals and learned about the plants, jungle spirits… the staffs in the lounge were all super kind and helpful. We had delicious juice everyday. I had already missed it and wanted to go back.”
Three days in Peru’s Tambopata jungle with canopy tower, zipline, Sandoval Lake, caiman search, and a parakeet clay lick visit.
“There are plenty of good activities included. Early morning starts - 4 or 5 am. The accommodation is comfortable but a bit basic. No hot water and the water was definitely cold rather than luke warm so we were pleased to get back to hot showers! Everything is weather dependent and you have to be prepared to accept that. Also electricity is only available around meal times so you do need a good torch - one to go round your head for night walks would be good but you also need a torch at 4am as you might not want to use your phone battery. We didn’t take walking boots…”
A 4-day Tambopata Amazon tour from Puerto Maldonado, with canopy ziplining, Lake Sandoval wildlife, a riverside community visit, and dawn parakeet clay lick.
“The food prep/meals are good. The lodge grounds are beautiful & well kept. The rooms basic-no hot water & electricity only 5-9. The walk next door to meet a local indigenous family was pure exploitation & an embarrassment to be a part of. The fishing expedition - a troll down the incredibly polluted river to through a stick & nylon line over the edge of the boat while parked behind a large rock….we caught garbage & 4” bottom feeders. The suspended bridge walk & zip line - an initiative built by the lodge - first 2 bridges are relatively safe but the 3rd consists of 2x4’s nailed together to go…”
3 days in Peru’s Tambopata, Sandoval Lake, canopy tower and zip-lines, caiman search, parakeet clay licks, lodge meals included.
“Grosse publicité alors que la réalité est toute autre : - île aux singes : aucun singe - plusieurs groupes avant nous ont dit n’avoir vu aucun singe - d’ailleurs sur l’île aucun cri de singe - bateau de nuit pour voir les Caïmans : un tout petit de 20 cm aperçu et pour nous conforter on nous a emmené voir des capybara - promenade sur le lac Sandoval : quelques loutres vues, pas de singes ni Caïmans, quelques envolées d’aras mais la balade était plaisante et reposante - le 3eme jour on vous fait lever à 3 h 30 pour aller voir les grands Arras colorés lecher l’argile (photos…”
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