PERU · TAMBOPATA RESERVE
Good tambopata reserve tours fill weeks ahead and the best go first. Below: the 14 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!”
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…”
Zip through Tambopata’s Amazon treetops, kayak to Monkey Island, then spot capuchin monkeys on the Madre de Dios River in 7 hours.
“Les singes s’approchaient. Le zipline et la mini marche vers le canope était ok. Les ponts suspendues aussi mais certaines planches non solide. Départ avec une heure de retard. Arrivée sur place attente nous étions un Groupe de 8 adultes (2 femmes en sandale) et deux enfants d’environ 2 et 5 ans (?). Longue attente pour la préparation avec les harnais. Un âge minimum devrait être inscrit. Nous avions sélectionné le tour en français mais le guide parlait anglais et espagnol. quelques info intéressantes mais plus la journée avançait plus il n’y avait aucune explication et c’était juste « go » vous pouvez y aller. Le kayak n’était pas agréable.…”
Sunset cruise on Peru’s Tambopata River to look for caimans and capybaras, plus guide spotting tips. Pickup in Puerto Maldonado.
“Charlie, the owner was super nice, and even though I was alone and booked it last minute, he managed the organise the tour for me. Sergio was a wonderful guide, he shared a lot of information about the species we saw: besides capibaras and a cayman also quite a lot of birds and some dusky titi monkeys. Even if I don't count the animals, the wonderful sunset and the peaceful environment of the Tambopata river makes the tour worth it.”
Three days in Peru’s Tambopata jungle with a dawn boat to El Chuncho’s macaw clay lick, rainforest walks, kayaking, and lodge stay.
Small-group 3-day Tambopata rainforest stay with a 30m canopy walk, macaw clay lick, Monkey Island, and Lake Sandoval wildlife.
“My excursion with Andean Top in Tambopata was simply amazing. The guide was knowledgeable and passionate, and the activities were exciting and varied – from jungle hikes to river boat excursions, each day was full of new adventures and discoveries. I would especially highlight the visit to the parrot clay lick, where we witnessed hundreds of these colorful birds in their natural habitat. The accommodations and food were also top-notch. Despite being in the middle of the jungle, the facilities were comfortable and clean, and the food was delicious and plentiful. I highly recommend this experience to all nature lovers. Thank you, Andean Top, for an unforgettable journey!”
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