couple crossing the canopy walkway
sunset from the lodge
animal sightings in the tambopata national reserve
kayaking Madre de Dios River
pool lodge
MONKEY ISLAND
boy on the zip line
shansho
tourists on the boat
scarlet macaws
guide explaining to the group
sandoval lake wharf
vista aerea lodge
Double room lodge
lodge room
lodge bathroom
common dining room lodge
bar lodge
Covered terrace with hammocks
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Puerto Maldonado 4-Day Jungle Tour

4 days and 3 nights in the Amazon with transfers, lodging and meals included

(2 reviews)
Puerto Maldonado
4 days
Spanish and English
Starts: From the bus station or your accommodation in Puerto Maldonado at around 7 am. Or from Puerto Maldonado airport (time to be confirmed depending on your flight schedule).
Ends: To the bus station or airport of Puerto Maldonado around 9:30 am.
Free cancellation!

Briefing

The Puerto Maldonado 4-Day Jungle Tour is the ultimate upgrade from the classic tour, giving you the most complete experience in the Peruvian Amazon jungle. You’ll get to check out Monkey Island, see all kinds of wildlife in the Tambopata National Reserve, and munch on some delicious tropical fruits. Plus, you can walk across the Canopy Walk-Way suspension bridge, zip-line through the trees, and kayak down the Madre de Dios River. You’ll be hanging out with a local guide and a small group of fellow adventurers while staying at a cool lodge with a pool. The tour also covers 3 nights of full board accommodation, transfers from Puerto Maldonado airport, and all the fun activities listed in the itinerary. Get ready for an epic jungle adventure!

Tour details

Included

  • Pick up and transfer to the Puerto Maldonado airport.
  • Transportation to and from the lodge
  • Professional Guide
  • Feeding
  • Lodging (private room)

Not included

  • Entrance to Tambopata National Reserve
  • Alcoholic beverages

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation!

If you cancel at least 72 hours before the tour starts, you will receive 100% of the amount paid. After this time, or in case of no-show, no refunds will be given.

Tour itinerary

DAY 1 Puerto Maldonado Airport - Lodge - Monkey Island

Pick-up at Puerto Maldonado airport

The guide will be waiting for you at the airport in Puerto Maldonado, to take you to the city of Puerto Maldonado (15 minutes), you will make a short stop at the office and then take the boat to the lodge. You will make a trip down the Madre de Dios River and in approximately 60 minutes you will arrive at the lodge. The lodge is located on the banks of the Madre de Dios River, 15 km. southwest of the city of Puerto Maldonado within the Tambopata National Reserve.

Upon arrival, you will be greeted with a fresh fruit juice, a welcome meeting, your luggage will be left in your room and lunch will be served.

puerto maldonado airport

Monkey Island 🐒

After lunch, you will visit Monkey Island located in the middle of the Madre de Dios River. Meet this popular tourist destination, the refuge of different species of Amazonian monkeys. You will be able to see the squirrel monkey, the capuchin monkey, the howler monkey or the spider monkey in their natural habitat. Afterwards you will return to the lodge.

monkey coming down the tree

Search for caimans 🐊

Before dinner, you will take a walk along the banks of the Madre de Dios River with flashlight to look for white caimans. You are also likely to see some capybara, the largest rodent in the world. You will return to the lodge, have dinner and rest.

alligator seen from up close

DAY 2 Tambopata National Reserve - Lake Sandoval

Tambopata National Reserve

The day begins! After breakfast at the lodge, you will start trekking through the lush vegetation of the Amazon rainforest. After 3 km of trekking, you will enter the Tambopata National Reserve.

boy taking a picture of a monkey in the jungle

Sandoval Lake

Later in the afternoon, you will sail in small paddle boats on Sandoval Lake to observe a variety of bird and monkey species. You will probably see a family of endangered giant otters and the largest caimans.

After the navigation on the river, you will return to the lodge to enjoy a typical meal of the area.

boat sailing on sandoval lake

Night walk and dinner

Before dinner, you will take a short night walk to appreciate the diversity of species such as insects, amphibians, reptiles and other nocturnal animals. You will return to the lodge to have dinner and rest for the next day.

lodge at night

DAY 3 Canopy Walk-Way - Zipline - Artisanal fishing - Kayak Madre de Dios River

Canopy Walk-Way

Today it's an early start! At 5:30 in the morning you will take a short walk along the Canopy Walk-Way. You will be 30 meters high and you will be able to appreciate nature from as high as possible. You will have a panoramic view of the Madre de Dios River and from the platform you will be able to observe different species of birds such as toucans, macaws, tanagers and oropendolas.

two people crossing the suspension bridge

Zip line

After breakfast, the adventure begins! The guide will prepare a challenging activity over the trees at a height of more than 30 meters. Here the instructor guide will give you a talk on how to use the safety harness for the zip line. Feel the adrenaline rush as you glide through the middle of the trees! 😁 Afterwards you will return to the lodge for lunch.

girl on the zip line

Artisanal fishing 🎣

After lunch, you can practice artisanal fishing in the Madre de Dios River. With a little luck and patience you will be able to see some fish species such as catfish or palometas.

Kayaking in the Madre de Dios River 🛶

In the afternoon, it's time for another activity. Get ready to kayak across the Madre de Dios River and enjoy a beautiful sunset on the banks of the river. You will return to the lodge for dinner and rest after this day full of adventure and adrenaline.

two people kayaking in the Madre de Dios river

DAY 4 Puerto Maldonado Airport

Puerto Maldonado Airport

The last day arrives. You will have breakfast at the lodge's dining room, pick up your luggage and return to the city. Transportation will take you to the airport or bus station where this 4 day Puerto Maldonado Jungle Tour will end.

people walking with luggage

What to bring to Puerto Maldonado 4-Day Jungle Tour

Puerto Maldonado is characterized by a humid and warm climate typical of the Peruvian Amazon. You will find temperatures between 20ºC (68ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF), dropping to 17ºC (62ºF) in the windy season (June and July). The rainy season is between December and March.

It will be important that you take with you light, comfortable, breathable and quick-drying clothing and footwear. Mosquito repellent, a hat or cap, sunglasses and a flashlight should not be missing in your suitcase.

Here is a list of everything you need to bring in your suitcase for the 4 day Puerto Maldonado Tour:

  • Original passport
  • Mosquito repellent
  • Sun cream
  • Sunglasses
  • Cash money
  • Bottled water (1 liter minimum)
  • Hat
  • Bathing suit
  • Flashlight
  • Camera, charger and batteries
  • Small backpack
  • Rain gear (rain poncho, raincoat, backpack cover...)
  • A pair of shoes, boots or sneakers.
  • Comfortable clothes: we recommend wearing clothes that absorb perspiration and keep you dry and comfortable.
  • Jacket: in the evenings temperatures may drop.

Where does the tour Puerto Maldonado 4-Day Jungle Tour start

The tour includes pick-up and drop-off at Puerto Maldonado airport. To get to the city of Puerto Maldonado the most common way is to take a commercial flight from Lima with a stopover in the city of Cusco, with a duration of 90 minutes. These flights have daily departures.

It is also possible to reach the city of Puerto Maldonado by road in a bus trip of about 10 hours approximately from the city of Cusco. If you arrive in Puerto Maldonado by land you can request a pick up directly in the city.

Questions & Answers

  • What is the group size of the Puerto Maldonado 4-Day Jungle Tour?

    In order to better enjoy this tour, groups are reduced to a maximum of 8 people.

  • What time will I be picked up from Puerto Maldonado airport?

    The pick-up time at the airport will depend on the arrival time of your flight. You can indicate your flight schedule in the notes section of the booking form.

  • Do I have to carry all my luggage on the boat to the lodge?

    After picking you up at the airport, we will stop by the Puerto Maldonado office before going to the lodge. Any luggage that you do not need for your stay in the jungle can be safely stored at the office for easy transport by boat to the lodge.

  • How is the lodge of the Puerto Maldonado 4-Day Jungle Tour?

    The lodge included in the tour is a complex of 18 buildings built entirely using wood from the region. It has 30 rooms (15 of them in the form of a cabin/bungalow), looby/bar, dining room, kitchen, swimming pool and common areas such as terrace with hammocks, or outdoor smoking area among others. All the rooms are completely protected by mosquito nets to prevent the entry of mosquitoes and other insects. The lodge is located on the banks of the Madre de Dios River and has the traditional and rustic design of the houses of the region built by the skilled masters of the Palmareal Community.

  • What are the lodge rooms like?

    The lodge has a total of 30 rooms, including single, double, matrimonial and family rooms. 15 of them have been built as a cabin/bungalow with private terrace. Fifteen of them have been built in the form of a cabin/bungalow with private terrace, all rooms have private bathrooms and water in the showers supplied by the Madre de Dios River (previously chlorinated and crystallized). All of them also have access to electricity by generator for 4 hours a day (5:00pm to 9:00pm). Like the rest of the lodge, the rooms are completely protected by mosquito nets to prevent mosquitoes and other insects from entering the lodge.

  • Will I have electricity during the tour?

    The lodge where you will be staying has an electric generator (fully encapsulated) used for short periods of approximately 4 hours (5:00pm to 9:00pm). Howlanders recommends that you take advantage of this time to charge your electronic devices. From 9:00 p.m. the lodge is illuminated by the dim and romantic light of kerosene lamps providing a magical atmosphere to the place. We also recommend that you don't forget to bring a flashlight in your suitcase.

  • Will I be covered during the tour?

    From the lodge facilities you will have access to the telephone network of your phone. The lodge does not have a public telephone or internet connection. Take advantage of these days to disconnect.

  • How is the meal included in the tour?

    The tour includes full board of 3 meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) served in the lodge dining room. The lodge serves buffet meals when more than 15 travelers stay at the lodge, and table service when the number is less than 15. Fresh water, coffee or tea, and soft drinks are offered during meals. Meals consist of salads, main courses and desserts combining regional, Peruvian and international cuisine. The lodge also has a bar service.

  • Is there a vegetarian menu option?

    Yes, it is possible to adapt the food to the needs of each traveler. We recommend that you inform us in advance of any dietary restrictions, allergies or special diets in order to program the supplies before your arrival at the Lodge.

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