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Puerto Maldonado Jungle Tour

3 days in the Tambopata National Reserve with transfers, lodging, and meals included

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

Briefing

During the 3 day Puerto Maldonado Jungle Tour you will enjoy the Peruvian jungle staying in one of the best lodges in the area located on the banks of the Madre de Dios River. Comfort in the heart of the Amazon to experience nature in its purest form 💚. A 3 days and 2 nights tour that includes full board accommodation, transfers from Puerto Maldonado airport, and all the activities detailed in the itinerary. You will see spectacular and colorful birds, caimans, monkeys and the rest of the diverse fauna of the area. You will have the opportunity to enter the Tambopata National Reserve and even take a relaxing swim in the lodge's pool in a unique setting.

Are you up for an adventure in the Amazon jungle? Keep reading and we will tell you all the details👇:

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 lodge is located on the banks of the Madre de Dios River, 15 km. southwest of the city of Puerto Maldonado in the Tambopata National Reserve.

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.

Once there, you will have a welcome meeting with a fresh fruit juice, you will leave your luggage in your room and lunch will be served.

interior of the lodge room

Monkey Island 🐒

After resting for a while, you will visit the well-known Monkey Island, located on the other side of the Madre de Dios River. Here you will find different species of monkeys such as the brown capuchin, the squirrel monkey, the marmoset monkey or the white capuchin. After this activity you will return to the lodge.

monkey in the tree

In search of alligators 🐊.

Once it gets dark and before dinner, you will go in search of caimans (remember to bring a flashlight). They are usually on the banks of the Madre de Dios River and, with luck, you will be able to see the capybara, the largest rodent in the world that can weigh up to 6 kilos. Afterwards, you will return to the lodge, have dinner and rest for the next day's adventure.

caiman in the madre de dios river

DAY 2 Sandoval Lake - Tambopata National Reserve

Sandoval Lake

Today is an early start! You will have breakfast and take a short boat ride to the entrance of Sandoval Lake. You will arrive at the checkpoint and hike 3 km into the jungle, entering the Tambopata National Reserve. Then you will get back on the boat and navigate the Sandoval Lake observing monkeys, birds, giant trees and other inhabitants of the area. You may have the chance to see a family of giant otters 🦦. You will return to the lodge to enjoy a delicious typical meal.

boating on sandoval lake

Walk and dinner at the lodge

In the afternoon, you will take a night walk to appreciate the diversity of insects, amphibians and nocturnal reptiles. You will return to the lodge for dinner and afterwards, you can chat, have a drink at the bar and enjoy the night in the jungle. It's time to rest and recharge your batteries for the last day.

group resting and having a drink at the bar

DAY3 Canopy Walk-Way - Puerto Maldonado Airport

Canopy Walk-Way

We will have to get up early because at 5:30 a.m. we will spend the morning in the jungle and cross the Canopy Walk-Way which is an impressive hanging bridge where you will see the rainforest from a different perspective at 30 meters high. You will have a panoramic view of the Madre de Dios River and you will be able to appreciate the nature from the height. In addition, you can climb to a platform to observe different species of birds such as toucans or macaws.

Girl crossing suspension bridge in the middle of jungle

Return to Puerto Maldonado

After this adventure, you will return to the lodge, have breakfast, pick up your luggage and head back to the city where the Puerto Maldonado Tour will end. Depending on the departure time of your flight, the guide will take you to the airport at the agreed time.

Views of Puerto Maldonado

What to bring to Puerto Maldonado 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. In addition, we recommend you to bring

  • 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 or some warm clothes for the evenings.

Where does the tour Puerto Maldonado Jungle start

The Puerto Maldonado Jungle Tour includes pick-up and drop-off at the 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 time will I be picked up at the 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.

  • What is the lodge I will be staying at like?

    The lodge 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), lounge/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. Fifteen of them have been built in the form of a cabin/bungalow with a 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 access to electricity during my stay at the lodge?

    The lodge 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 for a fee.

  • 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.

  • What is the group size of the Puerto Maldonado Tour?

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

  • 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.

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