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Puerto Maldonado Jungle Tour

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

(9 reviews)
Puerto Maldonado
3 days
Spanish and English
Starts: From Puerto Maldonado airport (time to be confirmed depending on your flight schedule)
Ends: To Puerto Maldonado airport around 10:00 am or according to your flight schedule.
Free cancellation!

Briefing

Get ready for an awesome 3-day Puerto Maldonado Jungle Tour where you’ll soak up the Peruvian jungle while staying at one of the coolest lodges right next to the Madre de Dios River. It’s all about comfort in the heart of the Amazon, so you can truly connect with nature 💚. This tour includes two nights of full board accommodations, transfers from Puerto Maldonado Airport, and all the fun activities laid out in the itinerary. You’ll spot some amazing and colorful birds, caimans, monkeys, and tons of other wildlife. Plus, you’ll get to explore the Tambopata National Reserve and even chill out while swimming in the lodge's pool surrounded by nature. Ready for an adventure in the Amazonian jungle? Keep reading for more details👇:

Tour details

Included

  • Pick-up and transfer to the Puerto Maldonado Airport
  • Transportation to and from the lodge
  • Professional guide
  • Meals
  • Lodging (private room)

Not included

  • Entrance to Tambopata National Reserve
  • Alcoholic beverages

Cancellation policy

Free cancellations!

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 a no-show, no refunds will be provided.

Tour itinerary

DAY 1 Puerto Maldonado Airport - Lodge - Monkey Island

Pick-up at Puerto Maldonado Airport

The lodge is situated next to the Madre de Dios River, about 9 mi (15 km) southwest of Puerto Maldonado in the Tambopata National Reserve. When you land at the airport, your guide will be there to take you into town (it’s a short 15-minute drive). You’ll make a quick stop at the office before hopping on a boat to the lodge. The trip down the river takes about an hour, and after arriving, you’ll kick things off with a welcome meeting over some fresh fruit juice. Finally, you’ll drop off your bags in your room and get ready for lunch!

Interior of the lodge room

Monkey Island 🐒

After you chill for a bit, it’s time to check out the famous Monkey Island, just across the Madre de Dios River. You’ll get to see all kinds of monkeys like the brown capuchin, squirrel monkey, marmoset, and white capuchin. Once you’re done monkeying around, you’ll head back to the lodge!

Monkey in a tree

In search of alligators 🐊

Before dinner, when it gets dark, you’ll head out to look for caimans (don’t forget your flashlight!). They usually hang out by the banks of the Madre de Dios River, and if you’re lucky, you might spot a capybara—the biggest rodent in the world that can weigh up to 13 lbs (6 kilos)! After that, you’ll head back to the lodge for dinner and get some shut eye before tomorrow’s adventure.

Caiman in the Madre De Dios River

DAY 2 Sandoval Lake - Tambopata National Reserve - Canopy Walk-Way

Sandoval Lake

Today’s an early one! You’ll grab some breakfast and then hop on a short boat ride to the entrance of Sandoval Lake. Once you get to the checkpoint, it’s time for about 2 mi (3 km) hike into the jungle as you dive into the Tambopata National Reserve. After that, you’ll jump back on the boat and cruise around Sandoval Lake, checking out monkeys, birds, huge trees, and all sorts of local wildlife. You might even spot a family of giant otters! 🦦 After all that adventure, you’ll head back to the lodge for a tasty local meal.

Boating on Sandoval Lake

Canopy Walk-Way

It’s back to the jungle for you! You’ll stroll across the Canopy Walk-Way, which is an exciting suspension bridge that lets you check out the rainforest from 30 meters up. You’ll get an awesome view of the Madre de Dios River and really soak in nature from a great height. Plus, you can climb up higher to a platform to catch a glimpse of all kinds of birds like toucans and macaws!

Canopy Walk-Way

Walk and dinner at the lodge

Next, you’ll head out for a night walk to check out all the cool insects, amphibians, and nocturnal reptiles. After that, it’s back to the lodge for dinner. Once you’ve eaten, feel free to hang out, grab a drink at the bar, and soak up the jungle vibes at night. Then it’s time to kick back and recharge for your last day!

Group resting and eating a drink at the bar

DAY 3 Parrot clay lick - Puerto Maldonado Airport

Parrot Clay Lick

Last day, folks! You’ll wake up early and hop on a boat to check out the parrot clay lick. Get ready to see a mud wall buzzing with three to five different species of parrots flying above you. It’s gonna be a colorful show with their awesome feathers!

Puerto Maldonado Airport

After that, you’ll head back to the lodge for breakfast, grab your bags, and make your way back to the city to wrap up your Puerto Maldonado adventure. Your guide will get you to the airport at the right time before your flight.

Blue macaws and green parrots

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 68ºF (20ºC) and 104ºF (40ºC), dropping to 62ºF (17ºC) in the windy season (June and July) with a rainy season from December to March.

It’s important to take light, comfortable, breathable, and quick-drying clothing and footwear. Mosquito repellent, a hat, sunglasses, and a flashlight should be packed in your suitcase. In addition, we recommend bringing:

  • Original passport
  • Mosquito repellent
  • Sunscreen 
  • Sunglasses
  • Cash 
  • 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 Tour start

The Puerto Maldonado Jungle Tour includes pick-up and drop-off at the Puerto Maldonado Airport. To get to Puerto Maldonado, take one of the daily commercial flights from Lima with a stopover in the city of Cusco (about 90 minutes). 

If road travel is your preference, a bus takes about 10 hours from Cusco to Puerto Maldonado. If you arrive in Puerto Maldonado this way, 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 fill in 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 of wood from the region. It has 30 rooms (15 of them in the form of a cabin/bungalow), a lobby/bar, a dining room, a kitchen, a swimming pool, and common areas such as a terrace with hammocks, and an outdoor smoking area. Each of the rooms are completely protected by mosquito nets. The lodge is located on the banks of the Madre de Dios River. It features the traditional and rustic design of the homes 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 a cabin/bungalow configuration 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 rooms also have access to electricity by generator for four hours a day (5:00 pm to 9:00 pm). Like the rest of the lodge, the rooms are completely protected by mosquito nets.

  • Will I have access to electricity during my stay at the lodge?

    The lodge has an electric generator (fully encapsulated) used for short periods (approximately 4 hours, usually from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm). Howlanders recommends taking advantage of this time to charge your electronic devices. From 9:00 pm the lodge is illuminated by the dim and romantic light of kerosene lamps providing a magical atmosphere. We also highly recommend bringing a flashlight.

  • 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. We recommend taking advantage of these days to disconnect.

  • Are meals 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-style meals when more than 15 travelers stay at the lodge, and table service when the number is less than 15. Freshwater, coffee or tea, and soft drinks are offered with meals. Meals consist of salads, main courses, and desserts combining regional, Peruvian, and international cuisine. The lodge provides 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 organize the necessities before your arrival at the lodge.

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

    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 not needed 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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