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Tour Puerto Maldonado
Visit Parrot Clay Lick and Sandoval Lake





During the 3 day tour in Puerto Maldonado we will enjoy the Peruvian jungle in one of the best lodges in the area. Comfort in the heart of the Amazon to experience nature in its purest form. We will see spectacular and colorful birds, caimans, monkeys and the rest of the diverse fauna of the area. We 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?🤩 Here are all the details:
Tour details
Included
- Airport pick-up
- Transportation
- Professional guide
- Meals
- Lodging
- Entrance to Sandoval Lake
Important information
In case of children under 8 years old, it will be mandatory to hire a private guide.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation! If you cancel at least 65 days before the start of the tour, you will receive 100% of the amount paid. If you cancel at least 44 days before the start of the tour, you will receive 75% of the amount paid. If you cancel at least 20 days before the start of the tour, you will receive 50% of the paid amount. After this time, or in case of no-show, no refunds will be given.
Tour itinerary
DAY 1 Puerto Maldonado - Lodge - Trekking
Pick up and arrival in Puerto Maldonado
After being picked up at the airport, we will head to the pier at Puerto Bolivar to reach our lodge. The boat ride will last 40 minutes on the Madre de Dios River. Once we arrive at the lodge, we will leave our luggage in the bungalow and we will be served lunch.

Exploration of the area
After resting for a while, we will make our first excursion to make contact with the Peruvian jungle. Our guide will show us the different tropical trees and medicinal plants in the area.

Shiringuero Camp
Our first stop will be a chestnut camp where the Brazil nut, also known as Amazonian chestnut, is cultivated. Next, we will go to a shiringuero camp, a recreation of a real camp where we will see the artisanal process of latex collection. In total we will walk for two hours and return to the lodge where we can rest.

Caiman Safari
Before dinner, we will take advantage of the sunset to take a boat ride and see caimans and other animals that live in the river. We will return to the lodge at 8:00 p.m., have dinner and enjoy the night.

DAY 2 Sandoval Lake - Tambopata National Reserve
Sandoval Lake
Today we have to get up early! At 5:30 in the morning we will have a coffee to start the day and we will head to Sandoval Lake in a boat for 20 minutes. The guide will give us a bag with breakfast that we can enjoy during the excursion.

Tambopata National Reserve
Upon arrival, we will trek 3 km into the jungle, entering the Tambopata National Reserve. Here we will see monkeys, birds, giant trees and other inhabitants of the area. After this hike, at 13:30 we will return to the lodge for lunch and to recharge our batteries.

Visit to the tower
We will climb one of the observation towers to better see the birds of the area and appreciate the wonderful views of the sunset in the jungle. Afterwards we will have free time to enjoy the swimming pool and the rest of the facilities.

Dinner at the lodge
Dinner will be served at the lodge and afterwards, we will be able to chat, have a drink at the bar and enjoy the night in the jungle. It is time to rest and gather strength for the last day.

DAY 3 Parrot Clay Lick
Parrot Clay Lick
We will wake up early, have a cup of coffee and take a 20 minute walk to the Parrot Clay Lick, where we will observe 3 to 5 different species of parrots flying around us. Enjoy the colorful spectacle of their plumage!

Breakfast and rest
We will return to the lodge to have breakfast and enjoy the free time we have left in the jungle. Then we will sail to the city and upon arrival we will be picked up by a minibus that will take us to a traditional market until it is time to end the 3 day tour Puerto Maldonado.

What to bring to Tour Puerto Maldonado
- Long-sleeve clothing for the excursions
- Short-sleeve clothes for stays at the lodge
- Bathing clothes
- Sandals and comfortable shoes
- Cap or hat
- Sunglasses
- Insect repellent
- Sunscreen
- Refillable water bottle
- Small backpack for the excursions
- Personal hygiene kit
- Small flashlight
Where does the tour Tour Puerto Maldonado start
The most comfortable and popular way to get to Puerto Maldonado is by plane from Lima or Cusco.
If you want to arrive by road you can do it from Cusco, in a 10 hour trip.