Sandoval Lake Full-Day Trip from Puerto Maldonado
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Experience Highlights
Embark on a full-day excursion to Sandoval Lake from Puerto Maldonado and immerse yourself in the impressive biodiversity of the Tambopata National Reserve.
You'll start with a boat ride on the Madre de Dios River and continue with a 2-hour hike through the rainforest, where you'll spot exotic birds, monkeys, giant otters and caimans. The finishing touch is a leisurely boat ride on Lake Sandoval itself, home to piranhas and many aquatic species.
This tour, lasting approximately 8 hours, includes pick-up from your hotel, bus terminal or Puerto Maldonado airport and is offered in English and Spanish, taught by expert local guides who know every nook and cranny of the region. You will also enjoy a traditional lunch to replenish your energy in the heart of the Amazon.
- Book your adventure and explore the Tambopata rainforest.
- Observe unique wildlife: birds, monkeys, otters and more.
- Enjoy an included lunch in the heart of the Amazon.
What’s included
- Pick up and drop off and drop off from hotel, land terminal or airport
- Local guide in English and Spanish
- Boat trip on the Madre de Dios River (45 min)
- 2-hour guided hike through the rainforest
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Step by Step
In the morning your transport will pick you up from your hotel, the land terminal or the airport in Puerto Maldonado. After a short transfer, you will embark on a boat on the Madre de Dios River for about 45 minutes, gradually making your way into the river that gives access to the reserve.
When you reach the bank of the main trail, you will begin a 2-hour walk along a clearly discernible path through the rainforest. You will be accompanied by a native guide who will point out the most emblematic species of flora and fauna: toucans, macaws, howler monkeys, giant anteaters and many others. Keep your eyes peeled for the family of giant otters and records of caimans hidden in the marshy vegetation.
Once you reach Sandoval Lake, you'll board a paddle boat to glide silently over its waters. This is home to piranhas, taricayas (turtles) and a multitude of freshwater fish. The landscape, with sunken logs and palm trees on the banks, offers a spectacle of reflections and sounds that only the Amazon can provide.
After this aquatic experience, you will return to the starting point to enjoy a traditional lunch in a rustic camp, prepared with local ingredients. It will be the ideal moment to recharge your batteries and share photos and anecdotes with your expedition companions.
