Lake Sandoval

Name: Lago Sandoval
SKU: 402
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Immerse yourself in the beauty and tranquility of the Sandoval Lake, one of the most impressive destinations in the Tambopata National Reserve, in Mother of God. Navigate through its waters surrounded by lush vegetation and discover an amazing biodiversity: giant otters, monkeys, exotic birds and alligators will accompany you in this unique experience.
Enjoy jungle hikes, sunrise canoe rides and magical sunsets reflected on the lake, while connecting with the purest nature in Peru.

A perfect experience for adventure, photography and wildlife lovers.

Category: Tours

Days: 3 Days / 2 Nights

Difficulty: Easy

Plan your adventure in advance! If you book today, your tour will be available at 4 days. This way we guarantee an organized and smooth experience.

Itinerary

Day 1

ARRIVAL PUERTO MALDONADO - LODGE - SHIRINGUERO CAMPSITE

Guided walk through the jungle and shiringuero camp: 2-hour tour of the lodge's reserve, identifying tropical flora, medicinal trees and visiting a replica of a latex (rubber) extraction camp.
Boat ride at dusk to observe caimans and other animals on the riverbanks.

Day 2

SANDOVAL LAKE - CHESTNUT CAMP

Departure to Sandoval Lake in the Tambopata National Reserve. After a 20 minute boat ride on the Madre de Dios River, a 3 km hike through the rainforest takes place. During the walk it is possible to see giant trees, monkeys, birds such as shanshos and kingfishers, and with luck, giant otters.

In the afternoon, visit one of the lodge's observation towers (20 or 42 meters). Afterwards, tour of a chestnut camp, where you will learn about the artisanal harvesting of Brazil nuts, another key activity in the region.

Day 3

PARROT CLAY LICK - LOCAL MARKET - DEPARTURE TRANSFER

Very early in the morning, departure to the parrot clay lick. You will observe between 3 to 5 species of parrots.
At mid-morning, transfer by boat back to Puerto Maldonado. Guided visit to the local market to learn about typical products of the region and the daily life of its inhabitants.
Then, transfer to the airport to take the return flight.