Wildlife adventure at Sandoval in the Tambopata National Reserve.
Description
Lake Sandoval is the perfect place to spend a vacation of total relaxation and rest from the daily routine. But not everything that awaits you in this destination is to lie in a hammock to enjoy the scenery and not think about anything, because in the lake and its surroundings you can perform various activities. Here are some of the best things to do at Sandoval Lake. A boat ride on the Sandoval Lake Lake Sandoval is within the Tambopata National Reserve, 45 minutes from Puerto Maldonado on the right bank of the Madre de Dios River. It is a wildlife sanctuary (giant otter or river otter, black caiman, several species of macaws and parrots, kingfishers, turtles, monkeys, herons and cranes among other species of rainforest fauna). It is a biodiversity reserve with more than 1000 species of birds.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Itinerary Pick up from the hotel at 9:00 a.m., then we will go to the Tambopata National Reserve, about ten minutes away. Once there, we will cross what is considered the gateway to the southern Amazon rainforest. We will travel about three kilometers of trail. Like true explorers, we will advance through the Amazonian flora, encountering macaws and even falcons.
We will board a canoe to tour Lake Sandoval and, from the water, we will greet unique species such as the river otter or the black caiman. After the walk, we will go to a local restaurant to enjoy lunch.
With a full stomach, we will return to Puerto Maldonado, where we will accompany you to the hotel at 5:30 p.m. to conclude the walk through the jungle and Lake Sandoval.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up is at the hotel lobby, wait 10 minutes before pick up. The guide will write or call you 15 minutes before pick up.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(3)
From Puerto Maldonado a guide takes you in a boat and then you arrive at the Tambopata National Reserve, from here you do a hike and you see some wonderful landscapes of the flora and fauna, then you arrive at Lake Sandoval, it is a magical lake in the middle of the jungle and you go for a boat ride, you can appreciate variety of birds, turtles, and I had the opportunity to see an alligator very close to our boat, it was very exciting, then you make a break for lunch and return by the lake, the reserve and the river.
An unforgettable experience at Lake Sandoval. After about 3 km of walking immersed in the Amazon rainforest, surrounded by lush and lively nature, we reached the shore and from there continued by canoe along the canals. The silence interrupted only by the sounds of the jungle makes the route magical. We had the good fortune to observe the alaras, beautiful with their bright colors, and especially the giant otters, swimming free in the lake: an exciting and rare encounter. The direct contact with nature, the feeling of adventure and the authenticity of the place make this excursion one of the most beautiful and authentic in Peru. Highly recommended for those looking for real emotions and a deep bond with the Amazon rainforest.
The tour was good, we saw 3 different monkey species, birds, black kaimans... but the organisation could be better. We waited 40min just to start the tour and lunch breack was almost 2 hours. This could be a half day trip.
