Tambopata Tours & Trips

What our customers ask about Tambopata Tours & Trips

• When is the best time to visit Tambopata Country Region for wildlife viewing?

  Visit Tambopata between June and October during the dry season when trails are easier to navigate and animals are more active. The G Lodge Amazon and Monte Amazonico Lodge report higher sightings of giant river otters black caimans and various monkey species at Lake Sandoval during these months. The weather is more predictable with clearer skies making it easier to spot wildlife. As one TourRadar traveler noted: "The trip to Tambopata Ecolodge and overall experience of the Amazon rainforest was an amazing experience made very comfortable and accessible by the incredible staff and work of the lodge to maintain the trails and provide opportunities to observe the wildlife and natural surroundings."

• How do I get to Tambopata Country Region and what's the best way to travel between locations?

  Start your journey with a flight to Puerto Maldonado from Lima or Cusco. From there lodges like Monte Amazonico coordinate mixed transport to their properties. The trip involves either a 2-hour drive or a 6-hour boat ride on the Tambopata River. Getting around the region means taking motorized canoes or walking guided trails. A TourRadar traveler shared: "We were transported from the Airport straight to The Lodge by Tour Bus and then motorised canoe with amazing scenery along the way."

• What types of accommodation are available in Tambopata Country Region?

  Expect comfortable rainforest lodges such as Monte Amazonico Lodge and Posada Amazonas Lodge. Rooms come with mosquito nets and private bathrooms. The properties run on generator power with electricity available in common areas at set times. One TourRadar traveler noted about Posada Amazonas: "The lodge and rooms were lovely though some fans would make a big difference to comfort in the oppressive heat." The lodges serve local Amazonian dishes in shared dining spaces that encourage guest interaction.

• What key wildlife species can I expect to see in Tambopata Country Region?

  Tambopata National Reserve houses 540 bird species and over 100 mammal species. Visitors often spot macaws and parrots at the Chuncho clay lick brown capuchin and squirrel monkeys on Monkey Island and giant river otters at Lake Sandoval. A TourRadar traveler reported: "Had a great time - saw capybaras white caimans nightjars hoatzins red howler monkeys and even had amazing jaguar sightings along the riverbank near Monte Amazonico Lodge."

• What unique activities are available on Tambopata Country Region tours?

  The region offers visits to El Chuncho the world's largest macaw clay lick night wildlife walks and canopy tours 45 meters up in ancient Kapok trees. Visitors can try traditional fishing kayak on the Madre de Dios River and meet indigenous communities. A TourRadar traveler shared: "At Sandoval Lake we had an incredible experience seeing giant river otters while the macaw clay lick provided an unforgettable spectacle of hundreds of colorful birds."

• How long should I plan to stay in Tambopata Country Region?

  Plan for 3-4 days to see key sites like Lake Sandoval and the Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick. Most visitors choose 3-5 day packages with 4-day tours offering a good mix of activities and downtime. A TourRadar traveler advised: "The 4-day stay gave us enough time to see different locations along the Tambopata River each offering unique wildlife experiences."