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4 Days / 3 Nights 
Puerto Maldonado Tours
Tambopata Tours from Puerto Maldonado: Lake Sandoval and Macaw Clay Licks
The closest Amazon to Cusco
The most accessible Amazon from Cusco: lodge-based tours in the Tambopata National Reserve with Lake Sandoval’s giant otters, canopy walks, night walks and macaw clay licks.
5.0
4 Days / 3 Nights 
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3 Days / 2 Nights 
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5 Days / 4 Nights Why Tambopata
The Tambopata National Reserve protects 274,690 hectares of rainforest in Madre de Dios, with about 600 bird species and 169 mammals recorded by SERNANP. Puerto Maldonado is under an hour’s flight from Cusco, so you can be on the river the same day.
- ≈55 minflight from Cusco to Puerto Maldonado.
- Lake Sandovalhome to a family of endangered giant otters.
- Oct–Febpeak macaw activity at the clay licks, the breeding season.
How many days?
- 3 days / 2 nights: Lake Sandoval and the essentials.
- 4 days / 3 nights: more time for wildlife and a relaxed pace.
- 5 days / 4 nights: adds a macaw clay lick.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Tambopata?
May to October is the dry season, best for trails. For macaws at the clay licks, research by the Tambopata Macaw Project shows peak activity from about October to February.
How do I get from Cusco to Puerto Maldonado?
By plane (about 55 minutes) or by overnight bus (about 10 hours). We pick you up at the airport or bus station.
Are reserve entrance fees included?
Yes, our tours include entry to the reserve and Lake Sandoval. SERNANP fees depend on the length of stay; check each tour’s includes list.
Do I need a yellow fever vaccine?
It is recommended for the Amazon but not required to enter Peru. There is also malaria risk: see a travel clinic 4–6 weeks before the trip.