SANDOVAL LAKE & PARROT CLAY LICK WALL TOUR

Highlights

• Starts Puerto Maldonado/Ends Puerto Maldonado

• Explore the Tambopata region and its biodiversity

• Visit Sandoval Lake - Includes Oxbow Lake exploration

• Spot capuchin monkeys at the Monkey Island

• Night guided walks

• Canopy towers, canopy walks & Zip Linning

• Night boat ride for wildlife spotting

• Small group experience; Max 12 people

• Fully escorted by a bilingual tour leader/local guide

• Introductory to Moderate pace delivery

• Selected departure dates

• Fully customizable - Private tour option

• Twin share and single traveller supplement option. Shared room available option for single travellers

• Prior departure information session provided by experienced local guide based in NSW or Cusco

Itinerary

Welcome to Puerto Maldonado. on arrival, one of our representatives will pick you up from the airport and transfer you (20 minutes) to the pier along the Madre the Dios river where you will begin a 40-minute boat ride to your jungle lodge. In the afternoon you will visit the Monkey Island located just across the riverbank from our accommodation. You may be able to spot distinct species of monkeys, sloths, and turtles in the area. At night, we will explore the tropical forest surrounding our lodge. Led by our expert local guide, we will go into the forest in search of nocturnal wildlife including arachnids, sloths, insects, reptiles, porcupines, night monkeys, owls and much more.

Activity: Transfer to lodge/Boat ride/Jungle exploration

Explorer Moment: Navigating along the Madre de Dios river is one of the most picture-perfect experiences in the Amazon. Plenty wildlife can be easily spotted surrounded by exuberant flora

Accommodation: Jungle Lodge

Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Departing at dawn, we will make our way towards Sandoval Lake within the Tambopata National Reserve. Initially, a 3-Km wooden track would lead us to the edge of the lake where we will find a small rowboat that will take us through lake. In addition to witnessing the lush biodiversity of the surrounding area, we may spot black caimans, herons, turtles, monkeys, ducks, parrots, macaws, and many other species. We will return to our lodge for lunch. Your afternoon activity will include a canopy tower & walk experience including zip lining through the canopy (optional). At night, we wil take a boat ride to explore the riverbanks where we may spot black caimans, nightjars, owls, bats, and capybaras

Activity: Wildlife spotting/Guided walk (3 kms/2 hrs)

Explorer Moment: the best time to see wildlife is either at dawn or sunset and the Tambopata Reserve has plenty to offer. Keep your eyes wide open in your morning walk towards Sandoval Lake. It is unique!!

Accommodation: Jungle Lodge

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

After breakfast, you may opt out to visit and explore a local farm in the area. You may find vast coffee, cocoa beans, and tropical fruits plantations. Our service will conclude with your transfer back to Puerto Maldonado airport

Activity: Transfer to airport/Boat ride/Jungle exploration

Explorer Moment: Navigating along the Madre de Dios river is one of the most picture-perfect experiences in the Amazon. Plenty wildlife can be easily spotted surrounded by exuberant flora

Accommodation: Jungle Lodge

Meals: Breakfast

• Andean Explorer Tours leader and bilingual local guides where applicable.

• 2 Nights jungle lodge accommodation

• Tambopata National reserve entry permits

• Airport transfers (to & from)

• Luggage storage (left at the office on day 1)

• Meals as described in the itinerary

• Drinking water

• First aid kit

Included:

• Remoteness. Puerto Maldonado is an emerging city located in the heart of the Amazon rainforest with easy access for all travellers. However, to reach the truly remote Amazonian wilderness, visitors must travel beyond the city limits, often via boat, to reach lodges located in places like the Tambopata National Reserve. This means the city serves as an accessible gateway, but a journey into the remote jungle still requires time and further travel. This includes a combination of car and riverboat travel.

• Pace and Mobility. This tour is expected to run at a moderate pace. This trip is unsuitable for visitors with impaired mobility. You will be required to move about unassisted, including handling your luggage, getting on and of vehicles and lining up at check points. Expect long riverboat journeys to reach the points of interest in this trip

• Trip Grading: This trip is rated Introductory to Moderate. It involves a combination of gentle walking and sightseeing through remote jungle areas. The terrain includes steep undulations, muddy surfaces, and uneven terrain. You will need a reasonable level of fitness-good health and be comfortable camping for consecutive days in basic conditions.

• Suggested Preparation: The fitter you are, the more you will enjoy this trip. At least a few months prior to departure, you should try an active exercise routine on a regular basis. This should include hard walking, jogging, leg strengthening and aerobic fitness. Please discuss the right exercise routine for you with your fitness instructor.

• Flexibility. This trip will be conducted as outlined in the itinerary. This includes plenty of time to explore at your own pace. Refer to our Terms and Conditions for further details.

• Weather: The dry season (May–October) is often recommended for more predictable weather and easier trails — though wildlife viewing is good year-round and the wet season changes access and scenery.

• Trip Logistics: To make your visit to the Amazon rainforest is a unique experience, make sure you pack lightweight breathable clothes, long sleeves and long pants for mosquitoes and trails. Bring along good walking shoes, waterproof jacket, hat, insect repellent (DEET), binoculars, camera, headlamp. We strongly advise you check with your medical practitioner for an up-to-date routine vaccination program, including yellow fever and the travel health guidance for Peru. Make sure to carry travel insurance that cover remote areas.

Explore the Facts:

• Domestic flights

• Comprehensive Travel Insurance (compulsory)

• Visas

• Add on activities or excursions not listed in the itinerary

• Sleeping bags and trekking poles (rentals available)

• Meals not listed in the itinerary (breakfast day 1-lunch day 5)

• Items of personal nature

• Gratuities for porters/local guides

Not Included:

Inclusions

The Unexpected Element

Adventure travel in third world countries involves a degree of unpredictability. Tour operations in remote areas are also subject to this degree of uncertainty and itineraries may be changed. Basic standards in remote areas in this trip are significantly different than the ones at home. For those situations outside your comfort zone, your flexibility, positive attitude, and sense of adventure is a must have. This is how unforgettable lifetime experiences are made of!

• Payment Terms. You can secure your booking with an initial 50% deposit of the total amount. The remaining balance is due two months prior to departure date.

• Flights. International flights are not included in this service. Domestic flights may be organised upon request

• Airport Transfers. This package includes airport transfers in both directions.

• Accommodation. Jungle lodge (2 nights). The accommodation type and Hotel name for each point of interest is listed in the daily itinerary description. Please note, any changes to the listed accommodation will be of a similar or higher standard. The standard room configuration is twin share. Additional bedding configurations may be requested and confirmed prior to departure. Changes to these configurations during the trip are always subject to availability. The options available for Solo Travellers include: The Single Supplement Option is available as well as the shared Accommodation Option (opt to share the room with a fellow traveller of the same gender).

• Transport. Private vehicles, boat

• Group Leader. This is a fully escorted service. A bilingual Peru Explorer Tours representative always accompanies this trip.

• Travellers and Group Dynamics. There are no minimum numbers to run this trip. The maximum number of travellers for this trip is 12. This trip will run following the activities listed in the itinerary. However, at any time, feel free to stay and explore our destinations at your own pace.

• Travel Insurance - A comprehensive travel insurance cover is compulsory for this trip. Copies of travel insurance certificates will be collected prior to departure.

• Passport & Visas. Al travellers are required to have a valid passport (minimum 6 months). It is the traveller's responsibility to have the correct travel documentation. Contact your local embassy or consulate for all your visa requirements.

• Meals. as described in the itinerary (1 breakfast/2 lunches/2 dinners)

• Tipping. Tips are not included in this package. While tipping is not compulsory, it is of common practice and given as a token of appreciation for great customer service.

Fine Print

Sandoval Lake Tour

Experience the beauty of Peru with this unforgettable 3-day tour from the heart of the Amazon rainforest

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