Experience the beauty of the Amazon with our Sandoval Lake Tour for 2 days. Explore the stunning lake, home to giant otters, colorful birds, and exotic wildlife. Enjoy a guided canoe ride through pristine waters and a jungle walk to discover unique flora and fauna. This Sandoval Lake Tour offers an unforgettable adventure in the heart of nature!
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Macaw clay lick - Sandoval lake - Natives 6 Days
6-day adventure deep into the heart of the Peruvian Amazon, where you’ll witness the breathtaking beauty and wildlife diversity of Tambopata National Reserve. This immersive Amazon rainforest tour in Peru takes you to the world-famous Macaw Clay Lick, where vibrant macaws and parrots gather in dazzling displays of color and sound. Explore the serene waters of Sandoval Lake, home to giant river otters, black caimans, and exotic bird species.
During your journey, you’ll have the unique opportunity to interact with indigenous communities, learning about their traditions, survival techniques, and deep connection with the rainforest. Guided by expert naturalists, you’ll trek through lush jungle trails, discover medicinal plants, and spot fascinating wildlife, including monkeys, sloths, and jaguars.
Perfect for nature lovers and adventure seekers, this Amazon rainforest tour in Peru offers an authentic and enriching experience in one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth. Get ready for an extraordinary journey into the wild!”
6dMc-LK-Adv
Macaw clay lick - Sandoval lake - Natives 6 Days
6-day adventure deep into the heart of the Peruvian Amazon, where you’ll witness the breathtaking beauty and wildlife diversity of Tambopata National Reserve. This immersive Amazon rainforest tour in Peru takes you to the world-famous Macaw Clay Lick, where vibrant macaws and parrots gather in dazzling displays of color and sound. Explore the serene waters of Sandoval Lake, home to giant river otters, black caimans, and exotic bird species.
During your journey, you’ll have the unique opportunity to interact with indigenous communities, learning about their traditions, survival techniques, and deep connection with the rainforest. Guided by expert naturalists, you’ll trek through lush jungle trails, discover medicinal plants, and spot fascinating wildlife, including monkeys, sloths, and jaguars.
Perfect for nature lovers and adventure seekers, this Amazon rainforest tour in Peru offers an authentic and enriching experience in one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth. Get ready for an extraordinary journey into the wild!”
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Why Choose a Sandoval Lake Tour?
A Sandoval Lake Tour is the perfect opportunity to explore the untouched wilderness of the Amazon. The lake’s unique ecosystem is home to an array of wildlife, including giant river otters, caimans, and vibrant tropical birds. The tranquil waters and lush surroundings make it an ideal spot for photography, relaxation, and eco-tourism.
By embarking on this journey, you will:
Experience the breathtaking landscapes of the Amazon Rainforest.
Encounter diverse wildlife in their natural habitat.
Participate in sustainable tourism efforts that help protect the environment.
Sandoval Lake Tour Cost
The Sandoval Lake Tour cost varies depending on the tour provider, length of stay, and accommodation type. On average, prices range from $150 to $500 per person for a multi-day tour. we will provide you with Absolutely Lowest price. The cost generally includes:
Guided excursions
Accommodation in eco-lodges
Meals and transportation from Puerto Maldonado
Entrance fees to the Tambopata National Reserve
Table of Contents
Day 1.- Arrival at the airport or bus station and transfer to our office for the arrangements and information related to the tour before leaving the city of Puerto Maldonado. In case you have large luggage, we suggest that you repack and bring what is required in the Amazon rainforest. Then, transfer in a 4X4 vehicle for approximately 2 hours to reach the Tambopata River.In this part of the trip, we took a motorboat to the lodge. After settling in the ecolodge we will have lunch followed by a walk through the jungle to see and learn. We will have the opportunity to see animals in their natural habitat such as, for example, amphibians, mammals, reptiles and wonderful insects. On dinner, we will have a short briefing about next day activity
Day 2.- We get up early in the morning, at 4:30 am, to take a boat trip to the “collpa” (Quechua word meaning clay with minerals) of the most popular macaws of the Amazon called Chuncho. We will make a trip of 1 hour and a half by motorboat, during the trip we will have the opportunity to see some animals such as, for example, capybaras, tapirs and it is even possible to see the largest cat in South America, the jaguar.Many travelers are witnesses and bring photographic evidence of encounters with many of these wild animals.After arriving at the macaw clay lick, we will first observe the arrival of large groups of parrots and parrots of different species, which arrive before the macaws to eat the mud located next to the clay wall on the river bank.We will find a camouflaged place as close as possible to better see the clay lick from our chairs to await the start of one of the most beautiful bird watching views on the planet.In a day of normal activity in the macaw clay lick, you will notice a great selection of these wonderful animals flying over you becoming an unforgettable experience.Back to our ecolodge, we will have breakfast and rest after an exhausting activity. Then we will walk through the botanical garden where you can see some fruits, timber trees, and medicinal plants.After lunch we will prepare for transport back to Puerto Maldonado, exactly the same route, we will return to the Puerto Maldonado office to go to a second ecolodge located around the accommodation on the island of the monkeys.After accommodating in, we go before dinner to look for alligators (Alligators 3 species of them) in a motorboat in the darkness of the night along the Madre de Dios river.
Best Time to Visit Sandoval Lake
The best time to take a Sandoval Lake Tour is during the dry season (May to September). During this period:
Wildlife is more visible as animals gather near water sources.
Trails are less muddy, making hikes easier.
The weather is generally more pleasant, with lower humidity.
How to Get to Sandoval Lake
To reach Sandoval Lake:
Fly to Puerto Maldonado from Lima or Cusco.
Travel by boat for about 30 minutes along the Madre de Dios River.
Hike through the jungle for about an hour to reach the lake.
Board a canoe to explore the serene waters of Lake Sandoval.
