Take the river
into the rainforest.
Four days of forest trails, lake excursions, wildlife watching and the waterways of Peru's Amazon.
River journeys.
Wildlife encounters.
Quiet lake waters.
Travel by river from Puerto Maldonado into the green waterways and tropical forest of southeastern Peru. The four-day itinerary combines guided nature walks, a monkey-island outing, Lake Sandoval by rowboat, a visit to an Amazonian farm and time on Gamitana Creek before returning to Puerto Maldonado.
Each day brings a new perspective on the rainforest, from the sounds of a night trail to a rowboat on Lake Sandoval and a visit to a traditional Amazonian farm.
The rainforest from
three different angles.
River travel, a tranquil Amazonian lake and chances to see birds and other rainforest animals.
Madre de Dios River
Follow an Amazon waterway into the forest.
Lake Sandoval
Glide across a palm-fringed lake by rowboat.
Amazon Rainforest Wildlife
Keep watch for the region's birds and animals.
Four days in the rainforest.
Open any day to review the described activities and see images of its places, habitats and wildlife. Some photos illustrate the region rather than the exact stop.
Day 01 Into the Rainforest by River Puerto Maldonado → Madre de Dios River → lodge · Arrival · motorboat transfer · jungle walk
Arrive in Puerto Maldonado and enter the rainforest by boat, followed by a guided trail walk and an evening listening to the forest.
Meet your representative on arrival in Puerto Maldonado and transfer to the river port. An outboard motorboat takes you along the Madre de Dios River toward the reserve and your rainforest lodge.
Receive a welcome at the lodge, check in and enjoy lunch. Later, join a guide for a walk along the lodge's trail system to observe the surrounding Amazon habitat.
The evening includes a nature presentation on Amazonian topics, dinner at the lodge and a night walk focused on forest sounds and signs of animal activity. Overnight at the lodge.
Representative local rainforest lodging setting; the tour's actual lodge is not identified in the document.
Representative regional forest scene, not a verified photo of the lodge's trail system.
Day 02 Monkey Island & Lake Sandoval Rollin Island → wetlands → Lake Sandoval · Monkeys · flooded forest · rowboat · sunset
Look for monkeys, explore a flooded ecosystem and enjoy the quiet waters of Lake Sandoval from a rowboat.
Set out for Rollin Island, where the itinerary describes a chance to see several species of monkeys. Return for a tropical breakfast buffet at the lodge, then visit the wetland and flooded-forest ecosystem.
After lunch, travel by motorboat on the Madre de Dios River and walk for approximately one hour to Lake Sandoval. Explore the lake by rowboat, with a possible opportunity to swim depending on your guide's advice and local conditions, and watch the sunset and moonrise.
On the return trip, keep an eye out for caimans and nocturnal birds. An evening nature presentation and dinner at the lodge round out the day. Wildlife observations and swimming are not guaranteed.
Photograph of a Monkey Island on the Madre de Dios River; whether it is the exact Rollin (Rolin) Island stop is unverified.
Representative Sandoval-area flooded forest; the exact wetland stop is not identified in the source.
Photograph of Lake Sandoval's waters; boat activities are described in the document and subject to operating conditions.
Caiman photographed at Lake Sandoval; sightings on the tour are possible, not guaranteed.
Day 03 Amazonian Farm & Gamitana Creek Amazonian farm → Gamitana Creek → lodge · Local farming · canoe country · fishing
Visit an Amazonian farm, explore Gamitana Creek by motorboat and learn about traditional fishing techniques.
Begin with a tropical breakfast buffet, then visit a native Amazonian farm to learn about the area's agricultural setting. Continue by motorboat toward Gamitana Creek.
Your guide may help you spot birds, monkeys, tortoises and caimans along the creek. The itinerary includes fishing using local techniques, followed by lunch with Amazonian fish on a creek-side beach.
Head back toward the reserve as the sun sets. An evening presentation, dinner around the lodge's campfire and another overnight stay complete Day 3. Animal sightings and fishing results vary.
Representative agroforestry photograph from Puerto Maldonado; not the exact farm visited by this tour.
Representative forest waterway near Puerto Maldonado; not verified as Gamitana Creek itself.
Regional wildlife photo; no clay-lick visit is stated in the itinerary and bird sightings are not guaranteed.
Representative river setting, not an image of this tour's guided fishing activity.
Representative river sunset; exact return-trip scenery and weather vary.
Day 04 Butterflies & Puerto Maldonado Departure Lodge → Puerto Maldonado → airport · Breakfast · boat return · butterfly visit
Enjoy one last breakfast in the rainforest before returning by river and visiting a butterfly farm en route to departure.
After a tropical breakfast buffet at the lodge, return along the river to Puerto Maldonado.
The itinerary lists transportation to the airport and a visit to a butterfly farm before departure. Confirm the exact order of stops and how the butterfly visit fits with your flight schedule.
Regional butterfly photograph, not a verified image of the unnamed farm in the tour document.
The journey,
day by day.
The supplied document describes these arrangements and excursions. Ask the operator to confirm precisely which meals, permits, transport and lodge facilities are included in your quoted package.
This is a description of the itinerary, not a confirmed price or inclusions list. Times, wildlife sightings, swimming access and fishing conditions may vary.
Pack for the rainforest.
A little preparation makes days on the river and forest trails more comfortable.
Dress for humid forest conditions
Bring breathable layers, sturdy walking shoes, insect repellent, rain protection and a refillable water bottle. Ask the lodge about recommended gear.
Leave wildlife encounters to nature
Birds, monkeys, caimans and other animals may be observed, but sightings are never assured. Follow your guide's instructions on trails, boats and around water.
Confirm the exact protected area
The itinerary is titled “Manu & the Rainforest” but lists travel via Puerto Maldonado and Lake Sandoval. Ask the operator which reserve or park is actually visited and whether entry to Manu National Park is included.
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the Amazon for yourself?
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Banner photo: Ozesama · CC BY-SA 4.0
