Why You Should Visit Sandoval Lake Reserve
Sandoval Lake Reserve is a protected area carefully managed by park rangers to conserve its incredible biodiversity. Visitors can explore this pristine environment only through a certified guide or registered travel agency. This ensures that your experience is both educational and respectful of the ecosystem, making for a safe and responsible exploration of the Amazon rainforest.
Highlights of Your 3-Day Amazon Adventure
Wildlife Watching bird One of the most thrilling aspects of your trip is visiting the clay lick, where you can observe colorful species like parrots, Bolivian parrots, and green parrots. These birds gather every morning to feast on the nutrient-rich clay found along the Madre de Dios River, offering a rare chance to witness their natural behavior up close.
Biodiversity of Flora and Fauna: As you travel through the reserve, you’ll encounter a variety of plant species and unique wildlife, including river otters, turtles, and alligators. Whether you’re a photographer or a nature enthusiast, the opportunities for birdwatching and wildlife photography are endless.
Guided Tours for a Deeper Experience: The professional bilingual guides will lead you through the reserve, providing fascinating insights into the local ecosystem, wildlife, and conservation efforts. Their expert knowledge ensures you won’t miss any of the hidden gems the Amazon has to offer.
Paddle Canoe Adventure: Get up close to the wildlife during a canoe ride, where you can observe the pristine environment and its fascinating inhabitants, including river otters, birds, and more.
Activities Included:
- Wildlife Observation: Spot unique species, including parrots, otters, turtles, and alligators during day and night walks.
Canoe Ride: Paddle through the tranquil waters, surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of the Amazon rainforest.
Night Walks: Explore the forest at night to see nocturnal animals in their natural habitat.
Exploring the Natural Peruvian Rainforest Amazon 3 days: An Unforgettable Adventure
Discover the Best 3-Day, 2-Night Natural Peruvian Rainforest Amazon at Sandoval Lake Reserve, Peru
Embark on an unforgettable Amazon rainforest adventure with a 3-day, 2-night journey to the stunning Sandoval Lake Reserve in Southern Peru. This natural paradise, nestled in the heart of the
Peruvian Amazon, is a dream destination for nature lovers, birdwatchers, and adventure seekers alike. Known for its rich biodiversity, the reserve offers visitors a rare opportunity to witness the
vibrant flora and fauna that call this unique ecosystem home.
Tour Details: Sandoval Lake Reserve 3 Days, 2 Nights
- Length: 3 Days/2 Nights
- Location: Southern Peru, Madre de Dios Department, Puerto Maldonado
- Type of service: Private or Group
- Start Point : Pick-up from the Hotel/Aiport or Bus Terminal in Puerto Maldonado
- Ending Point: Drop off the Hotel/Airport or Bus Terminal in Puerto Maldonado
- Departure: Every Day
- Activities: Sandoval Lake Reserve, Day and night walks, paddle canoe ride to observe river otters, Turtles, birds, Alligators, etc.Fishing .
- Altitude: 182 – m.a.s.l.
- Best time to visit:March – November
- Accomodation : 2 night in Our Lodge rivate Room with Mosquito Nets, Private Showers and Bathrooms .
- Meals: 2 Breakfast /2 Lunch /2 Dinner
Tour Guides & Professional bilingual local guide (well-equipped with guiding gear) ,Tambopata Reserve - Minimum of participants: 2
- Maximum of participants: 8
3-Day Natural Amazon Rainforest Experience – Lake Sandoval, Peru
Day 1: Natural Peruvian Rainforest Amazon to Puerto Maldonado – Lake Sandoval – Canopy Tower – Sunset Experience – Night Caiman Spotting –
Upon arrival at the airport or bus terminal in Puerto Maldonado, you’ll be met and transferred to our main office. After check-in and storing your belongings, we begin our adventure to Lake Sandoval.
We head to the main port and board a motorized boat for a scenic journey along the Madre de Dios River. Along the way, we’ll spot birds, turtles, and sunbathing caimans along the riverbanks. Upon arriving at the Lake Sandoval
Reserve checkpoint, we complete our registration and start a 3-kilometer hike through lush rainforest to reach a small dock.
There, we board a wooden paddle canoe and row through a winding, zigzagging creek. After approximately 20 minutes of paddling, we arrive at Lake Sandoval, one of the most biodiverse and beautiful lakes in the Peruvian Amazon.
We continue paddling for about an hour, fully immersed in the lake’s serene natural beauty, before arriving at our lodge, located right on the lake’s edge.
After settling into your private room, enjoy a traditional Amazonian lunch featuring local flavors and ingredients.
In the afternoon, we visit a 20-meter-high canopy tower, offering stunning panoramic views of the jungle. From this
treetop vantage point, you can observe birds such as macaws, toucans, and raptors, as well as monkeys swinging through the trees. It’s a spectacular birdwatching and wildlife-viewing experience in the heart of the Amazon.
As the sun sets over Lake Sandoval, you’ll witness a breathtaking scene as the sky fills with hues of red, orange, and gold.
After dinner, we head out on a night caiman-spotting excursion—a guided paddle along the lake’s edge under the stars, where you can safely observe the Amazon’s nocturnal wildlife.Lake Sandoval Tours.
Day 2: Amazon Macaw Palm Clay Lick – Amazon Mud Bath – Primary Forest Hike – Night Walk
We rise early at 5:00 a.m. to visit the Macaw Palm Clay Lick, a natural gathering site where macaws, parrots, and parakeets flock to feed on the mineral-rich bark and fruits of palm trees—especially the aguaje palm (Mauritia flexuosa). This spectacular display of color and sound is one of the Amazon’s most awe-inspiring sights.
Afterward, we return to the lodge for a hearty breakfast before indulging in a natural Amazon mud bath experience.
This traditional therapy revitalizes your skin and renews your energy using nutrient-rich jungle mud—one of the most refreshing and unique wellness moments of the tour.
Later in the day, try your hand at sport fishing in Amazonian waters full of life. Feel the thrill and serenity of connecting with nature through this immersive activity. Clay Lick, Amazon Peruvian
After lunch, we embark on a guided hike through primary rainforest trails. Encounter towering ancient trees—some between 300 and 500 years old—and observe native plant and animal life along the way. Your guide will help you
identify medicinal plants, unique tree species, and hidden signs of wildlife.
As night falls, join a night walk to discover the Amazon after dark, when an entirely different world of insects, frogs, and nocturnal animals comes to life.
Day 3: Encounter with Giant River Otters – Return to Puerto Maldonado
We begin our final morning at 6:00 a.m. with a search for giant river otters—playful, social mammals that often travel in family groups of up to 12. These charismatic creatures are curious and sometimes approach humans, allowing for
incredible photography opportunities without disturbing their behavior.
After observing the otters, we return to the lodge for breakfast. We then pack our belongings and begin our journey back.
A canoe takes us to the checkpoint, and from there we board a motorized boat for the scenic trip upstream to Puerto Maldonado. Upon arrival in the city, we retrieve our luggage from the office and are transferred to the airport or bus station.
This concludes your unforgettable adventure in the Peruvian Amazon—a journey filled with wonder, connection, and discovery.
[tabby icon="cog fa-folder-open" title="ITINERARY"]Included in the Amazon Trip :
- A professional natura list tour guide ;
- Motorboat transportation;
- Meals: 2x breakfast, 2x lunch, 2x dinner and drinking water (Please note: vegetarian option upon request for no extra cost!);
- Accommodation: 2 nights in lodge ;
- First aid kit, including a poison extractor, mosquito bite treatment and an antidote for a snake bite;
- Radio communications;
- Rubber boots.
Not included in the Trip 3 days:
Any flight nor airport departure taxes;
Vaccination;
Breakfast on the first day and Lunch last day;
Drinks;
Tips to local staff.
Entrance fee to the Reserve;
What to take with you to the Amazon Trip .
Mosquito repellent (DEET 35 recommended as a MINIMUM!!),
Original passport,
Small backpack,
Long sleeved cotton shirts (preferably green coloured),
Long cotton trousers,
Cotton long socks (to be put into your trousers),
Comfortable walking shoes,
Sandals or light shoes,
Rain gear (e.g. rain poncho),
Swimsuit;
Binoculars (we also rent it),
Camera and its charger,
Plastic bags to be used for clothes and a camera,
A hat as a protection against the Sun or rain,
Toiletries,
Small towel,
Toilet paper,
Antibacterial gel ,
Sun cream, Hat bring to the trip
Sunglasses,
Flashlight (with spare bulb and batteries),
A bottled water (1 litre as a minimum),
Pocket money (Soles) to buy some beverages and souvenirs as well as to tip.
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