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Float up the Tambopata, climb a 30-meter canopy tower and visit parrot clay licks on this three-day Posada Amazonas classic. Expect guided river travel, lake paddles, night walks and a strong chance to see macaws, otters and caiman.
Float up the Tambopata, climb a 30-meter canopy tower and visit parrot clay licks on this three-day Posada Amazonas classic. Expect guided river travel, lake paddles, night walks and a strong chance to see macaws, otters and caiman.
The boat cuts through the Tambopata at dawn, the river nudging the hull as the forest presses close; toucans flash across the water and the canopy tower rises like a watchtower above unbroken green.
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Operated by Valencia Travel Agency S.a.c. · Puerto Maldonado, Madre de Dios
The boat cuts through the Tambopata at dawn, the river nudging the hull as the forest presses close; toucans flash across the water and the canopy tower rises like a watchtower above unbroken green.
This classic three-day program begins in Puerto Maldonado and follows the Madre de Dios and Tambopata rivers into a community-managed private reserve. The landscape is lowland Amazon—alluvial soils, oxbow lakes and slow meanders carved by seasonal floods. The area sits within the larger Tambopata–Bahuaja-Sonene ecological complex, where indigenous communities such as those around Infierno manage communal ports and trails that predate lodge tourism.
Visitors can expect a mix of river travel, short hikes (the lodge is a 45-minute boat ride from the port), a 30-meter canopy tower ascent, a paddled lake visit to Tres Chimbadas, and guided visits to a parrot clay lick and an ethnobotanical trail run by Centro Ñape. Wildlife highlights include macaws and parrots at clay licks, hoatzin and caiman around lakes, and river otters most active at first light.
Practical guidance: pack quick-dry clothing, a compact rain jacket, sturdy trail shoes with good tread, and insect repellent. Days are warm and humid; mornings are best for wildlife viewing. Expect moderate exertion—short hikes over uneven forest trails and stairs up the tower. Guides are typically biologists or trained community members; groups are merged to reach a 10:1 guide ratio. The lodge provides meals and river transfers; bring any prescription meds, and plan flights with flexible arrival times to account for early or dawn departures.
moderate.
72 hours (3 days).
Suitable for travelers with moderate fitness: short hikes of up to 45 minutes over uneven terrain and stair climbs to canopy platforms.
The drier months (June–August and May–October windows) generally offer better wildlife viewing and easier trail conditions, although the lodge operates year-round.
Yes—river transportation and transfers from and to Puerto Maldonado airport are included in the program.
Moderate: expect short hikes (up to 45 minutes), boat rides, and a 30-meter climb on a scaffolded canopy tower via stairs; a moderate level of fitness is recommended.
Guides are biologists, tourism professionals, or community members who typically speak English; Posada assigns guides at roughly a 10:1 ratio and may merge small groups.
The Madre de Dios corridor has long been used by indigenous communities and small settlements; community-run ports like Infierno now partner with lodges for sustainable tourism revenue.
Posada Amazonas operates within community-managed reserves and supports local ecotourism; visitors should minimize waste, stay on trails and follow guide instructions to reduce disturbance.
Valencia Travel Agency S.a.c. operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The boat cuts through the Tambopata at dawn, the river nudging the hull as the forest presses close; toucans flash across the water and the canopy tower rises like a watchtower above unbroken green.
The boat cuts through the Tambopata at dawn, the river nudging the hull as the forest presses close; toucans flash across the water and the canopy tower rises like a watchtower above unbroken green.
This classic three-day program begins in Puerto Maldonado and follows the Madre de Dios and Tambopata rivers into a community-managed private reserve. The landscape is lowland Amazon—alluvial soils, oxbow lakes and slow meanders carved by seasonal floods. The area sits within the larger Tambopata–Bahuaja-Sonene ecological complex, where indigenous communities such as those around Infierno manage communal ports and trails that predate lodge tourism.
Visitors can expect a mix of river travel, short hikes (the lodge is a 45-minute boat ride from the port), a 30-meter canopy tower ascent, a paddled lake visit to Tres Chimbadas, and guided visits to a parrot clay lick and an ethnobotanical trail run by Centro Ñape. Wildlife highlights include macaws and parrots at clay licks, hoatzin and caiman around lakes, and river otters most active at first light.
Practical guidance: pack quick-dry clothing, a compact rain jacket, sturdy trail shoes with good tread, and insect repellent. Days are warm and humid; mornings are best for wildlife viewing. Expect moderate exertion—short hikes over uneven forest trails and stairs up the tower. Guides are typically biologists or trained community members; groups are merged to reach a 10:1 guide ratio. The lodge provides meals and river transfers; bring any prescription meds, and plan flights with flexible arrival times to account for early or dawn departures.