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Three days on the Madre de Dios River offers sunrise macaw displays, oxbow-lake hikes to Sandoval, and river safaris seeking giant river otters and caimans. This compact Amazon itinerary pairs guided walks, kayaking, and night excursions for serious wildlife viewing with moderate physical demands.
Three days on the Madre de Dios River offers sunrise macaw displays, oxbow-lake hikes to Sandoval, and river safaris seeking giant river otters and caimans. This compact Amazon itinerary pairs guided walks, kayaking, and night excursions for serious wildlife viewing with moderate physical demands.
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Operated by Machupicchu Holiday · Puerto Maldonado, Madre de Dios
You step from the motorboat into a warm, green hush: the Madre de Dios River pushing like a slow orchestra, leaves brushing in rhythm as macaws call overhead. For three days the rainforest sets the tempo — dawn clay licks that explode with color, shadowed waterways where giant river otters slide like living commas, and night walks that reveal eyes reflecting in the beam of a headlamp.
moderate.
3 days.
Suitable for travelers in moderate physical condition able to walk 3–5 km over uneven, sometimes muddy terrain and board small boats.
The tour requires moderate fitness: expect multiple short hikes (around 3 km), boat transfers, and some uneven, muddy terrain—no technical climbing skills needed.
Common sightings include macaws at clay licks, capuchin and howler monkeys, caimans on night tours, and the occasional giant river otter at Sandoval Lake—sightings depend on season and luck.
Vaccination and malaria recommendations change—check current health advisories and consult your travel clinic for recommended immunizations and malaria prevention.
Bring soft-sided luggage or a duffel for easy boat stowage; keep valuables and electronics in waterproof cases or dry bags.
Tambopata was formally protected in the late 20th century to conserve one of the Amazon’s most species-rich corridors and supports indigenous and local communities.
Tourism in Tambopata funds local conservation efforts and research; visitors should minimize plastic use, stay on trails, and follow guide instructions to reduce ecological impact.
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