Amazon / Tambopata

Amazon Escape

The short version of the Amazon: a lake by canoe, the forest at night and a dawn ride on the river. Ideal right after Cusco.

Duration: 3 days · 2 nights
Starts and ends: Puerto Maldonado airport
Runs: All year
Guide: English or Spanish

Highlights

Lake Condenado by canoeAn oxbow lake where a family of giant river otters lives.

Giant Brazil nut treesForest trails with capuchin monkeys, agoutis and toucans.

The Amazon at nightA night walk in the forest and a boat ride looking for caimans.

Dawn on the riverThe best time to spot wildlife, on your way back to town.

Day by day

1
Upriver to the lodge
- Pickup at Puerto Maldonado airport
- Road, then 45 km by boat up the Tambopata River, with lunch on board
- Afternoon walk among giant Brazil nut trees: capuchin monkeys, agoutis, toucans
- Night walk after dinner, looking for the night monkey
2
Lake Condenado
- Short boat ride and a forest trail past strangler figs and giant kapok trees
- Canoe on Lake Condenado: herons, hoatzins and a family of giant otters
- Free afternoon: trails, gardens, a swim in the Gallocunca stream or a hammock
- Night: short talk on caimans and a boat ride to find them
3
Dawn on the river
- Early boat ride back to Puerto Maldonado, the best time to spot wildlife
- Drop-off at the airport for your flight

Naturalist guide with travelers beside a giant tree

Prices per person

Cabin	1 pax	2 pax	3 pax
Superior24 m² · terrace with hammocks	$807	$597	$539
Suite34 m² · dressing area · larger terrace	$1,121	$831	$747
Private guideSuite + excursions only for your group	Ask for a quote

Children 6 to 12 pay half, under 6 stay free. The national park entrance ticket (about $10 per person) is paid on site.

Included

Airport pickup and drop-off
Bus and boat transfers to the lodge
2 nights in a private cabin
All meals, lunch day 1 to breakfast day 3
Bilingual naturalist guide
All excursions in the itinerary

Not included

Flights to Puerto Maldonado
National park entrance ticket (paid on site)
Drinks at the bar
Tips

Before you book your flights

Arrive in Puerto Maldonado before 1:00 pm on day 1 and leave after 12:30 pm on day 3. Transfers are shared with other lodge guests. Jungle flights can be delayed by weather, so travel insurance with flight cover is a must.

Other ways to see the Amazon

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From$597

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Highlights

Day by day

Upriver to the lodge

Lake Condenado

Dawn on the river