Languaje
English - Spanish
Best Season
April - November
Departure City
Puerto Maldonado
Guide
Professional Guide
Transportation
Bus, boat
Walking Hours
5 - 6 hours
Minimum Age
6
Group Size
2 - 10
Destinations
Peru Travel Packages, Peruvian Amazon
Activities
Amazon Jungle & Wildlife Activities
Trip Type
Amazon Rainforest Peru Trips, Holiday Packages Peru, Peru Special Packages
Difficulty
Easy

Sandoval Lake Lodge

Sandoval Lake Lodge is one of the most beautiful lakes in Peru; a great body of water protected in the Tambopata National Reserve. It is home of a family of Giant Otters in danger of extinction, but we do have an excellent chance to see them during our stay. The banks of the lake are populated by jungle and flooded Mauritia Palm forests, which are home to monkeys from six different species, as well as with a huge variety of colorful birds.

We invite you to experience the breathtaking beauty and adventure that await you at Sandoval Lake in the heart of the Peruvian Amazon. Immerse yourself in a world of lush rainforests, diverse wildlife, and serene waters. Whether you seek thrilling exploration or peaceful tranquility, Sandoval Lake has something for everyone.

Discover the wonders of nature with our expert guides, savor delicious local cuisine, and enjoy the warm hospitality of our dedicated staff. Your unforgettable journey into the Amazon rainforest starts here.

Don’t miss the chance to create lasting memories in this incredible paradise. We look forward to welcoming you to Sandoval Lake soon!

Day 1 :

Arrival at lodge Peru Travel Jungle

Puerto Maldonado to Sandoval Lake Lodge. Our staff will welcome you at the airport in Puerto Maldonado and drive you through the city to the boat dock on the Tambopata River.

Here we board a motorized canoe and head towards the nearby confluence of the mighty Madre de Dios River, the source of the Amazon tributary. Just 30 minutes down river is landing at the port that will lead to

Sandoval Lake. We walk a trail of 3 Km (2 mi), stopping to watch birds and butterflies, up to a narrow canal boats. From there, we navigate the flooded forest of palm trees that leads to the open waters of this peaceful lake.

Our crew will row the boats across to the lodge (motors are prohibited on the lake). Under the surface of the lake we may see the huge Paiche (an Amazonian fish that can weigh up to 100Kg/220lbs). Or you may hear strange and unsettling screams and see heads peering from the lake surface, which will mark our first encounter with Pteronura brasiliensis, the Giant Otter of the Amazon.

After a brief rest, we start again by boat to explore the entire eastern end of the lake, following the sound of hundreds of Blueand-Yellow and Red-Breasted Macaws as they return to the palm forest for the night. Our view from the boat often allows close and extensive encounters with birds and mammals. In Sandoval Lake Lodge the Capuchin Monkey, in particular, has nearly lost its fear of humans.

We return to the lodge at dusk for dinner. Afterwards we take the boat again, in search of caimans, which are now extremely rare in the Amazon, but are still common in this protected lake.

They grow up to 4m long, and dispute theirshare of fishing with the otters. On clear nights we go by boat farther into the lake for a view of the vast southern sky, unobstructed, with its magnificent views of constellations and the Milky Way. (Box Lunch, D)

Day 2 :

Sandoval Lake to Puerto Maldonado.

After breakfast we make a final paddle through palm swamps on the west end of the lake. On the clearer mornings a glorious sunrise and its reflection can be seen in the lake. We return to the Madre de Dios River and head towards Puerto Maldonado and from there on to the airport. (B).