With our Sandoval Lake and Monkey Island 2 days tour, you’ll explore two of Tambopata’s most iconic wildlife hotspots. Encounter giant otters, playful monkeys, and stunning rainforest landscapes in an immersive nature experience. Book your adventure now and live the Amazon like never before.





Duration
2 Days
Difficulty
Moderate, Moderate
600 feet (139 meters)
1B, 2L, 1D
by Bus
All year
In the jungle of the Peruvian Amazon, the “Sandoval Lake Tour and Monkey Island 2 Days” is a unique experience that combines the rich biodiversity of the rainforest with the fascinating local culture.
This tour takes our adventurers to a world where the exuberance of nature merges with the mystique of ancient legends.
The jewel of this journey is Lake Sandoval, a serene mirror of water surrounded by dense vegetation that is home to a variety of fauna, from exotic birds to impressive alligators.
The adventure does not stop there, as the itinerary also includes a visit to Monkey Island, a natural sanctuary where the region’s primates coexist in their natural habitat.
This up-close encounter with the monkeys offers visitors a unique perspective on Amazonian wildlife and the opportunity to observe their intriguing behaviors up close. Additionally, during the journey, travelers will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the local culture, interacting with indigenous communities and learning about their ancestral practices.
With expert local guides who unravel the secrets of the jungle and provide valuable information on the conservation of this fragile region, the “Sandoval Lake Tour and Monkey Island 2 Days” is presented as a unique window into the magic and wonder of the Peruvian Amazon. , offering visitors an unforgettable and enriching experience.
Tambopata National Reserve is a stunning and biodiverse protected area located in the Amazon rainforest of southeastern Peru. Here are some of the highlights of the Tambopata National Reserve:
Tambopata National Reserve offers a unique and immersive experience in the heart of the Amazon rainforest, allowing visitors to connect with nature, appreciate its biodiversity, and gain a deeper understanding of the importance of conservation efforts.
9:00 a.m. – Welcome to the Amazon
Your Amazon adventure begins in Puerto Maldonado, where our team will meet you and take you to the river port. From here, we board a comfortable motorized boat and begin our approximately 1 hour journey along the Madre de Dios River.
As the city gradually disappears behind you and the rainforest becomes your surroundings, you will immediately feel the difference. The sounds of the river, the dense vegetation, and the vast Amazon sky mark the beginning of an unforgettable experience.
We arrive at Peru Amazon Garden Lodge, where our team will welcome you and assist with check-in. After settling in and taking a short break, it’s time to start exploring.
CANOPY WALK – See the Rainforest from Above
Our first adventure takes us into the treetops.
A short walk from the lodge leads us to the Canopy Tower, rising approximately 35 meters above the forest floor. Standing near a magnificent Lupuna tree, you will have a completely different perspective of the Amazon.
Take your time looking through the treetops—you may spot colorful tropical birds, monkeys, and other wildlife moving through the forest. Your local naturalist guide will help you identify what you see and share fascinating stories about the plants and animals that make this ecosystem their home.
ZIPLINE – Fly Through the Amazon Canopy
Ready for a little more adventure?
After exploring the canopy, get ready to zipline through the rainforest. Our trained staff will provide all the necessary equipment and a safety briefing before you take off.
Glide approximately 190 meters above the forest, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the Amazon. You will then cross a 100-meter suspension bridge before returning to the starting point by zipline.
It’s an exciting way to experience the rainforest from a completely different angle.
LUNCH & RELAXATION AT THE LODGE
After your morning adventures, we return to Peru Amazon Garden Lodge for a delicious Amazon-inspired lunch.
Take some time afterward to slow down. Relax in a hammock, listen to the sounds of the jungle, or simply enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the lodge. The Amazon is not only about adventure—it’s also about taking the time to appreciate where you are.
KAYAKING – PADDLE ALONG THE MADRE DE DIOS RIVER
In the early afternoon, we head back to the river for a refreshing kayaking adventure.
After receiving your safety equipment and a short orientation from our team, you’ll begin paddling along the Madre de Dios River while surrounded by the spectacular Amazon rainforest.
A safety boat will accompany the group throughout the activity, allowing you to enjoy the experience with peace of mind.
If conditions are suitable and your guide recommends it, you’ll also have the opportunity to cool off in the refreshing waters of the river.
MONKEY ISLAND – Meet the Amazon’s Wildlife
Our adventure continues with a short 15-minute boat ride downstream to Monkey Island.
Here, accompanied by your naturalist guide, you’ll explore an area where several species of Amazonian monkeys may be seen, including brown capuchins, black capuchins, and white-fronted capuchins.
Keep your eyes open and your camera ready. Wildlife encounters in the Amazon are always unpredictable, which is part of what makes them so special. Your guide will explain the behavior of the monkeys and their important role in the rainforest ecosystem while ensuring that wildlife is observed responsibly.
We return to Peru Amazon Garden Lodge around 4:30 p.m. If the weather is clear, this is a wonderful moment to relax and watch the colors of the Amazon sunset.
CAIMAN & CAPYBARA SEARCH – The Amazon After Dark
Once night falls, the rainforest takes on a completely different personality.
We board our boat for an exciting nighttime wildlife-searching excursion along the Madre de Dios River. Using spotlights, your guide will carefully scan the riverbanks and water for the distinctive reflections of caimans’ eyes in the darkness.
As we explore the river, we will also search for capybaras, especially along quiet riverbanks and areas where these fascinating giant rodents may gather. With a little luck, we may also encounter black caimans and other nocturnal wildlife emerging after sunset.
Throughout the excursion, your naturalist guide will share fascinating information about the animals we encounter and explain their important role in the Amazon ecosystem.
The Amazon after dark offers a completely different perspective of the rainforest—quiet, mysterious, and full of wildlife waiting to be discovered.
Dinner & Overnight at Peru Amazon Garden Lodge
After our nighttime adventure, we return to Peru Amazon Garden Lodge for dinner.
Relax, enjoy the peaceful sounds of the rainforest, and let the experiences of your first Amazon day sink in.
Tomorrow, there will be even more of the jungle to discover.
MORNING – Wake Up to the Sounds of the Amazon
Wake up to the natural symphony of the rainforest, with tropical birds calling from the treetops and the jungle slowly coming to life around you.
Start your morning with a delicious Amazon-inspired breakfast prepared by our lodge team. Enjoy fresh fruit juice, freshly brewed Peruvian coffee, eggs, pancakes, fried plantains, and other local favorites—perfect fuel for another day of exploration.
LAKE SANDOVAL – Journey into the Tambopata Rainforest
At approximately 9:30 a.m., we board our boat and cross the Madre de Dios River toward the entrance and control station of the protected area. Here, visitors are registered by the local authorities before entering the rainforest.
From the control post, we begin an approximately 3-kilometer hike through the lush Amazon jungle, taking around one hour depending on trail conditions and walking pace.
As we make our way toward Lake Sandoval, your naturalist guide will introduce you to the incredible diversity of the rainforest. Keep your eyes and ears open—you may encounter colorful birds, monkeys, reptiles, insects, and a fascinating variety of tropical plants along the trail.
LAKE SANDOVAL – Explore by Traditional Rowing Boat
After reaching the shores of Lake Sandoval, we continue our exploration by traditional rowing boat, allowing us to move quietly across the calm waters with minimal disturbance to the surrounding wildlife.
From the boat, you will have excellent opportunities to observe the lake’s rich ecosystem. Depending on the season and wildlife activity, you may spot hoatzins, cormorants, anhingas, monkeys, turtles, caimans, and other Amazonian species.
One of the most exciting possibilities is encountering the giant river otter, one of the Amazon’s most fascinating and charismatic mammals. Sightings are never guaranteed, but your guide will carefully search the lake and explain how these remarkable animals live and interact within this unique ecosystem.
LUNCH IN THE AMAZON
After our wildlife exploration, enjoy a delicious lunch surrounded by the peaceful atmosphere of the rainforest.
Take a moment to relax, listen to the sounds of the jungle, and appreciate the incredible scenery before beginning our journey back.
RETURN TO PUERTO MALDONADO
After lunch, we return by boat and transfer back to Puerto Maldonado.
Depending on your travel schedule, our team will provide a comfortable transfer to the airport or bus terminal, allowing you to continue your journey with unforgettable memories of the Amazon rainforest.
PLEASE, AVOID THE RUSHED/POOLED BIG 30-40 PPL GROUP SIZES & THE LARGE NOISY JUNGLE DORMS/PERSONALIZED GROUP SERVICE WITH US!!!
Accomodation Based on twin beds/Matrimonial room Jungle Bungalow(02ppl in one room with Private Shower and Bathroom/If you want to Camp and sleep in a tent, Let us know) Click here to see a detailed page of our Lodge
ACTIVITIES TO DO:
TAMBOPATA NATURAL RESERVE – PUERTO MALDONADO (Sandovale Lake & Monkey Island) 2/Days
Price is per Person based on (Twin Bed/or Matrimonial Accomodation) In PRIVATE BUNGALOW (Private Bathroom & Shower)
All Departures 100% Guaranteed If You’re Booked, You are Going !!! To Confirm and Secure the Permits to the Tambopata Natural Reserve.
To confirm the tour/trek we need you to send us your personal information: Full Names, Passport Numbers, Nationalities, Ages, Gender as well as a deposit to secure the trip/tour.
For Tambopata National Reserve (Puerto Maldonado) Manu National Park We do require a Non-Refundable deposit per person.
In Peru as in many parts of the world, there are good times, the time of the rain and the long time, but there are times when you visit Tambopata during the time of the rain, all of which will depend on what you hope to see and what you will experience in it. Amazonian salt. But we will explain to you.
In the Tambopata region is rainy from May until October, but you can lover at any time. The winds of visiting the forest during the dry season sound that the trails are not with so much mud, in the dry station it is easier to see the macaws and hay my activities of birds.
The rainy season begins during the November months and continues until April, although these events are generally more frequent from November to December. At this time it is easier to see the macaws and the flowers in the clay collars.
If you want to see flowers and macaws, you can visit the animals at the dry station, with our Amazon Garden Lodge guides you can see more animals in any of my years.
If you decide to travel with your loved ones there are many possibilities to see you in any age of the year.
The monkeys are coming red, the Monkeys are red, and the troops of squirrel monkeys come with fruits around the lakes, The Spider Monkey is most easy to encounter during the season that sells to come fruit, but with our guides you will not lose them more peculiar animals
We recommend not carrying more than 15 kilos (33 pounds per piece).
You can already have your heavier equipment at our new office in Puerto Maldonado.
No, piloting drones is not permitted in our ecolodges because the wildlife and the forest is dense. Furthermore, we must respect the flora and fauna that may be affected by the drone and may also destroy your drone.
We are safe for you to travel with your children, because the experience of traveling in Peru is one of the most rewarding things, but we do not recommend traveling with children under 3 years old; children between 3 and 7 years old are most recommended, but they do not have any activities that take place in the early morning or end very late. But if you’re a child less than 8 years old, you might enjoy more activities; Please note that, if your children are unable to do so, the guides do not hold you responsible for the charge.
For other reasons, it is recommended to take a bottle of first aids that is suitable for use.
The Peruvian Amazon, depending on the climate that you are always recommended to receive the necessary vacuums, consult your head doctor in advance before knowing this information; Most recommended is to be taken between 4 and 6 weeks beforehand. If you do not require vaccinations to travel to Peru, the Center for Control and the Prevention of Diseases of the United States (CDC) has the following recommendations:
All of our activities in the Peruvian region we have first aid kit to deal with the majority of cases that may arise.
All our new guides are certified, which means that they are prepared to deal with foreseeable emergencies (break bones or bites of snakes) but not complete emergencies (like an apprehension).
For snake bites, Until now unknown in Tambopata, we have extractors and an antidote in each lodge. In the event of evacuation, we must travel to the Puerto Maldonado. During the day, evacuations take approximately 20% less time than our regular ships. During the night, evacuations are expected to be approximately 30% more. In Puerto Maldonado you can visit a Clinic
We provide natural water for 24 hours of the day, but we do not recommend drink water from the river, lake or any tree.
We have water for drink in many areas of the hotel. We Purify the water with treatment based on ozone. Drinking water is available in the hotel, and in the world, so we must use it wisely.
In Tambopata, the daytime temperature varies between 78°F and 93°F (24°C and 31°C), but the average nighttime temperature is between 66°F and 78°F (20°C and 24°C).
From May to September, the frequent cold weather from Argentina can warm up to the south-west of the Amazon, raising daytime temperatures to 50°F (9°C) and nighttime temperatures to 43°F (5°C). In this case, it is recommended that the clothes are suitable for the cold and the cold weather for this time.
The November holidays in April are considered as the weather of the rain, with the rain that may persist for hours or days. During this period, 80% of the annual average precipitation of 3000 mm is maintained. Prepare for adverse climatic conditions and intense rain.
Following our environmental guidelines, we use exclusively biodegradable products, such as soap and shampoo made from Brazil nuts, which you can find in the bathroom.
In case of being allergic to the clouds, we advise, and we facilitate a lemon juice. Both towels and towels are washed with a biodegradable detergent, and the bathrooms are cleaned with environmentally friendly products.
We have phone available in our hotel! In case of emergency, we can obtain signal on our cellular phone
Is allowed to smoke in the lobby and bar, except during lunch hours. Please do not smoke in your room, at restaurants, on boats or during activities.
Please request the security box to keep your important documents and papers. Avoid having valuable objects on view of others.
If you require guidance or proper use of the security box, do not hesitate to consult your route guide or the loaded accommodation.
We recommend that you use a sunscreen, a battery charger, a small backpack, a water bottle, floor glasses, a bag holder, a passport, a waterproof bag and insect repellent.
It is advisable to protect your photography equipment with a water-protected package. For constant humidity in the tropical forest, we recommend storing any losses in plastic bags and taking precautions when using them.
The electrical supply varies depending on the location in the Ecolodges. It provides energy of 220 volts in specific times, and in certain areas it uses solar energy of 12 volts.
Avoid traveling alone in the forest. It is recommended to cover it completely and use it accordingly. Please be careful to avoid snakes and hormones.
We recommend taking a small amount of dinner in case you need an extra baby at the Lodge like refreshments, beer, babies and/or tips for the staff will be at your service.
Please send us an email for our vegetarian options with your food requirements.
We do not recommend enter to the rivers due to the presence of caimans and other aquatic animals. It is best enjoyed by the rivers in a box or in the shore.
Yes, we have options for night tours to observe the night life. These excursions are guided tours and offer opportunities for worm species such as luminous insects, frogs, caimans and other animals.
Need help with your reservation or tour? Our team is ready to listen. Please contact us.
EXCELLENT
Based on 22 reviews
Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
Greg RVerified
Terrific three days in a jungle This is a good option to experience the jungle. This is better than other options in Peru by virtue of the proximity to the township. The guides are energetic and knowledgeable. The meals are excellent, including locally-grown ingredients. The transport transfers are safe and well-organised. Three days is probably sufficient.Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
DaryllVerified
Thanks Peru Amazon Garden Lodge Had a pleasant stay right in the heart of the Peruvian Amazon Rainforest. The tour company is run by locals who are very knowledgeable and friendly. They did everything from start to the end of our stay in making this a memorable part of our time in Peru.Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
Nelson JVerified
Perfect trip to the Amazon Jungle Recently did the 4 day Tambopata tour with Peru Amazon garden Lodge and it was a fantastic experience! The lodge was comfortable and immersed in nature, offering a true jungle experience. The wildlife sightings were incredible, and our guides were knowledgeable and enthusiastic. A érfect blend of adventure and relaxation.Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
Edward TVerified
A paradiasic experience Paradise Amazon Garden Lodge provided an exceptional stay in Tambopata. The lodge was a perfect gateway to the Amazon´s wonders, offering both comfort and an authentic jungle experience. The staff went above and beyond to ensure a memorable stay, and the wildlife sightings were simply spectacular. A true paradise for nature lovers.Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
Harrold MVerified
a trip of a lifetime A very posiitve and a breathtaking trip to the tambopata jungle and all thanks to the tour company for being exceptionally well organised and the knowledgeable guide who showered us with all interesting facts about the life in this part of the rainforest.Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
Melissa BVerified
Peru Amazon Lodge was impressive Staying at the Peru Amazon Garden lodge in Tambopata was a magical experience for us as a couple. The sernity of the surroundings combined with the intimate ambiance of the lodge made it a perfect romantic gateway. Every moment was filled with natural beauty and the staff ensured our stay was memorable. It was a dreamy chapter in our journey together.Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
Abdul QVerified
Enchanting wilderness awaits at Peru Amazon Garden Lodge ! Our time at Peru Amazon Garden Lodge was an exquisite escape into the untouched realms of the Tambopata jungle. Nestled amidst the lush and vibrant wilderness, the lodge offered an impeccable blend of comfort and adventure. The accommodations were cozy and thoughtfully designed, allowing us to immerse ourselves fully in the surrounding nature while enjoying modern conviniences. The excursions, guided by the incredibly knowledgeable and passionate staff, opened our eyes to the rich bio diversity of the Amazon. We marveled at the array of wildlife, from playful monkeys to vibrant parrots, all while learning about the delicate ecosystems of this remarkable jungle. The nighttime safari was a particular highlight, revealing a mesmerizing world that comes alive under the cover of darlness. Meals at the lodge were a delightful culinary journey, showcasing the fresh and diverse flavours of the region. The staff went above and beyond to cater to various dietary needs and preferences, ensuring each dining experience was a pleasure. The Peru Amazon garden Lodge offers more than just a stay, it offers an intimate encounter with the Amazon´s magical biodiversity, all while ensuring visitors are wrapped in comfort and genuine hospitality. A truly invaluable experience we will cherish forever.Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
Anup MVerified
Exceptional Stay At peru Amazon garden Lodge in Tambopata, my partnerand I were immersed in an unforgettable blend of lush rainforest and warm hospitality The serene surroundings coupled with the lodge´s attention to detail made our stay as a couple truly special. Can´t wait to return.Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
Flavia MVerified
Amazing trip to the Peruvian Amazon An incredible experiene in the heart of Peruvian Amazon Jungle Thanks to German our guide who was very attentive and informative His knowledge on local civilization and flora and fauna were impressive. He spoke good English as well which really made it possible for us to understand things throgh a local´s point of view. They took care of everything from accommodation, food and guided tours. Highly recomended for an authentic Amazon Experience.Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
Ethaneal MVerified
Throughly Enjoyed every moment An experience we will remember forever. Thanks to German the guide and the entire crew of Peru Amazon Garden who were always around ensuring that we had a pleasant time with them. The tour we did with them was very informative and was insightful. We spotted several animals, birds and also got an insgiht into the culture and traditions. The night tour in specific was quite extraordinary. The guide made animal noises getting them off their hide outs and we could enjoy a clear sight of them, Highly recommended.