Top Amazon Day Trips

Canoe and Hike in the Lake Sandoval National Reserve and Tambopata National Reserves in this full day guided group trip. This trip departs every day at 8am, beginning with a transfer from your hotel. You’ll spend time looking for the animals, including monkeys and birds, that occupy this area. Explore both by water on the canoe, and then take a hike for nearly an hour for a different perspective.

Discover the natural wonders of Lake Sandoval in the Tambopata National Reserve with this full-day guided tour. Navigate its calm waters while observing a rich variety of wildlife, including monkeys, alligators and tropical birds. Enjoy a traditional Amazonian lunch before continuing your exploration. This immersive experience promotes sustainable tourism and allows you to connect deeply with the lush Amazon rainforest. - Full day guided tour with a local expert, who will give you inside information. - Includes traditional lunch and refreshments during the excursion. Explore diverse wildlife habitats with a maximum group of 10 people. - Convenient pickup from your location in Puerto Maldonado included.

Your tour stands out by combining early access to the Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick with a scenic sunrise river journey, maximizing wildlife sightings at the most active time of day. Guided by expert local naturalists, you’ll gain deeper insight into the Amazon ecosystem while spotting macaws, monkeys, capybaras, and more in their natural habitat. Small groups ensure a personalized experience, while our well-organized logistics and focus on safety allow you to enjoy every moment without stress. This is not just a tour, but a true immersion into one of the most spectacular wildlife shows on Earth.

Escape into the Amazon on this full-day adventure from Iquitos. Cruise along the Amazon River in search of pink dolphins as you head deep into the jungle. Visit a rescue center supporting Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, where wild monkeys roam freely, and stop at Fundo Pedrito to see capybaras, caimans, and the massive Arapaima gigas. Stand beneath the towering Ceiba tree — known locally as the "Tree of Life" and sacred to indigenous communities. After a farm-to-table lunch, try piranha fishing (no experience needed), then visit the Yagua tribe for a glimpse into Amazonian culture. The day winds down with a serene boat ride back to Iquitos as afternoon light fades over the water. - Included with booking: Bilingual guide, lunch, and hotel/airport pickup & drop-off - Pink river dolphin watching - Monkeys, sloths, capybara, anaconda, and more! - Piranha fishing - all experience levels - Yagua tribe visit - The sacred "Tree of Life" Ceiba tree

Explore the stunning biodiversity of Lake Sandoval in the Tambopata National Reserve. Glide through serene waters by canoe and boat, while keeping an eye out for the vibrant wildlife that calls this region home. Savor a traditional Amazonian lunch, immersing yourself in the culture and flavors of the Amazon. This tour offers a unique opportunity to experience one of Peru’s richest ecosystems firsthand.

Your Sandoval Lake Full-Day Amazon Adventure stands out for its perfect balance of nature, comfort, and authentic jungle immersion. From the moment we pick you up in Puerto Maldonado, everything is carefully organized so you can focus on enjoying the experience without worries. Unlike standard tours, this experience includes a guided jungle walk led by expert local guides who know exactly where to spot wildlife such as monkeys, giant river otters, colorful birds, and even caimans. In addition, you’ll glide across the serene waters of Sandoval Lake in a traditional canoe, surrounded by breathtaking scenery and the sounds of the rainforest. Small group sizes ensure a more personalized and enriching experience, while your attention to detail, safety, and timing allows you to explore the Amazon at its best moments of the day. This tour is ideal for travelers seeking a deeper connection with nature, unique wildlife encounters, and a truly memorable Amazon adventure in just one day.

Lake Sandoval in the Tambopata National Reserve is one of Peru’s most biodiverse ecosystems, but visiting it independently skips over the details that make it special. Explore with ease and insight on this small-group day tour from Puerto Maldonado. Travel by boat along the Madre de Dios River to Lake Sandoval, ride a canoe around the lake, and hike along a boardwalk while keeping an eye out for wildlife.

Our guided tour is special because your guide keeps you well-informed throughout the entire journey—not just taking you places, but explaining what you’re seeing, the cultural context, and river life. We also choose indigenous communities where the experience is authentic and respectful, with no pressure to buy crafts and without overpriced entrance fees that take advantage of travelers. We protect our guests from unexpected or excessive costs, keeping everything clear, fair, and safe. The tour is well-organized and starts at the Boulevard, a clean, calm, and safe area—so you begin the adventure with complete peace of mind. And because it’s almost a private tour (small groups of up to 6 passengers per boat), we can move at a relaxed pace—no rushing and no crowds. While cruising on the Amazon River, we can spend extra time looking for dolphins, slowing down when possible to enjoy the scenery—something large group tours rarely do because they follow strict schedules and move too fast.

We are the only ones that offer this excursion in a single day, without removing or subtracting the jungle experience. We know the place very well and organize the excursion wishing we could observe the parrots, macaws and other animals of the reserve. On the return we leave you at your hotel or assist you at the airport if you leave on the last flight.

Explore the Amazon with expert English-speaking guide Marlon on this immersive adventure from Iquitos. Begin at the Pilpintuwasi Butterfly House and Animal Rescue Center, an extraordinary sanctuary dedicated to exotic Amazonian butterflies and rescued local wildlife. Then travel by boat up the Amazon River to witness the breathtaking Confluence of the Three Rivers, where the Amazon, Nanay, and Itaya Rivers meet keeping watch for pink river dolphins along the way. Continue to the Comunidad de Independencia, where you'll visit the ancient 250-year-old Lupuna tree, the largest in the Peruvian Amazon, and connect with the spiritual heart of the jungle by asking Mother Jungle for the energy of Mother Ayahuasca. Take in sweeping views of the Amazon from the local lookout and refresh yourself with a fresh coconut water. This tour blends river life, Indigenous traditions, and Amazon biodiversity into one unforgettable experience.

Lake Sandoval is the perfect place to spend a vacation of total relaxation and rest from the daily routine. But not everything that awaits you in this destination is to lie in a hammock to enjoy the scenery and not think about anything, because in the lake and its surroundings you can perform various activities. Here are some of the best things to do at Sandoval Lake. A boat ride on the Sandoval Lake Lake Sandoval is within the Tambopata National Reserve, 45 minutes from Puerto Maldonado on the right bank of the Madre de Dios River. It is a wildlife sanctuary (giant otter or river otter, black caiman, several species of macaws and parrots, kingfishers, turtles, monkeys, herons and cranes among other species of rainforest fauna). It is a biodiversity reserve with more than 1000 species of birds.

The charm of Lake Valencia, the longest lake of Madre de Dios and a neighbor of the border with Bolivia, captivates with its 15 km long and a natural beauty that seems infinite and unimaginable. Around it stands a mosaic of iconic trees such as the Cedar, the imposing Lupuna, the hardy Pumaquiro and the unmistakable Chestnut, all of them of enormous socioeconomic value to the region.

What sets this tour apart is that it manages to condense the most iconic and profound experiences of the Amazon into one day, ideal for travelers with little time. Unlike other conventional tours, we take them exactly to the geographic point where the Marañón and Ucayali rivers come together to give birth to the majestic Amazon River, a natural spectacle unique in the world. In addition, we guarantee a perfect combination of wildlife watching (pink and gray dolphins) with active adventure in Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, including a botanical exploration hike and exciting recreational fishing for carnivorous piranhas. All with private transportation and expert native guidance from start to finish

Discover the heart of the Amazon in just one unforgettable day. This Full Day tour takes you to Monkey Island, the magical confluence of rivers, and into the wild in search of pink river dolphins. Connect with the Yagua tribe, learn about their ancestral culture, and end your journey with breathtaking views from the Independence Viewpoint. Perfect for travelers who want nature, wildlife, culture, and adventure in one authentic Amazon experience.