Tambopata National Reserve, near Puerto Maldonado, is one of the easiest parts of the southern Amazon to visit. It is famous for its clay licks, where hundreds of macaws and parrots eat clay, and for Lake Sandoval, home to giant otters.
On Chaski Peru Guides every guide holds an official tour guide license, and we check their background before approving them. Book a Tambopata private tour published by a guide, or post what you are looking for and compare offers from several guides.
Tours and places in Tambopata
- 3-day Tambopata tour
- Macaw clay lick
- Lake Sandoval
- Giant otters
- Night walk
- Canopy tower
- Jungle lodge
- Puerto Maldonado and its market
Everything for your trip to Tambopata
Tambopata tour guide you can trust
Every guide holds an official MINCETUR license and is verified before being approved.
Private tour guide Tambopata: just your group
A private tour goes at your pace, with no strangers and the stops and times you choose.
Local guide Tambopata who knows every corner
Local guides know the history, the food and the places guidebooks miss.
Tambopata tours from half day to multi-day
Options for every schedule and budget, shared or private.
Tambopata private tour with flexible hours
Great for families, couples and friends who want privacy and flexibility.
Find the best Tambopata tour for you
The best tour depends on your time, fitness and interests. Ask the guide before you book.
Tambopata tour price: compare offers
Each guide sets their price and you can compare several offers before booking. The minimum per tour is S/ 50 (about US$ 15).
Tambopata guided tour with a licensed guide
Transport, tickets and meals vary by tour, so check what each offer includes.
Things to do in Tambopata
See the list of places and activities on this page and pick what you like most.
Book Tambopata tour online in minutes
Pay online by card with Mercado Pago. Full refund if you cancel more than 24 hours ahead.
Tambopata day trip
Full-day tours leave early and return in the afternoon or evening. Confirm the pickup time with your guide.
English speaking guide Tambopata
Many guides speak English and other languages. Each guide's profile lists the languages they speak.
Tambopata jungle tour
Two or more nights in a lodge: Lake Sandoval, night walks and a macaw clay lick.
Puerto Maldonado lodge
Most lodges are along the Tambopata and Madre de Dios rivers, reached by boat from Puerto Maldonado.
Tours published by guides in Tambopata
Tours by verified, licensed guides. Book and pay online.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a Tambopata tour?
It depends on the tour, its length and the group size. Each guide sets their own price on Chaski Peru Guides, and if you post a request, several guides send offers so you can compare. The minimum per tour is S/ 50 (US$ 15).
When is the best time to visit Tambopata?
All year. April to October is drier; clay lick activity varies by season.
How do I get to Tambopata?
Fly from Lima or Cusco to Puerto Maldonado, then by boat or car to the lodge.
How do I know the guide is licensed?
Before approving a guide we check their license in MINCETUR's National Directory, their ID and their official background certificate.
How do I book a Tambopata tour?
Choose a tour published by a guide and pay online by card with Mercado Pago. Full refund if you cancel more than 24 hours in advance.
Can't find the tour you want?
Post what you want to do, when and your budget. Licensed guides send you offers and you choose.