All TripsTambopata Rainforest Family Expedition
Macaw clay licks, giant otters & canopy walks in the Peruvian Amazon
Why We Recommend This Trip
Tambopata offers the Amazon's best family-friendly wildlife experience at a fraction of the cost of Brazil or Ecuador, with giant river otters, dawn macaw clay licks, and canopy walkways that turn kids into junior naturalists overnight.
Trip Highlights
Macaw Clay Lick
Watch hundreds of colorful macaws and parrots gather at dawn on an ancient clay lick wall.
Giant River Otters
Canoe to oxbow lakes to spot families of endangered giant river otters fishing and playing.
Canopy Walkway
Walk suspended bridges 30 meters above the forest floor for a bird's-eye view of the jungle.
Nighttime Caiman Spotting
Paddle silently in the dark to spot caimans by their glowing red eyes along the riverbanks.
Day-by-Day Overview
Fly to the Jungle
Fly from Lima to Puerto Maldonado, motorized canoe to your rainforest lodge.
Macaw Clay Lick Dawn
Pre-dawn boat ride to witness hundreds of macaws at the clay lick.
Canopy Walk & Monkey Trail
Walk the suspended canopy bridges and hike trails spotting monkeys and toucans.
Oxbow Lake & Giant Otters
Canoe to Lago Sandoval to find giant river otters, herons, and hoatzins.
Indigenous Farm Visit
Visit a local farm to learn about cacao, Brazil nuts, and sustainable jungle living.
Night Walk & Caiman Spotting
Daytime bird watching from the tower, evening guided caiman spotting paddle.
Jungle Farewell & Return
Morning nature walk, canoe back to Puerto Maldonado for flights home.
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