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Full Day Sandoval Lake Tour: Proficient in Peruvian Tourism for Over 10 Years
4.5
20 Ratings
Lago Sandoval
Having over a decade of experience in the tourism sector in Peru, we have deep understanding of our trade. We are committed to catering only the finest services and destinations. Customer reviews are what drive us to provide top-notch services and trips.
Having over a decade of experience in the tourism sector in Peru, we have deep understanding of our trade. We are committed to catering only the finest services and destinations. Customer reviews are what drive us to provide top-notch services and trips.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Lago Sandoval - Departure is scheduled for 9:40 am, with a 40-minute boat tour along the Madre de Dios River. Upon arrival, there will be a one-hour hike through the lush rainforest leading to Lake Sandoval, one of the largest lakes in the Tambopata National Reserve. Here, a paddle boat ride will offer the opportunity to observe a diverse array of…
- Lago Sandoval - Departure is scheduled for 9:40 am, with a 40-minute boat tour along the Madre de Dios River. Upon arrival, there will be a one-hour hike through the lush rainforest leading to Lake Sandoval, one of the largest lakes in the Tambopata National Reserve. Here, a paddle boat ride will offer the opportunity to observe a diverse array of bird and monkey species. There may also be a chance to see the endangered giant otter family, which can reach nearly two meters in length, and the largest recorded alligators, measuring over four meters long. A break for lunch will follow, featuring a traditional regional dish such as Juane, enjoyed within the National Reserve. In the afternoon, the return journey to Puerto Maldonado will commence, with an estimated arrival time of 5 or 5:30 pm. Service concludes at this point.
What's Included
- Lunch included
- Lunch included
Location
Lago Sandoval
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.5
(20 Ratings)
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929benjam_nh
Mar 8, 2026
Excellent tour well organised and great value - Fantastic tour. Organiser/agent picked me up from overnight bus.
Guide was great - enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the Amazon rainforest environment. He was also very adept at steering the boat in the lake - made a big effort to get us close to the animals. Tour was great value for money and included a lunch (rice dish) which was good quality
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嘉琪徐
Jan 31, 2026
A day at Lake Sanwar - Pick us up at the hotel's pier at 10am, take a 25-minute electric boat ride to Lake Sanwar and kick off the day. The tour guide was conscientious and saw monkeys, spiders, caiman crocodiles and lizards.
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Paul_r
Sep 26, 2025
3 km board walk each way... - 3 km board walk each way but once at the lake we saw monkeys birds cayman otters piranhas
Bring a hat and sunscreen and water
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Tropicafleur
Aug 23, 2025
Superb discovery - Great discovery with our guide who really knew what he was talking about. Very interesting explanations. Although I understand a little Spanish, I was the only French and wanted to know if I understood and translated some words to me. Thank you to him and this amazing visit
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H8719bpmarcd
Jul 2, 2025
Beautiful day on the lake - Very nice small group excursion with pick up directly from our hotel by boat.
Our guide was perfect and introduced us to the fauna and flora of the lake.
Contrary to what we expected, no mosquitoes
In addition, with a very good value for money.
We recommend
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Carmen_g
May 20, 2025
The jungle at your fingertips - A very pleasant day through the jungle, along the Madre de Dios River and Lake Sandoval. The Gonzalo guide has made us enjoy the environment, if flora and fauna. We saw some animals We had rain but very relaxing inside the canoe. Carry umbrella or water poncho 👍.
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Michal_d
Nov 20, 2024
Fantastic experience - Our guide Silvestre (hope I got the name right) has really an eagle eye and was able to show us many incredible animals. He also explained how the ecosystem works and how different species behave.
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Elena_q
Nov 13, 2024
Paulo best guide ever! Really reckoned it - This experience was amazing! in particular the guide Paulo. He really made me enjoy the experience at fullest!! I would really recommend this
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Chriswe7589br
Sep 24, 2025
Decent tour - The tour itself was decent. Similar to description, you take a 45 minute boat to the island, then hike for about 1 hour, then canoe inside Lake Sandoval for a few hours with a lunch break in there, then hike back, and boat back to Puerto Maldonaldo. We saw trees, birds, and monkeys. The company picks you up from hotel/airport, but you are on your own getting back to hotel. They gave a chicken with rice wrapped in a tree leaf for lunch, but no drinks. I was sick (flu) during the trip, so I didn't eat it until I got back to hotel and the canoe part got me dizzy and i had to lie down the last half of it. That sucked, but not the problem of the tour. Only weird part was the tour guide never once checked on me. I didn't expect him to, but felt kind of weird he didn't.
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Tracy_b
Apr 13, 2025
Ok day, but not many animals - lower your expectations - It was OK, nothing special. Not a bad excursion, but maybe overrated based upon the other reviews. The "walk" was on a boardwalk through the jungle which was fine but no sighting of any animals because it is so well traveled. It was not clear that we would be returning the exact same route versus an alternative route back.
The lunch was delicious. Our guide was great
Being out on the lake was HOT! with no cloud coverage. Lower your expectations and it will be enjoyable.
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