We start early at 5:30 a.m. After a light coffee or tea, we head out to Lake Sandoval. A 20-minute boat ride on the Madre de Dios River takes us to the trailhead, where we begin a 3 km walk through the lush jungle of the Tambopata National Reserve.
Along the way, we may spot giant trees, monkeys (squirrel, howler, and capuchin), snakes, and birds like the hoatzin, kingfisher, and anhinga. Once at the lake, we’ll paddle in small rowing boats to look for giant river otters, as well as caimans, piranhas, and many bird species.
After the adventure, we return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, we’ll climb one of the two observation towers at Corto Maltes—20 or 42 meters tall—built for birdwatching and canopy views, with a stunning sunset possible (the guide will coordinate based on group preferences). We end the day with a visit to a traditional Brazil nut camp.
