Tambopata River Boat Trip at Sunset, Caimans and Capybaras
From €36 per person
See availability →A Tambopata River boat trip from Puerto Maldonado: about five hours on a covered boat watching for capybaras, caimans and sloths, with sunset and a torch-lit caiman search.
This Tambopata River boat trip fills an afternoon and evening with slow river watching. A licensed guide with a university degree starts with a briefing on safety and on the animals you may meet, then the covered boat heads out along the Tambopata.
The shore is the stage. You scan the banks for caimans and freshwater turtles, look for capybaras, and stop at an area where three-toed sloths can be found. As the light fades you reach an Amazonian plaza, a good spot to watch the sunset and take photos. After dark the guide hands out flashlights and the search turns to caimans: the river is home to up to four species.
- Caimans, freshwater turtles and capybaras along the riverbank
- An area for three-toed sloths
- Sunset and a night search with flashlights
The tour starts from the Plaza de Armas of Puerto Maldonado and brings you back to the city, with transportation, general admissions, life jackets and flashlights included. The guide also explains the conservation work behind the local flora and fauna. It lasts about five hours and is offered in English and Spanish; drinks, tips and personal expenses are extra.