The Tambopata River rafting is the ultimate once in a life time experience, only accessible by boat.
This tour is a great mix of rafting and spectacular nature, you will experience amazing rapids, high volume of water from level III to IV with nice standing waves and holes. Enjoy the absolutely untouched nature and its variety of life with many species and families of trees, mammals, butterflies, birds and amphibians that are easily seen along the river.
Season: May to October
Journey through stunning landscapes from the towering Andes to the lush Amazon jungle, witnessing a breathtaking transformation of ecosystems and scenery.
Conquer exhilarating rapids ranging from fun-filled level II to challenging level IV, perfect for both beginners and seasoned rafters.
Encounter exotic wildlife, from colorful birds to elusive mammals, as you navigate through the pristine Tambopata River.
Relax in comfortable accommodations, enjoying the serene ambiance of the jungle after an adventurous day on the river.
Spot a variety of colorful bird species, including toucans and macaws, in their natural jungle habitat.
Embark on an exhilarating 10-day adventure through Peru’s most iconic destinations, uncovering the breathtaking Colca Canyon, serene Lake Titicaca, historic Cusco, enchanting Sacred Valley, and mystical Machu Picchu.
This trip usually starts in Juliaca, but we can organize transfers if you are in Lima or any other place in Peru. This rafting adventure begins at 8 am. where we depart from Juliaca city. This ride will take us high up to the Andes (15,700 feet, 4785 m), passing llama herds, glaciers and spectacular mountain ranges. We begin to descend through small Pre-Inca sites Cuyo-Cuyo to the Amazon cloud forest. From here we drop deeper into the jungle to finally arrive to San Juan de Loro-Putina Punku, depending on the weather, road conditions or any unexpected situations, we can continue on to Curva Alegre (the beginning of the Tambopata River rafting) and overnight in the side of the river; or stay at Putina Punku to camp or stay in a basic accommodation facilitate.
Meals included: Lunch and dinner.
Accommodations: Camping or basic house or hostel.
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Hot drinks including fresh coffee are served early morning together with a nice hearty breakfast. After breakfast, everyone will help to break camp and once the luggage boat is fully loaded, your tour leader will give you a briefing about commands and safety instructions, followed by practice in the river. Only once the passengers have a good working knowledge of the commands and of safety, the Tambopata River rafting tour adventure begins.
Today’s rapids are very easy and is a good opportunity to try our inflatable one-person kayaks. Lunch will be served at the riverside. The afternoon rafting is accompanied by magnificent views of the mountain forest and the last jungle villages until arrival to the next camp. Another nice evening begins with a tasty dinner prepared by your guides, while enjoying good conversations, the guides’ river tales and the sky full of stars.
Meals included: Breakfast – lunch and dinner.
Accommodations: Camping.
The Tambopata river changes as we immerse deep into the Jungle. During the first days, the river is narrow with nice easy rapids. The combination of tributaries transforms the river as we descend gradually to a more carved, steep canyon. As an extra volume of water is added into the river, the speed of water streams raise downstream. These sections of your Tambopata River rafting are filled with thrilling easy to moderate Level III and IV white water rapids.
After all these exciting sections of rapids, the Tambopata River relaxes, floating silently through the jungle. This is a good opportunity to see the variety of life that the Amazon provides. We paddle quietly to observe the exotic jungle ecosystem and to spot capibaras, monkeys, macaws, tapirs, caimans, giant otters and, with luck, jaguars.
The boats will navigate near the river sides and its tributaries, disembarking for fishing or hikes into the jungle, allowing us to explore the surroundings.
For lunches and dinners, our guides will choose special spots. We serve fish barbecues, chicken, beef sandwiches buffets, Mexican, pastas, rice, potatoes etc.
Meals included: Breakfasts – lunches and dinners.
Accommodations: Camping.
After some exciting Tambopata River rafting days, the river expands even more at the junction of the Tabara River where a motor boat will be ready to take us to the the Lodge in Tambopata to sleep for one night.
Meals included: Breakfasts – lunches and dinners.
Accommodations: Camping.
Today we wake up very early to see an extraordinary spectacle of hundreds of macaws, parrots and parakeets feasting on the minerals contained in the cliff wall. Thereafter, our motor boat will transfer you to a loge where we can enjoy a nice refreshing shower, a comfortable bed, fresh food and cold beer and with that celebrate an amazing trip.
Meals included: Breakfast – lunch and dinner.
Accommodations: Lodge.
After breakfast we say good by to guides and staff and we will transfer you to the airport. (Flight tickets are not included)
*The Yavero River rafting is another spectacular choice if you are looking for uniqueness. You can find other rivers around Peru or just send us a request to help you finding the best suitable trip for your needs.
Guides: Professional English speaking guides, certified in swift water rescue and Wilderness First Responder guides.
Gear: State of the art rafting equipment including self-bailing rafts, hi-flotation life-jackets, helmets, paddle jackets, dry bags for personal gear, special containers for cameras.
Meals: All meals mentioned in the tour program.
Camping gear: Double tents, kitchet gear, cooler boxes, tables etc.
River Sytem: Safety and professional river system, satellite phone for emergencies.
Transport: Trasfer from your hotel in Juliaca to the beggning of the tambopata, boat from the tabara river to the lodge and boat to the Puerto Maldonado and then trasfet to the Airport.
First aid: Complete first-aid kit, including oxygen balloon for the first day.
Lodge: One night lodging at the tambopata Lodge.
Sleeping bag, inflatable mattress, flights or bus from any place at the arrival to Juliaca, tips.
