Why Choose the Sandoval lake lodge?

Only those who want to get there can get to Lake Sandoval. Even if you are used to walking in the rain forest, the road to Sandoval is impressive. If in the Vasai area the mud is simply "dirty," and even if the water is knee-deep, the leg finds support, then here it is slippery, uneven, dense, the boots get stuck. In general, life gets better only when you mud you change into a canoe. And when your boat, passing through the thickets of the mangrove forest, goes out into the vastness of the lake, you begin to understand that all these torments were not in vain.

In just twenty minutes of a canoe ride, you can see as many animals as you might not always see during a few hours of wandering through the forest. On the way to Sandovallake lodge, we met a confident hoatzin, a proud heron, curious monkeys.

This lodge is located near the Sandoval lake in Peru, next to Lake Sandoval (the only lodge in the Tambopata National Park that sits on the banks of a meandering protected lake), which is famous for being one of the wildlife-richest lakes in reserve.

The hostel has 25 double rooms with a private bathroom, dining room, and common areas with hammocks. Mosquito nets protect all rooms on the window openings and personal mosquito nets on each bed. 

The Sandovallake lodge is owned by a non-profit conservation group and five families of indigenous chestnut pickers.

Searching on the Internet for a must-visit area in the Peruvian Amazon, we finally chose the Tambopata National Reserve, both in terms of price and location. We also had the option of Manu National Park, but we left it out almost from the start due to the costs that were dealt with.

The Lake Sandoval Lodge is a complex of 18 buildings: 15 of them have bedrooms, lounge/bar, dining room, kitchen, pool area, and other common areas. The inn's infrastructure is built entirely of wood from the area, as are the floors in the common areas and the rooms are made of wood, and the bathrooms are made of earthenware. Thirty rooms, restaurant, lobby, bar, and hammock bungalow fully protected by net (no mosquito entry).

The single rooms are very spacious and comfortable. The walls dividing each room are made of the original wood and have a ceiling that gives privacy to each room. There are 15 single, double, double, and family rooms in the form of cabins (huts), the side overlooking the forest or gardens have terraces (where there are hammocks) or two large windows on each side that always keep them well ventilated.

Food

In Sandoval lake lodge, they offer guests three meals a day. Buffet service in the hostel can accommodate up to 15 people. Otherwise, they will be served or served at the table, and meals consist of salads, main dishes, and desserts that combine regional, Peruvian and international cuisine. We also offer fresh water, coffee or tea, and soft drinks during meals. Additional orders will be charged for soft drinks, fruit juices, bottled water, and soft drinks.

It is recommended before your arrival that you report any dietary restrictions, allergies, or special diets to schedule supplies before you arrive at the hostel.

Collpa Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick

For one of the best experiences with tropical birds in the Amazon, you need to visit the Macaw Clay

Lick Chuncho. Due to the nutrients, probably salt, found in the cliff floor, the collpa chuncho

attracts dozens of bird species. From enormous red and green macaws to parrots, birds flock to eat

nutrient-rich clay. The macaws are the largest - and loudest - of the bunch, leaving a lasting

impression on everyone who experiences this sonic spectacle.

The Macaw Clay Lick: Chuncho is one of the most impressive wild spectacles in the world, which

makes this activity an unmissable visit for travellers and families who love Nature. The humid jungle

air is filled with the screeches of the Macaws as they settle in the trees on the cliffs, swooping down

to feed on the clay. You couldn't ask for a more unique and satisfying experience in the Amazon

rainforest and the activity is a highlight for all of the Rainforest Expeditions guests.

The collpa chuncho macaw clay lick is recognized worldwide for its spectacularity and is considered

the largest in the Peruvian Amazon; some of the common species seen in these places are blue and

gold, scarlet, red and green macaw, also blue-headed parrots and parakeets. Monkeys, tapirs, deer,

and capybaras are also frequently seen

Why will you love the Macaw Clay Lick?

A Dazzling Show: Because Tambopata, Peru, is so well preserved and remote from human

intervention, it is one of the most biodiverse areas on the planet. In fact, around 20 different species

of tropical birds visit the collpa chuncho. If you are a fan of Macaws as well as playful parrots, the

show will enchant you.

Approach face-to-face with Nature: you can go to a place slightly hidden just opposite the Collpa

Clay. As a result, you can view these incredibly brilliant birds from a close view without disturbing

their pristine habitat. Although you can see a caged parrot or macaw at home, nothing compares to

seeing them free, wild, and magnificent in their true home.

List of Things you need

It is recommend that the visitor carry a small backpack with:

 Binoculars

 Camera

 Flashlight or head torch

 Backpack

 Wide-brimmed hat Wide viscera hat

 Tricks & Shorts

 Poles

 Swimwear

 Poncho against the rain

 Water bottle

 Sunscreen

 Sunglasses

 Insect repellent

 Yellow fever vaccination certificate

 Accounts and small amounts

 Toilet paper

 Hiking shoes/boots

 Sandals or alternative footwear to wear at the lodge.

 It is usually necessary to walk rubber boots in the rainy season, which the lodge will provide

(sizes ten and up). During the dry season, it is possible to walk in hiking shoes.

Enjoy your stay at eco-friendly Monte Amazonico Lodge & more

Make your stay within the Peruvian Amazon as sustainable as possible. Spend an evening at one among these superb eco-lodges. It is one among the foremost rewarding places to go to in Peru, but its very existence has been under threat for hundreds of years and continues to be exploited today.

Uncontrolled deforestation for logging, gold mining, and oil extraction is causing irreversible damage and, therefore, the loss of entire species. The tourism industry—which, by its very nature faces problems with sustainability and positive impact—in helping to guard the Peruvian Amazon and convey much-needed income to the world.

Visitors traveling to both the northern and southern Peruvian Amazon are ready to explore areas protected by the lodges and native governments during which they're staying. They will observe and understand the sweetness, the range, and therefore the story of the rainforests and their tourist dollars to help expand conservation efforts even further.

The following Peru eco-lodges, especially, is taking giant steps to make sure that these rainforests exist for the flora, fauna, locals, and visitors alike for an extended time to return.

Monte Amazonico Lodge

There are now seven iterations of the incredible Monte Amazonico hotel franchise, and it all started deep within the Peruvian Amazon. Monte Amazonico Lodge has been leading the way for ecotourism in Peru since the 70s, achieving carbon neutrality before it even became a buzzword—way back in 1989. Only one hectare of land around the three rainforest properties on the banks of the Madre de Dios River captures a fantastic 200 tonnes of carbon.

Refugio Amazonas

Located on 200 hectares of protected land at the sting of the Tambopata National Reserve, the Refugio Amazonas lodge is reached by a 3-hour long river journey straight through the guts of the jungle. On the boat, you’ll instantly place on your discoverer’s hat as your guide points out macaws and caiman on the banks of the river.

Then, once you get to the lodge itself, you’ll be promoted to a part-time natural scientist!

Pacaya Samiria Amazon Lodge

At the opposite end of the country within the Northern Peruvian Amazon near Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, Pacaya Samiria Lodge has dedicated their sustainability efforts to a get few species. For the taricaya turtle, this has culminated within the creation of a man-made lake that mimics the precise habitat necessary for the hatching of their eggs.

Saved from predators during this protected area, the turtle hatchlings have a way better chance of survival, helping to continue the lifecycle of their species. It's the work of those outstanding eco-lodges, the passionate local people they employ; and therefore the organizations that support them that help to guard and conserve the Peruvian Amazon rainforests, and therefore the creatures who call them home. Booking a Peruvian Amazon tour with anybody of them will mean that you simply, too, are going to be contributing to a positive impact on this magnificent area of the planet.