Many people who decide to take a trip to the Amazon often wonder how much effort they will have to exert during their time in the region. A journey through the Tambopata National Reserve should not be compared with a strenuous expedition. However, this is also not a vacation in which you will relax by the pool all day. Puerto Maldonado Amazon tours are somewhere in the middle when it comes to both adventure and relaxation.

This guide will provide an overview of the actual physical fitness level required for each part of your journey, so you will know what to expect before you step into the jungle!

 

What to Expect: Overall Difficulty Level

The tour is considered to be of moderate to easy difficulty level and therefore can be easily accomplished by travelers who have a minimal amount of physical fitness.

You will not require any specialized skills or long hours of training, but it is recommended that you be physically comfortable with:

●      Walking for several hours each day

●      Light physical activities such as kayaking

Throughout the tour, you will cover approximately 12 km of distance through walking and kayaking (spread out over the course of three days). Therefore, this makes Puerto Maldonado Amazon tours perfect for travelers who like to be active without pressing themselves too hard!

 

Planning Your Daily Activities

First Day of Trip: Adventure Begins with Light Activity

The First Day will introduce you to the jungle environment without a lot of difficulty.

Outdoor activities on the first day include:

●      Easy Short Walks: Less than 4km total

●      Leisurely kayaking on the river

The first day is an easier day, allowing your body an opportunity to adjust to both climate and terrain.

Day 2: High Activity Levels

Day 2 will have you in the most activity of any day during your journey, providing you with memorable experiences from the Peru Tambopata National Park.

The activities on day 2 include the following:

●      Hiking a 3 Km trail through the rainforest vegetation to reach Lake Sandoval

●      Climbing an approximately 35-meter-high Canopy Tower

In comparison to the other days, Day 2 will be rated moderate in terms of difficulty level. The easy closure will ensure you leave the Peru Tambopata National Reserve feeling refreshed and not tired!

Day 3: Finished Slow and Relaxed

The last day of your Amazon adventure is much lighter with an emphasis on being fun vs hard work.

Some activities you can do on this last day include:

●      A few short walks of no more than approximately 2 km

●      A boat ride to see the parrots at the clay licks

 

Contact Us

Phone: +51956357371

Address: Rio Bajo, Margen Izquierda, Puerto Maldonado 17001, Peru

 

Final Thoughts

So, how active are Puerto Maldonado Amazon Tours? They are located in an ideal location (the “great” region), both active enough that you can feel adventure. The tours provide mixed exercise, moderate walks, gentle activity and plenty of downtime between excursions.

So the real question is, would you be willing to sacrifice comfort to experience the Amazon in an unrefined, amazing way?