Tambopata Research Center Tour – Suggested Expedition 6D/5N
PERUVIAN AMAZON TOURS
This is a suggested itinerary. You have the flexibility to choose from the available activities each day upon arrival at the lodge, allowing you to create a perfect Amazon experience
Day 1: Welcome to the Amazon!
Arrive in Puerto Maldonado, the capital of Madre de Dios, and begin your journey with a 1-hour bus ride followed by a 2.5-hour boat journey to the lodge. Enjoy your first taste of Amazonian cuisine on the river as you leave the city behind and immerse yourself in the breathtaking rainforest landscapes.
As you cross the confluence with the Malinowski River, you’ll leave the final traces of human habitation behind and enter the 700,000-hectare uninhabited core of the Tambopata National Reserve. Sightings of capybara, caiman, geese, macaws, and other large species become increasingly frequent along the way.
Arrive at Tambopata Research Center, a boutique eco-lodge nestled in the heart of the Tambopata National Reserve. With a bar, massage center, and buffet service, the lodge offers a comfortable retreat surrounded by different projects belonging to the Wired Amazon Program. Here you will find: the Tambopata Macaw Project, 8 Primates Project, and Discovering New Species, making it a true paradise for nature enthusiasts.
Accommodation ranges from rooms of 21 square meters to spacious suites of up to 83 square meters, all featuring private bathrooms and open windows facing the forest. Your stay includes three daily meals, tea, coffee, guided excursions and activities, refreshments upon arrival, and transfers to and from the airport. Guides are provided in small private groups with a 6:1 ratio to ensure personalized experiences.
Before dinner, attend a night lecture with scientists who will provide an in-depth exploration of the ongoing projects belonging to the Wired Amazon program and the conservation challenges they face. These lectures are available every night.
Night walk creatures that you might find on a night walk
After dinner, opt for a night hike to explore the jungle after dark. While most mammals are active but challenging to spot, the diverse shapes and sounds of frogs are easier to find and equally fascinating.
Day 2: Macaw Clay Lick and Canopy Tower
Begin your morning with a visit to the Macaw Clay Lick, a vibrant spectacle where dozens of large macaws and hundreds of parrots gather along the riverbank. Watch discreetly from a viewing spot 50 meters from the cliff as Green-winged, Scarlet, and Blue-and-gold Macaws, along with smaller parrots, descend to ingest clay—a behavior that inspired a National Geographic cover story.
Canopy tower at Tambopata Research Center
In the afternoon, experience the Canopy Tower at Tambopata Research Center. Ascend the 30-meter-high tower to gain a bird’s-eye view of the rainforest. As you climb above the treetops, you’ll be rewarded with endless vistas of the canopy and the opportunity to spot treetop wildlife, including monkeys, toucans, macaws, and a variety of other bird species.
Day 3: 8 Primate Project and Aguaje Palm Swamps
Begin your day with a chance to visit another clay lick, where you can observe a different array of parrots and enjoy the vibrant morning activity.
Later, explore the Aguaje Palm Swamps, one of the most vital food sources in the rainforest for both arboreal and terrestrial mammals. These swamps grow on the remains of an oxbow lake and offer fruits year-round. Learn about the ecological significance of these swamps and the threats they face due to palm fruit demand and rice planting.
8 Primates project - a citizen science activity at TRC
In the afternoon, participate in the 8 Primate Project by hiking a five-kilometer trail through a typical rainforest with immense trees, creeks, and ponds. This trail provides excellent opportunities to spot various primate species, such as Squirrel Monkeys, Brown Capuchin Monkeys, and Spider Monkeys, as well as peccaries. The Tambopata Research Center is ideally located within this rich habitat.
End the day with a Sunset Cruise, floating down the Tambopata River as the sun sets, painting the sky with countless hues of orange and pink, reflecting off the water in beautiful patterns.
Day 4: Creek Trail and Discovering New Species
Spend the morning exploring the Creek Trail, a different type of terra firme forest crossed by several creeks that eventually flow into the Tambopata River. This half-day activity focuses on the unique forest ecology of the area. Note best season of the year for the creek trail is from November through March when is the rainy season, when the creek is full of water.
Creek trail in the Tambopata Research Center
In the afternoon, explore the Overlook Trail, a three to five-kilometer hike will lead us to overlooks commanding magnificent views of the Tambopata winding its way into the lowlands. The forest on this trail, regenerating the old bamboo forest, is good for Howler Monkey and Dusky Titi Monkey.
After dinner, engage in the Discovering New Species activity. Join researchers at a night light trap to explore the forest and potentially discover new species. This citizen science experience allows you to contribute to ongoing biodiversity research and gain a deeper understanding of the complexity of the rainforest ecosystem.
Day 5: Rainforest Master Hike and Relaxation
Embark on the Rainforest Master Hike, a longer trek designed to deepen your understanding of the forest’s incredible biodiversity. Led by experienced guides with extensive knowledge of the area, this hike will reveal elusive wildlife, including hidden canopy birds, various monkeys, and remarkable plant life.
Lights inside the forest - Tambopata
In the afternoon, unwind in the lodge’s hammocks or participate in gentler activities such as exploring the secrets of the surroundings or learning about the world of butterflies.
Remember to attend the nightly lecture at the open lab, where researchers will share additional insights into the ongoing conservation efforts and discoveries.
Day 6: Departure
Your Amazon expedition concludes as it’s time to bid farewell. Your visit has directly supported the Wired Amazon program and the conservation initiatives in the Tambopata National Reserve.
Return to Puerto Maldonado via boat and bus for your flight, carrying with you unforgettable memories of your journey through the heart of the Amazon.
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The lodge is located in the middle of the forest accessible only by boat. The experience was very unique and exciting. Service is great, and the fun part are the nature activities and tours the hotel offers for free. We had an amazing tour guide that had a lot of knowledge and was fun to spend time with. The rooms are totally open to the forest which is really cool the struggle is the there is no privacy at all in between the rooms, also food was pretty basic. All together a very unique experience. Read all
This hotel is the perfect blend of comfort and hospitality, with the natural experience. The hotel is reached by a hours boat ride from Puerto Maldonado, expertly organized and accomplished. Most staff are members of the local Esa Ejja community. The food is good and plentiful. Hot water is always available and lovely bedding features mosquito nets. There is of course no air conditioning (one side wall is open in rach room) and the electricity is off for a few hours at night affecting overhead fans, so I was glad to have brought a small battery powered fan for sleeping. But the best of the experience is the wildlife. Our expert guide Oscar Mishaja introduced us to nearly 100 bird species, along with caimans, river otters, poison dart frogs and capybara. A trip of a lifetime. Read all
Excellent experience overall— really kind and welcoming staff at every point of the journey. All transfers were well organized and smooth. Excellent and educational excursions all around the rainforest. Delicious food for every meal. We had wonderful guides- Freet and Alvaro. Enjoyed our time here! Read all
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We had an amazing time in TRC. From the guide, tours, lounge staff, food and room, everything has exceeded our expectation and like an amazing dream came true. This is the only lounge available in Tambopata national park, and this eco lounge takes environment seriously. We highly recommend to directly book with the lounge website, so that you got a private guide for your group. Special thanks to our guide Saul, who made this experience extra special! We were so impressed by his knowledge about all the animals and the rainforest. If you are a natural lover, you can’t miss this place Read all
Excellent and luxurious place, wonderful experience and our guide Boris was first class, he had a unique patience with my 8 year old son. An experience in the tropical rainforest that marks the life of its visitors. In addition to the scientific research that takes place in the place: a whole research center. Rooms: Very comfortable and luxuriou Read all
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