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Tambopata: Ecolodge Heaven for an adventure Family Trip to Tambopata
Summer seems like the most expected time on our calendars, but it always feels that it comes and goes too quickly, it is indeed a very exciting time for family adventures and you know it.
We are living a life full of choices and planning a family trip does not escape from this reality. Summer came and went, and we were back to the drawing board again.
Did you get to do the trip you first intended or really dreamed of doing?
Maybe some of you got to visit some of the natural wonders in your own country or maybe visited your beloved national parks or sanctuaries, wanting to get closer to unique landscapes and ever-than-ever endangered wildlife.
Here is an idea for an adventure Family trip to Tambopata
But, if you are reading this publication, probably one of your most fancied vacations is to share with your family the excitement of experiencing the wilderness of remote destinations. You want to visit far-off lands, explore and discover pristine outdoors in a unique way. Am I right? -Maybe- you think.

Canopy Tower at Posada Amazonas Lodge – Photo by Carlos Gonzales
In one of the most remote refuges of the Amazon, we find some places with facilities that look like Robinson Crusoe’s tree house, nestled and surrounded by tropical rainforest and its dwellers, where kids of all ages find a special connection. I’m referring to the Rainforest Expeditions’ Amazon jungle lodges in Southeastern Peru, three properties run by this ecotourism company which is on the eve of turning thirty years of sharing their passion and love for the forest and its people.
Kids, and the kids at heart, will be thrilled to see Amazon wildlife like never before, with sightings of new world monkeys, peccaries, and mixed flocks of canopy birds from the comfort of their bedrooms, where they will be also rocked to bed by the sounds of the rainforest.
Howler monkeys on the tree top. View from the canopy tower. Photo by Hugo Cliff
Get inspired by the Amazon of the Tambopata National Reserve
Traveling families enjoy excursions deep in the jungle trails, which take them to bamboo forests, creeks, flooded forests, and beautiful overlooks where they will discover cryptic creatures. Nature’s most wanted show is around the clay licks where macaws, parrots, and parakeets start coming down during dawn to feed on clay. You don’t have to be a kid to get excited about these strenuous birds, everyone enjoys the cacophony these birds produce while learning that conscious tourism can help in the conservation of these threatened species.
While the Ese Eja Native Community became our allies in a joint-venture project: Posada Amazonas. Today, after more than twenty years, it still welcomes families with activities led by native guides, where kids explore and get to learn from them through different excursions based on their cultural heritage.
To complete your Amazon experience, you and your family could become discoverers of new species while helping out as citizen scientists. Posada Amazonas is home to the Wired Amazon program which allows you to help researchers unveil new species to the world while having fun exploring the forest in soft-adventure activities. Ready for the ride?
If you are still figuring out how to get to Tambopata what to do and when to travel chat with one of our Amazon experts to tailor the amazing expeditions you are looking for for your family.
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What our guest say
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Nancy Hodgson March 2026
Lesly Lagos March 2026
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AMJNZ November 2025
This trip was the highlight of our travels through peru. The lodge was absolutely 5 stars for everything. The room, food, people. We had a private guide, Allen, who grew up locally and really had deep knowledge of the land, the history, and the variety of plant and animal species in the jungle. His knowledge and passion were invaluable to our experience. There are a variety of tour companies and lodges you can book to visit the Amazon, however, I would only recommend Rainforest Expeditions as they are truly connected to the community and offer high quality first class amazon experience! Read all
We had a truly wonderful stay with Rainforest Expeditions. Everyone was incredibly kind and welcoming, and our guide was fantastic — very knowledgeable and passionate about the rainforest. We saw many animals, even from the boat, which made the experience unforgettable. Read all
I just spent 3 days here with my family. The research center surpassed all our expectations. I want to give a special shout out to Carlos who took such good care of us. He went above and beyond to make sure we werr comfortable. And he was always smiling. He made us feel so welcome. We had Erik as our guide who is so knowledgeable and experienced. We learned so much, saw so much wildlife. It really was a dream vacation. Thank you!! Read all
Chose this place to stay at the Amazon, as I heard it benefits the local indigenous community. Life changing experience. Oscar was an excellent guide! We saw so many wildlife! No 4th wall made it such an immersive jungle experience. Since they are eco friendly, there is no AC. It can get pretty hot depending on the season. So better to follow their guidance for clothing choices Read all
If you want to experience the Amazon in all its glory This is the place to come to Staff and guides were excellent Food was just incredible The forest walks were really interesting and informative Read all
If you are a birder, ask for Juan Carlos Yatto. He recognizes an astounding number of bird calls and can duplicate many of them. This place is magical, all I could have imagined. All the staff and scientists are incredible. The experience of a lifetime. Read all
This was the most amazing experience Very well organised The ground staff were so well organised The guides were excellent ( I’m looking at you Carlos!) Food was tasty and very varied Amazed that the chefs managed to get such variety in the middle of the Amazon Do not hesitate Book immediately you will not be disappointed. Highly recommended Read all
I can not say enough good things about my time at the Tambopata Research Center. Between the guides, the boat drivers, the chefs, the staff, the bartenders, the researchers, etc. Everyone was absolutely wonderful! If you are interested in viewing wildlife in the Amazon, this is the place for you! A special thank you to the maître d' Carlos who was so incredibly kind and hospitable and our guide Dino who was like a real life Indiana Jones. I can't wait to come back! Read all
An unforgettable, fully immersive jungle experience. Amazing how Tambopata Lodge delivers luxury touches in such a remote and rugged location. The food is fantastic, the staff incredible, and the wildlife sightings non-stop. The personalised itinerary and one-on-one guiding made the trip truly special—huge thanks to our guide Johan for sharing his passion and knowledge. The Macaw Project is inspiring, and it’s clear the lodge fully supports this important conservation work. Manager Brian was always kind, helpful. Well-done all involved. Read all
The most important fact we are grateful for is the true sense of understanding of the ecology of the Amazon the staff at Rainforest Expeditions (RFE) have shown us. RFE stands out for its stand against the pure, profit-motive initiatives many other tour operators do. We are very grateful to have had Carlos as our guide. Carlos is deeply dedicated, and is able to explain the nuances of the flora and fauna. The world today needs to act as one against the impact of climate change. RFE is one, bright shining light in this regard. Read all
We had a fabulous trip! The people were amazing, kind and very professional. The food was exceptionally good! The facilities are beautiful and well kept. We just loved our second time with Rainforest Expeditions and can't wait to go again!! Read all
Fantastic to be deep in the forest surrounded by incredible wildlife with our amazing guide Juan Carlos Yatto, who really knew his stuff! Also his photography skills meant that we could share our experience even better through his telescope using our phone cameras! We learned so much!! He went to extra lengths to find butterflies and moths for us along with so many different birds and monkeys. This was a travel highlight for us as experienced wildlife travellers. We loved our spacious room with no windows and open to more wildlife visitors but after 5 nights the bed could have been a little more comfortable. Luckily we had a second bed to use. Otherwise it was fantastic with hot water showers and fresh drinking water all the time. We were amazed at the variety of food on offer for breakfast, lunch and dinner and couldn’t believe they could have such a wonderful food offering in such a remote location. Even the wine and cocktails were great. I highly recommend spending the extra money and time getting to this location. We stayed at another lodge later which was closer to Puerto Maldonado and there was far less wildlife. Read all
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