Kuaii Amazonas 4 days / 3 nights
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: Your Amazon Journey Begins
Arrive in Puerto Maldonado, the gateway to the southern Peruvian Amazon. From there, enjoy a scenic one-hour drive followed by a tranquil one-hour boat ride along the Tambopata River, entering the protected communal reserve of the Ese Eja Native Community of Infierno.
As the city fades behind you, savor your first flavors of Amazonian cuisine while surrounded by lush rainforest landscapes and the sounds of the jungle. Upon reaching the riverbank, a short walk through the forest leads you deeper into this extraordinary ecosystem and marks the beginning of your Amazon experience.
Arrive at Kuaii Amazonas Lodge, a spacious ecolodge located within a private concession owned by the Native Community of Infierno. The lodge features comfortable social spaces, buffet service, and wellness amenities.
Relax in your spacious 24-square-meter room featuring a private bathroom and an open wall facing the forest, designed to immerse you in the sights and sounds of nature.
Your stay includes daily meals, tea and coffee service, guided excursions, arrival refreshments, and airport transfers. Excursions are led by expert local guides with a personalized guide-to-guest ratio of 1:10.
Later in the afternoon, head into the forest for a guided walk to the 40-meter Canopy Tower. Climb safely above the treetops for panoramic views over the Tambopata rainforest and river below. Keep an eye out for toucans, parrots, and mixed flocks moving through the canopy.
Before dinner, attend an introductory talk about the Amazon’s remarkable biodiversity and the conservation efforts helping protect this region.
Day 2: Wildlife Encounters & Forest Knowledge
Begin the day early, when the rainforest is at its most active and temperatures are cooler — the ideal time for wildlife observation.

Tres Chimbadas Oxbow Lake. Here you might see one of the big 5, the giant river otter.
Travel by boat and forest trail to Tres Chimbadas Oxbow Lake, one of the best locations in the region for spotting wildlife. Explore the lake aboard a quiet catamaran while searching for the resident family of giant river otters, one of the Amazon’s most iconic species. Along the shores, you may also encounter caimans, hoatzins, horned screamers, and other fascinating wetland wildlife.
Later, visit Centro Ñape, a community-led ethnobotanical center dedicated to traditional plant medicine. Walk along interpretive trails while learning about medicinal plants and their importance in Amazonian culture and healing traditions.
Before dinner, join another evening presentation exploring additional aspects of the Amazon ecosystem and its incredible complexity.
After dark, venture into the forest on a guided night walk. While nocturnal mammals are elusive, the rainforest comes alive with frogs, insects, and countless nighttime sounds, offering a completely different perspective of the jungle.
Day 3: Parrots & Sunset on the Tambopata River
In the morning, visit the Parrot Clay Lick, where dozens of parrots and parakeets gather along the riverbank to feed on mineral-rich clay. From a nearby viewing blind, witness this colorful natural spectacle and observe the lively activity of Amazon birdlife up close.
Sunset cruise on the Tambopata River
As the afternoon transitions into evening, experience one of the Amazon’s most unforgettable moments aboard a peaceful sunset cruise on the Tambopata River.
While the rainforest canopy darkens quickly beneath the trees, the open river remains bathed in soft golden light. Glide gently downstream as vibrant shades of orange, pink, and gold reflect across the water’s surface.
This tranquil time of day also offers excellent opportunities for wildlife observation. Watch for capybaras resting along the riverbanks, macaws flying overhead, and other riverside species becoming active as the temperature cools.
As you take in the scenery and fresh river breeze, your guide will share stories about the natural history, cultural significance, and ecological importance of the Tambopata River, a memorable conclusion to another day in the Amazon.
Day 4: Farewell to the Rainforest
As your time in the Amazon comes to an end, begin your return journey to Puerto Maldonado for your departing flight.
Your visit directly contributes to the conservation efforts led by the Native Community of Infierno, helping protect the Tambopata rainforest for future generations.
Leave with unforgettable memories of wildlife encounters, meaningful cultural connections, and immersive experiences deep within the Peruvian Amazon.
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What our guest say
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- Valuation Excellent
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We stayed last february for 4 nights in the TRC lodge. I never could have imagined that I would explore the amazon in such confortable and immersive way. The lodge itself is such a luxurious place, in the middle of nowhere! The food was nicely curated everyday to offer new bits and pieces of the Peruvian cuisine. The absolute highlight of our stay here was for sure the activities and our guide Carmen, who accompanied us everyday! We were able to choose our everydays activities with our very reduced group and our guide. Carmen guided us on very activity, spotting and explaining what animals we saw and interesting facts about our surroundings. Her knowledge and excitement were so infectious that it would even make the sightings even more special! Read all
One of the most unique experiences we’ve had! You are deep in the heart of the Amazon and truly feel immersed in nature. Our guide Dino was awesome and taught us so much about the rainforest-he is like a walking encyclopedia, and his love for the forest really shows. Also very unique to listen to nightly talks from the research team-it really adds to the experience. Food was great and staff very friendly. Bring lots of bug spray and an adventurous spirit! Read all
The lodge was fantastic; they were very attentive to our needs. The dining staff brought special bread for my wife because of her celiac disease and offered to prepare dishes specifically for her to meet her dietary needs. The lodge guides were truly knowledgeable and went out of their way to help us see all the local wildlife. I especially loved the mosquito net service they provided. I was worried we’d be eaten alive, but their setup is fabulous; I had no concerns once I saw how they installed the impenetrable nets and curtains. The meals were as good as—or better than—anywhere else we ate in Peru. We saw the following animals: macaws, parrots, parakeets, pale-winged trumpeters, tamarins, caimans, capybaras, and a ton of insects on our night hike. Read all
We had an excellent guide who was very knowledgeable about the local animals, birds, and plants. I learned a lot. We also participated in the Wired Amazon experience and just received the video clips of the animals that walked by - ocelots, agoutis, ... some amazing animals. It was fun to set up the camera traps, and now I'm inspired to get one for our backyard. Read all
Refugio Amazonas was one of the most memorable and immersive experiences of our entire trip to Peru. From the moment we arrived, it felt like we had entered a completely different world. Waking up to the sounds of the rainforest, exploring the Amazon with knowledgeable guides, spotting wildlife, and disconnecting from everyday life created an experience we will never forget. The guides and staff were exceptional throughout our stay. Everyone was warm, welcoming, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about the rainforest and the guest experience. Their enthusiasm and expertise added so much to every excursion and activity. For this type of Amazon adventure, Refugio Amazonas felt top-tier. The wildlife experiences were remarkable, the setting was beautiful, and the overall level of immersion was exactly what we were hoping for when we added the Amazon to our Peru itinerary. Read all
Wow what an experience! If you want to be fully immersed in Amazon life in a wonderful , comfortable eco lodge, and not have expectations of a 5 star city hotel (I'm not sure why you would, but some reviewers seemed disappointed it wasn't!) you will love this. You will be in a group, 6 in ours, but you don't all have to do the same activities, you just join another group. Plenty of spaces to chill and downtime if you need it...its hot and humid! There's a fan in the room and I heard the superior rooms have a fan under the mozzie net. Take a torch! We were never bitten, used deet repellent only. They provide rubber boots if you want them, some of the trails were very muddy, but we managed in our walking boots. We loved the open wall to the jungle, despite some bugs, but not too many surprisingly. Sooooo much wildlife, all sorts of monkeys, otters, turtles, caiman, different birds, capybara etc. Luis M was our guide, a local, and he could spot a spider from 5 metres I'm sure... great sense of humour and a wealth of knowledge, loved him. We spent 3 nights 20th-24th April, it rained on a couple of occasions but not much. Perfect holiday for an immersive wildlife experience! Read all
Beautiful lodge in the rainforest, very well maintained and clean. We had a lot of fun and excellent guides. The rooms and facilities were top-notch! Read all
We stayed at Posada Amazonas Lodge in May 2026, and it was a truly unique experience. It’s important to note that the concept is unlike a traditional hotel: the rooms (the lodge has around 30 in total) are built entirely of wood and open completely to the rainforest, with no windows. The walls are about two meters high, and everything is open-air, meaning you can hear your neighbors as well as the sounds of the forest throughout the night. There is a hot-water shower with drainage flowing through wooden beams beneath the floor, and the beds are protected with mosquito nets. The food is delicious and nutritious, and one pleasant surprise was the excellent Wi-Fi connection (Starlink) available both at the lodge and on the boats. The logistics are flawless from the moment you land in Puerto Maldonado, including a short car ride (accompanied by a security company) followed by a forty-minute cruise along the Tambopata River. The staff is incredibly friendly. Our guide, Luis M. (a member of the local community that manages the lodge), was simply outstanding, with eagle-eyed vision for spotting wildlife and always wearing a smile. Tour highlights: Canopy Tower: a 42-meter tower rising above the treetops with panoramic views. We loved seeing the river, the rainforest, and even the distant Andes Mountains on the horizon. We returned at night during a nocturnal wildlife tour, where we spotted tarantulas, white sloths, and tree frogs. Lake Tres Chimbadas: a peaceful catamaran ride (without a motor) where Luis showed us a group of red-bellied monkeys, giant otters, and caimans. The scenery and tranquility are incredible. Trek to the “Great Tree”: a forest hike where we saw deer, jaguar tracks, a three-toed sloth, and more wildlife. At the end of the trail, we reached the gigantic ceiba tree: around 500 years old, approximately 60 meters tall, and with an impressive 11-meter base diameter. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to experience the true Amazon! Read all
An exceptional experience that truly exceeded all expectations. What impressed me the most is that here they genuinely want to make your stay as comfortable as possible — and that, to me, is what real high-level service is all about. The guide really tries to fill every excursion with emotions and memorable moments, turning simple activities into meaningful experiences. The kitchen team puts great effort into variety and introduces you to Peruvian cuisine — it feels like a small гастрономic journey. Housekeeping works like invisible bees — you don’t notice them, but everything is always perfectly taken care of. Another big highlight is the comfort level: stable electricity and surprisingly good internet both on the way and at the lodge, powered by Starlink. Having this level of connectivity in the middle of the jungle is something truly special. From reception and the bar to the boat driver — everyone is genuinely warm and happy to have you. You can really feel that each person is a small but important part of one big system delivering outstanding eco-tourism service. Bravo — achieving this level of service in the wild is not easy, and it shows. This experience was very valuable for me and my family. I won’t get tired of thanking you for the emotions you gave us. Highly recommended. Dear travelers — don’t hesitate. Go, enjoy the incredible nature and the level of service. This is something you will remember for a lifetime. Read all
We had the most amazing time at Refugio Amazonas for 3 nights, with a huge thanks to our guide Juan Carlos! On the first afternoon we sat down and planned our activities, which we loved! We came face to face with hundreds of birds, tarantulas, leaf carrying ants spanning 10 meter motorways to work and deliver the leaves to the ant house for food, parasites, and even leaves that cause natural dyes on oxidation - we learned so much. Carlos was genuinly interested in showing us everything the jungle had to offer, humorous and caring too. Carlos knew anything and everything about what was around us, pointing out things and creatures that the untrained eye would miss, carrying a telescope at all times for us to see the birds, ensuring we got magical videos on our phones using the telescope! Read all
Many thanks to Refugio Amazonas for an unforgettable experience! Brenda and team were so wonderful and accommodating, and Alan was a great guide. Thank you for a memorable experience! 🙂 Read all
We had an excellent time at Tambopata research center. We are tourists like most who now visit the center, but it’s great to know that you can support research and the local community by visiting a place like this. Our guide for our trip, Esau, was extremely knowledgeable and showed great passion for his job. He described it as a hobby and he would get very excited if you spotted a specific bird or a tree. His specific knowledge about each and every creature in the forest was very impressive and I would recommend asking for Esau to be your guide in the future if you plan to visit. The hotel itself is unique. You are in the middle of the Amazon rainforest - the accessibility to nature is second to none. There are no windows in the hotel rooms. We had bugs in our room, of course, but the mosquito nets keep everything out and, actually, we both slept very well. The bar staff, Harrison, is very knowledgeable with drinks and works very hard. The food isn’t the best you’re ever going to have, but you have to remind yourself you are in the middle of the rainforest and that it takes a 6 hour round trip to get to the nearest town, and so the job that the hotel does in respect of the food is actually intuitive and very good. I would recommend this hotel to my peers and I would love to visit again in a few years time. Read all
