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August 31, 2018 Top 10 Must-Do Activities in the Tambopata Jungle...
As Tambopata has risen as an Amazon travel destination, its travel offerings have exploded. These days, it can be overwhelming to choose between different activities — especiall...
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July 21, 2018 How to Choose a Tambopata Tour and Lodge...
When planning a trip to travel to Tambopata — a spectacular destination in the Peruvian Amazon — you'll see that all the available lodges offer tours as well. That means the ...
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July 06, 2018 How We Became Carbon Neutral — And Why It Should ...
The jungle that surrounds our Rainforest Expeditions lodges is healthy and full of life. Here inside the Tambopata Reserve, wildlife flourishes — and we do everything we can to...
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April 06, 2018 Travel to Tambopata or Manu or Iquitos?...
It’s worth asking: is it the right question? When do you ask yourself if you have to travel to Tambopata or Manu or Iquitos? Are we leaving important Amazonian destinations out? ...
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June 12, 2017 Can I Travel to the Jungle Alone?...
The jungle! According to popular culture, tropical rainforests are deep, dark woods that hide countless perils. Enter at your own risk and expect deadly snakes, spiders, and other ...
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December 02, 2015 Gateway into the Amazon by Nicole Lizares...
Nicole Lizares works for conservation organizations in the Philippines and recently joined us for an expedition to the Tambopata Research Center. Below is an article published by ...
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December 31, 2014 Wrapping up 2014 with Rainforest Expeditions...
Every year, people from all over the world venture to the Southeastern corner of Peru. And it’s not hard to understand why; the Tambopata National Reserve lies in the Amazon Ba...
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April 12, 2013 Bike Riding on Amazon Trails...
Ever wonder what it's like to ride mountain bikes through the Amazon? Hint: It's almost too much fun. Book with us here! By Phil Torres (follow him)...
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March 30, 2013 Photography Tip: How to measure the distance to a...
I recently took a video of a White-bellied parrot eating brazil nuts on top of a tree. It's very difficult to see this sort of thing since the brazil nuts they are eating are so ...
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March 10, 2013 Steve Gettle Tambopata Photography Trip Report...
I Steve Gettle just returned from a great trip to Peru where I visited the Tambopata National Reserve, a reserve the size of Belgium with 600 species of birds, 1300 different butt...
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August 24, 2012 A New Face Around the Lodges......
It’s my first morning at Posada Amazonas, and I just spent two hours watching a family of endangered Giant River Otters hunt as 3 species of macaws soared overhead. Not a bad sta...
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August 16, 2012 A Short List of Dos and Don’ts for Building Jungl...
I know these are the proverbial tips of a fish in a small bowl, That doesn’t matter, I hope they help! Do pick high ground. The Amazon floodplain is wide. And I mean wide. When...
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August 07, 2012 PODCAST: Wildlife Photography in Peru's Amazon Ju...
I recently sat down with Rick Vecchio of FerTur Travel to share some of my personal stories, explain what the amazon jungle photography tours entail, and offer expert ad...
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October 13, 2005 Exclusive Art Gallery Coming to Refugio Amazonas-...
We at Rainforest Expeditions are pleased to announce the opening of our art gallery at the Refugio Amazonas Lodge. This gallery will include Peruvian artists inspired by the Ama...
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What our guest say
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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