Posada Amazonas

Posada Amazonas is a 30 bedroom lodge owned jointly by Rainforest Expeditions and the Ese’eja Native Community of Tambopata. Posada Amazonas is the ideal short, economic, introductory nature tour to Amazonia´s richest rain forests. The cabins are very open, allowing guests to really experience the sounds and sights of the rainforest. Accommodation including all meals, full board.

3 days / 2 nights

Day 1 On arrival at Puerto Maldonado airport, transfer to the Tambopata River for a 2-hour boat trip to Pousada Amazonas. Afternoon visit to a local Ese'eja farm led by a community member, and over dinner, an introductory talk on the Ese'eja Ecotourism Project.

Day 2 A dawn start to witness the parrots morning rush on the clay lick, followed by a boat trip and short walk to the nearby lake. Canoe around the lake, to observe the wildlife: giant otters, turtles, horned screamers, flycatchers, bat falcons and hoatzin, amongst others. Lunch and walk to a 30m tower perfect for observing the forest canopy and nearby nest of the remarkable harpy eagle (sightings depend entirely on the breeding cycle). Overnight at the Posada Amazonas.

Day 3 Return to Puerto Maldonado.

 

4 days / 3 nights

Day 1 On arrival at Puerto Maldonado airport, transfer to the Tambopata River for a 2-hour boat trip to Pousada Amazonas. Afternoon visit to a local Ese'eja farm led by a community member, and over dinner, an introductory talk on the Ese'eja Ecotourism Project.

Day 2 A dawn start to witness the parrots morning rush on the clay lick, followed by a boat trip and short walk to the nearby lake. Canoe around the lake, to observe the wildlife: giant otters, turtles, horned screamers, flycatchers, bat falcons and hoatzin, amongst others. Lunch and walk to a 30m tower perfect for observing the forest canopy and nearby nest of the remarkable harpy eagle (sightings depend entirely on the breeding cycle). Overnight at Posada Amazonas.

Day 3 An optional dawn excursion to the clay lick or nearby lake. After breakfast we explore the jungle, accompanied by a local from the Ese'ja community who will share his intricate knowledge of life in the rainforest. Return to our lodge for lunch. Our afternoon trail leads us through floodplain and bamboo forest, to observe a contrast in flora and fauna; birds endemic to Peru, monkeys and tamarins.

Day 4 Return to Puerto Maldonado.