Travel upriver to Refugio Amazonas for a three-day lodge stay inside Tambopata National Reserve. Expect guided hikes, clay-lick birdwatching, nocturnal walks, and hands-on citizen-science opportunities that connect you with the Amazon’s richest wildlife.
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Morning fog lifts off the Madre de Dios and the river pushes you upriver toward the lodge; palms and emergent canopy slide by like a slow, living map. At Refugio Amazonas, trails cut through terra firme forest where the air tastes of wet soil and green. You arrive by boat, deposit your daypack, and set out on narrow paths that slope into gullies, cross root-strewn ground, and climb to viewing platforms where macaws wheel like bright punctuation.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
3 days
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness—several short hikes on uneven, humid trails and occasional canoe transfers; able to walk 3–6 miles total per day.
Wildlife
History
Tambopata’s protected areas expanded in the late 20th century to curb logging and mining; lodges like Refugio Amazonas developed partnerships with researchers and local communities.
Conservation
The lodge participates in citizen-science and sustainable tourism programs; visitors are encouraged to minimize single-use plastics and respect wildlife viewing distances.
Reserve your spot on the 3-Day Amazon Jungle at Refugio Amazonas Lodge today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring insect protection
High humidity and standing water mean mosquitoes and biting flies—DEET or picaridin and long sleeves at dusk reduce bites.
Waterproof footwear
Trails are frequently wet and muddy; treaded, quick-dry hiking shoes keep you safer on roots and slick slopes.
Plan for limited power
Charge cameras and batteries in Puerto Maldonado—lodge power can be intermittent, and solar charging may be limited.
Rise early for birds
Dawn is the most active time for macaws and passerines; schedule early wake-ups for the best sightings.
Waterproof breathable jacket
Keeps you dry during sudden Amazon downpours and wet morning starts.
winter
Treaded hiking shoes
Support and grip for muddy, root-strewn forest trails.
Binoculars (8x–10x)
Essential for observing canopy birds and distant wildlife at clay licks.
Headlamp with extra batteries
Hands-free light for early starts and nocturnal wildlife walks.