Three days at Posada Amazonas place you within Tambopata’s living laboratory—canopy towers, clay licks and oxbow lakes reveal macaws, otters and the lesser-seen rhythms of the rainforest. Perfect for travelers seeking intimate wildlife viewing with light walking.
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You step off the launch and the river swallows the sound of the town; the boat hum becomes a pulse as the forest edges press in. In under an hour from Puerto Maldonado the air changes—heavier, green, threaded with calls of macaws and the distant slap of a caiman tail—until Posada Amazonas appears on stilts at the river’s bend.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
3 days (72 hours)
Fitness Level
Suitable for most people comfortable with short walks and boat transfers; minimal sustained exertion required.
Wildlife
History
The lodge operates in collaboration with the local Infierno community and Rainforest Expeditions, reflecting a recent, locally-led shift toward conservation-based tourism in Tambopata National Reserve.
Conservation
Tours limit group sizes and prohibit drones to reduce disturbance; leave-no-trace principles and community benefit programs support local stewardship.
Reserve your spot on the 3-Day Tambopata Amazon Jungle Tour at Posada Amazonas today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Arrive early to Puerto Maldonado
Book flights into Puerto Maldonado that arrive before noon to ensure coordinated group transfers to the lodge.
Limit luggage to 15 kg
Luggage is hand-carried at points; keep baggage to ~33 lbs to make transfers smooth.
Bring a good headlamp
Night walks rely on headlamps for safe navigation and spotting nocturnal animals.
Respect clay lick viewing rules
Stay quiet and follow guide positioning—macaws and parrots are sensitive to disturbance at clay licks.
Waterproof hiking shoes
Sticky mud and wet boardwalks make grippy, quick-drying footwear useful.
Light rain jacket
Tropical showers can arrive suddenly; a compact shell keeps you comfortable on trails and boat rides.
Binoculars (8–10x)
Greatly improves bird and canopy mammal viewing from the tower and clay lick hides.
Insect repellent (DEET or picaridin)
Mosquitoes are common in dawn, dusk and wet-season hours—effective repellent is essential.