Expedition Amazon

Tambopata, Peru

AO
Atlas Obscura Inc.
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3 reviews
Mar 3 - 9, 2019
Group size: 8 - 14
Expedition Amazon
Tambopata, Peru

Atlas Obscura Inc.
  • Email address verified
3 reviews

Mar 3 - 9, 2019
Group size: 8 - 14

About this trip

This isn’t your typical Amazon tour. With the help of local tour guides and expert wildlife biologists, you’ll enjoy a rainforest experience unlike any other, showing you how real-life field biology works, offering a chance to discover and observe new species, and providing a living lesson on the ecology and conservation of one of the planet’s most important habitats: the Amazon rainforest.


After arriving in the river-side Amazon town of Puerto Maldonado, our close-knit crew will set off up the Tambopata River by motorized canoe—the only way to reach the still-untouched Tambopata National Reserve. After leaving civilization behind (don’t worry, the lodges have comfy beds, warm showers, delicious food, and generator-powered electricity in the mornings and evenings with basic wi-fi), you’ll have a chance to experience some of the most breathtaking wildlife the Amazon has to offer. 

What’s included

  • Accommodations
    All lodging during the trip.
  • Meals
    All meals during the trip.
  • Internal Flights
    Internal flights between Lima and Puerto Maldonado.
  • Expert Guides
    Two expert guides in the field of biology, conservation, and science journalism, as well as local guides.
  • Admission & Activities
    Admission to all proposed areas and activities.
  • Tips for Local Guides
    Tips for the local guides.

What’s not included

  • International Flights
    Transportation and flights to and from Lima.
  • Airport Transfers
  • Personal Expenses
    Baggage charges and personal expenses.
  • Travel Insurance
    Optional but recommended.
  • Additional Food & Drink
    Including any alcoholic beverages.

Available Packages

Shared Room
$3,990
Single Room
$4,410

Available options

Your Organizer


AO
Atlas Obscura Inc.
3 reviews
Atlas Obscura offers unique and unusual international adventures featuring carefully curated and one-of-a-kind itineraries. Our expeditions are inspired by Atlas Obscura’s relentless inquisitiveness and dedication to the most curious and awe-inspiring parts of our world. Our adventure packages are designed to bring travelers to fascinating and unexpected destinations, offer special on-the-ground access to unique sites, and reveal the hidden stories behind each one. All the while, you'll be surrounded by expert guides and other inquisitive explorers eager to delve into the unexpected. We can’t wait for you to join us—and we promise it will be unforgettable.

Reviews

This was the trip of a lifetime! Jason Goldman and Phil Torres are experts in their fields including science, photography, and journalism. They made themselves available to us at all times and often dropped what they were doing to answer questions or address issues. There was a wide range of activities to keep us busy at nearly all hours of the day. Note that viewing wildlife was limited to observing and photographing, rather than hands-on research like I expected with the macaws. However, I saw more wildlife in quantity in quality than I ever have in one week, which made this trip worth every penny—plus we got the bonus of free pics of ourselves in the jungle taken by pro photogs who’ve had work in Nat Geo! I expected to be hot in the lodges without air conditioning but was surprised there were no fans at least for overnight. I want to mention that, given the potential danger in all 3 dimensions at all times in the jungle, I felt as safe as possible with our guides and other staff. I have felt more unsafe on trips to safer locales with reckless guides and staff in those places. I would love to go with Phil and Jason to Madagascar if that becomes an available trip!
By Wendy S for Expedition Amazon on Mar 11, 2019
This is a trip we have wanted to take for years, but we could not figure out the logistics of it all. We were so excited to see Atlas Obscura offer this trip and signed up within a couple of hours of it being offered. Seeing these Monarch Migration sites in Mexico was really special. Millions of Monarchs make this amazingly long journey and there they were for us to observe. WOW - really amazing and difficult to describe. This was the first trip that AO took to the migration sites, so a couple glitches that I know they will work out for the next group to enjoy. Last, my wife and I were celebrating out 5th wedding anniversary on this trip and AO surprised us with some beautiful roses & champagne in our room on the first night - nice touch! Thank you!
By Vicki K for Mexico’s Great Monarch Butterfly Migration February 24–28 on Mar 05, 2019
Breathtaking. This trip provided a unique opportunity to experience one of the natural wonders of the world in a safe, friendly environment wth expert and passionate guides. Overall a “can’t miss” experience
By Crystal D for Mexico’s Great Monarch Butterfly Migration February 24–28 on Mar 02, 2019