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You've traveled across the world. Do you have flexibility and want to extend your stay? Visit Peru's Amazon rainforest, one of the most biodiverse and iconic natural sites on the planet. If you have not booked yet and are interested, please contact your travel coordinator or email info@discovercorps.com and they will help you add this on to your trip!

Is this Extension right for you?

The Tambopata Research Center is an eco-lodge situated in the Tambopata National Reserve, directly across from Bahuaja Sonene National Park and within a biodiversity corridor that extends to Manu National Park in Cusco. The center is nestled within extensive state-protected forest land dedicated to conserving tropical ecosystems.  Overall, the Tambopata Research Center provides a unique opportunity to engage with one of the world's most incredible natural environments, offering both extraordinary beauty and the inherent challenges of the rainforest.

Here are some helpful frequently asked questions about the Amazon experience:

• Will I feel comfortable in my room?

Accommodations at the research center are designed to enhance your connection with nature, featuring open-air rooms (three-wall rooms) that allow you to experience the rainforest up close. The lodge and rooms are 3 meters away from the forest and 1 meter and a half above the ground While this design maximizes your immersion, it also means that you may encounter insects and other elements of the natural environment inside your room. All beds are equipped with mosquito nets for protection and comfort, as well each room is also equipped with private bathrooms.

There is no air conditioning, or ceiling fans and no traditional windows (as windows would trap heat). However, temperatures do drop at night. To ensure your comfort and safety, we strongly recommend using the mosquito netting provided for each bed. The Amazon basin is a rainforest environment, so humidity and heat will be there no matter what, as well as bugs.

Note this is not a hotel, but a comfortable ecolodge with only 28 rooms in the middle of the rainforest.

• How long does it take to arrive at the Research Center?

Tambopata Research Center requires at least 4.5 hours of travel time. To begin your rainforest tour, you take a quick plane trip from Cuzco (approximately 1 hour) to the Amazonian city of Puerto Maldonado in Southeastern Peru. From there, our team will meet you and you will join a 1h bus ride, before a 2h30 boat journey that will lead you to the Tambopata Research Center. Please note that the bus is not private and there may be other travelers on board. 

• What type of activities can I participate in?

Visitors can engage in various exploratory activities across different ecosystems, including the bamboo trail, the flooded forest, and an island. Walks, which range from one hour to half a day, offer opportunities to gain a deeper understanding of the forest and its dynamics.

• What type of transportation will be used?

There are no roads – the roads are the rivers. We use fast boats to get everywhere, looking for more chances to see wildlife. The naturalist guides will know when, where, and what chances you have to spot wildlife and other interesting content in the area. Trust your guides and ask all the questions you might have.