Peru Amazon Extension | Refugio Amazonas

OVERVIEW

This one-of-a-kind itinerary allows you to experience the best of the Amazon in style while minimizing your ecological footprint.

Lying deep within the Peruvian rainforest, Refugio Amazonas is a pocket of luxury in this vast wilderness. Nature-lovers are invited to step into a world of jungle activities and get involved in the Citizen Science program, Wired Amazon. Secluded, intimate and luxurious, Refugio Amazonas is a 32-bedroom jungle lodge set within a 200-hectare private reserve within the buffer zone of the Tambopata National Reserve. Approximately two hours from Puerto Maldonado airport in the southeast of Peru, the lodge offers a huge variety of child-friendly adventures (a family program is available) with a focus on conservation and science so is the perfect retreat for travellers of all ages.

Highlights include:

Clay licks - Take a boat trip to the Chuncho Clay Lick inside the Tambopata National Reserve to see macaws descend to the clay lick on clear mornings.

Canopy tower - A 30-metre scaffolding canopy tower gives you spectacular views of the vast expanses of standing forest with a good chance of spotting toucans, parrots, macaws or mixed species canopy flocks.

Life in the rainforest - Visit a working jungle farm and a real Brazil nut concession to learn about the way of life in the rainforest. You will taste exotic tropical fruits and discover medicinal plants from the neighbouring local families that we are helping integrate into the ecotourism industry.

On this all-encompassing personalised itinerary, Chimu will provide travel logistics for your travel party for the duration of your journey, plus expert guides for all the major sightseeing as per itinerary. Each night you will stay in superior accommodation, handpicked by our experienced team for their creature comforts, convenient locations, and impeccable service.

For another exceptional Amazon experience check out the Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica Extension or Tambopata Research Centre Extension. 

GREEN POINTS!

1. In partnership with the locals 75% of the profits from this amazing lodge goes directly to the local community.
2. Citizen Science projects offer travellers the opportunity to help the Refugio identify and protect new species.
3. Refugio Amazonas runs one of the most important scientific projects to save the Macaw population; a study that is hoped to assist populations all over Latin America.