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Item Description

In the Heart of the Rainforest: Stay at Refugio Amazonas and Tambopata Research Center, two fully furnished lodges constructed with native materials and in harmony with the beautiful Amazonian standing forest.

Wildlife Observation & Interaction: Discover the incredible Amazon flora and fauna of the Tambopata National Reserve. Search for caimans, frogs, colorful macaws & parrots, local species of monkeys, and night mammals... Watch trees criss-crossed by creeks and ponds, and enjoy the unique view of the primary forest and its wildlife!

Eco Adventure & Research Experience: Enjoy night walks, travel by canoe on Lake Condenado, experience the sustainable nut extracting methods and receive lectures by the staff of Refugio Amazonas about wildlife conservation projects. Rainforest Expeditions expert guides are local biologists, tourism professionals or community members. 

Item Special Note

Black-out dates: From May 1st, 2012 to August 31st, 2012.

Included: Transportation to and from airport' Guided tours or other activities; Local ground transportation; Most meals and non-alcoholic beverages (juices, coffee, tea and filtered water).

Not included: International or domestic airfares; Airport departure taxes or visa fees; Excess baggage charges; Fee for entering the Tambopata Natural Reserve (60 USD per person); Additional nights during the trip due to flight cancelations; Food, beverages, alcoholic beverages or bottled water; Snacks; Insurance of any kind; Laundry; Phone calls or messages; Reconfirmation of flights; All other items of personal nature.

Auction Package Sponsor

This package has been generously donated by TIES business member Rainforest Expeditions.

Rainforest Expeditions on Ecotourism Explorer

Rainforest Expeditions operates three award winning Amazon lodges: Posada Amazonas (30 rooms), Refugio Amazonas (24 rooms), and Tambopata Research Center (18 rooms), each offering a wide array of fascinating ecotourism experiencies in the heart of the Amazon rainforest.

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Green Practices, Awards, Certification

• Commitment to Sustainability: Rainforest Expeditions is member of The International Ecotourism Society (TIES) since 1994
• Local Stewardship: Rainforest Expeditions' Posada Amazonas Lodge is co-managed together with the local Indigenous community of the Infierno people, promoting their leadership and involvement in local decision-making.
  
• Cultural Sensitivity: The tour activities are designed so that they do not harm either the cultural expressions or daily life of the community members.
• Macaw Project: Rainforest Expeditions support the project enabling researchers to run a long-term multidisciplinary study of natural history, conservation and management of large macaws and parrots.

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