Divergent AMAZON RAINFOREST
7 DAYS/6 NIGHTS
NOVEMBER 23 – 29, 2025
Price from $3,500
“The Amazon Rainforest is the lungs of the earth“
Join Divergent Travel Trips for our second group trip into the Amazon Rainforest! While we have been on no less than 7 Amazon expeditions together, it’s one of our favorite places on the planet and we’re offering the opportunity for you to join us.
Spend 7 days with us in the highly protected Tambopata Region of the Peruvian Amazon watching wildlife, immersing in the Amazonian culture, enjoying luxury eco-lodges, and searching for the ever-elusive jaguar. Yes, we have seen during previous visits!
Our trip will be operated in partnership with an award-winning Amazon expedition company. This means we’ll have access to the best guides in the Peruvian Amazon – trust us when we say these guys are legends. They were born and raised in the Amazon, and know it intimately.
We have been on their expeditions in the past and have worked closely with them to develop this special itinerary so you can experience the best this region has to offer.
We will spend our week at their three different eco-lodges, all located within the Amazon Rainforest. Each lodge offers us different ecosystems to explore, wildlife to observe, and activities.
The highlight of this trip is spending 3 nights at the very remote Tambopata Research Center – the only lodge located within the national reserve. Once a science-only research base, the lodge has been transformed to host both scientists and guests.
Using three lodges as our bases for the week we’ll have the opportunity to see many species of birds, Giant Otters, primates, insects, frogs, and other animals. You’ll be offered prime photography opportunities and assistance with your settings to ensure you get great sightings and if you desire, great photos too.
Daily activities include hiking, wildlife viewing, river cruises, canopy tower climbing, clay lick visits, night walks, sunset cruises, citizen science, in any combination. Our days will be dictated by weather conditions and animal sightings.
Something to note: You do not need to be a photographer to join this trip. The focus of this trip is to spot as many animal species as possible and provide a full immersion into the Amazon Rainforest. But, if you want to take photos, we’ll have amazing opportunities to do so.
If all you have is an iPhone, no worries! Our guide will have an expensive spotting scope for viewing wildlife and you can even grab photos through it with your phone.
If photography is of no interest to you at all, that’s ok too. Bring your binoculars and get ready for some incredible sightings.
Trip Itinerary
Welcome to the Peruvian Amazon Rainforest!
Upon arrival in Puerto Maldonado, the capital of Madre de Dios, you will be met at the airport and transferred to the expedition office to prepare for the coming week. Afterwards, we will undergo a 2-hour journey by bus and boat to our first lodge. We will take a traditional Amazonian lunch en route while leaving the city behind and being surrounded by jungle landscapes.
By afternoon hike and climb the 40-meter scaffolding Canopy Tower. From atop you obtain spectacular views of the vast expanses of standing forest cut by the Tambopata River winding through the middle. It’s a chance to see toucans, parrots, or macaws flying against the horizon, or mixed species canopy flocks on the treetop next to you.
Posada Amazonas Lodge awaits – a spacious ecolodge, with a bar, a massage center, and buffet service in the heart of a private concession owned by the Native Community of Infierno, the guardians of the rainforest.
Overnight: Posada Amazonas Lodge (L-D)
Wildlife in the Amazon takes advantage of the first lights of the day as it is cooler, and so do we. You’ll learn very quickly that early mornings are magical.
- Photography at Tres Chimbadas Lake – paddle around the lake in a catamaran, searching for the resident family of nine giant river otters (seen by 60% of visitors) and other lakeside wildlife such as caiman, hoatzin, and horned screamers. The lake provides wonderful opportunities to photograph majestic trees, water reflections, and if we are very fortunate animal life.
- We will be moved in a private boat to Refugio Amazonas Lodge, for a 2 night stay in the buffer zone of the National Protected Area.
- In the afternoon we will visit a jungle farm, which is one of the few places where the light will not be a problem. Ideal for photography of birds who like open areas in addition to colorful fruits and plants.
- Night walks are great for photographing insects and frogs. We may be able to find praying mantis, cicadas, leaf mimicking grasshoppers as well as huge toads, shiny green tree frogs, and bizarre horned frogs.
Overnight: Refugio Amazonas Lodge (B-L-D)
Another early morning awaits us as we make our way to one of the main highlights of this itinerary. A morning with the macaws.
- Two hours deep in the Tambopata National Reserve, we will stop at the Chuncho clay lick. Here we will have the chance to see dozens of large macaws feeding on the special sodium-rich clays of the riverbank. The Chuncho clay lick probably attracts more large macaws than any other clay lick in the world and the sight of dozens of macaws taking flight is truly unforgettable.
- Twenty minutes walking from Refugio Amazonas is a peccary clay lick. This mammal clay lick might let us see wild rainforest pigs that show up in herds of five to twenty to eat clay in the late morning.
- In the afternoon we will enjoy jungle hiking in search of birds, primates, frogs, and other wildlife to photograph while enjoying the peaceful nature of the Amazon forest.
Overnight: Refugio Amazonas Lodge (B-L-D)
Rise and shine, we’re on Amazon time! We will likely start early for another visit to the Chuncho Clay Lick and another chance to dial in our photography of the macaws.
By the afternoon, a hike will lead us to overlooks commanding magnificent views of the Tambopata River winding its way into the lowlands. The forest on this trail is good for Howler Monkey and Dusky Titi Monkey. The overlooks provide excellent panoramic photo opportunities of the Tambopata winding its way down from the highlands. On a clear day, it will even be possible to view and photograph the snow-capped Andean peaks in the distance. At each overlook, we will have good chances of encounters at eye level at 30-50 yards with large turkey-like birds called guans and chachalacas, or toucans, or macaws roosting on the trees.
Leaving the clay lick, we will travel even deeper into the pristine heart of the reserve, arriving at the very special Tambopata Research Center. After crossing the confluence with the Malinowski River, we will leave the final traces of human habitation behind and enter the uninhabited 700,000 hectares nucleus of the reserve.
Overnight: Tambopata Research Center (B-L-D)
On most clear mornings of the year, dozens of large macaws and hundreds of parrots congregate along the Tambopata river bank in a raucous and colorful spectacle that inspired a National Geographic cover story. The sound of this spectacular event is also something you will never forget!
By the afternoon, we’ll be thinking about a possible sunset cruise on the river to look for birds, capybaras, and caiman, while crossing our fingers for a jaguar sighting.
We’ll visit the famed Colpa Colorado clay lick, where we’ll position ourselves discretely to observe Green-winged, Scarlet, and Blue-and-gold Macaws along with several species of smaller parrots descending to ingest clay. Outings are at dawn when the lick is most active. If the river is not swollen, thereby reducing the effective beach area, photographers should have plenty of opportunities to shoot the typical clay lick photographs from distances of 50-100 meters.
We then head off on a jungle hike to experience the prototypical rainforest with immense trees crisscrossed by creeks and ponds. Amongst the figs, ceibas, and shihuahuacos we will look for Squirrel, Brown Capuchin, and Spider Monkeys as well as peccaries.
Overnight: Tambopata Research Center (B-L-D)
Another day to soak in the wonder of the only lodge located within the Tambopata Nature Reserve. We are, after all, staying among a lush primary (never cut) rainforest!
We will photograph herps around the lodge gardens: frogs, snakes, and lizards. TRC specialists will have spent the past few days screening the vicinity for encounters with the most photogenic herp species and will have prepared appropriate scenarios.
The chicos, our flock of semi-wild, hand-reared macaws will provide additional photographic opportunities as they fly about around the lodge.
Growing on the remains of an oxbow lake and providing both arboreals as well as terrestrial mammals with fruits throughout the year, the aguaje palms swamps are one of the most important food sources in the rainforest. Demand for these fruits and great conditions for planting rice makes the palm swamp also one of the most threatened habitats.
We will also have our farewell dinner tonight.
Overnight: Tambopata Research Center (B-L-D)
All good things must come to an end, but the journey out of the Amazon provides additional time for wildlife viewing and appreciation of this amazing place.
We will make the journey back to Puerto Maldonado and the airport for onward travel back home.
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The Lodges & Food:
We’ll be staying in three different luxury ecolodges that are located in the Amazon Rainforest in Peru. Each room offers a private bathroom and an open wall facing the forest. They offer a stunning and immersive experience found nowhere else.
This includes Posada Amazonas, Refugio Amazonas, and Tambopata Research Center. They are all amazing and offer close access to incredible wildlife viewing.
Each room will be in comfort class, the step just below the suite, and will feature two double beds.
Room sharing – if you are traveling solo, you will be paired with someone of the same gender. We’ll do our best to pair you with someone we think you’ll click with based on your signup forms.
If you do not want to share, it is possible to have your own room with the additional fee of a single supplement. This cost is $1000. Note: this option is limited.
Our itinerary includes three meals daily, tea, and coffee. The food is tasty but admittedly can sometimes offer limited variety due to the remote nature of the lodges. That said, you won’t be eating the same thing every day and will have the opportunity to eat fresh fruit, vegetables, and protein with a jungle twist. You will not be hungry.
Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and other diets can be accommodated.
Additional Trip Information
What’s Included:
- Arrival Airport transfers in Puerto Maldonado
- Departure Airport Transfers in Puerto Maldonado
- 6 nights at luxury eco-lodges
- 6 breakfasts, 6 lunches, and 6 dinners
- All National Park fees
- Daily activities
- Local guide & expert wildlife spotter
- All transport to/from eco lodges (they are remote!)
- Use of Rubber boots
- Filtered water
- Photography instruction
- Welcome gift
- Your hosts (us)!
What’s Not Included:
- International airfare to/from Peru
- Visa costs (if applicable)
- Travel Insurance (required)
- Alcoholic beverages
- Gratuities for our amazing local guide
- Personal Expenses
- Single Supplement (if requested)
Trip Perks
If you’re looking for a trip to the Amazon Rainforest that includes all of the highlights, along with some lesser-known gems, this itinerary is for you.
Our trips include ALL extra activities, day trips, and entrance fees. We have a strong relationship with our guide and operating company.
Diverge & Join This Adventure!
The dates of this trip are November 23-29, 2025.
The cost is $3,500 per person for a shared room.
This price is exclusive to our group and includes staying in 3 different luxury eco-lodges, upgraded rooms, a private local naturalist guide, all activities, all transportation on arrival, all meals, a welcome gift, and photography instruction from us if you want it.
Additionally, this will be a very small, private, and intimate group. We are only offering 6 spots for this departure.
We’re offering you a custom-built trip that includes all the day trips, sightseeing, entrance fees, and extras at an insanely good price.
Solo-Share Option: If you are traveling solo and select the shared room option, we will do our best to pair you with someone of the same gender. If you sign up for a shared room and we are unable to pair you with another solo shared traveler before the trip starts, your booking may become a solo-private booking. If this happens, we will notify you and the single supplement will apply.
Solo-Private Option: If you are traveling solo and wish to have a private room, this is possible. The cost to have a solo private room for the whole trip is an additional $1000.
A $500 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your spot, and the remaining balance is due 120 days before departure. Payment plans are also available upon receipt of your deposit.
Departure is not guaranteed until the minimum number of guests is met. Please do not book flights or other non-refundable travel until we guarantee departure.
If the trip is full, email [email protected] and we will add you to the waiting list — also follow Divergent Travel Trips on Instagram to be the first to know when future trips are announced.
