Never ones to stand still, the owners of the Refugio Amazonas and the Tambopata Research Center have been working hard to improve their products for your enjoyment.
At Refugio Amazonas, they have remodeled their rooms in order to cater to a wider range of interests and now have 3 different types:
- traditional - their standard rooms
- comfort - upgraded, larger rooms
- suites - the largest and nicest rooms
They have also reconfigured their activity and package options. Guests can choose the standard itinerary that offers a general, well-planned introduction to the rainforest, or they can choose an a la carte package to suit specific interests.
- you can choose a more active itinerary to include mountain biking, kayaking, canopy climbing and stand up paddling
- if you are really interested in animals, you can visit a macaw lick, parrot lick and mammal lick
- if you bring your children they have special activities for them. Things like - circle of fire story telling, an interactive children's trail, and rainforest tattoos
- if you want to contribute to long-term research and conservation efforts, you can participate in their "aerobotany" project, where you view areal photos taken by drones. Or you can help researchers build a DNA library by analyzing field data and cataloging rare insect species. If you discover a new one, you can choose the name for it!. In the 8 months since the program started, 8 new species have been discovered by clients. The AmazonCam is another project. Cameras are installed all through the forest so that researchers can remotely view what is going on and participants can also view the photos. These are some of the Wired Amazon collection of science projects, which allows Refugio Amazonas Lodge’s guests to engage with a very diverse group of scientists and their research, help collect important data, and even have the chance to discover a species new to science! It’s great not only for science enthusiasts, but also for families, and adventure seekers alike. March is designated as Science Month and during that time period there are more opportunities to visit with researchers. In 2018, there will be 2 "boot camps", March 12-17 and 26-31. During these 2 weeks, adults and kids can get immersed in science by participating in even more activities and lectures!
The once spartan rooms at the Tambopata Research Center are currently being renovated. Starting on April 1, the new superior rooms will be available. Then by July 14, the comfort, suite and deluxe suite rooms will be available. All of these will have private bathrooms and more (the original rooms had shared bathrooms). So the living experience will then match the fabulous nature experience you get there, since they have:
- Two Macaw Claylicks – A trip to the Tambopata Research Centre includes a visit to the two most important clay licks in the region: Colorado and Chuncho.
- 5 Distinct Pristine Habitats – Cbamboo, flood plain, terra firma, palm and riverine rainforest habitats.
- Herds of White Lipped Peccaries – Herds of one hundred or more individuals visit the lodge garden frequently to gather nuts from its palm trees.
- Macaw Research and Conservation –Much groundbreaking macaw conservation research has been carried out from the TRC and you will likely have the chance during your stay to talk with macaw biologists, ecologists and other experts staying at the TRC while they do fieldwork.
- small groups of 6 guests per guide during the excursions.
- The Photo Makers Lab launches in Summer 2017! They know that not everyone wants to drag heavy, expensive equipment deep into the jungle – so they will provide guests with access to professional camera equipment during their stay at TRC. This equipment will complement your favorite Canon or Nikon camera. You will find lenses, sturdy tripods, flashes, reflective boxes for macro-photography, blinds for concealment -to get in the perfect shot-, among other important gear. Equipment is maintained and insured by them, all you have to do is show up and don’t forget to bring a big hard drive so you can download all your pictures before you leave! Access is included in the Photo Makers Lab Deluxe Suite. At the time of booking, please select this room option. Availability is on a first-come, first-served basis to ensure those using this premium add-on have access to the equipment of their choice. This will also be available with extra cost in Superior, Comfort and Suite Rooms, subject to availability. Their expert photography guides will be leading guests to prime locations to get the best shots of fauna, flora and landscapes.
A Tambopata Research Center package will include the first night at Refugio Amazonas in order to break up the long transfer. This allows time to visit the canopy tower there.
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