Arrive in Puerto Maldonado, the capital of the Madre de Dios region, and embark on a combined journey consisting of a one-hour bus transfer followed by a 2.5-hour boat trip along the Tambopata River to reach the lodge. During the river passage, you will experience your initial introduction to Amazonian gastronomy while observing the gradual transition from urban surroundings to the biodiverse landscapes of the tropical rainforest.

Upon crossing the confluence with the Malinowski River, the final signs of human habitation will recede, giving way to the untouched core of the Tambopata National Reserve, which spans approximately 700,000 hectares of uninhabited protected land. Within this pristine environment, sightings of Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris (capybaras), Caiman crocodilus (spectacled caimans), Anseriformes (geese), Ara spp. (macaws), and other large vertebrates become increasingly frequent due to minimal human disturbance.

The Tambopata Research Center, a boutique eco-lodge, is situated within this remote reserve. The lodge offers amenities including a bar, massage center, and buffet-style dining, while maintaining a low-impact design compatible with conservation principles. It is uniquely positioned near numerous active macaw nesting sites, central to the Guacamayos Project, a long-term initiative focused on psittacine research and conservation.

Accommodations range from rooms measuring 21 square meters to suites up to 83 square meters, all featuring private bathrooms and large open windows designed to facilitate direct forest immersion. The stay includes three daily meals, tea, coffee, guided excursions, nature-based activities, welcome refreshments upon arrival, and roundtrip airport transfers. Naturalist guides are assigned in small groups with a 6:1 guest-to-guide ratio to enhance educational experiences.

In the afternoon, participate in the Mirador hike, a three- to five-kilometer trek leading to panoramic viewpoints overlooking the Tambopata River as it meanders through the lowland rainforest. The trail, which regenerates from a former bamboo forest, offers suitable conditions for observing Alouatta seniculus (Red Howler Monkeys) and Callicebus moloch (Dusky Titi Monkeys).

Optional nocturnal hikes are available, providing the opportunity to explore the rainforest when mammalian activity peaks, though most species remain challenging to observe due to cryptic behavior. Amphibians, however, such as Dendropsophus spp. and Phyllomedusa spp., are more readily detectable, with distinctive calls and unique morphological adaptations suited to their ecological niches.