AMAZON RAINFOREST, PERU
November 11–16, 2026
USD 2995(U.S. Dollars)
Amazon Rainforest, Peru
Join us on a photographic safari in the Tambopata National Reserve, one of the most impressive biodiversity sanctuaries in the Peruvian Amazon. This trip is designed for photographers and nature lovers who want to capture the pure essence of the jungle: its wildlife, landscapes, and untamed energy. During the expedition, we will explore rivers, macaw clay licks, Amazonian lagoons, and trails surrounded by ancient trees. You will have the opportunity to photograph exotic birds, monkeys, caimans, giant otters, and, with luck, the elusive jaguar, always accompanied by specialized local guides with in-depth knowledge of the ecosystem.
The safari combines boat trips at dawn, walks in the virgin jungle, and night sessions, ideal for capturing wildlife at its most active. In addition, you will receive photographic advice to improve your technique in jungle conditions, natural light management, and animal behavior. We will stay in ecolodges that are carefully integrated into the environment, ensuring comfort and an authentic experience that is respectful of nature and local communities.
Tambopata is not just photographed, it is felt. Immerse yourself in the jungle, connect with wildlife, and return with unique images and an experience that will mark your gaze forever.
The lights and colors of the Amazon Rainforest await you!
START OF THE JOURNEY
November 11, 2026: Puerto Maldonado Airport , Peru (PEM)
END OF THE TRIP
November 16, 2026: Puerto Maldonado Airport , Peru (PEM)
DAY 01: LIMA - PUERTO MALDONADO
Our staff will await the arrival of participants at Puerto Maldonado Airport (PEM) in Peru. After an introductory briefing, we will prepare for the trip to our lodge in the Amazon rainforest. We will navigate the Tambopata River to get our first glimpse of the rich flora and fauna of the jungle. In the evening, we will take our first excursion into the jungle to observe the nightlife, and then we will have dinner at our comfortable lodge.
DAY 02: TAMBOPATA NATIONAL RESERVE
We will wake up early to watch the sunrise from a viewpoint and photograph birds on the trails surrounding our lodge. After breakfast, we will depart by boat to a conservation area where we will be able to observe mammals such as monkeys, deer, and pumas, and we will be on the lookout for the king of the Amazon: the great jaguar. In the afternoon, we will take a walk in the jungle in search of amphibians.
DAY 03: TAMBOPATA NATIONAL RESERVE
We will wake up at dawn to navigate and enjoy a great spectacle of nature. We will visit the "Great Macaw Clay Lick" on the Tambopata River and watch the bustling activity of hundreds of birds that use the minerals in the clay lick to counteract the toxins they ingest. In the afternoon, we will participate in an ethnobotanical activity to learn about the medicinal plants of the jungle. At night, we will go on a boat trip in search of the great Amazonian caimans.
DAY 04: TAMBOPATA NATIONAL RESERVE
We will have another sunrise to photograph birds from the viewpoint. After breakfast, we will have an adventure day: we will kayak on the Tambopata River and cross the jungle on a zip line. In the afternoon, we will take a walk in the jungle to continue photographing birds, mammals, and insects. In the evening, we will review the photographs and have a class on developing and editing.
DAY 05: TAMBOPATA NATIONAL RESERVE
After breakfast, we will travel to Puerto Maldonado to check into the hotel and prepare for an excursion to the wonderful Lake Sandoval, where we will have the opportunity to see giant otters, monkeys, anacondas, and piranhas. We will enjoy the last sunset sailing on the Madre de Dios River. In the evening, we will have our farewell dinner at the hotel.
DAY 05: PUERTO MALDONADO - LIMA
After breakfast, we will transfer to the airport for the return flight to Lima.
END OF THE SAFARI
TAMBOPATA NATIONAL RESERVE
The Tambopata National Reserve is 274,690 hectares (1,061 square miles) of preserved land insoutheastern Peru. The reserve has many diverse habitats, including Amazon rainforest lowlands, riparian forests, and horseshoe lakes. It is crossed by three rivers: the Malinowski, Tambopata, and Madre de Dios rivers.
Due to the protected status of the Reserve and its isolated location, it is incredibly biodiverse. The reserve is home to 1,200 species of butterflies, 169 species of mammals, around 632 species of birds, and hundreds of species of trees and plants. In fact, this reserve and the surrounding region isone of the most biodiverse places on the planet.
The following has been recorded in the Tambopata National Reserve:
- 632 species of birds
- 180 species of fish
- 169 species of mammals
- 103 species of amphibians
- 103 species of reptiles
- 1,200 species of butterflies
USD 2995 (U.S. Dollars)
Reserve your participation by making an advance payment of USD 995
- Airport – Lodge – Airport Transfers
- Private transportation to the Tambopata River
- Boat trips during excursions
- 04 Nights in Lodges within the Jungle (Double Room)
- 01 Night's accommodation at a hotel in Puerto Maldonado
- Kayaking and Zip-lining in the Jungle
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Local bilingual guide (Spanish/English)
- Plastic boots for jungle treks
- Entrance tickets to National Reserves
- Photographic consultancy by Jheison Huerta
- Flights to Puerto Maldonado in Peru
- Travel Insurance
- Drinks at lodges and hotels
- Laundry
- Tips
- Everything not described in the list INCLUDES
EXTRAS
- Participants may request a single room for an additional fee.
Jheison Huerta
The expedition will be led by Peruvian photographer Jheison Huerta and his team of collaborators. He is the founder of the Photo Andes agency, which has been organizing photography tours since 2014 in some of the such as Peru, Norway, Iceland, Morocco, Bolivia, Italy, and Argentina, among others.
He is currently a Sony brand ambassador as an Alpha Partner for Latin America. Jheison Huerta has received international recognition for his work in promoting astrophotography which earned him recognition fromNASA with the APOD (Astronomy Picture of the Day). He also teaches the astrophotography course on the Domestika website, and his work has been published in major media outlets: BBC, National Geographic, History, Mirror, Telemundo, Globo, El Comercio, and many more. He was nominated by the Photopills app as one of the 25 most inspiring photographers in the world, and his work is featured the book "Photopillers of the Year 2020."
He is currently collaborating with National GeographicUK on the production of the series"Welcome To The Earth," presented by Will Smith and broadcast on the Disney+ platform.
- Credit cards
- Western Union
- Bank transfer (Domestic payments in Peru)
- PayPal (consider an extra 6% commission)
Reservation Fee: USD 995
Second Payment: 60 days before the tour starts: USD 1000
Final balance: 30 days before tour start date: USD 1000
Cancellation of Participation and Refunds:
- 90 to 60 days prior to the start date: USD 995 USD withholding.
- Between 60 to 30 days prior to the start date: 50% of the tour amountwithheld
- Between 30 to the start date of the tour: 100% of the tour amount retained
