Born in the Amazon, Guided by Certified Naturalist Guides
Since 2010, Peru Amazon Rainforest has pioneered authentic, ethical eco-lodge expeditions and wildlife tours across Tambopata National Reserve and Manu Biosphere Reserve.
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The Rainforest Is in Our Blood
Born and raised along the Madre de Dios and Tambopata rivers, our local naturalist guides and river captains have traversed these waterways and jungle trails long before eco-tourism became known worldwide. We know every bend of the river, every bird call in the dawn mist, and the delicate rhythms of the Amazonian ecosystem.
We founded Peru Amazon Rainforest with a clear, uncompromising purpose: to eliminate middleman agencies and provide travelers with genuine, direct local expeditions led by certified naturalist guides who treat the Amazon with reverence, support local native communities, and adhere to strict SERNANP conservation standards.
Today, we are proud to offer deep immersion expeditions to Sandoval Lake, the world-renowned Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick, and the pristine depths of Manu National Park, blending thrilling wildlife encounters with comfortable eco-lodge hospitality and uncompromised safety standards.
Our Purpose & Commitment
Our Mission
To provide authentic, immersive, and sustainable eco-lodge expeditions across the Peruvian Amazon, led by certified naturalist guides who honor ancestral forest knowledge, protect biodiversity, and deliver unforgettable wildlife experiences through responsible conservation tourism.
Our Future & Aspiration
Our Vision
To be recognized globally as the leading native and local eco-tourism operator in the Peruvian Amazon, setting the benchmark for sustainable rainforest travel, wildlife protection, and empowering local indigenous communities in Madre de Dios and Manu.
What We Offer to Every Rainforest Traveler
At Peru Amazon Rainforest, we design comprehensive jungle expeditions that blend authentic Amazonian exploration with comfortable lodge hospitality. Here is what we offer to ensure your tour in Tambopata and Manu is safe, unforgettable, and deeply enriching:
- Comfortable Eco-Lodge Stays: Strategically located river lodges in Tambopata and Manu featuring private bathrooms, mosquito netting, and immersion in primary rainforest.
- Certified Naturalist Guides: Professional biology and ecotourism graduates born in the region with high-power spotting scopes, fluent in wildlife identification and rainforest ecology.
- Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick & Sandoval Lake: Daily excursions to the world-famous clay licks where hundreds of macaws gather, and canoe safaris seeking giant river otters and black caimans.
- Comprehensive River & Jungle Safety: Certified life jackets, outboard boat captains with decades of river experience, satellite communication, and first-aid kits on every departure.
- Small Group Wildlife Safaris: Intimate small groups capped at 8 travelers for maximum wildlife sightings and minimal ecological impact.
- Fair Local Wages & Community Support: Direct employment for native Ese Eja and Matsigenka community members, sustainable boatmen, and local hospitality teams.
Why Travelers Choose Ausangate Treks Peru
We hold ourselves to the highest standards of safety, cultural respect, and traveler satisfaction in the Andes.
100% Direct Local Operator
No middlemen or foreign agencies. From your first inquiry to your river transfers in Puerto Maldonado, you communicate directly with our local rainforest team.
Prime Eco-Lodge Locations
Our lodges in Tambopata and Manu are placed right near primary rainforest corridors, oxbow lakes, and active wildlife trails for direct biodiversity access.
Highest River & Trail Safety
Every boat journey and jungle trek is equipped with emergency satellite communication, life vests, first-aid kits, and guides certified in Wilderness First Aid.
Ethical Staff & Community Welfare
We strictly adhere to fair living wages, comprehensive safety insurance, and partner with native Amazonian communities for cultural exchange and conservation.
Fresh Amazonian & Peruvian Cuisine
Our lodge chefs prepare fresh 3-course buffet meals daily using tropical Amazonian fruits and organic regional ingredients, catering to all dietary needs.
SERNANP & Leave No Trace Principles
We are fully authorized by SERNANP to operate in Tambopata and Manu, strictly prohibiting single-use plastics and following sustainable wildlife viewing ethics.
Meet Your Mountain Family
Our licensed guides, master trail chefs, and logistics experts were born in these mountains and love sharing their home with you.
Carlos Huamani
Over 14 years exploring Tambopata and Manu. Expert in Amazonian ornithology, primatology, and nocturnal herpetology with high-powered spotting scopes.
Edwin Quispe
Born along the Madre de Dios river, with 12+ years guiding Sandoval Lake and Chuncho Clay Lick expeditions. Wilderness First Responder.
Rosa Melendez
Master of authentic Amazonian cuisine and Peruvian gastronomy for 12 years. Expert in tropical fruit specialties, fresh river fish dishes, and gourmet vegan creations.
Manuel Chapiama
Over 16 years navigating the Madre de Dios and Tambopata rivers with an impeccable safety record, ensuring comfortable river transfers and pristine boat operations.
Empowering Amazonian Communities & Protecting Biodiversity
We believe that eco-tourism must directly benefit the native Amazonian communities and forest ecosystems where we operate. Through our conservation fund, a percentage of every tour supports local sustainability initiatives, environmental education in river settlements, and buffer zone protection.
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Highland School Supplies: Annual donations of books, warm footwear, and school supplies to children in Upis, Pacchanta, and Chillca.
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Native Reforestation: Planting native Queñua trees along Ausangate watershed corridors to restore vulnerable alpine ecosystems.
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Local Farmer Sourcing: 100% of our vegetables, Andean grains, and coffee are purchased directly from local family farms along the trail.
Trusted by Trekkers Worldwide
Rated 5 Stars on TripAdvisor. Here is what hikers say about their adventure with Ausangate Treks Peru.
"The Sky Lodge Domes at Upis were unbelievable. Sleeping warm while looking at Mount Ausangate under millions of stars was the highlight of our entire trip to Peru."
"Booking directly with this local Quechua team was the best decision. Our guide Rolando treated us like family, and the food prepared by the chef surpassed 5-star restaurants in Lima."
"They carried medical oxygen and checked our pulse oximeter readings twice daily. We felt completely safe every single kilometer up to the 5,200m pass. Outstanding team!"
Ready to Walk with the True Masters of the Andes?
Experience sacred Apu Ausangate, secure your private sky dome bed, and travel with Cusco's most trusted native Quechua team.