MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY TOUR
Northern and Southern Amazon of Peru
12 Days
Best season from April to November
DATES
Coming soon
OVERVIEW
Join us for a one-of-a-kind photography journey through the rainforests of both northern and southern Peru. During this 12-day macro photography expedition we will discover an unprecedented wealth of small life in distinct ecosystems— from colorful insects and amphibians to beautifully camouflaged reptiles.
The Peruvian Amazon is a fantastic place for macro photography, with its lush vegetation, constant humidity, and dense biodiversity. Tiny creatures thrive here, often hidden in plain sight — beneath leaves, clinging to tree barks, or glistening in the night. Peru is home to one of the highest concentrations of endemic species in the world.
We begin our journey in the southern part of the Peruvian Amazon, where we will be staying at the charming Posada Amazonas Lodge at the border of the famous Tambopata National Reserve. This eco-lodge is co-managed by the indigenous communities of the Infierno Reserve close to Puerto Maldonado. Close to the lodge, we will have great photographic opportunities. In addition to macro subjects like frogs, beetles, spiders, and snakes, the area around Posada Amazonas also offers chances to photograph wildlife on the nearby oxbow lake — including the remarkable Hoatzin, Capped Heron, and the fantastic Giant River Otter.
In the second half of the tour, we travel to the north and settle into the beautiful Muyuna Lodge, located within the Tamshiyacu-Tahuayo Regional Conservation Area. Nestled along a tributary of the mighty Amazon River, this lodge is surrounded by flooded forests, meandering creeks, and rich wildlife habitats. This watery landscape is home to a completely different set of species — like glass frogs and aquatic insects.
The contrast between the dry forest in the south and the flooded jungle of the north creates a dynamic and diverse macro photography experience.
Join our guide, the experienced Peruvian macro photographer Carlos Gonzales, together with expert local guides, for an unforgettable journey into the Amazon’s hidden world. The photos in the header and gallery are made by Carlos Gonzales.
ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrival at the airport in Lima and transfer to the hotel. / Night at a hotel in Lima.
Day 2: Transfer to the airport in Lima for a flight to Puerto Maldonado, followed by a 1-hour transfer by car and a 1-hour transfer by boat. / Night at Posada Amazonas.
Day 3,4,5: Three full days photographing around Posada Amazonas. / Nights at Posada Amazonas.
Day 6: Transfer by boat and car back to Puerto Maldonado, followed by a flight to Lima and connecting flight to Iquitos in the Northern part of the Peruvian Amazon. / Night at a hotel in Iquitos.
Day 7: Transfer by car and boat to Muyuna Lodge. / Night at Muyuna Lodge.
Day 8,9,10: Three full days photographing around Muyuna Lodge. / Nights at Muyuna Lodge.
Day 11: Transfer back to Iquitos by boat and car, followed by a flight to Lima. / Night at a hotel in Lima.
Day 12: Transfer to the airport in Lima for a flight home.
KEY SPECIES
Frogs:
Boana cinerascens, Ceratophrys cornuta, Phyllomedusa vaillantii, Ranitomeya sirensis
Snakes:
Bothrops atrox, Corallus batesii, Corallus hortulana, Lachesis muta
Other:
Cordyceps, Ctenidae sp, Micrathena sp, Sparassidae sp, Gonatodes humeralis, Gonatodes humeralis, Oleria tigilla, Pterodictya reticularis, Tityus sp
TOUR DETAILS
Group Size: Max 6 + tour guide.
Tour & Walking Pace: Easy to moderate.
Accommodation: Comfortable, but basic.
Transportation: Plane, car, boat.
Habitats Covered: Different parts of the Peruvian Amazon Forest.
Climate: The Amazon forest is warm and humid, rain and mosquitos will be present.
Possible Extension:
- Collpa Chuncho – Macaw Clay Lick close to Posada Amazonas, Southern Peru.
For the detailed itinerary, prices, or if you have questions, please get in touch with us.
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PHOTO GALLERY
Kuntur Nature and Adventure EIRL
Company Address: Av. Industrial Conj. Hab. FOVIPOL. Nr 104 – Santiago – Cusco – Peru
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