Rio Amazonas Research Station
Historic riverboat - Rio Amazonas - converted to floating lodge.
Moored beside the Tamshiyacu-Tahuayo Community Reserve, 3 hours from Iquitos, close to Pacaya-Samiria.
Elegant accommodation in a charming steamship.
Air-conditioned rooms with en-suite hot showers.
Delicious buffet meals, massage room, a bar & library.
Excursions led by qualified biologists: wildlife observations & surveys, trekking & visits to local villages.
Unique way to enjoy Amazon rainforest in depth and contribute to conservation.
Rio Amazonas Research Station PRICES & ITINERARIES
Prices below are per person, based on two people sharing a cabin, and include all transfers, excursions with English-speaking biologists and meals while at Amazon Boat Hotel.
| Itinerary | Length | Prices From |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon Research | 4 Days | £626 / $795 |
| Amazon Research | 5 Days | £783 / $995 |
| Amazon Research | 6 Days | £941 / $1,195 |
| Amazon Research | 7 Days | £1,098 / $1,395 |
| Amazon Research | 8 Days | £1,256 / $1,595 |
You can read more about the types of biological research you will undertake here.
Arrival: To get to Rio Amazonas Research Station the same day, your flight must land in Iquitos by 2pm.
Departure: Flights from Iquitos should not be earlier than 12 midday.
Photos - with captions - of Rio Amazonas Research Station
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY ABOUT rio Amazonas Research station:
“Really enjoyed Perú, Iquitos, Casa Morey, the Rio Amazonas, the selva, the Amazonas and everything.
I as a biologist am especially impressed with Richard [Dr. Bodmer] who is dedicated professionally and has created a business which includes 2 large river vessels and an iconic and very comfortable hotel. We dined with him a number of times and I never failed to learn a variety of fascinating things on all sorts of diverse topics.
Thank for you part in arranging this trip. You were the one who originally suggested the Rio Amazonas to me.”
“Then the Amazon! This was a special experience for me. Again, the communication and transportation were excellent.
We were guided from our hotel (privately booked) to our meeting place for the shuttle to Omaguas and the boat trip to the Rio Amazonas ...
... I have to admit, I like comfort and nice hotels. Upon approaching the boat, I was concerned. Quickly that concern was eliminated. Dr. Richard made sure we were comfortable and set expectations for the next few days.
... The food was very good. The daily surveys are extremely interesting. I wouldn’t do the 6km jungle transect again, but I did see many interesting things; sloths and many interesting birds.
The bugs were fine, but we were prepared.
I was amazed at the Amazon sky at night and had a hard time focusing on the surveying we were there to do.
The stars and luminescence of the water lettuce was enchanting.
The information we received about the work being done in cooperation with local indigenous people to secure their way of life was good to hear. ”
“The station was great, much better accommodation than is usual for a research camp.
I really enjoyed how geeky the researchers were about their field of study! When I asked questions they were answered well each time!
I really liked that you were seeing and getting to help with real research, I loved the links they have with the local communities.
Trips out on the smaller boats to do data collection meant you really felt immersed in the environment and the range activities meant you were really focused on different aspects of the ecosystem each time you went out.”