Welcome to Explorers Inn

Your visit is important to us, because through the practice of ecotourism we have been helping to conserve the immense biodiversity of flora and fauna in the area for over 30 years. Built in 1975 and run by Peruvian Safaris S.A., Explorers Inn was the first ecolodge in the region and its presence instigated the creation of the Tambopata Reserve Zone by the Peruvian government. Preliminary reports by Robert Ridgely, Theodore Parker III and John ONeill at Explorers Inn set the world record for bird biodiversity in an area of its size. This richness in flora and fauna was recognised and a study by a number of eminent biologists was undertaken and supported by the National Geographic Society, U.S National Museum, U.S Fish and Wildlife Service, WWF and Peruvian Safaris in 1979. In their report they concluded that because of the species richness of the area, the number of undescribed species and the apparently healthy populations af rare and endangered species the need to preserve and significantly enlarge the protected area was obvious. In December 1984 Peruvian Safaris was awarded the International Trophy of Tourism & Hostelerie granted by Spains Trade Leaders Club, and in May 1986 received the Institutional Conservation Award (now the Barbara Achilles Award) granted by the Banco Continental and APECO (Peruvian Association for Nature Conservation). In 1978 the Resident Naturalist programme was set up and it is the only one of its kind in the region. In exchange for food and accomodation international biologists, often recently graduated, stay at Explorers Inn and conduct research into areas of personal interest and help in the ongoing collection of data for various species and projects. In keeping with good ecotourism practice local guides with professional training and good understanding and respect for wildlife and its conservation are employed.

General Information Meals (announced by the bell)Breakfast 5.00am 7.30am Lunch 1.00pm 2.00pm Dinner 7.30pm 8.30pm *Times may vary slightly What you shouldnt do We cannot be responsible for any money or valuable items left in your room please give them to the manager who will store them in a safety box. Dont keep food in the bedrooms it can attract insects and other animals (food can be kept in the bar/reception). Dont walk barefoot on the grass. Also try to avoid walking on it in sandals or flipflops as mites can climb on to your feet and can be really irritating. Dont leave candles burning the bungalowes are hightly flammable! Dont leave dirty clothes outside. Dont leave any litter or cigarette butts on the forest trails. Dont drink the tap water. Dont damage or remove any plant or animal species during your stay. Before leaving Claim your money and valuables from the manager. Please pay your bar bill. Please note we do not accept credit cards as we have no electricity. Leave your bags outside your room and the staff will take them to the boat for you. Leave your rubber boots and staffs outside your room. Please leave your key at reception. Please try to be punctual we have to be at the airport on time. If you wish to leave tips you may give them directly to your guide. Staff tips are made independently via the collection box in the reception. We hope you enjoy your stay here at Explorers Inn.

Thankyou, The Administration