Jungle lodges, rainforest activities and Amazon cruises

For general information about Amazon jungle lodges and cruises please visit the following page

Amazonia

Almost two thirds of Peru's land area is covered by the tropical forest of the Amazon basin.

We offer carefully selected jungle lodge expeditions in 2 regions of Peru: Iquitos up river from the main Amazon River in the north of the country, and Manú Biosphere Reserve and Madre de Dios/Tambopata (near Cusco) which are situated on southern tributaries of the Amazon River.

Tambopata/Madre de Dios

There are good and very accessible lodges in the Tambopata region, just a one hour flight from Cusco to Puerto Maldonado and a boat trip along the river

 In places, the jungle rivers have high clay banks, where nutrients attract both showy birds like macaws, and mammals such as tapirs.

Posada Amazonas   Perhaps the best naturalist guides escort you here

Eco-Amazonia   An economic option with individual cabins

Sandoval   A wonderful lakeside location and good restaurant

Reserva Amazonica   The most luxurious with most privacy, perhaps less wildlife on show that elsewhere.

Refugio Amazonas  Constructed in harmony with its isolated jungle setting, combining simplicity with relative comfort.

Tambopata Research Centre   From here, vist the world’s largest macaw clay lick

Tambopata Macaw Lick  A jungle expedition with visits to the Refugio Amazonas and TRC

Manú Wildlife Centre   A 9 hour drive from Cusco takes you to a remote biosphere brimming with wildlife: a must for birds lovers

 Iquitos Region

Alternatively fly to Iquitos (2hrs from Lima) . Here we have chosen  remote lodges with something special to offer and a jungle expedition, and prefer to avoid places designed to cater for “mass” tourism.

Explornapo     An expedition by boat and on foot to an amazing canopy walkway with a night camping out.

Muyuna Lodge     remote lodge with elevated walkways and especially well-respected guides

Pacaya Samiria   A little visited but nonetheless magical jungle experience here

Amazon River Cruises

Alternatively if you don’t fancy the idea of staying at a jungle lodge you can choose between a number of Amazon cruises.  WE have chosen the ones we think offer the best experience. Again, the vessels vary according to their level of comfort and service, but all offer boat and land-based excursions to visit local villages, explore jungle trails, go pirana fishing and caiman spotting

Aqua   A state of the art, contemporary luxury vessel inspired by the riverboat style 

Delfin   A romantic, retro style riverboat