Please find below our choice of jungle lodges in Peru's Amazon rainforest. The Amazon covers a vast area of South America and in Peru it is possible to visit the Amazon in three main regions: Manu, Iquitos and Tambopata. Our holidays focus on the Tambopata region of the Amazon in Peru which we have specifically chosen to provide the best overall experiences as it contains some of the finest lodges in the Amazon, is one of the most biodiverse places in the world with fantastic wildlife and birdwatching opportunities, and is easy to access via short flights from Lima or Cusco. We avoid budget and standard jungle lodges which provide inferior experiences with poor food, poor guides and wildlife, and have carefully selected a fine range of internationally renowned premium and luxury lodges that offer exceptional experiences.
Posada Amazonas Lodge
Standard Lodge
About: This lodge is regarded as one of the finest lodges in the Tambopata jungle region of Peru with a high standard of accommodation, services, guides and wildlife. The lodge has been featured in the National Geographic Magazine and is owned by the Ese-Eja local community. Guides all have expert knowledge of the flora and fauna in this region. Access to the lodge is by a 45 minute river boat journey from the jungle city of Puerto Maldonado. This lodge is the sister lodge to Refugio Amazonas. This lodge is Rainforest Alliance Certified and the short journey time to the lodge make this an excellent choice for 3 day or 4 day jungle experiences.
Rooms: Rooms are built with local materials, including wood, bamboo, and palm leaf, and are private but not sound-proof. All rooms include electricity and lighting (until 10pm only), private en suite facilities with hot water, mosquito nets and private jungle views. We include Traditional rooms in our holidays. Upgrades to Suites are available which include private balcony, mini-bar, ceiling fan and larger bathroom - please contact us for further details.
Services: The lodge specialises in the Amazon and typical excursions include trips to ox-bow lakes, climbing canopy towers, parrot claylick obeservations, jungle night walks, and other activities. An onsite bar serves drinks, the restaurant provides buffet meals three times a day, and the lodge contains a wellness centre for massages. All guests are provided with access to a safety deposit box, binoculars, and boots if required. Wi-fi internet is available in the communal areas of the lodge.
Refugio Amazonas Lodge
Standard Lodge
About: This lodge is the sister lodge to Posada Amazonas and is located deeper in the Tambopata jungle region of Peru, around 3 hours travel by riverboat from the city of Puerto Maldonado. This is a good lodge option if you are travelling with children as the lodge features a children's play area and rainforest trail. Standard excursions are very similar to Posada Amazonas. The lodge also operates an "A La Carte" excursion experience for an upgrade where you can plan your own excursions and itinerary during your stay from a range of options, and additionally the lodge is home to resident scientists and you have the opportunity to be involved in a range of research projects including helping to set camera traps and identifying undiscovered species. This lodge is Rainforest Alliance Certified and is another excellent choice for standard 3 day and 4 day jungle experiences.
Rooms: Rooms are built with local materials, including wood, bamboo, and palm leaf, and are private but not sound-proof. All rooms include electricity and lighting (until 10pm only), private en suite facilities with hot water, mosquito nets and private jungle views. We include Traditional rooms in our holidays. Upgrades to Suites are available which include private balcony, mini-bar, ceiling fan and larger bathroom - please contact us for further details.
Services: The lodge specialises in jungle excursions, and typical excursions include visits to ox-bow lakes, canopy towers, parrot claylick obeservations, jungle night walks. Additional activities such as kayaking, mountain biking and canopy climbing are possible. The lodge features a bar, buffet restaurant serving meals throughout the day, wellness and massage centre, and loft area with fabulous views over the jungle. All guests are provided with access to a safety deposit box, binoculars, and boots if required.
Tambopata Research Center
Premium Lodge
About: This is the deepest lodge in the Amazon jungle, around 8 hours travel in total from Puerto Maldonado, and the isolation deep in the heart of the protected Tambopata National Reserve means this lodge probably offers the best wildlife opportunities in South America. If bird-watching or wildlife-spotting are the main reason you are travelling to the Amazon, this is the best option for you. The isolation and travel time mean that it is a more expensive option, and although 4 day excursions are possible 5 days is recommended to really experience the best of the Amazon in this region. The lodge is home to scientific researchers who give lectures on their projects, and typical excursions include a variety of jungle habitats and trails spotting for wildlife including jaguar, various types of monkey, jungle pigs, parrots, macaws and sloths. The lodge has been in National Geographic Magazine and is Rainforest Alliance Certified.
Rooms: Rooms are built with local materials, including wood, bamboo, and palm leaf, and are private but not sound-proof. All rooms include electricity and lighting (until 10pm only), private en suite facilities with hot water, mosquito nets and private jungle views. We include Traditional rooms in our holidays. Upgrades to Suites are available which include private balcony, mini-bar, ceiling fan and larger bathroom - please contact us for further details.
Services: The lodge specialises in providing excellent opportunities to observe the local wildlife, including parrot and mammal claylicks, tours of different types of jungle habitat, adventure activities such as kayaking, evening lectures from scientists or researchers using the lodge as a base on subjects such as macaws, ecology, and the environment. A restaurant area serves buffet meals three times a day, and the lodge contains a communal area and bar.
Amazon Villa
Luxury Lodge
About: Amazon Villa is a private cabin villa in the heart of the Amazon Jungle, located near to the Refugio Amazonas Lodge around three hours by river boat journey from the city of Puerto Maldonado. The villa offers a slice of privacy and romantic luxury in the Amazon, and is an excellent option for honeymoons in Peru or those seeking tranquil peace in the jungle for writing, relaxing, painting etc. The villa is a private luxury cabin in the jungle, with all the services you need including bedroom, bathroom, private dining area, and spectacular views of the jungle.
Rooms: There is only one room in the villa, so you have total privacy during the stay. The villa includes a large flatscreen TV with DVD's, king-size bed, wifi internet, electricity and electric lighting, refridgerator, private dining area, private bathroom with hot water and external BBQ area.
Services: Guests enjoy the services of a private guide throughout their stay for all excursions, and an entirely private transfer from the airport all the way to the lodge. A private chef cooks all your meals (choose your daily options from a menu) and you can choose to eat indoors or in the romantic BBQ area in the jungle, and you plan your own excursions selecting from a vast range of options including canopy tower, kayaking, jungle night walk, claylick, oxbow lake tour, mountain biking, sunset boat ride, and many more. It is possible to walk from the Amazon Villa to the Refugio Amazonas lodge to enjoy a drink at the lodge bar.
