The 10 best hotels in Indiana, Peru
Discover the best hotels in Indiana, Loreto Region including Jacamar Lodge Expeditions, Lupuna Jungle Tours, Heliconia Amazon River Lodge, Ceiba Tops Lodge by Explorama, Amazon Wonder Expeditions, Ecolodge Amazon Paradise, Jungle Explorer Lodge, Ecoadventure Amazon Lodge, Milia Amazon Lodge, Iguana Lodge Peru.
1. Jacamar Lodge Expeditions
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 300 reviews
The Jacamar Lodge is located on the banks of the Amazon River hidden in the middle of the jungle 120 km from the city of Iquitos. It is a rustic accommodation surrounded by wildlife flora and fauna. The JacamarLodgeExpedition offers a variety of day and night activities on the river and the jungle. The bungalows at Jacamar Lodge Expedition are built with rustic materials, all rooms have a private bathroom, shower and a terrace overlooking the river and the jungle, mosquito nets and kerosene lamps. The accommodation offers a free airport pick-up service of 7,8,9,10: am only in the morning. If you arrive after the indicated time the transfer to the lodge will have an additional cost thanks for your understanding. The accommodation offers water, electricity 24 hours. The Jacamar Lodge Expeditions accommodation organizes various activities, Amazon River Navigation, such as piranha fishing, canoeing, pink and gray dolphin watching, bird watching, jungle walks, camping, jungle canoe rides all day and all night. Guests can use hammocks overlooking the river and the jungle during their stay with our accommodation
Highly recommended!
Reviewed By josephdddI booked the 3 days 2 nights tour and I enjoyed every minute of the tour. Discovering the Amazon River, the Amazon forest and see all those animals (monkeys, snakes, spiders, birds, sloths, lizards...) was amazing. Our guide Adriel was the best : he was always paying attention to what we wanted to see or to do. And he has a crazy big knowledge about the forest. I recommend to write them directly so you can discuss your program and they can give you special fares.
2. Lupuna Jungle Tours
Overall Ratings
5 based on 31 reviews
At Lupuna Jungle Tours is a jungle adventure and expedition agency in Iquitos Peru. We specialize in making dreams come true. We are local born and raised with huge hearts for man kind and nature. We produce once in a life time adventures in the jungle in our rustic eco friendly campsite or our modern com mg ym m mm. mm b v mg NGN h b n nm oil n BBC nm nm ml lMB m. mm. h hm yMB mfortable lodge. You choose the type of adventure or expedition you want to have.
Great experience
Reviewed By AlonC63We did the survival tour for 3 days in the jungle with Jair and Eric and it was absolutely amazing. The guides were very professional and caring, the equipment was organized well and had decent quality. We saw every animal that we wanted to and even more. Highly recommended.
3. Heliconia Amazon River Lodge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 408 reviews
Discover Heliconia Amazon River Lodge, named after the jungle's most stunning flower and stay in one of the most exceptional lodges within the 40-hectare rainforest reserve at the Northern Peruvian Amazon. Experience authentic comfort during your rainforest stay amidst the wildlife, islands and lagoons, a perfect base to begin your low-impact Amazon adventure. Explore the jungle, feel the wildlife first hand and appreciate the wonders of nature. Go trekking, bird watching as well as looking out for pink dolphins. Our prime Amazon limited electricity lodge assures you with an enlightening and eco-friendly stay, an exploration of raw journey yet providing you with the most comfort and convenience. Location Heliconia Amazon River Lodge is located on the left bank of the magnificent Amazon River in Yanamono Communal Reserve, 80 km (50 miles) from Iquitos City. Getting there: From Lima, fly to Iquitos via domestic airlines with several flights daily. 90-Minute flight. From the Iquitos Airport, we will transfer you to Bellavista Port, where you will board our motorized boat for 1.15 Hours downstream along the Amazon River. Our price include: - Round trip transportation by land and river (Airport / Lodge /Airport). - Accommodation at Heliconia Amazon River Lodge. - Fullboard : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner - House beverages during meals. - English and Spanish interpreter services. - Programmed excursions according the days booked - Basic equipment for each activity. Unique Qualities: Archetypal Amazon architecture rustic houses built on stilts all connected by thatched roofed corridors with a refreshing swimming pool in its inner garden; ecofriendly limited electricity yet safe and secure which is the lodge's standard • Typical Amazon cuisine, distinct flavor with global appeal Key Features : Airport shuttle; Lobby Bar; Guided Jungle Excursions; Swimming Pool; Hot Water Showers Check-in - 1:00 PM; Check out - 12:00 PM Lodge Facilities - Lobby Bar - Restaurant - Swimming Pool -Hammock Hut - Library - Play Room -- Airport shuttle - Porter - Bilingual Staff - Land and boat transfers - Safe - Travel desk . Heliconia Amazon River Lodge was built for your comfort: spacious twin, double and family rooms constructed in typical Amazon style, well ventilated with high ceilings and panoramic windows . Amenities • Electrical outlets to charge your laptop, tablet and other devices • Ceiling fans • Private bathrooms with hot water showers • Safe, flashlight, rubber boots for each guest • Ideal for families with family rooms for up to 4 people.
Money comes before wildlife
Reviewed By katiepage(First a word of warning - don’t book Heliconia assuming you won’t have to pay out during tours) We picked heliconia over the other resorts due to its location quite far up the river and away from having the usual tours of just going to the wildlife reserves. We hadn’t realised what a mistake this was at the time. Our truly ‘wild Amazon’ experience was not to be. Unfortunately masses of wildlife are plucked from the Amazon basin every day by locals who eat, export and sell at wet markets. Even further up than we were at heliconia (1.5 hrs up from Iquitos) there was little wildlife to be seen. Instead you’ll see more variety visiting Belen market, sliced cayman, caged birds, cut up sloths, turtles, marine life.. anything and everything the local people can get a buck for. It’s unfair to state that the above is fault of the hotel.. it is not, and the hotel generally is very lovely, clean, organised and good food. ( although both myself and partner contracted bacterial gastroenteritis while there) What I do criticise the hotel for is the tours it offers which seem to exploit the small number of remaining wildlife. I have broken down below my comments on the tour programme 2nights and 3days: Day 1 We visited monkey island where various species of monkeys now reside after being rescued from captivity. This was probably the best part of the programme and was a big relief to see some people working preserve wildlife. After arriving at the lodge and having lunch, we were then told we were going fishing. This on the itinerary we were given said day 2 but we understood tours were interchangeable. Fishing was great fun but bizarrely our tour advised the biggest fish will be kept and cooked later which the fisher will be able to try - alongside winning a bottle of coke. I caught the biggest fish which the guide kept after putting all the others back in the water to live.. but there was no mention of it ever again? I couldn’t understand why they’ve given an expectation and not deliver ? During this tour there was also the opportunity to see pink river dolphins. Which was the main reason my partner wanted to visit the north Iquitos instead of Puerto Maldonado. Unfortunately we were not told of this before leaving the lodge and left all equipment behind as we thought we were just going ‘fishing’. I can’t explain the upset on my partners behalf. Perhaps Heliconia could communicate more effectively. The second day it mainly rained we had an early morning bird watch whereby we saw little and headed back due to the heavy rain. The nature trek through the jungle was very fun (afternoon) and evening we set out to look for wildlife after the sun went down. We only saw a sloth no cayman - presumably all dragged from their habit for the meat. The last day which we kept all hopes riding on turned out to be the absolute worst. We went to an extremely small village to view the giant Lilly pads specifically grown there presumably for tourists. On return we were met by a group of 6ish locals holding a sloth and a Mata mata turtle. The sloth was given to me and I held it. After realising what I was doing and knowing the creature must have been in great discomfort I handed it back as promptly as possible. I felt sick from the realisation that they keep the sloth purely to make money from tourists and I had been a part of it- they asked for money after I handed it back- of course. (Which I didn’t have and needed another couple to bale me out) ushered into a shop where you are expected to buy something, riddled with guilt, I peeped back outside to see the locals dragging the sloth by its front claws along a trail and throwing the turtle on its back laughing. I felt utterly disgusted that I had been involved in contributing to this animal’s treatment. I’ve spent a long time feeling extremely upset with myself. The sloth didn’t even have the chance to run being such a slow moving animal. Afterwards we took a boat to a strange kind of wine/alcohol distillery, we looked into the fermented buckets then sat down at a table to try some of the alcohol. we did not bring local money (didn’t think we needed it on a-all-tours-included-trip) but only had $5 and $20 US dollars. We didn’t like the alcohol and didn’t want to buy it. The guide said if you don’t buy something you must tip, being that we only had $5 we asked how much the smallest bottle of alcohol was, after much confusion regarding price and a long inspection from the distillery owner of the $5 we gave, we reluctantly purchased some strang small bottle of alcohol. The owner huffed at us as though we were a nuisance. Before this day of exploration began the guide told us ‘bring some cash in case you would like to buy something’ what should have been said is ‘you are required to buy things you don’t want’ ‘to enable us to keep the tours we have and please the locals’. All in all I was extremely disappointed that Heliconia still bring their guests to areas where wildlife isn’t protected it’s used for personal gain, Heliconia should know better and if they hope to compete with other lodges which hold a better understanding of conservation, they need to rethink what they currently offer and start to put their influence to good use.
4. Ceiba Tops Lodge by Explorama
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 365 reviews
Incredible immersion into the Amazon Rain Forest and River
Reviewed By TravelwithFeminaMy husband and I just spent time at Ceiba tops. It was a terrific experience! The accommodations are comfortable, clean and relaxing as we settled into the rain forest. Our guide Rolando is an expert on the rain forest and river. We spent our days exploring the river, small villages and the rain forest. He was incredible!!! I could definitely spend some more relaxing time here off the grid and one with nature. The food and service were excellent.
5. Amazon Wonder Expeditions
Overall Ratings
5 based on 35 reviews
You will bestaying satying in our lodge located located within the Amazon Rainforest, the lodge is built in wooden features and palm roofs. Our goal is introduce you to the vast mysteries and exotic wild life that the largest tropical forest in the world has to offer.
Frank is the best guide imaginable
Reviewed By N6034DZkylerI’ve been just about everywhere in the world and done many guided hikes, treks, experiences, etc. Having Frank guide and Phil cook (delicious Peruvian cuisine) and drive us by jungle-boat through the 4d/3n camping excursion in Pacaya Samiria was hands down the most incredible. Frank has an eagle-eye for wildlife and a passion for cultivating a great trip. We saw 7 different kinds of monkey, pink and grey dolphins, 3 toed sloth, piranha, toucans, macaws, and countless species of bird flower and tree. Learned so much about the culture of the Amazon and will never forget this unbelievable trip. Frank absolutely rules!
6. Ecolodge Amazon Paradise
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Amazon Paradaise Ecolodge is located in Iquitos - Peru. We offer an amazing adventure into the jungle with the bestguide's the best atmosphere,typical food and one of our principal rulles The best service.
Back to Basics
Reviewed By louvelasquezIf you’re looking to disconnect from society and enjoy nature, this is the place for you. Granted, the accommodations are not the best in the mood by no means; however, the staff really go out of their way to make you comfortable. We told them we were on a plant-based diet and they made sure we had something especially made for us to eat at every meal.
7. Jungle Explorer Lodge
Overall Ratings
4 based on 6 reviews
We are located in the Amazon river to one hour of navigation on the Amazon river within the forest, a very quiet place away from the noise of the cities,with lots of vegetation,private rooms with their hygienic services,we provide complete feeding and guided visits to the places and according to their interest, included in the cost,good service and attention.
Good Basic Jungle Tour
Reviewed By Keith SThis tour was just like all the others that are offered by others. Did not have a problem with that. Saw the Amazon, Indian tribe, animals at a reserve, market and just had a nice day out. Our guide was new and did not give must incite to the tour. He spoke some English and I believe just gave it up half way through. We enjoyed the trip but the wooden boat ride was painful buy the time we headed back.
8. Ecoadventure Amazon Lodge
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
El mejor año nuevo hasta ahora!! Espectacular!
Reviewed By Benjamin RFue muy hermoso pasar año nuevo con mi novia, alejados de los ruidos molestos que dia a dia se encuentran en la ciudad, conociendo mas sobre nuestra tierra y viviendo experiencias inmejorables!!!100% recomendado!!
9. Milia Amazon Lodge
We are an ecolodge located on the banks of the Amazon River, we offer all-inclusive service with Adventure and conventional tours, accommodation in family cabins, excellent for spending time with family, friends or as a couple, we have a rest bar where the delicious dishes are prepared and drinks from the region, we have common spaces for the recreation of those who visit us, we have the pool, hammock area, among others. We provide a quality service, with warmth, we do different tours in order to make your days at Milia Amazon lodge unforgettable. Dare to live a different experience and start your adventure through the Amazon Jungle??
10. Iguana Lodge Peru
