Top Hotels in Iquitos Amazon Region Lodges
Top Things to do in Iquitos Amazon Region
Top 10 Lodges in Iquitos Amazon Region, Peru
Discover the best Lodges in Iquitos Amazon Region, Loreto Region including Jacamar Lodge Expeditions, Curuhuinsi Lodge, Heliconia Amazon River Lodge, Amazon Eco Tours & Lodge, Maniti Expeditions Eco-Lodge & Tours Iquitos, Jungle Wolf Expeditions, Amazon Wonder Expeditions, Amazon Queen Lodge, Amazon King Lodge, Hospedaje Plaza Inn.
Things to do in Iquitos Amazon Region
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. Curuhuinsi Lodge
Overall Ratings
5 based on 316 reviews
Curuhuinsi Lodge is a Community Project at 260 km South of Iquitos Near the National Park Pacaya Samiria Run by Local People and Local Guides,we provides lodging to people who want to stay in the jungle, far from civilization. We have 7 Bungalows with private bathroom and shower, we also have a hammock house to rest or simply to relax, there is also a large dining room and a kitchen. The accommodation is surrounded by a safe and very relaxing area, we have electricity available from 6 pm to 9 or 10 pm to charge batteries, cameras, ipads and cell phones, and a panoramic view of a tower that is in front of the accommodation while you enjoy the sight and sound of nature.
Great jungle experience
Reviewed By Rocio RI spent two nights in the jungle. Gerson took care of everything. As a solo traveller I felt taken care of. Picked up at the airport and dropped off at my hotel at the end of my jungle stay. Gerson and Bala know the jungle very well and it was amazing to see how they spotted animals so easy. We saw pink and grey dolphins, beautiful sunsets, guacamayas, monkeys, many different birds and caught some pirañas. I had a great time and I’m glad I chose to make the Peruvian Amazonia part of my travel itinerary to Peru. I highly recommend Curuhuinse Lodge for an authentic jungle experience. Who better than a local to show you how life in the jungle really is.
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. Amazon Eco Tours & Lodge
Overall Ratings
5 based on 181 reviews
Amazon Eco Tours & Lodge esta localizado a una hora y media desde la ciudad de Iquitos navegando el río Amazonas. Ofrecemos alojamiento en el lodge con pensión completa y excursiones del día a día. Contamos con cabañas privadas y te garantizamos la observación de animales dentro de su propia habitad.
An Immersive Amazon Jungle Experience
Reviewed By Adrienne LI highly recommend this tour for solo travelers, couples and friends. Anytime you want to do a tour and whatever it maybe, the guides here are very kind and patient. My guide Junior was a good guide. He speaks English and he is very patient and kind. I unfortunately got sick on my tour and when I got sick, Junior was more than just a guide, he went out of his way to get me medical attention in whatever way possible. He’s there to listen to you, guide you through the Amazon and help you mentally, emotionally and physically. On this tour, you’ll get to experience unique things like holding monkeys, sloths, anaconda snakes, and parrots. You’ll get to experience trying a tree bark tea and eating local food. The food the lodge gives you is fresh and they’ll feed you beyond what you can handle. I do want to advise people that, maybe this isn’t the best tour for you if you are on a CPAP machine as the power is limited and there isn’t any wifi or phone service. So before your stay, make sure you contact your loved ones and let them know what you’ll be doing because you won’t have contact with them. You will be completely two hours from Iquitos in the jungle and you will have to take this time to be unplugged. The rooms, there are nets around the beds and it’s basically like a room tent because at night, you’ll get to hear the sounds of the jungle and nope you won’t get any air conditioning!! This is a full Emerson of the rainforest. Anything you need on this tour, Junior or any guide will be there for you and Christian the owner is very kind and helpful and he made sure I went to the currency exchange. It’s important you go to the currency exchange and get small denominations before staying here so you can get some special suvinours and it’s important to remember DONT FORGET YOUR DEET, RAIN JACKET AND A FLASHLIGHT!!!
5. Maniti Expeditions Eco-Lodge & Tours Iquitos
Overall Ratings
4 based on 489 reviews
Rates are all-inclusive (breakfast, lunch, dinner, tours, transportation, park entrance fees). Located in the interior of the jungle, on the main Amazon River. Lodging is in traditional, authentic, stilted thatched-roof style house with private bungalows protected with mosquito nets and plenty of hammocks. At night camp is lit with kerosene lamps and solar powered lights. All accommodations are private with private shower and bathroom.
Amazon Experience
Reviewed By sandramY8650BHMy brother and I did the 3-day, 2-night experience with Maniti. Our guide, Edwin, was amazing! He was extremely knowledgeable, spoke excellent English, and made all of us in the tour feel included and welcomed. Edwin asked each of us what we wanted to do during our stay, and he did his best to make sure it all happened. He truly was our “father in the jungle”! The rooms are pretty basic, but they were clean and had bug netting. There is running water in the bathroom, but the water isn’t hot (which actually turned out to be great) and it shouldn’t be used to brush your teeth. Maniti does provide drinkable water for all their guests. I would recommend this experience for any traveler looking for a budget friendly option. When you go, request Edwin be your guide. He made the experience truly unforgettable!
6. Jungle Wolf Expeditions
Overall Ratings
5 based on 58 reviews
The Lodge Jungle Wolf Expeditions offers eco-adventure and experiential tour in the Amazon jungle of Loreto, 260 km. of the city of Iquitos. I have a spacious, comfortable and clean hostel, where you can enjoy our varied and interactive programs, also have the opportunity to navigate the majestic Amazon River one of the 7 natural wonders of the world and will have direct contact with nature, accompanied by quality service that characterizes us To reach the hotel surfed by the union of the river Maranon, Ucayali and Amazon, The hotel is located in the Cumaceba creek in the buffer zone of the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve in the heart of the primary forest. The hotel is built of rustic material it has a large dining room, hammock, kitchen, a platform on the river for sunbathing, passages from which you can observe the forest, the river and many birds and in the evening you can relax hear the chorus of crickets, frogs and other animals. * hotel service. Breakfast, lunch and dinner, bottled water, and kindness in treatment, cleanliness and comfort, electric light four hours from 6pm to 10pm and then typical cigarette lighters.
Highly recommend, best value in Amazon
Reviewed By Callum AWow, there is nothing better than having an amazing tour while at the same time supporting 100% local businesses. We did the 4D/3N tour which was perfect and cost only 1300 soles each. Remi, our guide might just be the best guide I’ve ever had in terms of his passion and eye sight. This man saw animals from miles away and just blew me away. The whole team at jungle wolf is fantastic, food is great, and you really get to do whatever you want. We went anaconda searching multiple days, night and early morning canoes, fishing, beach day, one night we were even out till midnight as time flies when you’re having fun and searching for animals. Never felt there was a rush to get back or was pushed in any direction. Only negative was the room wasn’t mosquito proof and the netting had some holes; however, you have a net covering the bed. Make sure you bring 40% or higher deet and expect to wear long sleeves and long pants to avoid mosquitos and the sun which was wickedly strong. Also, just a note jungle wolf is one of the only lodges that’s owned locally. There are numerous other more expensive ones that are owned by foreigners which we prefer to avoid. Thank u!!!
7. 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!
8. Amazon Queen Lodge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
Amazon Queen Lodge, is an accommodation in the middle of the jungle, in the town of Timicurrillo - Amazon River. We have comfortable rooms, protected with plastic mesh, each room has a private bathroom. The rooms are matrimonial, double, triple, quadruple and family up to 6 beds. all the facilities are connected with passages. Now we have a small pool for people who like to cool off. The tours we offer are from 2 to 5 days. Enjoy nature
Tour Amazonia
Reviewed By angi673Tour in Amazoniia e Reserva Pacaya Samiria was very interesting. Rebecca Reyne, boss of the agency and her staff were professionels and ready to listen people in the tour. Tour in the jungle is very natural, not touristic but you enjoied at all. If you travel in Iquitos go to the Rebecca office, one square from Plaza de Armas, ask about Rebecca and choice the tour or the expedition you like. Don-t miss The Pacaya Samiria expedition, three days or more, You don-t forget that experience in all your life.
9. Amazon King Lodge
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 74 reviews
Amazon King Lodge is a full service Eco Hotel on the Northeast of Peru. Our very equipped rooms are designed to allow to stay comfortable while stay at the Lodge, and for your pleasure we have incorporated 147 activities at the Lodge with not additional charge to you. Like any other hotel, Amazon King Lodge does not charge tours and Lodging or per person. Our mission is that you experience an unforgettable vacation in Iquitos-Amazon. That is why we have included in the rate the Amazing Amazon Jungle Tours. Included in daily rates: * Transportation around trip from Airport to the Lodge. * 3 Programs per days * 3 meals per day per person * Jungle boots for hikings in the Amazon Jungle * Rooms of your choice at the Lodge * Tea,Milk,Coffe and water * Private billingual tour guide All this included in your room rate!
Amazonas Rain Forest Adventure
Reviewed By Paul0398I was staying with a Friend at the Amazon King Lodge in the Rainforest for 3 Days and 2 Nights. It was a nice experience, especially if you have never been to the jungle before. We went during the rain season, so we did most of the things via boat. Our Guide, Wilson, was a funny guy and as he grew up in the rainforest, he had a lot of knowledge about the plants and the animals. We were a small group (2 guys, the guide and a trainee guide) and because of that we could do a lot of nice things and have a real good experience, better than in big groups. The lodge itself was nothing special and a bit old and rural but that's a nice thing I guess, because you don't want a 5 star luxury hotel in the jungle. The staff was very nice and polite and the food tastes good. Overall a good experience!
10. Hospedaje Plaza Inn
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 17 reviews
Just an hour and a half from the city of Iquitos is located the beautiful and mystical city of Nauta, where the Amazon River is born and port main access to the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, the Plaza Inn Accommodation is located. Hosting Plaza Inn awaits you with its comfortable Simple, Double, Double, King Size and Suites, cable TV, air conditioning, plenty of hot water and cold water 24 hours a day. We also provide sightseeing service with Qualified and certified guides, pick up from airport and transfer to Iquitos Nauta and vice versa at additional cost. In elegance and comfort .... Plaza Inn is the best ... Located strategically to make a perfect connection between the abundant flora, fauna diversity, the jungle heat and especially the friendliness of its people, is complemented by nice amenities and efficient service provided by this modern lodge surrounded by beautiful tropical gardens.
Never treated like this before !! La gerente del hostel es una grosera maleducada
Reviewed By Fran FMy ship did not depart till late afternoon next day and I asked for being at the hall of the hostel for a couple of hours while waiting. The owner of the hostel agreed but after my check out she asked me to leave in a very rude way! I was shocked, never before I had been treated like this, especially having been one of her guests some hours ago. Never again! I really advise against dealing with such a person and/or business. Tras hacer el check out, la dueña del hostal me pidió de una manera muy maleducada (a gritos) que me marchara, después de haber acordado con ella permanecer un par de horas en el área común mientras chequeaba mi emails y aguardaba la salida de mi barco. Nunca me había sentido tan injuriado en mi vida. Una grosera y una maleducada. Cuánto siento haberme hospedado aquí!
