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Main building at Reserva Amazonica in the Peruvian rainforestComfy bedroom at Inkaterra Reserva AmazonicaRelax in the lounge at the edge of the jungleHammocks for chilling out in the AmazonThe canpoy walkway at Reserva AmazonicaSunset over the Madre de Dios river

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Reserva Amazonica

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About Reserva Amazonica

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Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica is the most upmarket option in the jungle. It is a really smart lodge situated in a private reserve, surrounded by a vast jungle canopy adjacent to Tambopata National Reserve. Accommodation is in 30 private very stylish thatched-roof cabanas. These have hot showers, electricity, bath robes and slippers and ceiling fans. Each room also has its own screened porch with a hammock for peaceful relaxation.

The dining pavilion is an amazing building. It's massive and is imaginatively built around the trunk of a fig tree. They offer an a la carte menu of regional and international cuisine based on fresh local ingredients and of a very good standard. There are separate bar and lounge areas and also balconies with views over the surrounding forest. There is also a gift shop in the main building. The lodge's ENA Spa offers various treatments combining classic nurturing with the exotic ingredients of the Amazon. On offer are all kinds of pampering including massage, reflexology and reiki.

Reserva Amazonica offers a variety of guided excursions which are operated on an a la carte basis. You choose which ones you want to join each day. These range from a couple of hours through to full day excursion and they have taken the trouble to grade each activity in terms of difficulty levels so you know exactly what you are letting yourself in for. On this excursions menu you'll find things like walks on the rainforest trail system or around their rainforest garden looking at plants and animals and talking about some of the traditional medicinal uses; there's a night walk to search out nocturnal life; an afternoon to a nearby farm to look at tropical fruits and vegetables, followed by a paddle down a secluded creek in a dugout canoe looking at the birds and maybe spotting monkeys and other jungle animals; a visit to nearby Sandoval Lake gives you the opportunity to look for giant river otter and red-bellied macaws as well as several monkey species and some really amazing jungle scenery. 

The canopy walkway very close to the lodge is one of the longest in South America. It enables you to walk through the treetops for more than quarter of a mile, over 31 metres above the forest floor. This is a really spectacular construction and gives you a fascinating view of the rainforest. And if you're looking for a really unique experience you can even spend the night up in the treetops! At one end of the canopy walkway they have built a treehouse room. 
Inkaterra´s Canopy Tree House offers utter seclusion amidst the splendor of the Peruvian South Eastern Amazon. It's built on a private platform 27 metres above the forest floor. It is a proper bedroom with mosquito netting screens and is fully serviced - even your evening meal is brought up to you and served with style in the treetops. This room is just for two people so you have the jungle to yourself for the night, but of course there are always staff on hand nearby should you require anything.

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Highlights

  • 400 metre long and 31 metre high canopy walkway.
  • Range of facilities including restaurant, bar, balconies and spa offering various treatments.
  • Guided excursions into the forest and to Sandoval Lake
  • upmarket accommodation including 5 suites.
  • Only an hour from Pueto Maldonado so it's easy to get to

Situation

Peruvian Amazon. About an hour from Puerto Maldonado which has daily flights from Lima and Cusco.

Activities

Guided forest excursions of varying durations including treks, boat trips, bird watching and plant study, canopy walkway.

Facilities

Restaurant serving fresh local dishes; spa offering range of treatments; bar; lounge; balconies overlooking the forest; gift shop; guestrooms with private bathroom and screened porch.

Open

All year round.

Best time

May to October.

Inclusions

Airport transfers in Puerto Maldonado, boat transfers, bilingual naturalist guide for rainforest and lake excursions, meals, park fees.

Meals

Full board.

Pricing guidelines for Peru holidays

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We hope the following will give you a rough idea of costs. These are quoted per person based on twin share for two people, without international flights but including internal flights. We’ve used good standard accommodation throughout. There are nearly always ways to spend more money than we’ve suggested (!), but these prices show a good and realistic range for each type of trip.

International flights will add from about £750 to £1000 depending on the season and route (unless the airlines have special offers). Peru combines very well with Ecuador (including the Galapagos Island), but can also be linked with Brazil.

For each accommodation on this website you will find an indication of the price. The bands are based on the price per person per night at peak season and are represented by the following values for this country:
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  £100 to £150

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For a specific personal quote based on any tailor made itinerary you have in mind, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help you.

  • Example tripPrice per person
  • 2 weeks highlights of Peru using good quality accommodationBetween £2200 and £3000
  • 2 week holiday based in top end hotelsFrom around £4000+
  • 9 day trip, such as Cusco & the Inca TrailBetween £1300 and £1600
  • 18 days Peru & Galapagos (this can be very variable due to Galapagos yacht prices)Between £3750 and £6500

Tribes Advisor

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Reserva Amazonica is really the best option for anyone wanting an introduction to the Amazon without compromising their comfort. It is only about an hour down river from Puerto Maldonado and yet you do get the chance to experience the rainforest. If you take the excursions such as the one to Sandoval Lake then you have a good chance of seeing a wide variety of wildlife, including the rare and endangered giant river otters. If, however, you want greater exposure to the flora and fauna of Amazonia then you need to get to more remote locations such as Heath River or Tambopata Research Centre where you will inevitably see a broader range of species.

One of the guests I met staying here commented that this was the 'jungle for softies'. I liked their description of themselves and agree. There is nothing wrong with wanting good service, good food and accommodation, relaxing with a massage in a lovely spa and taking things easy whilst getting a flavour of the Amazon rainforest. You're on holiday after all!

And if you're adventurous and romantic then I can really recommend spending a night in their canopy tree house. They charge quite a bit for this service but then it is something very exclusive and unique that will be unforgettable.

Guy Marks (Tribes director), Sept 2011

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