Where is the best place to stay in the Peruvian Amazon?

Are you considering taking a trip to Peru?

So you have decided you want to take a trip to the Amazon. Work life, personal life, the daily grind, etc. is continually stressful and it’s time to take a break and embark on the adventure of a lifetime. Let me tell you about Red Uakari Jungle Tours!

How to get to our lodge

Our eco-lodge is located off the confluence of the Amazon and Yarapa river near a small village of Puerto Miguel, not far from the town of Nauta, and about an hour and half drive south of Iquitos, Peru. Flights to Iquitos from Lima generally range around $70-$130 with about an hour and a half travel time with multiple flights every day. Our taxi driver will be waiting for you at the airport, ready to take you to your hotel in Iquitos or directly to the town of Nauta. From there we go to the port where our boat will be waiting at the petroleum station ready to go. One of our guides will be there to take your bags and you will come aboard with your party as we take a cruise about an hour and a half down the river and into the jungle.

your trip

Orlando, one of the best guides in the jungle will be there to arrange your tour. He is an incredible guide, as well as a carpenter, but mainly his experience in terms of organizing and proliferating a unique experience is evident by his 5 star rating on Tripadvisor. At the lodge, you will discuss your trip itinerary, you can decide to select a more challenging trip complete with jungle hikes, fishing, camping, and swimming, or you can elect to take a more leisurely trip that emphasizes relaxation and comfort.

preparation

When traveling to a remote area of the rainforest it will be important to stay hydrated as well as be aware of your diet. Fortunately we have a chef on-site who can prepare meals that will satisfy as well as your nourish your body as you prepare for your excursion. we prepare 3 meals daily consisting of fresh juice, water, protein, and carbohydrates to keep you going. It will also be important to wear the correct sun block and insect repellent when travelling into the jungle. Whether you are cruising the tributaries early in the morning or heading out on a night time stroll thru the forest it will be important to wear the correct gear.

lets go

Red Uakari Jungle Tours has over 10 years of experience taking adventurous travelers into the jungle on private guided tours. Our company is rooted in a commitment to conservation as well as education of the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve. We hope to see you at the lodge in the near future.

5 Reasons to travel to the Amazon!

Wildlife

There is a huge diversity of wildlife in the Amazon rainforest. The excitement of spotting wildlife in its natural habitat is way more of a thrill than paying the price of admission at the zoo.

Plantlife

The lungs of the world, the immense population of plants in the Amazon rainforest is unmatched!

Peruvian Cuisine

Peru is a culinary destination!!!

Music

Witness the origins of cumbia, salsa, and rumba

Culture

Become immersed in the world of the Amazon

Red Uakari Jungle Tours Travel Blog 3.25.22

Welcome to Red Uakari(wah kari) Jungle Tours!!!

Orlando and I (Henry Burgwyn) started Red Uakari Jungle Tours in the winter of 2014. Our mission was to create a safe, fun, and affordable guiding company that could show adventurous travelers the wonders of the Amazon rainforest. In our time as a company we have enlisted a 5 star rating on trip advisor because of our attention to detail and by providing a consistent quality guiding experience.

Recently, we have begun to recover from the pandemic which really took its toll on the tourism industry. Slowly, as we recover from the last two years of almost no travel to the Amazon, we are starting to see an increase in tourism. Access to the vaccine, covid testing sites, and public awareness of CDC guidelines has allowed tourism to resume to this incredible part of the world.

Traveling to the Red Uakari Lodge is comprised of several modes of transportation. First, landing in Lima, Peru at Jorge Chavez international airport. This airport has a Covid testing site which delivers rapid results within 2 hours. Jorge Chavez International Airport is located about 11 km (40 minute taxi ride) from the city center of Mira Flores. There are numerous bars and restaurants in the city center as well as many places to stay.

The next part of the journey is to take a flight (2 hr) to Iquitos, Peru. These flights generally run about $75-$100 with multiple airlines flying back and forth everyday. Here, Orlando or another one of the Red Uakari guiding team will meet you at the airport to take your luggage and help you get to your hotel. If you are heading straight to the jungle, we will take a taxi about an hour a half south of Iquitos to the town of Nauta.

The last part of the trek to the lodge, is about a really enjoyable boat ride to the lodge. It takes about an hour to get there but there is lots of wildlife to be seen, pink dolphins, scarlet macaws, and a wide variety of birds. Upon arrival at the lodge, we will get you settled in and feed you a hot meal.

There is an intricate system of trails behind the lodge that lead to deep into the jungle. Here you will discover all types of amazing wildlife and botany. Early morning hikes are the best way to find woolly monkeys, pygmy marmosets, spiders monkeys, giant sloths, and anacondas. Orlando is a keen observer of everything in the jungle and will show you how to survive the wilderness. Drinking from water vines, making a shelter, hunting, fishing, are just a few of the areas of expertise in his deep knowledge of the jungle. Whether you are an experienced in the wilderness or just experiencing the forest for the first time, Orlando will make sure you have an enjoyable adventure.

We invite you to come enjoy this serene place where you can enjoy an amazing diversity wildlife, plant life, food, and culture.