Traveling to the Amazon Rainforest?
When is the best time of year to travel to the Peruvian Amazon?
The best time to travel is between November and July. The water is high and the trees are in bloom with fruit that attract wildlife to the banks of the river.
Red Uakari Jungle Tours provides tours to Tamshiyacu Tahuayo and Pacaya Samiria, what is the difference between these two national reserves, are there other areas that Red Uakari travels to?
The Tamshiyacu Tahuayo reserve is about a 4 hour boat ride north of Iquitos. Currently we are only doing camping tours to Tamshiyacu to look for anacondas.
We prefer to take travelers to our new lodge in Pacaya Samiria. Built in 2018, we chose to build our lodge in Pacaya Samiria because it is much easier to get to from Iquitos, it is only about 2 hours from the airport in Iquitos (Coronel (Crnl.) FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport) to our lodge.
If travelers choose to come to Pacaya Samiria, how far down the river can they go?
We can take them on a long boat ride down the river (about 6 hours) or we can organize a 3 day long camping trip with treks into the jungle. It really depends on what the travelers want to do. There is a lot of wildlife deeper in the jungle, the deeper we go into the forest the probability of discovering different types of wildlife increases. If we go to the high ground, there is a better chance of finding poison dart frogs and the elusive Red Uakari monkeys.
How many people can stay at the Red Uakari Lodge at one time? Is the jungle lodge a good place for families with children?
The Red Uakari lodge can accommodate up to 8 travelers at one time, however, we prefer to take groups separately so we can provide a more immersive and inclusive experience. We have had many families take tours with us over the years, there are a lot of activities to keep kids entertained throughout their stay. Jungle hikes, boat rides, village visits, camping, fishing, swimming in the river are all fun and safe activities for travelers of all ages.
What can travelers expect to eat while they stay at the lodge? Is there WiFi? Can I charge my phone when I am there?
All travelers are served three hot meals a day when they are staying at the lodge. We have a chef who cooks gourmet meals that will provide our guests with the energy they need to explore the jungle. For jungle hikes, we provide a nutritious lunch for our explorers so they can continue through the forest.
Our lodge is powered with solar energy during the day so you can charge your phone but we do not have WiFi. There is a WiFi hotspot in the village that travelers can use to connect to their loved ones.
The Red Uakari Lodge is close to the community of Puerto Miguel, what connection does Red Uakari have with the village?
The village of Puerto Miguel is located about a 10 minute boat ride up river from the lodge. Every year we donate clothes, dental hygiene products, and school supplies to the children in the village. Puerto MIguel is an important resource for Red Uakari because here we can purchase food, cold water, and medical supplies for our guests. Once a year in December, we hold a holiday party for the village and give toys to all the kids.