Welcome to Curuhuinsi Lodge
Curuhuinsi Lodge’s most experienced, award-winning native guides will take you on a journey into the heart of the Amazon with personalized jungle tours you will never forget.
The best jungle tours in Peru–that give back.
When you immerse yourself in the wonders of the Amazon jungle in Iquitos, Peru with Curuhuinsi Lodge, you’ll explore diverse wildlife, ancient tribes and stunning landscapes while making a positive impact on the local community on one of our Amazon rainforest tours.
At Curuhuinsi Lodge, we believe in giving back. 20% of all our profits are reinvested in the local village, providing essential resources such as education, food and healthcare. By choosing us, you are not only embarking on an incredible adventure, but you are also supporting the sustainable development of the community.
Through Our Foundation, dear friends, you contribute a grain of sand to sustain our community.
Plan Your Perfect Trip With Us
Curuhuinsi Lodge is located in the heart of the Amazon rainforest on a major tributary river, the Ucayali, which feeds into the great Amazon river. As a result, the sounds of jungle wildlife surround our lodge day and night.
We provide transportation from Iquitos to Nauta via land, to the boat ramp where we depart for our rainforest lodge. Life jackets, bottled water and jungle stories are included.
Amazon Wildlife Tour
3 Days-2Nights | The Amazon Wildlife Tour is our most popular tour. Swim with dolphins, see monkeys and go on our night tours. All the highlights without getting too dirty or too much sleep.
Jungle Hiking Tour
4Days-3Nights | Hike into the jungle with our highly experienced guides. Learn how to find fresh water, forage for food and discover the many different species of birds and animals deep in the jungle.
Jungle Survival Skills Tour
5 Days-4 Nights |Experience the jungle up close by camping out in the open air. Gerson, our experienced guide, will take you deep into the jungle and teach you how to forage for food and medicine.
Deep Jungle Experience
7 Days-6Nights | Not for the faint hearted. Travel deep into the Amazon jungle and camp under the stars. Test your skills spear-fishing, foraging and finding your own food. We hope you enjoy swimming… at night!
About Us
Curuhuinsi Lodge has been operating for over 24 years. We offer personalized and private tours for large and small groups. You will be accommodated at our lodge during your whole stay where you enjoy hospitality, tours, refreshments,meals and make friendship with local people of the Amazon. We are located 260km south of Iquitos (map) in one of the most beautiful and protected areas of the Peruvian Amazon, right near the Pacaya Samiria National Park and the Yarapa communal reserve.
Gerson Pizango: Top Guide in Iquitos, Peru
Founder, CEO
Gerson became a jungle scout, leading tours in the Amazon rainforest for many years for guests from all over the world, after completing his military service where he learned reading nature and the tracks in the jungle, you are very safe with him.To help support his village, he started Curuhuinsi Lodge in 2000, which gained international acclaim. Born and raised in the Amazon jungle, he is best known for his fun, personalized tours and extensive knowledge of the area. On top of that, he is an excellent caiman catcher!
Book directly with him, and support his local community.
Services
Airport Pick-Up/Drop-off
We will meet you at the airport on arrival, as well as organize your airport drop-off. So, please kindly provide your flight information.
All Meals Provided
Meals are prepared in our kitchen and are fresh and nutritious. Furthermore, we cater to vegetarians and those with dietary requirements. Please advise us of your food preferences/ allergies.
Accommodation
Our lodge is surrounded by the rainforest and has a rustic but comfortable atmosphere. We have 7 Bungalows with private bathroom and shower, and also a hammock area, large dining room and a kitchen. Power is available from 6 pm to 9 or 10 pm.
What our clients say
The station at Gerson's Lodge can't be more authentic. The location in the middle of the jungle is perfect, it allows you to perform many different activities: jungle walks, animal hunting, fishing, etc. Ps: his wife Liz cooks great.
The stay with Gerson was 10. I can't explain in enough words everything we live there. Gerson is an Indigenous Guide who takes you to the most remote and spectacular places and we do not stop doing things at all times. It survives because you have an amazing stay and you can do as much as possible and see many animals. We stayed 3 nights and would certainly not go less than that, so it gives time to see more things. I recommend it 100%. Thank you very much Gerson and Liz!!!
It was not my first visit in the jungle but this trip with staying some days there I will never forget. I had the possibility to see amazing animals live never seen before, apart from zoo and to feel the smell of the jungle. Gerson as guide was incredible, spent with us whole days, from early morning at 6 am till 9 pm in the practice and showed us beautiful nature of Amazon’s jungle, places where he was growing up, places with wild, dangerous animals like scorpions, boa, caimans. Accommodation was ok.and all family members: his charming wife and uncle Bala were very supportive. I recommend Gerson’s trips, if you want relive awesome moments in Peruvian jungle.
We stayed for 2 nights and 3 days at Curuhuinsi Lodge. For us this stay was ideal to live an experience within the Amazon. During our stay we learned about trees and saw animals such as monkeys, different types of birds, different types of fish, tarantulas, alligators, anacondas, scorpions, giant toads among many others. At all times our guides Gerson and David lived up to expectations, helping and providing explanations and answers to all our questions. Liz and Valeria, are a charmer, cook wonderfully and have a great deal with guests. On the plus side, we had a water problem and the Lodge staff quickly and efficiently fixed it, so 5 stars in problem solving. Delighted with the experience and would repeat for sure. 100% recommended!
the best trip we ever had. that long story short. Meet Gerson, our hero and real jungle man, he got best eye in whole amazon forest - he will see every animal before You think there could be there, with him You can feel all time save in this dangerous area. Great place to spend your free time active. with him You will touch the jungle with your body and soul. We are from Poland and strongly suggest to choose Gerson for Your trip to amazon jungle. Monkeys, spiders, frogs, ants, bugs, bats, dolphins, parrots, lizards, kaimans, piranhas, birds of prey - and a lots more, but remember thats not zoo - You cannot touch everythink - but be patient like Us - and some snakes and frogs can visti into Your room - call Gerson, he will take care of everything, with Bala and his lovely wife.
From the moment Gerson and his wife Liz picked us up at the airport I knew they were going to take care of us like we were from their family! The experience of visiting the Amazon is truly unique and with Gerson as Guide is even more special. He knows every plant, every animal and makes sure to answer every question you have is like going with an encyclopedia. It really is an amazing experience where you will see different species of monkeys, sloth bears, pink dolphins...
We contacted Gerson and went into the jungle with my girlfriend for 3 days/2 nights. It was the most amazing experience i have ever had in a trip, the amazon jungle is a unique place full of magic and afventure. Of course this was only possible with the incredible help and guidance of Gerson, he was with us the whole trip from the airport to back in our hotel in iquitos, always super detailed, organized, friendly, comic and providing unique local indeginous knowledge of the jungle and his animals. We where able to fish piranhas, catfishs and even an ealectric eagle, we saw pink dolphins, frogs, falcons, etc. Gerson guide us through the jungle where we found up to 5 different species of monkeys, even feeding one of them!! To top of the adventure he guide us through the night to look and catch Aligators ! I highly reccomend taking with Gerson all the days you can, we would love to stay more but couldnt because of lack of time. He is the best guide and i hope more people are able to experience this. Ill share some pictures with you about this
We spent 3 days with Gerson and have lived the best experience of our lives. He got us to feel part of his family and took care of us on this adventure. He showed us everything the jungle hides and we saw countless animals. My friend Gerson is the Peruvian Jungle Franck! Definitely HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!
Went on a 7d6n tour with gerson at his lodge. Gerson is a really amazing genuine guy. You can trust him with your life for real. He and his wife will take such good care of you, the food is good the mood is good. The lodge is a nice place to stay and perfect to stay solo or with a group. Gerson is a real local guide and you will see it with everything. Everybody waves at the gay because they know him. He gives people Job opportunities and beside that he speaks English very well. For Al my non Spanish speakers, trust me. Book with Gerson he and his wife will take such good care of you, and he can explain everything in English very well. You feel that he is local because of the surroundings and how the people react to him. One of the best experiences of my life with this guide.
The unforgettable experience. Gerson is a unique Guide. It tries to show you everything around. We saw: alligators, giant frogs, an anaconda, tarantulas, scorpions, sloths, birds... we fished in the river!! If you are looking for an authentic experience, it is the best!
FAQs
Which airlines fly to Iquitos?
There quite a few options to get to Iquitos by plane.
The most common route is from Lima to Iquitos. You can also fly from Cusco to Iquitos, usually with a short layover in Lima.
Airlines that fly to Iquitos:
LATAM Airlines *check the Peruvian website, it often offers cheaper flights than the International website
Peruvian Airlines
Star Peru
Sky Airline
Viva Air
Can I pay for my Amazon Jungle tour by credit card?
Our business is run by locals and cash is the preferred currency in the Amazon jungle. Please book your trip and pay in cash when you arrive in Iquitos.
We are in the process of setting up an online payment option.
What should I wear to the Amazon jungle?
Wear whatever is comfortable. It is recommended to have a sturdy pair of broken-in trail shoes, boots, or sneakers. Also a long sleeve shirt and long pants. Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat it is also recommended.
Here is an example packing list for your Amazon jungle tour.
Clothing:
- A tough pair of comfortable, not-new, hiking shoes or sneakers
- T-shirt *long if you’re worried about sunburn
- Shorts/long pants
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Hat
Essentials:
- Long sleeve shirt or t-shirt (for walking in the jungle)
- Long pants (for walking in the jungle)
- Swimwear
- Sandals
- Personal hygiene items
- Daypack or small backpack
- Any personal medication that you need
- Raincoat
- Flashlight
Additional:
- Mosquito repellent
- Your own personal water container *free refills of filtered water on site
*If you don’t have a raincoat or a flashlight, let our guides know before departure so you can buy them in Iquitos.
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