Amazon Jungle Tours
Experience the wonders of the Amazon rainforest while giving back to support its beauty and communities. 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.
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The best jungle tours in Peru–that give back.
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
All of our Amazon jungle tours are led by the famous local guide Gerson Pizango, an international tourism competition winner in 2011 for the Best Local Guide in the Peruvian Amazon. Gerson is one of the most reputable independent guides in Iquitos, highly recommended by various tourism platforms such as Trip Advisor, Lonely Planet, Expedia, South American Handbook, National Geographic, Rough Guides, Soguide, Leap Local and The Iquitos Times (an English newspaper in Peru).
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 a local guide, and support the local community.
Tour the Amazon Jungle in Peru
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.
Iquitos, Peru
Wildlife, Flora
Age: 8+
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.
Iquitos, Peru
Jungle Survival
Age: 13+
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.
Iquitos, Peru
Hiking, Wildlife, Foraging
Age: 8+
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.
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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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