Amazon Lodges & Retreats
A curated directory of exceptional places to stay across the Amazon basin.
Ekobius International
Friday, Oct 2, 2026
An indigenous biodiversity research station and cooperative ecovillage on the Cataniapo River in Piaroa territory. Not a luxury lodge — offers camping, hammocks, or hostel rooms for researchers and self-guided visitors. Works with 33 Piaroa villages on sustainable cacao agroforestry and forest protection.
Las Aguas Risas
Friday, Oct 2, 2026
A 100-hectare vegan permaculture fruit forest and intentional community in the High Amazon of southern Ecuador. Founded in 2022 by a married vegan couple, restoring degraded pastureland into native forest. Accepts visiting vegans and volunteers, not a traditional lodge.
Tanimboca Natural Reserve
Friday, Oct 2, 2026
A 20-hectare private reserve 11 km from Leticia, Colombia, offering treehouse stays and genuine access to indigenous communities in the Colombian Amazon. Not a luxury lodge — the value is cultural immersion and jungle experience, not polished comfort.
La Selva Eco-Lodge & Retreat
Thursday, Oct 1, 2026
A luxury ecolodge on the shores of Lake Garzacocha inside the Yasuní Biosphere Reserve. 19 bamboo cabanas, a 38-meter observation tower, spa, and yoga. Voted No.1 in 2024 and No.2 in 2025 by Travel+Leisure. Family-friendly with a Junior Naturalist program.
Napo Wildlife Center
Thursday, Oct 1, 2026
The only lodge inside Yasuní National Park, owned and operated by the Kichwa Añangu Community. 100% community-based with all profits reinvested into education, health, and conservation. Access via the Napo and Añangu rivers to a secluded jungle lake.
Posada Amazonas
Thursday, Oct 1, 2026
A 30-room lodge owned by the Ese Eja Native Community of Infierno and managed in partnership with Rainforest Expeditions. 75% of profits go to the community. Open-air rooms, a 35-meter canopy tower, and access to Lake Tres Chimbadas for giant river otter sightings. Accessible and comfortable introduction to the Amazon.
Refugio Amazonas
Thursday, Oct 1, 2026
A comfortable ecolodge in the Tambopata National Reserve, operated by Rainforest Expeditions. Open-air rooms with no windows for full jungle immersion, 42-meter canopy tower, and nightly science talks from resident researchers. Rooms accommodate families and rooms with river views are available.
Sacha Lodge
Thursday, Oct 1, 2026
A 26-cabin ecolodge on a 5,000-acre private reserve near the Napo River and Yasuní National Park. Known for the 940-foot canopy walkway, a 135-foot Kapok Tower, and the Yasuní parrot lick. Family-run since 1992 with strong conservation credentials and ~85% local Kichwa staff.
Sani Lodge
Thursday, Oct 1, 2026
A Kichwa community-owned lodge in primary rainforest near the Napo River. All profits are reinvested in the community, including education, healthcare, and the Sani Warmi women’s artisan project. Family cabin available with two bathrooms and separate floors.
Tambopata Research Center
Thursday, Oct 1, 2026
A remote research lodge deep in the Tambopata National Reserve, operated by Rainforest Expeditions. Open-wall rooms, resident researchers, and access to one of the world’s largest macaw clay licks. The most remote of the three Rainforest Expeditions lodges.
Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica
Sunday, Sep 27, 2026
A 35-cabaña luxury ecolodge on the Madre de Dios River near Puerto Maldonado, founded by the producer of Fitzcarraldo. Includes the Inkaterra Canopy Walkway, a 90-foot treehouse suite, and a full spa. One of Peru’s most established Amazon lodges.
Yachana Lodge
Sunday, Sep 27, 2026
A community-focused lodge on 1,000+ hectares of rainforest reserve near the Napo River, founded in 1995 by the Yachana Foundation. 10 rooms with private bathrooms, Wi-Fi, and filtered water. 20% of profits support education, health, and conservation programs.
Ayahuasca Spirit Healing Center
Friday, Sep 25, 2026
A small-group ayahuasca retreat near Pucallpa led by Shipibo shaman Wiler in the village of Limongema on the Ucayali River. Maximum 8 guests, 4 ceremonies per week, and 1-on-1 personalized attention. Described as authentic, rustic, and deeply caring.
Dreamglade
Friday, Sep 25, 2026
A small-group ayahuasca and plant dieta retreat near Iquitos, capped at 10 guests. Founded in 2013 and now run by Wade and Clarisa, with traditional Shipibo-led ceremonies by Maestra Dominga and Maestro Raúl. 25 hectares of lakeside rainforest, no Wi-Fi, and a strong focus on integration.
Etnikas Ayahuasca Retreats
Friday, Sep 25, 2026
A medically supervised ayahuasca retreat in the Sacred Valley near Cusco, integrating Shipibo healers and Q’ero priests with on-site doctors, psychiatrists, and nurses. The only center recognized by the Peruvian Ministry of Health for safe ayahuasca ceremonies. Celebrity-endorsed and heavily reviewed.
Kawsay Amazon Jungle Lodge
Friday, Sep 25, 2026
A family-run eco-luxury jungle lodge near Indiana, Loreto, offering 2–6 day immersive jungle experiences with 10–12 guided excursions. Private bungalows with tiled bathrooms, Starlink Wi-Fi, gym, volleyball court, and a 3-story observation tower. Note: no longer offers ayahuasca ceremonies.