Natural Destinations

Grech & Ellul - North Coast Tour Review

Grech & Ellul - North Coast Tour Review

Gregory and Marthese, a young couple from Malta, had originally planned to visit Southern Peru, but the political unrest of late 2022 made them switch to a 10-day trip exploring the coastal cities of Trujillo, Chiclayo and Piura … with an emphasis on the rich Moche, Sican and Chimu archaeology of the area. Here is their feedback:

Effects of Climate Change on Amazonia

Effects of Climate Change on Amazonia
  • What are the Amazonian rainforest types to be found in Loreto, Peru?

  • What effect is climate change having on water levels here?

  • How do these water levels impact fauna & humans?

  • How can one be part of the research?

Biological Research for Conservation in Peruvian Amazonia

Biological Research for Conservation in Peruvian Amazonia

For most visitors to Peru’s Amazon region, the pleasure of encountering flora and fauna - and local inhabitants - in the company of a naturalist-guide is sufficient. But for those of a scientific bent, there is the opportunity to get hands-on with some conservation-oriented research, during a stay at the Rio Amazonas Research Station.

Barth & Burkhardt - Treehouse Lodge & La Perla Testimonial

Barth & Burkhardt - Treehouse Lodge & La Perla Testimonial

Three friends from Texas - father and son Joe and Matt Barth along with Virgil Burkhardt - ‘did the double’ in the Peruvian Amazon near Iquitos in September 2022 ie a lodge stay followed by a river cruise.

Duke & Pugh - Muyuna Amazon Lodge Review

Duke & Pugh - Muyuna Amazon Lodge Review

Two Canadian students, Patrick Duke and Austin Pugh, spent 6 days at Muyuna Amazon Lodge in September 2022. Here is what they said about the experience:

‘We had an amazing time in the Amazon with Muyuna.

Riley & Frankovich - Cusco & Tambopata Review

Riley & Frankovich - Cusco & Tambopata Review

Rochester, NY native, Margaret Riley, took here niece, Jessica, on holiday to Peru as a graduation present in June 2022. Their 10-day itinerary took in:

Here is what they had to say about the experience:

“Our trip to Peru was remarkable.

Sam Watkins - Cuispes & Chachapoyas Review

Sam Watkins - Cuispes & Chachapoyas Review

Read the testimony of Sam Watkins, a UK national living in Malaga, Spain, who travelled solo to Northern Peru in July 2022.

He stayed in the little-visited village of Cuispes, from where he visited Yumbilla, Cristal, Medio Cerro and Gocta waterfall.

He did a day trip to El Tigre Sarcophagi; and finished by visiting the Chachapoya citadel of Yalape (in lieu of Kuelap that was closed owing to restoration work).

The last night was spent in Chachapoyas city; and much of the transport was by mototaxi, in order to keep costs down.

Higgins & Mitra - Tambopata Research Center Review

Higgins & Mitra - Tambopata Research Center Review

Two thirty-something doctoral researchers in Biological Sciences from Mountain View, CA were drawn to Tambopata Research Center [TRC] for its history of scientific investigation deep in the Amazon jungle, and so booked a 4-day / 3-night stay in July 2022. Here are their impressions:

Thomas x 2 - Treehouse Lodge Testimonial

Thomas x 2 - Treehouse Lodge Testimonial

Read the impressions of a young Colorado couple, who visited Treehouse Lodge, in the Amazonian department of Loreto, for five days, as part of their honeymoon.

Wallen x 2 - Treehouse Lodge Testimonial

Wallen x 2 - Treehouse Lodge Testimonial

Read feedback from a young US couple from Moscow, Indiana who spent 5 days at Treehouse Lodge in August 2021:

“This was a great trip, and we sincerely enjoyed our time at the Rainforest Lodge.

Helen & Chris Binge - Chachapoyas & Pumarinri Testimonial

Helen & Chris Binge - Chachapoyas & Pumarinri Testimonial

Read the full review and see images of Helen & Chris Binge’s extended (and reversed) version of our Tarapoto & Gocta itinerary, flying into Jaen airport and out of Tarapoto.