Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica

We absolutely loved our 4 night stay at Inkaterra Amazonica. The lodge and rooms are beautiful - elegant and not over-the-top. The guides are terrific - Mitchell was our guide and he was simply amazing at spotting animals on all of our excursions - we never would have seen the caymans, sloths, bats and some monkeys that Mitchell found. Our family loved all of the excursions offered - we loved the variety of ecosystems and animals in each one. Given how hot it was, I was very grateful for the leisurely pace of a morning and afternoon/evening activity to allow for down time, nap time, lunch etc. It was a welcome, leisurely pace after a hectic time in the mountains. Highly recommend.

I canceled my stay at Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica following Supreme Decree 094-2025-PCM, which extended the state of emergency until September 25 in several districts of Madre de Dios, including Las Piedras and Tambopata. The Swiss government officially advised against traveling there, and the Peruvian press (El Peruano) confirmed the seriousness of the situation. My insurance company recognized the exceptional nature of the case and reimbursed most of the costs. I asked the hotel to cover the remaining loss, given the exceptional circumstances. They refused and offered no commercial gesture. Their only response was to suggest rescheduling the stay, even though my trip to Peru was unique and cannot be repeated. I share this experience so that travelers understand how this establishment chooses to handle a force majeure situation.

Below expectations where it mattered. Accommodations, food, and service were all solid but excursions and programming were very weak (which is the reason why everyone came to this place). There is a bit of an illusion of having an a la carte selection but in reality, you get forced into the timing and excursions your guide wants to. We found our guide tended to choose whatever was easiest for him which meant large group sizes, late starts, short tours, and limited animal experiences. We often ended up with gaps of 6+ hours with nothing to do waiting at the resort which has nothing to do, no internet, sometimes no power. There are plenty of animals just outside the resort but you’re not allowed to leave or explore. We found it quite frustrating to be in a place with such rich animal life but unable to see it because of poor program design. We did a river cruise with La Perla out of Iquitos earlier in the trip which was 10x better and did everything right. Look that direction instead.

Amazing place in the middle of the rain Forrest ❤️ Fantastic surroundings, we had 4 days in heaven. Tried the canopy walking 42 meters up in the treetops. Fantastic food, fantastic staff and for the guys that miss wi-fi it’s possible in the gathering area. Full value for the money. We had a superior room, room 2, perfect location next to the river and spa and now far away for restaurants etc. An amazing place we will never forget. Don’t forget to join all the excursions!

This lodge had potential, but the nature experiences were a major letdown. Our guide, Tino, spent more time chatting with other guides and taking breaks than actually guiding. Although excursions are advertised as half-day trips with morning or afternoon options, he refused to do mornings—despite later admitting mornings are best for wildlife viewing. We had to push just to get out early. Group sizes were also much larger than promised. They claim a maximum of eight guests per excursion, but most had over twelve, including the Lake Sandoval trip to see Giant Otters. The “à la carte” tours turned out to be pre-planned group outings with too many people. Excursions were short, poorly timed for wildlife, and left long gaps with nothing to do. Overall, it felt disorganized and lazy, with little genuine effort to deliver a great experience. It also seemed as though many of their positive reviews were fake. Based on our experience, there’s no way this is a five-star location—it felt more like a scam. Save your money and choose a place with guides who truly care—like the river cruises out of Iquitos.