Where are we located?
High in the canopy where the Yarapa and Cumaceba rivers meet, the Treehouse Lodge immerses you in the heart of the Peruvian Amazon. Wake to the calls of exotic birds and watch pink and gray dolphins gliding through golden morning mist. By night, the lodge glows with fireflies under a blanket of stars. Whether exploring jungle trails, paddling hidden waterways, or relaxing in a hammock, this treetop retreat offers an unforgettable connection to the vibrant rainforest.
Peru Jungle Travel
How to Arrive
Step ONE
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Guest(s) will arrange first flights to Lima, Peru or Panama City.
When traveling to Peru, many people like to combine a trip to Machu Picchu with a trip to the Amazon rainforest lodge. If this is something you want to do, we can make some recommendations. Flying between Machu Picchu near Cuzco and Iquitos is a fairly short flight, stopping briefly in Lima.
Most flights to Lima require you to spend one night before flying to Iquitos the next day. For your flight from Lima to Iquitos, we only recommend you fly with LATAM. LATAM is the largest airline with the most options, and it can be more expensive, but delays are fairly rare with them.
When traveling to Peru, many people like to combine a trip to Machu Picchu with a trip to the Amazon rainforest lodge. If this is something you want to do, we can make some recommendations. Flying between Machu Picchu near Cuzco and Iquitos is a fairly short flight, stopping briefly in Lima.
Step two
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guest(s) will book second flights from Lima, Peru / Panama City, to Iquitos.
To get to Iquitos, you can either fly through Lima, Peru or Panama City, Panama. Lima has the most flights and options, but most people end up flying further and spending a little more since it requires overshooting Iquitos.
Make sure to book your flights to Iquitos so that you arrive no earlier than 10:00 AM and no later than 2:30 PM and make sure your departing flight leaves after 12 Noon.
If you arrive in Iquitos after 3:00 PM, you will need to spend one night in Iquitos and we will pick you up the following morning.
Some popular ones include the Samiria Jungle Hotel, the Nativa Apartments, and the Casa Morey Hotel.
For most people, the shortest and cheapest flights are through Panama City, but flights only go between Panama City and Iquitos on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Please send us your flight details to and from Iquitos so we can make sure we pick you up and drop you off at the right time.
Step Three
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Guest(s) Purchase Travel Insurance (optional*)
We recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect you from unforeseen and circumstances. These include trip interruption, airline delays and cancellations, illness, weather, and many other unpreventable situations. Travelguard is a well-establish and reputable provider of trip insurance. A link to their website is below:
Step four
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Treehouse Lodge Staff will pick Guest(s) up from the airport.
Once in Iquitos, your journey to the lodge will consists of a car ride for about 1:15 hours.
Step five
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Guest(s) will take a 1 hour and 15 minute boat ride.
Guests will be transferred to the Treehouse river boat.
They will first start down the Marañón River, across the Amazon River, and then up the Ucayali River before connecting to the Yarapa River where Treehouse Amazon Lodge sits.
Step six
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guest(s) will check in and will be shown to the treehouse they had reserved.
PAckages
The Amazon and the inca (Getting to MAchu Picchu?)
7 Days / 6 Nights
✓ Stay in a Treehouse in the Amazon canopy
✓ Discover the Plaza de Armas of Cusco
✓ Spend a day in the Sacred Valley of the Incas
✓ Explore Machu Picchu – Wonder of the World
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Signature PerU:
Iquitos, Cusco, & Machu Picchu
8 Days / 7 Nights
✓ Stay in a Treehouse in the Amazon canopy
✓ Discover the Plaza de Armas of Cusco
✓ Spend a day in the Sacred Valley of the Incas
✓ Discover why Chinchero and Moray are so Famous
✓ Explore Machu Picchu – Wonder of the World
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The Amazon to the andes
9 Days / 8 Nights
✓ Stay in a Treehouse in the Amazon canopy
✓ Discover the Plaza de Armas of Cusco
✓ Spend a day in the Sacred Valley of the Incas
✓ Discover why Chinchero and Moray are so Famous
✓ Explore Machu Picchu – Wonder of the World
✓ Hike Huayna Picchu or the Incan Sun Gate at Machu Picchu
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Exploration of Peru
10 Days / 9 Nights
✓ Stay in a Treehouse in the Amazon canopy
✓ Discover the Plaza de Armas of Cusco
✓ Spend a day in the Sacred Valley of the Incas
✓ Discover why Chinchero and Moray are so Famous
✓ Explore Machu Picchu – Wonder of the World
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Specialty Packages
Honeymoon Romance PAckage
$395 (in Addition to Original Rates)
✓ Honeymoons
✓ Weddings
✓ Anniversaries
✓ Vow Renewals
Company Retreats
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Treehouse Yoga Retreats
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How to PRepare for Treehouse Lodge
Travel to peru
Get your flights and hotel reservations. Please see the travel section of this website for more information, and remember we can help book your travel or make recommendations. If you book your own travel, send us your flight details to and from Iquitos for pick-up and drop-off. On your flight to Peru, you will receive an immigration form. An officer will stamp the bottom third of this form—do not lose it, as you’ll need it at Immigration when you leave Peru.
what to bring
Prepare for your jungle adventure at the Treehouse Lodge in Peru with lightweight, breathable clothing that repels moisture. Wear long pants and long-sleeve shirts to ward off insects, and pack long socks and a hat for sun protection. Bring 1 pair of comfortable hiking shoes, insect repellent with 20-30% DEET, sunscreen, a camera, a dry bag for water protection, and a flashlight or headlamp. For more details, check out this link. (WHAT TO BRING LINK)
medications / vaccinations
Please visit this website to understand the recommendations of the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Similar websites in other countries are also acceptable. The recommendations are organized into categories: All Travelers, Most Travelers, and Some Travelers. Schedule a visit with your doctor 4 – 6 weeks before your trip to discuss medications, vaccines, and antimalarial options. Some doctors will prescribe an antibiotic for gastrointestinal problems. Learn more from the CDC website here.
Electronic Devices
Electricity in Peru and at Treehouse Lodge is 220 Volts, using plugs with two thin rectangular prongs like those in the US. Check your devices for compatibility; most chargers will work but verify to avoid damage. We generate SOLAR electricity, so curling irons, blow dryers, and straighteners use too much power, hindering charging for other devices. Please leave these items at home. Some devices may need an adaptor, which should be purchased before your trip. Hair dryers are especially problematic, so consider a hairstyle that doesn’t require one.
Dietary Restrictions
We endeavor to serve food that will meet the tastes and needs of all guests. When we can, we will give you a couple choices, but the menu is not À la carte. Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions.
Money
The currency of Peru is the Nuevo Sol. It’s best to withdraw cash from ATMs for a better conversion ratio instead of converting your currency. You’ll need cash for drinks, tips, and souvenirs at the lodge, as all other expenses are included. When visiting a local village, you can purchase handicrafts, and Treehouse Lodge also offers a few items.
gratuities
Tipping is customary in Peru although it is not obligatory. We pay our staff a wage or salary and if you feel they exceeded your expectations please feel free to tip your guide and your boat driver directly and/or any other member of the staff using the tip box in the Main Lodge.
communication
Although some may see it otherwise, we believe one of the real benefits of staying at Treehouse hotel is that you will not have WIFI or cell service. Reconnect with yourself, fellow travelers, and the world for a couple days by putting your communication devices away. Some of you may need to prepare by beginning a detox process in advance.
Travel Insurance
We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect you from unforeseen and circumstances. These include trip interruption, airline delays and cancellations, illness, weather, and many other unpreventable situations. Travelguard is a well-establish and reputable provider of trip insurance. Learn more about Travel Guard here.
What to bring
Check out our downloadable Packing List below.
Machu Picchu
getting to machu picchu
The journey to the Lost City of the Inca’s is part of the adventure that comes with visiting this beautiful site. Here we have attempted to provide you with all the details (including relevant links) you will need to reach this magic place in Peru.
what is machu picchu?
All kinds of theories suggest the original purpose of Machu Picchu. Some hypothesize it was a retreat for Incan Royals; others believe it was a place for the Incan virgins to live; and more put forward it was an agricultural experiment or even created by aliens. The list goes on…
your perfect day at Machu picchu
The key to having a great experience at Machu Picchu is to maximize your time. More likely than not, you have traveled extensively just to get to Cusco, Peru, and the one place you don’t want to cut any corners is at the Lost City of the Incas.
6 essential items for a visit to machu picchu
It’s a magical place. Many visitors report a feeling of peace, energy, and mystery. Yet, if sufficient preparations are not made, it can be an experience of fatigue, pain, and anxiety. Here are 6 essential items for your 1st visit.
where to get your passport stamped
The simple answer: look to your left just after the park entrance. But getting your passport stamped at Machu Picchu is about so much more. It is evidence of the great journey you just made.
what is huayna picchu?
In the backdrop of every Machu Picchu picture is the jagged mountain of Huayna Picchu. In Quechua it means “New Mountain”.
3 tips for hiking huayna picchu
Each day at Machu Picchu, 400 people are permitted to hike Huayna Picchu, the famous jagged mountain that looms behind the “Lost City”. Featuring original Incan stairways and ruins, hikers around the world try to secure entrance tickets to experience Huayna Picchu firsthand.
what is the inca trail?
The Inca Trail is world famous, and for good reason. It is a section of thousands and thousands of miles of Incan “roads” that provided transportation throughout the entire Tahauantinsuyo (Incan Kingdom). The most exclusive road, reserved only for Incan royalty, is The Inca Trail.
Best Time to go
High Water
- Typically December through May
- Rivers are about 20 – 25 feet higher.
- More waterways are navigable by canoe for animal and forest viewing in lakes and streams.
- More rain but generally not bad at all. Rain occurs frequently in low season too.
- A few degrees cooler.
- There tends to be a few more mosquitos, but that’s not an absolute and they can be found year round.
- 3 of the treehouses are in the flooded area between the river and the main lodge which makes a beautiful scene. The cable bridges easily carry you above the water.
- The amazon rainforest is usually its lushest and some would say most beautiful.
- More pink dolphins can be found directly in the front of the treehouse hotel, but they can easily be seen year round not far from the lodge.
Low Water
- Typically June through November
- Rivers are about 20 – 25 feet lower.
- More jungle paths are exposed for walking excursions.
- Travel to some areas requires a little walking instead of only canoe.
- Less rain.
- A few degrees warmer.
- There tends to be fewer mosquitos, but that’s not an absolute.
- More people travel to Peru during June – August because that’s when they go on vacation.
Spring, Summer, Fall, or Winter – Treehouse Lodge remains an ideal vacation retreat year-round. In planning your trip, you will want to take into consideration the type of Amazon experience you prefer. December – May brings high-water followed by the low-water season that spans June – November. Still, the temperature, humidity, and daylight hours are similar year-round due to the lodge’s close location to the equator. Here are some of the differences between high water and low water seasons…