Explorama Lodge

What Explorama Lodge does

Amazon Explorama Lodges operates a portfolio of Amazon rainforest lodges and tourism experiences headquartered in Iquitos, Peru, with a US/Canada reservations office in Nahant, Massachusetts. Founded in 1964 by Peter S. Jenson, the company runs four lodges — Ceiba Tops (luxury, air-conditioned), the original Explorama Lodge (built 1964, palm-thatched), ExplorNapo (remote, on the Napo River), and the ACTS Field Station (research-oriented, opened 1993) — plus the Jungle House, a 14-room urban hotel in Iquitos. The core technology is rainforest access infrastructure: a proprietary boat transport network from Iquitos, the Canopy Walkway (a 500-meter suspended span at 35+ meters above the forest floor, one of the longest in the world), and the ReNuPeRu Ethnobotanical Garden preserving over 240 medicinal plant species.

The business sells all-inclusive multi-day rainforest programs ($495 to $2,392 per person for 2-day to 8-day packages), specialist birding and canopy experiences, the urban Jungle House hotel ($50 to $110 per night), and extension tours combining Amazon stays with Cusco and Machu Picchu visits ($675 to $1,518). Distribution runs through a 10%-commission travel agent network, direct website and toll-free phone reservations, and airline partnerships with LATAM, Peruvian Airlines, STAR Peru, and Viva Air. Customer segments include nature enthusiasts, dedicated birdwatchers (500+ species checklist available), scientific researchers using ACTS, and cultural heritage travelers combining Amazon and Andean itineraries.

The company's economic engine is built on long-standing physical assets (protected reserve land, lodges, the canopy walkway), a 19-guide local team with decades of experience, and the CONAPAC foundation that Explorama co-founded in 1990, which now protects 100,000 hectares of primary rainforest. The company is privately held with no disclosed investors, no funding rounds, and no public revenue disclosure. Following founder Peter Jenson's death in 2010, operations continue under long-tenured staff.

Name

Explorama Lodge

Legal name

Amazon Explorama Lodges

Website

https://explorama.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Amazon Explorama Lodges operates four rainforest lodges, an urban hotel, and a signature canopy walkway near Iquitos, Peru, selling all-inclusive guided Amazon programs and Cusco/Machu Picchu extensions to nature travelers, birdwatchers, and scientific researchers through travel agents and direct booking.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Eco-Tourism and Rainforest Lodge Hospitality

NAICS

All Other Traveler Accommodation (721199), Tour Operators (561520)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Rainforest & Jungle Lodges (THAGAIAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Rainforest & Jungle Lodges (THAAAHAD), Wilderness & Backcountry Lodges (Remote/Off-Grid) (THAGAIAB)

Keywords

• Amazon rainforest lodges
• Eco-tourism services
• Wildlife adventure tours
• Canopy walkway tours
• Birdwatching holidays

Headquarters

HQ city

Iquitos

HQ country

Peru

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Jungle Lodge Programs: Multi-day all-inclusive lodge programs including lodging, meals, and guided excursions. Programs range from 2 days to 8 days with pricing from $495 to $2,392 per person. Includes Basic Programs (Ceiba Tops, Explorama Lodge, ExplorNapo) and Special Programs (Canopy Walkway, Birdwatching, One Week Combination).
2. Hotel Accommodations: Jungle House hotel in Iquitos providing urban accommodation with room rates from $50-$110 per night including continental breakfast. 14 rooms with air conditioning, hot water, cable television, and free WiFi.
3. Cusco/Machu Picchu Tours: Extension packages combining Amazon adventure with highland tours to Cusco and Machu Picchu. 3-5 day programs with hotel accommodation, guided tours, and train tickets ranging from $675-$1,518 per person.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Explorama Lodge operates a portfolio of Amazon rainforest lodge accommodations and guided adventure tourism in Peru. Core offerings include multi-day all-inclusive programs at Ceiba Tops (luxury), Explorama Lodge (rustic, original 1964 lodge), ExplorNapo (remote, access to Sucusari Reserve), and ACTS Field Station (research-focused), with package pricing from $495 to $2,392 per person. Programs include lodging, meals, guided excursions, boat transport from Iquitos, access to the proprietary 500-meter Canopy Walkway, and extensions to Cusco and Machu Picchu.

Product overview

Explorama Lodge operates a portfolio of Amazon rainforest lodges and tourism experiences in Peru. The core offerings include Ceiba Tops Lodge (luxury, air-conditioned), Explorama Lodge (rustic palm-thatched, originally built 1964), ExplorNapo Lodge (remote, access to Sucusari Reserve), and ACTS Field Station (research-focused). The Canopy Walkway is a signature attraction spanning 500 meters at 35+ meters height. Supporting facilities include the Jungle House urban hotel in Iquitos and the ReNuPeRu Ethnobotanical Garden. The company offers specialized programs including birdwatching holidays (8 days/7 nights), one-week combination lodge programs, and add-on Cusco/Machu Picchu highland tours. All bookings include lodging, meals, guided excursions, and transport. The company maintains a strong conservation focus through CONAPAC, managing 100,000 hectares of reserve land.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ceiba Tops Lodge: The newest of Explorama Lodges, offering the most luxurious Amazonian Rainforest settings with air-conditioned rooms and private bathrooms, located 40 km (25 mi) from Iquitos on the Amazon River.
• Explorama Lodge
• ExplorNapo Lodge
• ACTS Field Station
• Canopy Walkway
• Jungle House
• ReNuPeRu Ethnobotanical Garden

Products and services

• Ceiba Tops Lodge

Quantifiable outcome

• 500+ bird species documented in reserves
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• CONAPAC (Conservación de la Amazonía del Río Pakmayasa)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1990CONAPAC was founded in 1990 by Explorama administrators along with others to maintain larger areas of protected rainforest reserve than possible under individual company ownership. The foundation protects 100,000 hectares (250,000 acres) of primary rainforest with a 4-meter boundary line. Explorama helps CONAPAC hire forest engineers and permanent crews to act as rangers in the reserve.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Belmond (LVMH) Andean Explorer / Peru tours: Operates luxury trains (Andean Explorer), hotels, and packaged tours across Peru including Amazon and Machu Picchu routes. Competes with Explorama for luxury travelers seeking multi-destination Peru experiences but at a broader portfolio level.

Direct peers

• Delfin Amazon Cruises: Operates luxury Amazon river cruises on the Marañón/Ucayali rivers with departures from Iquitos. Overlaps with Explorama's premium Amazon leisure customer and competes for the same inbound traveler to the Iquitos gateway.
• Rainforest Expeditions: Operates the Tambopata Research Center, Posada Amazonas, and Refugio Amazonas lodges in southeastern Peru. Directly comparable to Explorama as a Peru-based Amazon jungle lodge operator serving birdwatchers, researchers, and adventure travelers.
• Inkaterra: Peru-based eco-lodge operator running Reserva Amazonica and other Andean/Amazon properties. Directly comparable to Explorama across target customer (luxury nature and cultural travelers), sustainability positioning, and Peru-centric multi-destination offerings.
• Aqua Expeditions: Luxury small-ship river cruise operator with Amazon and Mekong itineraries, including Aria Amazon docked at Iquitos. Competes with Explorama for high-end experiential travelers seeking curated Amazon itineraries with premium service.
• Yacumama Lodge: Remote Amazon lodge near Iquitos offering wildlife and cultural programs. Comparable mid-market alternative to Explorama's lodges with similar itinerary structures and Iquitos-based access.
• Wild Amazon Explorer: Manu and Amazon luxury expeditions out of Cusco and Iquitos. Comparable to Explorama's Cusco/Machu Picchu extensions and Amazon adventure offerings, targeting the same multi-destination, nature-and-culture-oriented traveler.
• Amazonia Expeditions: Operates the Tahuayo Lodge and Amazon Research Center near Iquitos. Closely comparable to Explorama as a Peru-based Amazon adventure lodge with researcher access and expedition-style itineraries from the same Iquitos gateway.

Others

• Salkantay Trekking: Cusco-based Peru adventure tour operator specializing in Machu Picchu treks and Amazon extensions. Indirect competitor via shared Cusco/Machu Picchu customer base rather than primary lodge operations.
• Peru Travel / Kuoda Travel: Boutique Peru tour operator offering customized multi-destination itineraries including Amazon and Cusco/Machu Picchu. Functions as a referral channel and partial competitor for Explorama's high-end cultural-heritage traveler segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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