Eco luxury takes the lead when staying in one of the 35 wooden, carbon-neutral cabanas scattered around Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica's 17,000-hectare private ecological reserve. The design of every room and suite draws on the homes built by the Ese'Eja people, who live across the southwestern Amazon basin. Lofty thatched palm roofs cover pared back white and wood living spaces, while traditional netted beds and hammocks are ideally placed for a little siesta. Top suites boast a private plunge pool.
Deep in this remote yet easily accessible part of Peru's southern rainforest, more than 500 bird species have been recorded; days here are given over to outdoor exploration and discovering an abundance of wildlife. Quarter, half or full-day excursions might involve educational twilight river boat rides or rainforest walks as nightjars and owls come out to hunt at night (ideal for children). Ascending 30 metres into the canopy will allow you to take a new perspective on the rainforest, crossing suspension bridges between the resort's observation platforms. Striking out to Lake Sandoval or Tambopata, near the Bolivian and Brazilian borders, will reveal the glorious wetlands.
