These hotels in the rain forest highlight the green lungs of our planet with unique amenities, such as glamping in the shade of conifers or sleeping in a tree home.
There is nothing quite like waking up in a rain forest; the sights, smells, and feelings of these richly biodiverse environments are a mystical reminder of the splendour that is found in nature. But unless you are travelling with your own camping gear (and some serious survival skills), the best alternative is to check into a well-appointed lodge for a worry-free wilderness vacation. This will allow you to get away from it all without sacrificing any of the experience. However, many eco hotels in rain forests also encourage ethical tourism. This includes preventing deforestation by purchasing large tracts of forest and supporting projects that save species. Here are some of the greatest places to stay in rain forests at a time when more travellers are looking for new ways to intentionally interact with the natural world.
See a Canadian rainforest that still has some of its original vegetation.
Clayoquot Sound, which is home to one of the last major tracts of old temperate rain forest, is one of the best-kept secrets in British Columbia since many people do not equate Canada with rain forests. But, this is exactly why Clayoquot Sound is one of the province's best-kept secrets. The Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge on Vancouver Island is a veritable paradise for people who are enthusiastic about the natural world. It is perched on the verdant banks of a beautiful coastal inlet. The off-the-grid setting of the all-inclusive resort, which can only be reached by boat, seaplane, or helicopter, ensures that every aspect of the vacation is an extravagant and exciting new experience. Even when taking a shower, guests staying in any one of the 25 opulently outfitted guest tents that are scattered among tall conifer trees will be treated to vistas of the surrounding forest. In the meantime, action-packed daily excursions reveal the magnificent wildlife of the region, such as black bears, whales, and bald eagles. Those who are interested in gazing in awe at trees that are a thousand years old can go on a guided stroll through an old-growth forest. This type of forest is home to enormous mushrooms, berries, and blankets of moss, which together create a visual and textural masterpiece. After appreciating nature with your eyes, you'll be able to taste it at supper, thanks to Executive Chef Asher Blackford, who routinely transforms foraged ingredients into gastronomic works of art.
Spend the night in a tree house in the Amazon rainforest of Peru.
The Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica may appear to be in a secluded location due to its location on a private ecological reserve in the Peruvian Amazon rain forest; nonetheless, it is only a 25-minute flight from Cusco, making it a destination that travellers on Peru's famed "Gringo Trail" may easily reach. The eco-luxury lodge is located on the edge of the Madre de Dios River, which is home to a variety of wildlife, including caimans, Andean bears, and sloths, which may be seen on a regular basis. There is plenty of room to indulge in your wild side at this resort, which features 35 wooden cabanas modelled after those found in the Ese'Eja tribe as well as a canopy tree house that is located 90 feet above the ground below. You won't miss having access to Wi-Fi quite as much when you have an a la carte choice of daily excursions to choose from. And after a few pisco sours, you'll find that it's impossible to resist falling asleep to the midnight noises of the Tambopata National Reserve, which is located all around you. In 2022, Inkaterra became the world's first hotel brand to achieve a carbon-negative footprint, providing us with yet another incentive to go glamping in the Amazon.
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Lock yourself away on a secluded island in Panama by yourself.
One of the few remaining sites in Central America that may still be considered unspoiled is the Gulf of Chiriqui, which is located off the coast of Panama. Isla Palenque is the best spot to stay if you're looking for a private island getaway that will make you feel like a daring explorer. It's the only destination of its kind in the world. Guests may experience complete seclusion while exploring 400 acres of primary rain forest that is filled with howler monkeys and migrating birds thanks to the fact that there are only eight casitas, each of which opens up onto a golden-sand beach, and one villa that accommodates 14 people. The trails here are also shrouded in mystery due to the fact that the island was used in the past as a haven for indigenous communities that were fleeing the slave trade during the colonial period in Central America. Because the property is a member of the Cayuga Collection, not only has it made a concentrated effort to maintain the unspoiled environment, but it has also made an effort to employ nearly all local staff, which makes each guided experience that much more memorable.
Go to Australia to experience the world's oldest living rain forest.
Silky Oaks Lodge is providing us with one more reason to travel to Australia when it reopens in December 2021 after undergoing a renovation that cost many millions of dollars. With its recent restoration, the time-honored resort in Tropical North Queensland is now able to provide guests with an even deeper immersion in the Daintree Rainforest, which is on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The site has long been renowned for its forty opulent tree houses, each of which is decorated in the trademark contemporary and understated style of Baillie Lodges. This is done so that the views of the Mossman River do not become overshadowed. But, sustainability on both a cultural and ecological level is now playing an even more important role in the whole Silky Oaks experience. After all, the rain forest is not only home to 74 different kinds of mammals, twice as many different kinds of reptiles and amphibians, and 330 different kinds of birds, but it is also home to people who belong to the Kuku Yalanji first nation. The property invites guests to connect with the Indigenous heritage through Aboriginal artwork and culinary creations infused with heritage flavours and ingredients in order to pay homage to the traditional owners of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area, whose history dates back approximately 50,000 years. This is done in order to honour the indigenous people who have lived in the area for the past 50,000 years.
Hiding away at the Belizean home of a Hollywood director is a good idea.
Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve in Belize is a playground for people who are infatuated with rain forests since it is filled with natural swimming pools, waterslides, caverns, and remnants from the Mayan civilization. Blancaneaux Lodge, Francis Ford Coppola's 20-room luxury hideaway nestled among tropical forests, is the best spot to take it all in, and there is no other site that comes close. Before Francis Ford Coppola made it available to the general public in 1993, the property served as a getaway for his immediate family. It is fortunate for us that it serves as an ideal starting point for those who wish to explore the unspoiled Cayo Region of the country, which includes the 13,000-acre Noj Kaax Meen Elijio Panti National Park, which is home to a lush jungle as well as a number of breathtaking waterfalls. As a result of Blancaneaux Lodge's recent inclusion in the Preferred Hotel Group's new Beyond Green travel portfolio, visitors can rest easy knowing that the facility prioritises environmental stewardship in the following ways: The bulk of the lodge's local workers hail from neighbouring Mayan villages, hydropower serves as the lodge's primary source of sustainable energy, and organic gardens are used to provide daily food for the restaurant.
Spend the night in the mist of a cloud forest in Ecuador.
It is hard to think that the chic Mashpi Lodge, which has a capacity for 47 guests and is positioned at the confluence of a cloud forest and a rain forest, is only 100 kilometres (60 miles) from the busy city of Quito, Ecuador. You get the impression that you are entirely encased in verdant surroundings as you are looking out the floor-to-ceiling panoramic glass windows that overlook a private reserve that is 2,500 acres in size. Rare and gorgeous species aren't hard to come across, regardless of whether you're bird-watching with your morning coffee from the terrace or enjoying butterflies from the viewing platform that juts out over the forest. Both of these activities offer excellent opportunities to see wildlife. After all, the Mashpi frog and an extremely rare type of orchid, both of which are native to this very forest, were not discovered until the year 2020. Today, exploration is still an essential part of the Mashpi experience, which features a working laboratory on-site as well as experienced naturalists who are always ready to lead guests through a wonderland of diverse plant and animal life.