PERU
Peru's classics.
Our pick of the 10 amazon jungle tours worth booking in Peru, with the details that matter: what you see, how long you need, and what it costs.
Three days in Peru’s Tambopata reserve with canopy ziplining, river caimans, Lake Sandoval wildlife, night walks, and a clay lick bird show.
“Thank you for this adventure! Extra thanks to our guide Fran!”
4 days in Tambopata rainforest from Puerto Maldonado: river sunsets, night hikes, clay lick macaws, Lake Sandoval otters, and community visits.
“We had an excellent time in Green House Tambopata. We spent most of our time with Mirko who was very knowledgeable about all the animals and plants. Mirko was really just part of our group by the end. We went piranha fishing with Charlie which was unforgettable and exploring lake Sandoval with Sergio. We saw…”
3 days all-inclusive with guided Amazon jungle outings from Iquitos, with Monkey Island, pink dolphins, caimans, and Maniti Eco-Lodge.
“I had the most amazing English speaking guide named Edwin..my group was greeted and treated like family.we had clean accommodations and the food was amazing.the hikes and all the excursions were so informative..the staff was outstanding and friendly. I am sad to leave”
4 days in Tambopata from Puerto Maldonado with a small group, canopy views, Sandoval Lake wildlife, and a clay-lick parrot finale.
“Little activities in between a lot of down time and probably an ease of time. 4 days could have easily been done in 2. Not too many animals to see. The lodging was not t organized well. No power or water or internet most times. The food was ok, but not really enough for everyone…”
4-day Tambopata jungle tour from Puerto Maldonado with a local guide, canopy tower views, Lake Sandoval wildlife, monkey encounters, and night wildlife.
“This trip was amazing - you are on the amazon, in nature and it's 100% worth doing. However, the tour operator itself had some issues and isn't offering anything that other operators in the area aren't. Pros: Activities are well spaced out, so you can deal with the heat and not get worn out. You…”
2-day guided jungle tour from Iquitos with Monkey Island overnight at Maniti Eco-Lodge. Pink dolphins, fishing, night hike, Yaguas culture.
“I thoroughly enjoyed my tour. We got to do a lot in just two days. We saw many animals and hiked the jungle. Our guide Edwin was fantastic. I would do another tour with him. The accommodations are basic and fine for a night. The meals were yummy. We even got to eat our own…”
Small-group 3-day Amazon trip from Puerto Maldonado with Tambopata walks, Monkey Island, Sandoval Lake, and canopy views for $240.
“I can recommend this tour and the stay at Amazon eco lodge. We had an amazing guide who spoke very good English. I slept very well in the lodge, food was good and we had time to relax in between that we could spend at the pool or by watching monkeys, birds or other wildlife…”
Cusco Inca Jungle 4-day adventure: bike Abra Málaga, zipline, hike coffee and coca farms, raft rivers, then reach Machu Picchu.
“Really enjoyed the Adventure Hike, lots of pros with only a few cons, see below breakdown of the 4 days (I travelled early June 2024), some tips and a packing list of what to take. Day 1, Bike and Raft: Bike was great fun, very easy/beginner friendly as mostly downhill but get to pick up…”
Small-group 2-night Tambopata Amazon stay with wildlife spotting at macaw clay licks, rivers, and lakes, transfers included.
“Amazing experience. Our guide Fredy was amazing. Knowledgeable, very good eye for wildlife and takes great pics with the telescope. All included activities were well worth it, food was amazing and so were accommodations. Be prepared for the humidity/sun and early wake ups though. Highly recommended.”
3 days at Heliconia Lodge in Iquitos: Amazon cruise, Yanamono hikes, pink dolphins, fishing, night walks, and sugarcane tastings.
“Most boring thing I have done in latin america. Expect good accommodation and food but nothing more. The 1 hour excursions are a joke. We saw 1 spider in 3 days (and no pink dolphins). Saw 20+ animals in Costa Rica Monteverde in only 2 hours. No Idea why this is called adventure. They completely…”
