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.
“Guides were great! Really well organised. The cabins were good, cold shower was actually nice in the heat. Food was good. Lots of early starts but well worth it”
4 days in Tambopata rainforest from Puerto Maldonado: river sunsets, night hikes, clay lick macaws, Lake Sandoval otters, and community visits.
“Our lead guide Sergio was a wealth of knowledge about the local flora and fauna. He went out of his way to make sure that each of us had a terrific experience. It was great fun to meet and spend time with different fellow travellers during the trip - and the activities were varied with…”
3 days all-inclusive with guided Amazon jungle outings from Iquitos, with Monkey Island, pink dolphins, caimans, and Maniti Eco-Lodge.
“Our tour was simply amazing. They took care of everything, even when they found out we had not booked a hotel for a night after staying with them, they found us a hotel and bartered for a discount. The guides are knowledgeable and shape your trip based on your desires. They did everything they could…”
4 days in Tambopata from Puerto Maldonado with a small group, canopy views, Sandoval Lake wildlife, and a clay-lick parrot finale.
“The activities or the programmes are interesting. But the services from the organiser is terrible. E.g..despite 3 times write to the service provider to enquire on the pickup, but no reply.”
4-day Tambopata jungle tour from Puerto Maldonado with a local guide, canopy tower views, Lake Sandoval wildlife, monkey encounters, and night wildlife.
“An unforgettable experience We enjoyed every activity, saw many animals and learned a lot The guides were great, especially Sebastian, who was our main guide and gave us a lot of security and taught us a lot! Everything in the world at the lodge was super friendly We would repeat 100%Auto-translated”
2-day guided jungle tour from Iquitos with Monkey Island overnight at Maniti Eco-Lodge. Pink dolphins, fishing, night hike, Yaguas culture.
“Great experience with Maniti exploring the Amazon from Iquitos! Our tour guide, Alfredo, was excellent and very knowledgeable about the wildlife and the area. He was very patient in looking for different animals and ensuring that we had the best experience. We were slightly nervous about the night hike through the jungle, but he made…”
Small-group 3-day Amazon trip from Puerto Maldonado with Tambopata walks, Monkey Island, Sandoval Lake, and canopy views for $240.
“It’s quite an adventure! Well organised and well looked after. Tito was a lovely guide, who has lived an interesting life. The activities have you feeding monkeys, swinging through the rainforest and seeing lots of different creatures. Be prepared for mosquitos, spiders and more. The food was ok and the accomodation was clean but not…”
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.
“I was first so surprised to see how well-maintained this lodge is. It is super clean, and the rooms are protected by bugs by double nets and seals under the door. You can walk on the wooden corridor with bare foot, and the pool area is also absolutely well maintained. The shower in the pool…”
