PERU
Peru's classics.
Our pick of the 8 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.
4 days in Tambopata rainforest from Puerto Maldonado: river sunsets, night hikes, clay lick macaws, Lake Sandoval otters, and community visits.
3 days all-inclusive with guided Amazon jungle outings from Iquitos, with Monkey Island, pink dolphins, caimans, and Maniti Eco-Lodge.
“First off, I do want to say that this is not a private tour, but a group tour. Our tour guide Rene was very friendly and knowledgeable, and everyone really enjoyed him. Monkey Island was amazing to see, as were the dolphins. I think we were quoted a more expensive price for the butterfly habitat…”
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.
“Very fun and insane experience. Once in a lifetime! It was very hot and there were many bugs but you go into the trip expecting that. The activities were so fun and days were filled with things to do.”
2-day guided jungle tour from Iquitos with Monkey Island overnight at Maniti Eco-Lodge. Pink dolphins, fishing, night hike, Yaguas culture.
“The whole two-day tour was very unprofessional and not worth the money.”
Small-group 3-day Amazon trip from Puerto Maldonado with Tambopata walks, Monkey Island, Sandoval Lake, and canopy views for $240.
“Mass tourism experience not for the more adventurous travelers. Please note that solo travelers will be placed in a shared room.”
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.”
