PERU
The trips worth crossing Peru for.
The 15 most popular amazon jungle tours in Peru. The ones travellers rate highest, with prices, how long they take and who runs them.
Three days in Peru’s Tambopata jungle with river wildlife, a canopy zipline, Lake Sandoval birds, and clay-lick parrots.
Most Popular“Octavio was a fantastic guide and the entire experience was amazing.”
4-day Sandoval Lake tour from Puerto Maldonado: monkey island, night caiman search, canopy walk, zip-line, kayaking. Small group $300.
“Great food, lovely team and guides. They taught us so much. Remember long sleeves and repellent.”
Belén Market and La Venecia Loretana boat ride in Iquitos with local guide Marlon Ashanga. Tastings, daily life, and real questions.
“Great experience! Great guide! Loved his knowledge of wildlife, nature. As a solo traveller felt very well guided.”
3-day all-inclusive Amazon jungle tour from Iquitos at Maniti Eco-Lodge with riverboat wildlife, Monkey Island, and pink dolphins.
“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”
Small-group 4-day Tambopata wildlife and canopy trip from Puerto Maldonado. Monkey Island, Sandoval Lake, caimans, parrots, and rustic comfort.
“Know what you're signing up for!! This experience can be very uncomfortable if you're not prepared for it. There was nothing luxurious about this adventure. Bare-bone sleeping spaces, minimal and cold water for showers, electricity available just a few hours per day, absolutely no cell service or wifi available. That's what I was imagining when…”
A 4-day Tambopata jungle tour from Puerto Maldonado with canopy views, monkey island, kayaking, Lake Sandoval, and night wildlife.
“We had a great time at the Paradise Amazon Ecolodge! It was a good mix of adventure activities and relaxation time. Our guide, Sam, was amazing!! He was very passionate and had eagle eyes for finding animals! He was very accommodating to the group especially when one of us wasn't feeling very well. The food…”
2-day all-inclusive guided Amazon jungle tour from Iquitos, staying at Maniti Eco-Lodge on Monkey Island with hikes, dolphins, and culture.
“There is still a lot to be desired. For the money paid hotel plck up should be there.The boat to take us to the lodge made us wait for full 30 mts till the boat became full with lot of passengers.the boats at the lodge are too old.it was very frustrating to see other boats…”
3-day, 2-night Amazon tour from Puerto Maldonado with small groups, Tambopata Reserve walks, Sandoval Lake boat time, and Monkey Island.
“It was a great experience, def must see! Ronal was very knowledgable and made the tour really enjoyable, you can tell he really cares about the environment 😊”
4 days in Cusco mixing Inca Jungle bike descents, rafting, zipline, hot springs, and Machu Picchu with a small group pace.
“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 Tambopata in Peru: wildlife-rich reserve, Condenado Lake, Chuncho Macaws clay lick, river time, and 2 nights with included meals.
“What a magical time in Tambopata! We had such a warm welcome and everything was expertly planned. The food was so great, as was the accommodation. We felt so comfortable and the entire staff were both professional, knowledgeable, and kind. We would recommend this to anyone!”
Cruise, hike, fish, and night-spot wildlife at Heliconia Lodge near Iquitos, with guided river adventures and included meals.
“We stayed at the Heliconia Lodge near Iquitos for three days. It was a unique and truly magnificent experience. The tour operators really know how to efficiently schedule the various activities, so on day one I was immediately surprised by how much we were able to get done and still not feel dead-drop tired. Our…”
3 days in Tambopata from Puerto Maldonado: lodge stay, Sandoval Lake otters, caiman safari, monkey island, canopy hikes, suspension bridge.
“Great food and clean accommodations. Very easy pick up and drop off from the airport and all the transportation went very smoothly. We had wonderful weather and did everything on the itinerary. We saw plenty of birds monkeys Caymans. All in all was a very great experience. Would recommend to anyone who wants to get…”
Two days in Tambopata from Puerto Maldonado: Canopy Tower, 190m zipline, river caimans hunt, Lake Sandoval walk and canoe.
“We really enjoyed our stay and all of our tours. we had such a wonderful time. we loved using the pool at the resort, and loved the tours because e got to see so many animals.”
3 days in Peru’s Amazon from Iquitos with river cruise, sunrise wildlife, piranha fishing, medicinal plants, and jungle lodge nights.
“Saw (in dry season) quite a lot of grey and pink River dolphins, Capuchins, Tamarins, and an incredible variety of birds and butterflys. Our guide Danny was from a village close by, and knew the wild life and plants inside out. He was generally very friendly, helpful and enthusiastic and his home (he was also…”
Amazon Rescue Center near Iquitos: a 1-hour conservation stop to learn manatee rehab and see rescue-and-release work in action.
“What an amazing facility if your in the area itis a MUST to see.”
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