PERU · AMAZON JUNGLE
Two doors into the Peruvian Amazon: Puerto Maldonado, a short flight from Cusco, and Iquitos, reachable only by air or river. These 15 are mostly three to five nights at a lodge with transfers and meals folded in — priced, with what the boat time and the mosquito situation actually look like.
Three days in Peru’s Tambopata reserve with ziplining, a river boat for caimans, Lake Sandoval birding, and a clay lick.
“The guided tour, the guide and the flexibility it offered. The overall experience!”
Manu National Park 3-day Amazon tour from Cusco: cloud forest birding, boat rides on the Madre de Dios, and night walks at Guadalupe Lodge.
“Amazing environments and experience. I can't believe the guide finds all the animals. A little long transport to and from Lodge in the busesAuto-translated”
Small-group 4 days in Peru’s Tambopata: jungle lodge nights, 40-meter canopy views, Sandoval Lake boats, Monkey Island, caimans, and parrots.
“We went on a ten day trip to Peru, starting in Lima for two days, Cusco and Machu Picchu for a few days, and ending here for four days. This is a fascinating place to be -- a rustic, lovely little place in the heart of the Peruvian Amazon. We were picked up promptly, as scheduled, and each day was filled with unique and memorable experiences -- everything they advertise. Our main guide, Romario, was just excellent - personable, knowledgeable, very prompt, professional and extremely caring. I would suggest you bring lots of bug spray and a small portable fan for your room. They do provide boots, if it's really…”
3-day Amazon adventure from Iquitos at Heliconia Lodge: river cruise, Yanamono hikes, pink dolphins, night walks, and sugarcane tastings.
“Very very interesting trip to see the amazon river , best food and lodge.”
3-day Amazon adventure from Iquitos in Loreto: boat rides, sunrise wildlife, piranha fishing, medicinal plants, and jungle sunset moments.
“For a group of 5 25 year old’s this 3 day Amazon jungle experience was well worth the money. Our guide Ernesto was amazing! He grew up in the jungle and was passionate with showing us everything it had to offer. Ernesto showed us numerous species of wildlife including locating a wild tarantula from the ground and picking it up for all of us to see, wild pink dolphins, a wild alligator, frogs, sloths, electric eels, monkeys, anacondas and many other species of birds and insects. We also went piranha fishing along the Amazon river which was amazing and we also had an evening where we actually got to dip…”
Visit the Amazon Rescue Center in Iquitos to learn how rescued manatees and other wildlife are rehabilitated and released.
“What an amazing facility if your in the area itis a MUST to see.”
Private 7-hour Iquitos tour with native Amazon aquatic species and a visit to Monkey Island, a primate rescue and release refuge.
“Fantastic trip with Javier. So nice to have a private tour. We went to the giant tree, then the fish farm, Monkey island and then found dolphins. Javier was born in the jungle and is a really experienced guide so we were very lucky to have such knowledge to draw on. He also spoke great English. A fabulous trip.”
Monkey Island and Amazon sunset in Iquitos. A 7-hour primate rescue and biodiversity tour for $135, limited to 20.
“Loved this! Every part of the day was better than the next. Monkey island as unreal. The towns were also unreal!! Definitely a must do”
3 days and 2 nights in the Peruvian Amazon from Iquitos, with bilingual guides, jungle night walks, monkeys, blackwater canoes, and meals.
“Traveled with my 27 year old son and after having hiked for the previous three weeks in altitude it was very nice to to spend some time in the amazon. Louis our tour guide, called us upon our arrival in Iquatus at our hotel and arranged pick-up the following day From there he looked after all of our needs and was very flexible on our activities. After having traveled throughout Peru we found it challenging to find good good food but this was not an issue.”
Sail the Itaya, Amazonas, and Nanay rivers from Iquitos, meet the Kukama community, and visit Pilpintuwasi butterfly farm.
“We really loved this trip. José did everything in his power to make sure we were enjoying it. Highlight of our tour was the Butterfly farm, which also serves as a rescue centre for animals who were illegally kept as pets. If you’re looking for a nice, complete introduction to the Amazon, book this tour!”
Amazon River full-day safari from Iquitos: dolphins, Kukama tribe, Monkey Island, Fundo Rony rescue center, and camu camu tastings.
“Die Fahrt auf dem Amazonas war super, sowie die Delfine zu sehen. Ansonsten fand ich es nocht spannemd ich hätte geren mehr Tiere in der freien Natur gesehen Auch fehlte dad mit dem Inwer und Kräuter.”
Guided 3-day Iquitos Amazon tour with lodge nights, night jungle walk, zipline, pink dolphins, fishing, and Fundo Pedrito wildlife.
“The accomodation was really nice. We saw lots of mative animals and insects which was great and our guide was really pleasant and knowledgeable. The overall communication could have been better. For example we weren't introduced to the other staff, so we were a little confused at who we should be speaking too and it felt a little awkward at times. We weren't always sure what exactly we were doing day to day (location of activities, times etc). We also assumed it would be a group type tour (from previous experiences) but we were mainly left just the two of us, which was fine but wouldn't be ideal if on…”
A 4-day Tambopata Amazon tour from Puerto Maldonado, with canopy ziplining, Lake Sandoval wildlife, a riverside community visit, and dawn parakeet clay lick.
“The food prep/meals are good. The lodge grounds are beautiful & well kept. The rooms basic-no hot water & electricity only 5-9. The walk next door to meet a local indigenous family was pure exploitation & an embarrassment to be a part of. The fishing expedition - a troll down the incredibly polluted river to through a stick & nylon line over the edge of the boat while parked behind a large rock….we caught garbage & 4” bottom feeders. The suspended bridge walk & zip line - an initiative built by the lodge - first 2 bridges are relatively safe but the 3rd consists of 2x4’s nailed together to go…”
A 2-day Amazon and Yanayacu River tour from Iquitos with boat travel, wildlife spotting, medicinal plants, and guided jungle night life.
“Christian was a really good guide!! Wish I had stayed more days!”
4 days in Peru's Manu cloud forest and Amazon, with parrot clay lick at dawn, lagoon rafting, and night wildlife walks.
Pick a kind of day, and see the best of it.
