The 5 Best Wildlife Watching in Peru

1.4 Day Tambopata Amazon Wildlife & Canopy Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 72 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $585Our pick

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…”

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2.VIP Best Wildlife Tour in Cusco Official Cochahuasi Sanctuary®

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $32Best value

A VIP, private wildlife visit from Cusco to the Cochahuasi sanctuary, with rescued animals, feeding, and a quick Saqsaywaman viewpoint stop.

“Great experience on our last day in Peru. We were collected on schedule from our hotel in Cusco (you can send message to operator after booking to select a time) and driven to sanctuary. Guided tour was excellent with lots of information about the animals and their history/reasons for rescue. We were able to feed tortoises, llamas, alpacas and, macaw, watched condors flying (and mating!) and were lucky to catch a glimpse of a puma. We also saw vicunas and toucans. Our driver stayed on site during the visit and dropped us back at our hotel.”

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3.6-Hour Wonderful Wildlife Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 32 reviews · 6 - 7 hours · from $96

6-hour Iquitos Amazon wildlife tour with river cruise, pink dolphin chances, paiche breeding, Victoria lily pads, Lupuna tree, and more.

“Our guide was wonderful and very informative, however the tour stops weren’t the most ethical unfortunately.”

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4.Sea Lion Swim and Wildlife Palomino Islands Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 20 reviews · 4 hours · from $76

Swim with sea lions near Lima on a 4-hour Palomino Islands cruise, plus San Lorenzo wildlife and birdwatching for penguins.

“Dear Maciej, Thank you! We're so glad you had a great time exploring the Palomino Islands and swimming with sea lions. Hope to see you again soon!”

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5.Iquitos to the Amazon: 2-Day Jungle & Wildlife Experience

★★★★★★★★★★3.2 · 8 reviews · 2 days · from $480

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!”

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