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.
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4-day Sandoval Lake tour from Puerto Maldonado: monkey island, night caiman search, canopy walk, zip-line, kayaking. Small group $300.
Belén Market and La Venecia Loretana boat ride in Iquitos with local guide Marlon Ashanga. Tastings, daily life, and real questions.
“Marlon was an excellent guide. He is from the area and knows the market inside and out. He speaks English well and took the time to explain the different fish, meat, vegetables, fruits, natural medicines and shamanic items. He also bought fruits for me to taste. The market was a chaotic warren but fascinating. I…”
3-day all-inclusive Amazon jungle tour from Iquitos at Maniti Eco-Lodge with riverboat wildlife, Monkey Island, and pink dolphins.
“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…”
Small-group 4-day Tambopata wildlife and canopy trip from Puerto Maldonado. Monkey Island, Sandoval Lake, caimans, parrots, and rustic comfort.
“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…”
A 4-day Tambopata jungle tour from Puerto Maldonado with canopy views, monkey island, kayaking, Lake Sandoval, 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 all-inclusive guided Amazon jungle tour from Iquitos, staying at Maniti Eco-Lodge on Monkey Island with hikes, dolphins, and culture.
“The whole two-day tour was very unprofessional and not worth the money.”
3-day, 2-night Amazon tour from Puerto Maldonado with small groups, Tambopata Reserve walks, Sandoval Lake boat time, and Monkey Island.
“Mass tourism experience not for the more adventurous travelers. Please note that solo travelers will be placed in a shared room.”
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.”
Small-group Tambopata in Peru: wildlife-rich reserve, Condenado Lake, Chuncho Macaws clay lick, river time, and 2 nights with included meals.
“Absolutely fantastic! Very well organised, staff were excellent, our guide Javier was superb and found and pointed out so many birds, insect's, animals food and facilities good and the noise and sounds of the jungle at daybreak is something I’ll never forget”
Cruise, hike, fish, and night-spot wildlife at Heliconia Lodge near Iquitos, with guided river adventures and included meals.
“This trip was amazing - so much fun! Our guide, Manuel, was awesome. He was full of information, very funny, and we loved every outing. Our boat driver, Kenny, was also great and had quite the eye for spotting sloths up in the trees! The food was great, as was all the support staff. The…”
3 days in Tambopata from Puerto Maldonado: lodge stay, Sandoval Lake otters, caiman safari, monkey island, canopy hikes, suspension bridge.
Two days in Tambopata from Puerto Maldonado: Canopy Tower, 190m zipline, river caimans hunt, Lake Sandoval walk and canoe.
3 days in Peru’s Amazon from Iquitos with river cruise, sunrise wildlife, piranha fishing, medicinal plants, and jungle lodge nights.
Amazon Rescue Center near Iquitos: a 1-hour conservation stop to learn manatee rehab and see rescue-and-release work in action.
“It was a great experience. We had a private English tour with Jessica who was very knowledgeable and very friendly. We saw and learned about manatees, birds, fish and the rescue and release efforts of the centre. Highly recommend a tour if you’re in Iquitos.”
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