Best Amazon Jungle Tours in Peru
Explore the Peruvian Amazon, home to some of the richest biodiversity on Earth. Choose between the mighty Amazon River from Iquitos, the easy-to-reach Tambopata rainforest near Puerto Maldonado, or the wild Manu National Reserve reached overland from Cusco. Filter by destination and number of days, compare rates and open any expedition for the full day-by-day plan.
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3 Days / 2 NightsIquitos · LoretoAmazon River · 3 Days / 2 Nights
3-Day Iquitos Amazon River Expedition
Iquitos · Amazon River · Jungle lodge · Monkey Island
Fly to Iquitos, sail the Amazon River to a riverside lodge and spend two nights spotting pink river dolphins, monkeys and birds on guided canoe trips and forest walks.
Rates from$569per person · double room -
3 Days / 2 NightsPuerto Maldonado · Madre de DiosTambopata Rainforest · 3 Days / 2 Nights
3-Day Tambopata Rainforest Express
Puerto Maldonado · Tambopata River · Jungle lodge · Canopy
The quickest way into the rainforest: a short flight to Puerto Maldonado, a boat ride up the Tambopata River and two nights of jungle walks, night excursions and wildlife.
Rates from$569per person · double room -
4 Days / 3 NightsIquitos · LoretoAmazon River · 4 Days / 3 Nights
4-Day Iquitos Amazon Jungle Lodge
Iquitos · Amazon River · Jungle lodge · Native community
Three nights at a jungle lodge on the Amazon River with more time for birdwatching, piranha fishing, a visit to a native community and sunset boat rides.
Rates from$669per person · double room -
4 Days / 3 NightsPuerto Maldonado · Madre de DiosTambopata Rainforest · 4 Days / 3 Nights
4-Day Tambopata Jungle Lodge
Puerto Maldonado · Tambopata River · Jungle lodge · Canopy tower
Four days at a comfortable Tambopata lodge: canopy views at dawn, macaws and parrots, caiman spotting at night and guided trails through primary forest.
Rates from$669per person · double room -
4 Days / 3 NightsPuerto Maldonado · Madre de DiosTambopata Rainforest · 4 Days / 3 Nights
4-Day Sandoval Lake & Tambopata
Puerto Maldonado · Sandoval Lake · Tambopata River · Jungle lodge
Paddle across Sandoval Lake in search of giant river otters, hoatzins and caimans, then continue into the Tambopata forest for jungle walks and night excursions.
Rates from$669per person · double room -
5 Days / 4 NightsIquitos · LoretoAmazon River · 5 Days / 4 Nights
5-Day Pacaya Samiria Amazon River Expedition
Iquitos · Nauta · Marañón River · Pacaya Samiria National Reserve
Travel beyond Iquitos into the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, one of Peru's largest protected areas, where flooded forests shelter pink dolphins, giant water lilies and hundreds of bird species.
Rates from$779per person · double room -
5 Days / 4 NightsPuerto Maldonado · Madre de DiosTambopata Rainforest · 5 Days / 4 Nights
5-Day Tambopata Reserve & Chuncho Clay Lick
Puerto Maldonado · Tambopata National Reserve · Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick
Head deep into the Tambopata National Reserve to watch hundreds of macaws and parrots gather at the Chuncho clay lick at dawn — one of the Amazon's great wildlife spectacles.
Rates from$779per person · double room -
6 Days / 5 NightsPuerto Maldonado · Madre de DiosTambopata Rainforest · 6 Days / 5 Nights
6-Day Tambopata Deep Rainforest Expedition
Puerto Maldonado · Tambopata River · Tambopata Research Center · Colorado clay lick
Six days in remote Tambopata, travelling upriver to the area of the Tambopata Research Center near the Colorado clay lick, with researchers' trails and outstanding wildlife.
Rates from$889per person · double room -
7 Days / 6 NightsIquitos · LoretoAmazon River · 7 Days / 6 Nights
7-Day Peru Deep Amazon Expedition
Iquitos · Amazon River · Pacaya Samiria · Remote jungle camps
Our most complete Amazon River journey: a week exploring remote tributaries, lakes and flooded forest from Iquitos, with expert naturalist guides and time for true wilderness.
Rates from$989per person · double room -
3 Days / 2 NightsCusco · Madre de DiosManu National Reserve · 3 Days / 2 Nights
3-Day Manu Cultural Zone Express
Cusco · Acjanaco Pass · Cloud forest · Manu Cultural Zone
Drive from Cusco over the Andes and down through misty cloud forest into the Manu Cultural Zone, looking for the cock-of-the-rock, monkeys and orchids along the way.
Rates from$569per person · double room -
4 Days / 3 NightsCusco · Madre de DiosManu National Reserve · 4 Days / 3 Nights
4-Day Manu Cultural Zone
Cusco · Cloud forest · Alto Madre de Dios River · Manu Cultural Zone
Four days across Manu's altitudinal gradient — from Andean passes to cloud forest and lowland jungle along the Alto Madre de Dios River, with lodge nights and boat trips.
Rates from$669per person · double room -
6 Days / 5 NightsCusco · Madre de DiosManu National Reserve · 6 Days / 5 Nights
6-Day Manu Reserved Zone
Cusco · Manu Cultural Zone · Manu River · Manu Reserved Zone · Cocha Salvador
Enter the protected Manu Reserved Zone with a special permit, searching for giant otters on oxbow lakes such as Cocha Salvador and some of the Amazon's richest wildlife.
Rates from$889per person · double room -
7 Days / 6 NightsCusco · Madre de DiosManu National Reserve · 7 Days / 6 Nights
7-Day Manu Deep Rainforest Expedition
Cusco · Cloud forest · Manu Cultural Zone · Manu Reserved Zone · Clay licks
The ultimate Manu adventure: a week from the Andes to the deep lowland forest of the Reserved Zone, with clay licks, oxbow lakes and nights far from any road.
Rates from$989per person · double room
Which Peruvian Amazon Destination Should You Choose?
Amazon River – Iquitos
Iquitos is the gateway to the Amazon River itself. Lodges and expeditions here focus on the great river and its tributaries: pink river dolphins, flooded forests, native communities and, further away, the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve.
Tambopata Rainforest – Puerto Maldonado
Tambopata is the easiest jungle to combine with Cusco and Machu Picchu, thanks to short flights to Puerto Maldonado. It is famous for macaw clay licks, Sandoval Lake and comfortable eco-lodges.
Manu National Reserve – from Cusco
Manu is one of the most biodiverse protected areas on the planet. Expeditions travel overland from Cusco, crossing from the Andes through cloud forest to the lowland rainforest; the Reserved Zone requires a special permit.
What to pack
- Light long-sleeved shirts and trousers.
- Insect repellent and sun protection.
- A rain jacket and a small torch.
- Binoculars for birds and wildlife.
Peru Amazon Expeditions: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Iquitos, Tambopata and Manu?
Iquitos is the base for Amazon River trips, Tambopata offers easily reached eco-lodges and macaw clay licks near Puerto Maldonado, and Manu is a remote biosphere reserve reached overland from Cusco.
How many days do I need in the Amazon?
Three days give a good first taste. Four or five days allow deeper wildlife experiences such as clay licks or Pacaya Samiria, and six to seven days reach the most remote areas.
How do I get to the Peruvian Amazon?
Fly from Lima to Iquitos, or from Lima or Cusco to Puerto Maldonado for Tambopata. Manu expeditions usually start in Cusco and travel by road.
When is the best time to visit the Amazon?
The rainforest can be visited all year. The drier months, roughly May to October, make trails easier, while the high-water season brings flooded forests that are ideal for boat trips.
Do I need vaccinations?
A yellow fever vaccination is often recommended for the Peruvian Amazon. Check with a travel clinic or your doctor before your trip.
Are the rates per person?
Yes. 'Rates from' shows the starting price per person in a double room for the Essential category; other lodge categories are shown on each expedition page.