The 12 Best Amazon Jungle Tours in Peru

1.Tambopata Peruvian Amazon Jungle for Three Days/Two Nights

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 329 reviews · 3 days · from $350Our pick

Spend three days and two nights in Tambopata National Reserve with English or Spanish guides, river rides, ziplining from a 35-meter tower, a Lake Sandoval hike, wildlife searches, night walks, and a clay lick visit. Guides such as Ivan, Samuel, Saay, and Franklin have earned strong praise for spotting animals and explaining jungle life.

“We had a splendid time during this tour! Our guide Miguel was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. We felt very much like being in good hands. We saw many monkeys, birds, butterflies, even sloths, etc. After we left we had the feeling we had done every activity that you can do in the area. Our favourite part was the trip to Sandoval Lake where we saw also a cayman, monkeys and many many bird species. The lodge was great. Breakfast, lunch and dinner as well. They were also flexible with the food. We had forgotten to mention that one of us doesn’t eat any fish. They gave us some vegetarian food…”

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2.4-Day Tambopata Rainforest Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 213 reviews · 4 days · from $424

Spend three nights in a simple jungle house on the Tambopata River with guides such as Sergio and Mirko. You’ll visit Lake Sandoval, search for sloths and caimans, watch parrots at a clay lick, fish for piranhas, meet a Machigenga family, and take night walks. Expect good food, basic rooms, cold showers, and a full schedule.

“Amazing 4 fays in the Amazon. Sergio is a great guide, always happy to take many questions. Great action packed itinerary! Well worth the money - memorable trip in all of Peru”

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3.Sandoval Lake 4-Day, 3-Night Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 90 reviews · 4 days · from $300

Spend 4 days and 3 nights at Monte Amazonico Lodge near Puerto Maldonado. With an English- or Spanish-speaking guide and groups of up to 10, you will visit Monkey Island and Sandoval Lake, search for caimans, walk the forest at night, cross the Madre de Dios River by kayak, fish, and ride a jungle zip-line. Meals, lodging, and transfers are included.

“Great food, lovely team and guides. They taught us so much. Remember long sleeves and repellent.”

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4.4 Day Tour to the Manu National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · from $389Top rated

Leave Cusco before sunrise for four days in Manu National Park. You will cross the Andes and cloud forest, ride the Alto Madre de Dios River, watch parrots at a clay lick, search for monkeys and birds, swim in a river, and try a jungle zipline. Groups are capped at 12, with meals and pickup included.

“An experience I will never forget. Marco is amazing. He was incredibly knowledgable and kind. I am still in awe of the beauty of the jungle. Thank you so much!”

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5.3-Day All Inclusive Guided Jungle Tour from Iquitos at Maniti Eco-Lodge

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 74 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $459

Spend three days at Maniti Eco-Lodge near Iquitos with boat trips, Monkey Island, pink river dolphins, piranha fishing, night walks, caiman spotting, jungle hikes, and a local community visit. Guides such as Alfredo, Linder, Edwin, Ashoku, and Rene have led past departures. Lodging, meals, transfers, boots, and excursions are included.

“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 than is normal when the woman taking the entrance fee was trying to give us change back, but our guide is telling her no.”

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6.4 Day Tambopata Amazon Wildlife & Canopy Experience

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

Spend four days near Puerto Maldonado with a maximum of eight people, traveling by boat into the Tambopata jungle. You’ll walk forest trails, search for caimans, visit Sandoval Lake, fish for piranhas, climb trees, see parrots at a clay lick, and meet a local jungle family. Guides such as Andres, Carlos, Tito, and Romario have earned special praise.

“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 I booked this tour, and that's exactly what it was. An absolute amazing time. Luckily I got along really well with the group of travelers I was with, which made a huge difference. Sometimes the food was a bit sketchy but the staff did everything they could to make the experience better. Keep in mind,…”

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7.Manu National Park Tour 4days/3night

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $470

Travel from Cusco into Manu National Park for four days of river trips, jungle walks, birdwatching, hot springs, and lodge stays. Guides such as Saulo, Symond, Simone, and David have helped visitors spot wildlife with scopes and sharp eyes. The $470 package covers transport, meals, park entry, a private boat, boots, and an eco-lodge.

“absolutely amazing experience. We had never done anything like this before so was a little nervous, but there was no need. The food was amazing, the cabins were as good as can be expected, the jungle hikes, boat trips, look out spots all amazing. Best of all was our guide Symond, incredibly knowledgeable, eye of a hawk and very friendly”

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8.4 Day Tambopata Jungle Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $360

Spend four days and three nights near Puerto Maldonado at Paradise Amazon Ecolodge. Local guides such as Borris, Saay, Santo, and José Luis lead canopy walks, kayaking, fishing, Lake Sandoval trips, night walks, caiman spotting, and a macaw clay-lick visit. Expect filling meals, limited electricity, no reliable internet, cold water, bugs, and a private group setting.

“I strongly recommend visiting. You get pretty much the same activities in 3 or 4 days, the 4 days offers a little more chilling time. Ayahuasca costs 150$ my experience with the shamans was great! Bring bug spray 30% Deer or more, sunscreen, flashlight and bathing suit. There is little internet, WhatsApp messages make it in and out from time to time but nothing more.”

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9.2-Day All Inclusive Guided Jungle Tour from Iquitos at Maniti Eco-Lodge

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 62 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $295

Spend two days exploring the Amazon near Iquitos with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. Cruise for wildlife, fish for piranha, watch pink dolphins, hike after dark, visit Monkey Island and a Yaguas community, and sleep at Maniti Eco-Lodge. Guides including Segundo, Edwin, Alfredo, and Linder have earned strong praise, though comfort and service can vary.

“I thoroughly enjoyed my tour. We got to do a lot in just two days. We saw many animals and hiked the jungle. Our guide Edwin was fantastic. I would do another tour with him. The accommodations are basic and fine for a night. The meals were yummy. We even got to eat our own piranha caught earlier that day. Be sure to bring cash tips for different things.”

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10.Eco Jungle 3 Days – 2 Nights

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 62 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $240Best value

Spend two nights at an Amazon lodge near Puerto Maldonado, with a local guide such as Fernando, Ronal, Elar, or Luis. Expect forest walks, Monkey Island, a night search for caiman, Sandoval Lake by rowing boat, canopy views, and simple rooms with mosquito nets, meals, and a pool.

“We had a great time. The environment was amazing. The employees at the lodge were very helpful and friendly. A fan in the room would be very helpful, as during the day it is very warm.”

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11.4-Day Inca Jungle Adventure, Mountain Biking, Rafting and Zipline

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $378

This four-day small-group trip links Cusco, Abra Málaga, Santa Teresa, Aguas Calientes, and Machu Picchu by bike, raft, foot, zipline, and train. Expect basic hostels, included meals, a maximum of 15 people, steep walking, and extra costs for Machu Picchu entry, buses, and optional Huayna Picchu.

“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 some speed while catching the views. Rafting was excellent with a few decent rapids. Accommodation was terrible, very basic shared hostel with only cold water shower (not ideal after rafting), food was average but didn't go hungry. Day 2, Hike: I'd class myself intermediate hiker and I found it pretty easy, there's a few hills…”

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12.3-Day Iquitos Amazon Jungle Adventure at Heliconia Lodge

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 54 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $482

Spend two nights at Heliconia Amazon River Lodge, about 80 km from Iquitos by river. You’ll fish for piranha, search for pink dolphins, hike the Yanamono Reserve, watch birds, explore after dark, and visit a sugarcane mill. Guides such as Manuel, Freddy, Victor, and Anthony have earned special praise for their local insight.

“The lodge was really comfortable, the staff really nice and the food delicious ! Ou guide, victor, was amazing!! Totally recommend.”

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