The 6 Best Tours in Puerto Maldonado

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 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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5.4 Day Tambopata Jungle Tour with Local Guide

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

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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6.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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