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The Peruvian Amazon Forest Tours offered in this part of the website will take you to the Tambopata and Manu National Parks. The excursions offered range from a minimum of 3 days to a maximum of 7 days. We can also organize private tours of the Manu National Park for a maximum of 7 days on request, whilst for the Tambopata Park we also offer daily trips in the surroundings of Puerto Maldonado and the Sandoval Lake.
Tambopata National Park
We offer 3 to 5 day tours in the Tambopata Park with the possibility of also entering the Bahuaja-Sonene Park to watch the beautiful Macaw Clay Licks and go as far as the banks of the Maliwonski River. We also organize 4 day tours for the younger and more adventurous public with overnight in eco-lodges. Finally, we can also offer luxury tours in conjunction with the Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion y Reserva Amazónica chain.
Manu National Park
Our Manu National Park tours in the Amazon Forest range from 3 to 5 days (also possible for 4 days) entail a visit to the Cultural Zone, whilst the 7 day tour will go as far as the Manu river within the Reserved Zone which is the best preserved part of the Amazon Forest. Apart from the above mentioned, we also offer private 7 day tours that go up to the Manu river Reserve.
Explore the national reserves in the Peruvian jungle and experience the contrast of the rainforest during the day and at night. This four day, three night adventure allows you to walk the treetops, take a canoe ride on Lake Sandoval, visit a local farm, tour Peru's first butterfly farm, and much more. With a choice of different and amusing activities the Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica trip offers an adventure like no other. The Reserva Amazonica is one of the 15 Top lodges in the Southern Peruvian Amazon.
The Amazon Jungle is totally unmatched for its beauty and biodiversity. If you want to get up close to the flora and fauna of the Peruvian jungle and experience the animals in their natural habitat during the day and evening, then this spectacular once-in-a-lifetime tour is for you. You will have the chance to explore the waterways and jungle for four days and three nights while staying at the Inkaterra Hacienda Concepción, deep in the heart of the Amazon rainforest near to Puerto Maldonado.
Looking to experience wildlife in the Peruvian Amazon? Look no further. In this particular tour, Amazonian wildlife - including a must-see trip to a Macaw Clay Lick - as well as a wide variety of birds, butterflies, and unique flora are at your fingertips. Native medicinal plants, as well!
Departure All Year Long
Sandoval Lake and Tambopata National Park are included in this tour, as well as Bahuaja-Sonene National Park where you experience firsthand the not-to-be-forgotten spectacle of a Macaw Clay Lick. Witness Peruvian Amazon wildlife up close, and immerse yourself in spectacular landscapes.
Departure All Year Long
In the heart of the Peruvian Amazon jungle, a unique rainforest experience awaits. Our tour combines the best of the Peruvian Amazon: beautiful Puerto Maldonado, with its ever-so-comfy lodges; enchanting Sandoval Lake; exceptional wildlife viewing in Tambopata National Park; as well as Bahuaja-Sonene National Park.
Departure All Year Long
Departure All Year Long
Thanks to the Manu's intact and untouched environment, the Manu National Park Tour will give you the opportunity to observe a wide variety of animals in their natural habitat: Giant Otters (Pteronura brasiliensis), Black Caiman (Melanosuchus niger), Majestic Jaguars (Panthera onca), strange Spectacled Bears (Tremarctos ornatus), Tapirs (Tapirus terrestris), Ocelots (Felis pardalis), 13 species of primates, and enjoying an estimated 1,000 (!) species of birds—including 7 species of Macaws.
Departure All Year Long
Cloud Forest, Pantiacolla Mountain Range
With fixed departures on Wednesday
5 days - via Manu Road, by bus
Cloud Forest, Lake Salvador, Lake Otorongo, and Macaw Lick
With fixed departures on Fridays
7 days - Manu Road, by bus, on the way in, and over the Interoceanica Road on the way out, by bus
Our Iquitos Tour/Pacaya Samiria Tour takes you off the beaten path to explore extreme biodiversity. It is particularly breathtaking and gives you the rare opportunity to spot a sloth and a pink dolphin or two. You also learn about medicinal plants and ayahuasca in this amazing 4-day Peruvian Amazon Tour.
The Peruvian Amazon can be visited all year round, but the two seasons, dry and rainy, offer very different experiences.
River levels are lower and forest trails easier to walk, making this period ideal for birdwatching and longer jungle excursions.
Rivers swell, making it easier to navigate even toward the more remote areas and seasonal lagoons. Vegetation is especially lush and wildlife often more visible along the banks.
In the dry season, animals concentrate near remaining water sources, making sightings more predictable near lagoons and collpas (clay licks). The rainy season, on the other hand, favors spotting from the water, with pink dolphins and caimans more easily seen.
There's no wrong time: it depends on the kind of experience you want. For trekking and trails, May-October is best; for river navigation and greener landscapes, November-April.
For a full experience at a lodge or nature reserve, we recommend at least 4-5 days, time needed not only to reach the area, often by flight to Puerto Maldonado or Iquitos followed by a boat transfer, but also to adjust to the rhythms of the forest and take part in several day and night excursions. Shorter stays of 2-3 days still offer a first taste of the Amazon, but reduce the chances of significant wildlife sightings.
It mainly depends on the experience you want. The dry season (May-October) is ideal for trekking in the forest, with drier trails that are easier to walk; the rainy season (November-April) is instead perfect for river navigation, when the rivers swell and allow access to lagoons and tributaries otherwise unreachable, also offering lusher, greener vegetation.
Among the species most frequently seen on our excursions are monkeys of various species, pink dolphins in the wider rivers, caimans in the lagoons, sloths, toucans and several species of macaw and other tropical birds, along with an extraordinary variety of insects, butterflies and plants. Sightings are never 100% guaranteed, as this is wild nature, but our local guides know exactly the areas most frequented by animals, such as the collpas (clay licks) and riverbanks at dawn.
Yes, with a little care in choosing the route: we recommend lodges with suitable facilities, offering comfortable rooms and safety measures designed with families in mind, and short, guided excursions, avoiding the longer, more demanding treks reserved for more experienced travelers. Many lodges also offer activities specifically for children, such as workshops on local biodiversity or short nature walks suitable for the whole family.
Contact us to plan your tailor-made trip: we'll be happy to accompany you on this unforgettable adventure.
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