The 9 Best 3-Day Trips in Peru

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

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

Start in Puerto Maldonado with lunch, then zipline from a 35-meter tower and boat into Tambopata National Reserve. Over two nights, guides such as Ivan, Samuel, Saay, and Alan lead hikes, Lake Sandoval canoe trips, night walks, and wildlife searches before a final clay-lick visit.

“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.Salkantay Trek Challenge – 3 Days / 2 Nights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $680Top rated

Take the demanding three-day route from Cusco over the 4,630-meter Salkantay Pass to Machu Picchu. You’ll sleep at Mountain Sky View and in Aguas Calientes, hike through Andean and jungle scenery, and travel back by panoramic train. Guides such as Marco, Guido, and Cesar Quispe have led this trip.

“Salkantay Trekking does a great job in ensuring all the conditions are set for this hard challenge to be doable for everyone.”

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

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

Travel from Iquitos to Maniti Eco-Lodge for three days of guided Amazon excursions. You will look for pink dolphins, caimans, monkeys, birds, piranhas, and Victoria regia, with private rooms, meals, boots, transfers, and English or Spanish guidance included.

“An excellent experience overall that I would highly recommend! This organization is very well-organized and provides a good variety of experiences during your time in the jungle. My photos are from a night walk through the jungle, a visit to a local community, and a visit to a local animal reserve. They also offered us the option of doing an Ayahuasca ceremony which a few of us partook of and they took very good care of us and guided us through that rather intense but positive experience. I highly recommend this tour with this organization.”

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4.Eco Jungle 3 Days – 2 Nights

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

Spend two nights at an Amazon eco-lodge near Puerto Maldonado, reached by boat through the Madre de Dios area. Walk rainforest trails, visit Monkey Island and Sandoval Lake, search for caimans, and cross a high canopy walkway. Guides such as Fernando, Ronal, Elar, and Luis may lead the outings.

“It’s quite an adventure! Well organised and well looked after. Tito was a lovely guide, who has lived an interesting life. The activities have you feeding monkeys, swinging through the rainforest and seeing lots of different creatures. Be prepared for mosquitos, spiders and more. The food was ok and the accomodation was clean but not the most comfortable.”

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5.3-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, 80 km from Iquitos by boat. With an English- or Spanish-speaking guide such as Manuel, Freddy, or Victor, you will hike Yanamono Reserve, search for pink dolphins, fish for piranhas, watch birds, and explore the jungle after dark.

“This is one of the most amazing things we have ever done. Huge thanks to Nixon, our guide, and the Heliconia Amazon River Lodge. Their staff are just the best, so welcoming and the food is top notch. Piranha fishing is an experience everyone should have in their lifetime, the competition to catch one gets fierce!!. The itinerary is very broad and is very interesting. Don't forget your bug spray and camera. We were very sad to leave.”

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6.3-Day Amazon Jungle Adventure Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 50 reviews · 3 days · from $467

Travel from Iquitos into the Amazon for three days with a private English or Spanish-speaking guide. Cruise the river, look for pink dolphins and caimans, fish for piranhas, visit a Yahua community, learn about medicinal plants, and sleep in a basic jungle lodge.

“I loved everything about this tour: itbwas well organised, the lodge was surprisingly confrtable, i learnt a lot about local plants and animals, and enjoyed the veryvtasty and healthy communal meals. I was particulsrly pleased with our guide Miguel who was very attentionate and knowledgable about plants and the river and is a very good guide and communicator. I spent a memorable time on this tpur, met fantastic people, saw a lot of wildlife both during the day at night. I totally recommend this tour to everyone who would want to bathe in the river andhug a sloth yet would like to have good meals at set times, a private…”

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7.3-Day Eco-Sustainable Private Tour Manu National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 41 reviews · from $389

Travel from Cusco into Manu National Park with a private guide, boat rides on the upper Madre de Dios River, forest walks, thermal baths, Machuwasi Lagoon, a night walk, and a parrot clay lick. Guides such as José, Alex, Marco, and Nicholas are known for spotting wildlife and explaining the forest.

“We had the best time with Alex! He’s not only super fun and easy to be around, but also incredibly knowledgeable and caring. He has a real gift for finding animals — we saw so much more than we ever expected thanks to him. You can tell hRead more”

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8.Amazonian Adventure 3 Days: Exploring the Jungle from Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews · from $429

Travel from Cusco into Manu’s cloud forest and rainforest with an English or Spanish speaking guide, including Louis when available. Visit Paucartambo, Guadalupe Lodge, Machuhuasi Oxbow Lake, river channels, caves, and a palm forest. Expect early starts, boat rides, night walks, and basic jungle lodging.

“The tour was a lot of fun! It was challenging but not overwhelming and the guide was very nice and knew a lot. In the evenings we also enjoyed sitting together and talking about all sorts of things. The lodge is beautifully situated and the rooms and beds were equipped with Miskito protection. The food was typical of the country and very tasty. This tour was one of our highlights here on our trip to Peru.”

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9.3-day trek to the Colca Canyon from Arequipa ending in Puno

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 3 reviews · 3 days · from $175Best value

Walk from Cabanaconde into Colca Canyon, sleep in San Juan de Chuccho and Sangalle, and finish in Puno. The trip includes Cruz del Cóndor, local villages, meals, guides in English or Spanish, hot springs, and scenic stops along the road.

“Superbe activité, nous avons aimé prendre le temps de découvrir le canyon. notre guide José a été super et nous a appris énormément sur le Pérou, sa faune et sa flore. Un grand merci à lui. nous n'avons manqué de rien.”

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