The 5 Amazon Jungle Tours in Puerto Maldonado That Earn Their Price

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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2.4-Day Tambopata Rainforest Tour

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

Spend three nights at Green House Tambopata, a simple jungle house on the Tambopata River. Guides Sergio, Mirko, and their team lead night walks, river cruises, Sandoval Lake outings, piranha fishing, a Machigenga community visit, and an early clay lick trip. Expect excellent wildlife viewing, tasty meals, and basic rooms with cold showers.

“What can I say... I didn't know what to fully expect as I'd reviewed many different Rainforest Tour Company's for this holiday... some were multiple times more expensive. On leaving the Tour, I can honestly say I had an absolutely fantastic time and so glad I chose this option (regardless of the price). The vibe is super chilled and everyone is like a big friendly family... including the on site macows and dogs. Although it's somewhat relaxed, everything is well organised with clear itinerary and start times, transport is spot on, accomodation is great, food is home cooked and tasty. Furthermore, the tour guide is a total legend (Sergio) and…”

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3.4 Day Tambopata Amazon Wildlife & Canopy Experience

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

Spend four days near Puerto Maldonado with a bilingual guide and a group of up to eight. Cruise the Madre de Dios River, visit Sandoval Lake and a parrot clay lick, fish for piranhas, search for caimans, meet an Indigenous family, and sleep in a basic jungle lodge.

“I only gave a 4 star rating for a couple of reasons. They forgot to pick us up at the airport but Rose made up for it by making sure we got to the lodge comfortably. She was great. The lodge and bungalows were somewhat rundown but the staff was amazing. Our tour guide (Jhonatan) was the best. He spotted many of the animals and birds that others never saw. It was an unforgettable experience!”

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4.4 Day Tambopata Jungle Tour with Local Guide

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

Spend four days at Paradise Amazon Ecolodge with a local guide such as Borris, Saay, Santo, or José Luis. The program combines Lake Sandoval, Monkey Island, canopy walks, zip lining, kayaking, fishing, clay licks, and two night outings. Expect generous meals, limited electricity, no dependable internet, and a true jungle setting.

“We had an amazing time at the Paradise lodge with our local tour guide from Puerto Maldonado, Borris. He made the trip extra special for us with his patience, care and knowledge of the jungle, the experience was so much more than we imagined. All of the activities/ trips was great, the lodge was so clean and with lots of friendly staff, we was super looked after there. We had lovely food everyday where they served us big portions daily to keep us fuelled. Thank you to all the team at Paradise. From the office staff, to everyone at the lodge, and our tour guide Borris :) we highly recommended…”

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5.Capibara and caiman search on the Tambopata river

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6 reviews · from $55Best value

Leave Puerto Maldonado at 3:30 pm for a guided Tambopata River cruise with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. Watch the sunset, search for caimans and capybaras, and look for birds, bats, snakes, turtles, and dusky titi monkeys. Dry-season walks may include turtle-nest searches.

“Charlie, the owner was super nice, and even though I was alone and booked it last minute, he managed the organise the tour for me. Sergio was a wonderful guide, he shared a lot of information about the species we saw: besides capibaras and a cayman also quite a lot of birds and some dusky titi monkeys. Even if I don't count the animals, the wonderful sunset and the peaceful environment of the Tambopata river makes the tour worth it.”

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