The 15 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.Best of Tambopata 2 nights by JunglePro

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $490

Spend 3 days and 2 nights in Tambopata National Reserve with JunglePro. Expect guided wildlife searches for macaws, monkeys, toucans, capybaras, and more, plus the Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick, river travel, lodge meals, and airport or bus-station transfers. Guides may include Javier or Fredy.

“What a magical time in Tambopata! We had such a warm welcome and everything was expertly planned. The food was so great, as was the accommodation. We felt so comfortable and the entire staff were both professional, knowledgeable, and kind. We would recommend this to anyone!”

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6.Tambopata National Reserve 3-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 54 reviews · 3 days · from $279

Spend three days in Tambopata National Reserve with guides such as Umberto, Samuel, and Apollo. Travel by river, hike to Sandoval Lake, seek giant otters and caimans, visit Monkey Island, and finish with canopy views and optional ziplining.

“We had the most amazing experience. Our guide Umberto was the kindest, fun and knowledgeable guide. Would highly recommend to really delve into the Amazon.”

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7.2-Day Peruvian Tambopata Jungle Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 52 reviews · 2 days · from $280

Start in Puerto Maldonado for a small-group Amazon trip with English or Spanish guides. Walk to Lake Sandoval, canoe among giant otters and birds, zip-line from a 35-meter canopy tower, and spend one night at a rainforest lodge.

“De prijs was heel duur voor wat het allemaal inhoudt. Er kunnen meer activiteiten gepland worden want er is veel vrije tijd. Maar in de lodge is niet veel te doen. Het zwembad is niet proper. De ene gids had wel heel veel ervaring en kon heel goed dieren spotten!”

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8.Tambopata Macaw Clay Lick 4 days/3 nights

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 23 reviews · 4 days · from $435

Spend four days in Peru’s Tambopata jungle with small-group guides such as Fernando or Luis. See Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick, paddle Lake Sandoval, search for caimans, visit Monkey Island, and walk a 30-meter canopy bridge. Food, lodging, transfers, and guiding are included.

“We had an incredible stay at the Lodge and truly loved every tour we took. Our guide, Fernando, was exceptional! He patiently answered all of our questions, genuinely cared about our experience, and introduced us to an amazing variety of plants and animals. Moreover, the food was amazing!”

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9.Multi-Day Amazon Rainforest Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 11 reviews · 4 days · from $387

Spend four days in Tambopata with English or Spanish guides, three nights at a jungle lodge, and trips by boat, foot, and canoe. You will visit Sandoval Lake, watch caimans, try canopy ziplining, meet a riverside family, fish, and see parakeets at a clay lick. Guides Louis and Fernando have led this route.

“Bellissimo, giornate intense che ti fanno immergere nella natura e nella cultura del posto. Anche la cucina molto buona. Unica pecca è l assenza di internet e la presenza di corrente elettrica solo 4 ore al giorno.”

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10.Zipline Adventure & Kayak to Monkey Island

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 7 reviews · 7 hours · from $59

From Puerto Maldonado, you’ll boat for an hour to a jungle lodge, cross canopy bridges, ride two 190-meter ziplines, eat lunch, kayak the Madre de Dios River, and visit Monkey Island with English- or Spanish-speaking guides.

“Amazing guide and honestly one of the highlights of our trip. 10/10 experience. Lunch was good and ziplining was very fun. Pickup was around 9:30 in the end but overall couldnt recommend more”

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11.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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12.Tambopata Rainforest Night Walk & River Exploration

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 6 reviews · 3 hours · from $55

Travel from Puerto Maldonado by boat along the Tambopata River, then walk a jungle trail after dark with a guide such as Jesús. Look for sloths, caimans, tarantulas, frogs, spiders, lizards, giant ants, and bioluminescent fungi in a group of no more than six.

“Nous avons vécu un moment exceptionnel avec notre guide Jesús. Tout était parfait, de la promenade en bateau jusqu’à la découverte de la jungle nocturne. Jesùs était à l’heure à notre hôtel, il parle bien français et nous a fait découvrir la faune et la flore de la jungle. Nous recommandons fortement cette excursion.”

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13.Tambopata 4D/3N

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 5 reviews · 3 days · from $600

Travel from Puerto Maldonado into Tambopata for jungle walks, river trips, Lake Sandoval, Monkey Island, night wildlife searches, a canopy walkway, and the Collpa Chuncho macaw clay lick. You stay in jungle lodges, eat full meals, and travel with an English or Spanish-speaking guide in a group of up to eight.

“My excursion with Andean Top in Tambopata was simply amazing. The guide was knowledgeable and passionate, and the activities were exciting and varied – from jungle hikes to river boat excursions, each day was full of new adventures and discoveries. I would especially highlight the visit to the parrot clay lick, where we witnessed hundreds of these colorful birds in their natural habitat. The accommodations and food were also top-notch. Despite being in the middle of the jungle, the facilities were comfortable and clean, and the food was delicious and plentiful. I highly recommend this experience to all nature lovers. Thank you, Andean Top, for an unforgettable journey!”

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14.Tambopata Macaw Clay Lick 3 days/2 nights

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 5 reviews · 3 days · from $335

Spend three days at Hacienda Tambopata Lodge with English or Spanish guides, small groups of up to 10, rainforest walks, piranha fishing, kayaking, and an early boat trip to El Chuncho, where macaws gather to eat mineral-rich clay.

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15.Tambopata National Reserve Tour 3 Days

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 4 reviews · from $260

Spend three days in Tambopata National Reserve with an English or Spanish-speaking guide, staying at Paradise Amazon Ecolodge. Expect canopy walks, ziplining, kayaking, Monkey Island, Sandoval Lake, night walks, a parrot clay lick, a native family visit, and river fishing.

“The program has several downtimes that could be used for other activities. The establishment is not clean, the pool is covered with a layer of disgusting green algae, the rooms are not cleaned during the stay. The quality and quantity of the food needs to be improved.”

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