4 Wildlife Trips in Peru to Build a Day Around

1.4 Day Tambopata Amazon Wildlife & Canopy Experience

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

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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2.6-Hour Wonderful Wildlife Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 32 reviews · 6 - 7 hours · from $96

Set out from Iquitos with a bilingual guide such as Jose or Cristian for a private Amazon day trip. Cruise the Itaya and Amazon rivers, visit Fundo Pedrito, see paiches and Victoria amazonica lilies, walk to a giant Lupuna tree, and visit a wildlife rescue center.

“I was lucky to have two private tours with Yakumama and I was very impressed with everything! More importantly I felt secure and safe. If you are looking for a quick day tour - I highly recommend this one to get a nice taste of the jungle and see some incredible animals!”

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3.Sea Lion Swim and Wildlife Palomino Islands Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 20 reviews · 4 hours · from $76Best value

From La Punta, you cruise to San Lorenzo Island and the Palomino Islands with a bilingual guide, then enter the Pacific in a wetsuit to swim near wild sea lions. You may also spot Humboldt penguins, pelicans, boobies, and guano birds. Hotel pickup from Miraflores and San Isidro is optional.

“Dear Maciej, Thank you! We're so glad you had a great time exploring the Palomino Islands and swimming with sea lions. Hope to see you again soon!”

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4.Iquitos to the Amazon: 2-Day Jungle & Wildlife Experience

★★★★★★★★★★3.2 · 8 reviews · 2 days · from $480

Spend two active days traveling from Iquitos into the Yanayacu River area with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. Search for dolphins, sloths, birds, tarantulas, alligators, and medicinal plants, then fish for piranhas, raft, and visit the Yaguas community if time allows.

“De acuerdo con el itinerario, nuestro guía de yakayuma, Cristian, super profesional, y atento, a nuestro regreso a Iquitos hubo un problema de traslado, pero fue solucionado con rapidez, gracias y 100 0/0 recomendable”

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