Peruvian Amazon Travel Itineraries and Places to Stay
Puerto Maldonado is the gateway to many different jungle trips. It is located deep in the Amazon Jungle just 55 km west of the confluence of the Tambopata and Madre de Dios Rivers.
Unlike many destinations, it was founded relatively recently – in the beginning of the twentieth century – by explorers on a nearby river expedition.
Often called the Capital of the Peruvian Amazon, Iquitos is both the largest city in the Peruvian rainforest and a melting pot for different foods, cultures, and historical landmarks. Located on the banks of the Amazon river, it offers a wide range of natural attractions as well.
Iquitos was founded in the mid-18th century as a Jesuit mission to the indigenous Yameo people. The rubber boom of the early 20th century brought thousands of international immigrants as well as industry and money to the town – making way for the now culturally diverse, large city. European influences are still seen mingled with local culture today.
Trips that Include the Peruvian Amazon
Aria Amazon Peruvian River Cruise
In 2015, the Aria Amazon, which first set sail in 2011, was completely refreshed with new upgrades from bed linens to state of the art lighting. The 45 meter (147 foot) long Aria was designed by the innovative Peruvian architect Jordi Puig. Extremely generous dining and lounging areas include an outdoor river facing Jacuzzi.
Cuzco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and the Zafiro Amazon River Cruise
On this 10-day journey you will visit Cusco, the Capital of the Inca Empire, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, culminating your trip deep in the Amazon rainforest on a luxury riverboat cruise. Explore the markets and ruins of Cusco and the Sacred Valley, journey by train to the "Lost City of Machu Picchu", journey deep into the Amazon rain forest aboard the Zafiro.
Tambopata Research Center Peru
From the Puerto Maldonado Airport you will be met and depart for a 1-hour overland drive to the Fildelfia port. Set off for a 2 1/2-hour boat ride to the Tambopata Research Center in the heart of the Tambopata National Reserve.
The Biotrip Manu – A Peru Nature Tour
This journey combines a spectacular descent through mountainous cloud forest from Andes to Amazon, with lodge visits in the cloud forest and along the wild Alto Madre de Dios river, culminating in a lowland rainforest experience amidst the comfortable yet wildlife-rich surroundings of the famous Manu Wildlife Center.
Peruvian Amazon Hotels
Amazonia Lodge – Manu, Peru
Amazonia Lodge is located in the tropical rainforest of the Manu Biosphere Reserve in Peru, near the village of Atalaya. It comprises 350 hectares of primary forest, in the transition zone between the Andes foothills and the tropical lowland rainforest, right on the banks of the Alto Madre de Dios River.
Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion – Puerto Maldonado, Peru
At Inkaterra Hacienda Concepción in Puerto Maldonado, Peru, an astonishing selection of activities is led by local explorer guides, offering first-hand knowledge of the Peruvian Amazon. Deep within the heart of the Amazon – where the story of Inkaterra first began – lays Inkaterra Hacienda Concepción, located between the Tambopata National Reserve and the shores of the Madre de Dios River.
Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica Lodge – Puerto Maldonado, Peru
An eco-luxury lodge in front of Madre de Dios River in Puerto Maldonado, Peru, Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica has 35 wooden cabanas inspired in the Ese’Eja culture. 540 bird species have been inventoried in hotel grounds, deep in the rainforest.
Posada Amazonas Lodge – Tambopata, Peru
Posada Amazonas Lodge is located within the Ese-Eja’s communal reserve, next to the Tambopata National Reserve in Peru. Within the pristine Amazon Rainforest, Posada Amazonas lodge connects you to the natural and cultural wonders of the Tambopata jungle. The lodge is conveniently located just two hours from Puerto Maldonado inside the private communal reserve of the Ese Eja Native Community of Infierno.
Refugio Amazonas Lodge – Tambopata, Peru
The Refugio Amazonas Lodge lies deep within Peru's Amazon rainforest — a luxurious oasis in the wilderness. Located in a 200-hectare private reserve within the buffer zone of the Tambopata National Reserve, Refugio Amazonas is a secluded, 32-bedroom jungle lodge.
Tahuayo Lodge – Paraiso, Peru
The Tahuayo Lodge in Paraiso, Peru has been recognized as one of the ten best wilderness lodges in the world by Outside Magazine. Travel to the lodge requires that you fly into Iquitos, Peru. From Iquitos, you are taken by boat up the Amazon River for a distance of about 50 miles, then up the Tahuayo tributary, another 40 miles. The trip takes 4 hours by speedboat.
Tambopata Research Center – Tambopata, Peru
For travelers passionate about nature and biodiversity, it doesn't get better — anywhere in the world — than the Tambopata Research Center lodge in Peru's Amazon jungle. Tambopata Research Center is the only lodge that lies within the Tambopata National Reserve, making it one of the most remote lodges in South America.
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Nazca Lines and Paracas Overnight Peru Tour
First visit the Nazca Lines. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994. Scholars believe the Nazca Lines were created by the Nazca culture between 400 and 650 AD. The hundreds of individual figures range in complexity from simple lines to stylized hummingbirds, spiders, monkeys, fish, sharks, orcas, llamas, and lizards.
The Biotrip Manu – A Peru Nature Tour
This journey combines a spectacular descent through mountainous cloud forest from Andes to Amazon, with lodge visits in the cloud forest and along the wild Alto Madre de Dios river, culminating in a lowland rainforest experience amidst the comfortable yet wildlife-rich surroundings of the famous Manu Wildlife Center.
7-night Sea of Cortes Island-Hopping Mexico Adventure Cruise
Between Baja California and mainland Mexico lies a sea so alive that Jacques Cousteau called it “the world’s aquarium.” The Sea of Cortés is a place of startling contrasts — scarlet cliffs rising from turquoise water, whales gliding past desert islands, and pelicans cutting across the dawn. The landscape feels prehistoric, as if time has paused between wind, tide, and volcanic stone. This voyage moves through that stillness — a week of islands, coves, and hidden beaches connected by salt water and starlight.
Bolivia To Chile – The Altiplano To The Atacama Tour Package
From majestic mountain views, to natural wonders and cityscapes, this tour through Bolivia and Chile is sure to be unforgettable. You will visit some of the most famous landmarks in Bolivia, like Yungas Road (also called “Death Road”) where you are sure to be awestruck by the lush rainforest and mountainside scenery, and travel to the Salar de Uyuni, where it’s had to tell where the earth ends and the sky begins.
