Peruvian Amazon tours & cruises

Cocha Otorongo, Manu

While touring Peru we highly recommend taking advantage of the short distance to tour or cruise part of the Amazon. The Amazon basin extends into Peru and covers an unbelievable 60% of the country. It stretches from north to south and abuts the Andes. There are various world-reknowned reserves and national parks you can choose from, each distinct.

If you are going to Cuzco, then by far the closest Amazon tour is just a short 40 minutes flight away to Puerto Maldonado for access to Tambopata National Reserve and the slightly remoter Manu National Park. Otherwise from Quito the easiest access is to Iquitos to the north where you can visit upstream lodges on the bank of the Amazon River, or cruise down to the relatively pristine Pacaya-Samiria Reserve.

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Machu Picchu and Amazon 6 nights from $1454 pp	request
Combine the natural wonders of Tambopata with the cultural, scenic and archaeological marvels of Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu. This tour includes a 2 day overnight trip to Machu Picchu. more details

Manu Wildlife Reserve 3 nights from $2015 pp	request
A great 4 day extension to the Amazonian part of Peru. Explore the Manu Wildlife Center in this jungle region. more details

Sandoval Lake, Tambopata 2 nights from $494 pp	request
See caimans, turtles, exotic birds, monkeys and the rare and endangered giant otter. This extension offers a great chance to combine nature with the Inca and colonial spendours of Cuzco and Machu Picchu. more details

Pacaya - Samiria Reserve Cruise 3 nights from $1903 pp	request
Experience the heart of the Amazon Rain Forest with class and comfort. more details

Aqua - Amazon Cruise 7 nights from $2250 pp	request
The M/VAqua is the ideal choice for a private and customized cruise by small ship for any occasion – from a special luxury cruise vacation to a family reunion and can personalize your luxury vacation to make it an unforgettable experience on the Amazon more details

Corto Maltes, Tambopata 2 nights from $439 pp	request
From the tranquility of the tropical gardens and swimming pool until dawn in the magical collpa parrot. Experience the mystery of walking under the roof of trees, discover medicinal plants used by the ancient,and enjoy the majestic paradise of Lake Sandoval, within the Tambopata National Reserve. more details

Reserva Amazonica, Tambopata 2 nights from $637 pp	request
Climb the banks of the meandering Madre de Dios river, and enter another world. Wake to a symphony of tropical birdsong; end your days by lantern light, falling asleep to the gentle night noise of the Amazon rainforest. more details

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Testimonials: Mauricio, the trip was outstanding. The sequence of locations worked very well with the trip building all the time to the wonderful Machu Picchu. All of your arrangements and hotels were very good and the pace of the trip was perfect. All of our guides were very enthusiastic and provided us with lots of local color and opinion which helped us understand the area better.

The only suggestions I would have is on the choice of boat transportation at Lake Titicaca and the flight........ Bob M, USA

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