Budget Tours & Trips to Amazon Rainforest
Discover a varied offer of Amazon Rainforest budget adventures that will take you through some of the most renowned destinations such as Cuyabeno Wildlife Preserve and Puerto Maldonado. Each affordable tour will provide you with great experiences for some of the lowest prices on the market.
10 best cheap Amazon Rainforest tour packages
Compiled by
NadineAmazon Rainforest travel expert at TourRadar
- Amazon Jungle: Manu Reserve & Ayahuasca
- Manaus and Amazonas Eco Adventure (6 Days)
- 4 days Iquitos Amazon Jungle tour with Pink Dolphin watch
- 4 Days Amazon El Coca Lodge
- Puerto Maldonado Amazon Eco-Lodge 3D/2N (from Puerto Maldonado)
- 4 Days - Secrets of Cuyabeno
- 4 Days - Adventure in Cuyabeno
- 5 Days - Cuyabeno Adventure & Conservation
- 3 Days Amazon Jungle Adventure
- Mystical Amazon: A 7 Day Journey Through the Green Paradise
Your approx. $210 daily rate covers camping equipment, meals, and expert guidance through Tambopata's wilderness. Motorized boat transport, kayaking gear, and special access to Chuncho macaw clay-lick and Tambopata Research Center included.
Duration 7 days Destinations Cusco, Puerto Maldonado, Tambopata National Reserve Age Range Ages 16+ Operated in English, Spanish Price Per Day $328 Operator Unu Raymi Expeditions From
- US$2,299
Total costs around $1,500, which works out to roughly $300 per day for your Amazon adventure. Basic jungle lodges and simple accommodations keep costs reasonable while still putting you right in the rainforest. Included activities like guided forest walks and canoe trips mean you won't need to pay extra for the main experiences.
Duration 6 days Destinations Manaus, Careiro Age Range All Ages Welcome Price Per Day $186 Operator Hi Travel Argentina From
- US$1,116
Riverside lodges and guided activities cost approx. $130 per day, including 10 meals. The package features river excursions, indigenous community visits, and wildlife viewing opportunities.
Duration 4 days Destinations Iquitos Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Spanish Price Per Day $138 Operator PVTravels From
- US$550
4 Days Amazon El Coca Lodge
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“The food, activities and things we saw made for an epic 4 days!”
Stuart, traveled in June
Nature-focused stays at YARINA Reserve cost approx. $240/day, covering eco-lodge accommodation, meals, and guided adventures. Activities include primary forest walks, canoe trips, wildlife spotting, and traditional piranha fishing.
Duration 4 days Destinations Coca Age Range Ages 6+ Operated in English, Spanish Price Per Day $236 Operator Responsible Travel South America From
- US$945
Puerto Maldonado Amazon Eco-Lodge 3D/2N (from Puerto Maldonado)
3 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The cabins were clean and comfortable. The food was amazing, I'm veggie and they catered for me very well.”
Rebecca, traveled in August
Amazon Planet Lodge welcomes you at approx. $130 daily, including guided wildlife experiences and full-board meals. Taricaya Reserve entrance fees, canopy walkway access, night cruises, and Puerto Maldonado transfers included.
Duration 3 days Destinations Puerto Maldonado Age Range Ages 10+ Price Per Day $156 Operator Bamba Travel From
- US$469
Good value pricing includes 3 nights at a rustic lodge with all meals, rubber boots, raincoats, and biodegradable toiletries provided. Paddle through the blackwater lagoons of Cuyabeno Wildlife Preserve and see the world's first Wilderness Quiet Park along the Zábalo River, with free guided forest hikes showing you medicinal plants and local biodiversity. Watch colorful parrots at clay licks, help release baby river turtles through the community conservation project, and have welcome cocktails—all while directly supporting ancestral Cofan traditions.
Duration 4 days Destinations Cuyabeno Wildlife Preserve Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Spanish Price Per Day $254 Operator Responsible Travel South America From
- US$1,015
Duration 4 days Destinations Cuyabeno Wildlife Preserve Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Spanish Price Per Day $103 Operator Responsible Travel South America From
- US$410
This 5-day Amazon adventure costs around $900 total (approximately $180 per day), with all river transportation, purified water, rubber boots, and meals per itinerary included. You'll spend 4 nights in a budget-friendly Amazon lodge where bilingual naturalist guides lead activities like sunrise canoe rides through blackwater lagoons and visits to the Charapas Turtle Conservation Project. See the Zábalo River's sanctuary and walk through Cuyabeno's Igapó forest, with affordable optional add-ons like the Ceibo observation tower visit at $6 per person.
Duration 5 days Destinations Cuyabeno Wildlife Preserve Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Spanish Price Per Day $218 Operator Responsible Travel South America From
- US$1,092
Duration 3 days Destinations Iquitos Age Range Ages 15+ Operated in English, Spanish Price Per Day $233 Operator Responsible Travel South America From
- US$700
At approx. $340 per day, you'll stay 2 nights at Waira Selva Hotel in Puerto Nariño with full board included. Complimentary filtered water and fruits come with jungle activities, plus free guided visits to Victoria Regia Nature Reserve and San Martin's traditional Tikuna Maloca. Boots provided at no extra cost, with purchase options available in Leticia.
Duration 7 days Destinations Bogota, Guatavita, Leticia, Puerto Narino Age Range Ages 12+ Operated in English, Spanish Price Per Day $351 Operator Responsible Travel South America From
- US$2,460
Budget Tours & Trips to Amazon Rainforest Reviews
- Puerto Maldonado Amazon Eco-Lodge 3D/2N (from Puerto Maldonado)
Absolutely perfect! We stayed at 'Amazon Planet', a brilliant Eco-lodge with strong ethics. The cabins were clean and comfortable. The food was amazing, I'm veggie and they catered for me very well. The staff were perfect! Very friendly and knowledgable. I'm already planning on returning!
- Manaus Amazon Jungle Adventure 5D/4N
Best value for my money I've ever received. Amazing guides, flawless English, great customer service, Lots activities, love this tour. Would definitely recommend for anyone headed to the Amazon!!
- 4 Days Amazon Lodge Cuyabeno Reserve
An amazing tour! We had an incredible experience with our tour guide Abdullah, he was so knowledgeable and passionate about the jungle. We learned and saw so much. Unforgettable experience for sure.
What our customers ask about Budget Tours & Trips to Amazon Rainforest
What is the average daily cost for a budget Amazon Rainforest tour?
Budget-conscious travelers can expect to spend between USD 87-236 per day with most tours falling in the USD 100-150 range. The 4-day Tambopata Amazon Jungle tour represents good value at USD 87 per day. This price covers lodging at places like the Sandoval Lake Lodge meals and guided activities. A recent TourRadar traveler shared: "We had a great time and the lodge was very homely and comfortable with good food and friendly accommodating staff."
What type of accommodation can I expect on budget Amazon tours?
Budget tours provide simple yet comfortable lodging at places like the Monte Amazonico Lodge in Puerto Maldonado. Rooms are basic but clean with private bungalows or shared facilities available. Most lodges run on generators offering power from 5-9pm. The locations along rivers such as Madre de Dios or Tambopata let visitors experience the rainforest up close. A TourRadar guest at Paradise Lodge noted: "The rooms were clean and comfortable though basic with only a bare bulb for lighting during limited power hours."
When is the most affordable time to visit the Amazon Rainforest?
The best deals appear during February-March and October-November in the shoulder season. Tours in Puerto Maldonado Peru start at USD 395 during these periods. A TourRadar visitor reported: "we got better rates visiting in October and still had great wildlife viewing opportunities at Avatar Amazon Lodge."
What meals are included in budget Amazon Rainforest tours?
Standard packages include three daily meals combining local Amazonian dishes with familiar international options. The 4-day Iquitos Amazon tour provides 4 lunches 3 dinners and 3 breakfasts with vegetarian choices available. Fresh local ingredients tropical fruits and traditional dishes are served in lodge dining areas. A TourRadar guest at Paradise Lodge remarked: "The food was unbelievable in the middle of the jungle."
What activities are typically included in budget Amazon Rainforest tours?
Budget tours offer extensive activities like guided jungle walks canopy tours at Taricaya Reserve night safaris for caiman spotting and visits to indigenous communities such as the Ese-Eja. Visitors can enjoy boat rides to see pink dolphins try piranha fishing and watch birds at sites like El Chuncho macaw clay lick. A TourRadar participant noted: "Brian our guide was very helpful knowledgeable funny and hardworking spotting capybaras caimans monkeys tarantulas a scorpion frogs sloths all types of parrots."
What level of guiding can I expect on budget Amazon tours?
Budget tours employ professional bilingual guides fluent in English and Spanish. In Tambopata many guides are locals with deep regional expertise. According to one TourRadar visitor: "Our guide Frankie was very knowledgeable kind and accommodating going out of his way to tailor the trip to meet everyone's needs."