Amazon Rainforest / Jungle Tours
The Amazon - commanding, natural, epic. Picture entering Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve at dawn, canoeing the Cuyabeno River, learning cassava bread-making with Tarapuy locals, hiking through the Amazon jungle, and even night hiking to see alligators. Explore Monkey Island, spot caimans on river cruises, canoe Sandoval Lake, and watch parakeets at clay licks. It’s bucket-list stuff.
Excellent
- Choose from 200+ Amazon Rainforest tours
- 650+ verified reviews from TourRadar travelers
- 24/7 customer support
- V
Vanessa • traveled in June, 2026
Everything about this experience was amazing. Seeing the flora, fauna and the people. Ivan our tour guide did everything he could to make everyone’s stay above and beyond.
3 days - Tambopata Amazon Jungle - P
paula • traveled in September
Wonderful trip to the Amazon rainforest! We were on the Amatista riverboat with an amazing crew and fun excursions.
Amazon Riverboat Adventure In Depth - V
VITO • traveled in November, 2025
Saw many animals.The tour guide was excellent.
5 days - Tambopata Amazon Jungle
Traveler Photos & Videos from Amazon Rainforest tours
- 5 days - Tambopata Amazon Jungle
- 4 days 3 nights – Peruvian Tambopata Jungle
- Amazon Jungle - 4 Days
- 7 Days Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve Group Tour for Gay Travelers
- Manaus Amazon Jungle Adventure 5D/4N
- Amazon Jungle - 3 Days
- 4 Days Amazon Lodge Cuyabeno Reserve
- 4 days - Tambopata Amazon Jungle
- Puerto Maldonado Amazon Superior Lodge 4D/3N (from Puerto Maldonado)
- 4 Days Amazonian Jungle Exploration in Napo
- 3 days - Tambopata Amazon Jungle
- Giant Otters in Tambopata
Table of contents
- The best Amazon tours
- Travel Amazon Rainforest your way
- Best tour companies for Amazon Rainforest tours
- Popular Amazon Rainforest Cruise Ships
- Best places to start your Amazon Rainforest tour
- Discover Amazon Rainforest tours for every budget
- Amazon Rainforest tours for every type of group
- Top Amazon Rainforest travel itineraries to fit your plans
- Demographics
- Best time to visit Amazon Rainforest
- Contact our Amazon Rainforest travel experts
The best Amazon tours
Compiled by
MelissaAmazon Rainforest travel expert at TourRadar
3 days - Tambopata Amazon Jungle
35 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Everthing was ready and easy and just simply taken care of well. We loved our stay in the amazon.”
Melanie, traveled in April
The Amazon comes alive through visits to Monkey Island's primates and Lake Sandoval's giant otters. Guests stay at an eco-lodge, enjoying canopy walks, caiman spotting, and authentic meals. Morning parakeet clay lick visits reveal incredible wildlife.
Duration 3 days Destinations Puerto Maldonado, Tambopata National Reserve Age Range Ages 8+ Operated in English, Spanish Operator PVTravels From
- US$330
3 days Iquitos Amazon Jungle tour with Pink Dolphin watch
9 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The Juice was always very refreshing and simply amazing.”
Mylene, traveled in November
The Amazon's wilderness opens up from approx. $130 per day, with 2 nights at a jungle lodge near Iquitos. Pink dolphins and diverse wildlife await at Fundo Pedrito farm, while adventures include 5 ziplines across 26-meter heights and visits with the Yaguas community. Package includes 7 meals and expert bilingual guides, rated 4.1/5.
Duration 3 days Destinations Iquitos Age Range Ages 8+ Operated in English, Spanish Operator PVTravels From
- US$430
Duration 7 days Destinations Quito, Cotopaxi National Park, Coca, Yasuni National Park Age Range Ages 8+ Operated in English, Spanish Operator Authentic Ecuador From $2,610
10% Off- US$2,349You save $261
Amazon Riverboat Adventure In Depth
64 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Amazing one of a kind tour. Should be a bucket list item for anyone adventurous.”
Kimberley, traveled in July
A 9-day riverboat adventure through the Amazon Rainforest unfolds aboard the Amatista. Naturalist guides lead daily excursions to spot sloths and pink dolphins. Air-conditioned cabins serve as home base while touring Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve. Approx. $420 per day includes regional cuisine and activities like piranha fishing and indigenous family visits.
Duration 9 days Destinations Lima, Iquitos, Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve, Nauta Age Range Ages 12+ Operator G Adventures From $4,119
50% Off- US$2,060You save $2,060
The Huasquila Lodge offers 3 nights of jungle adventure in the Amazon. Visitors trek to Golondrinas waterfall, venture into 120-meter bat caves, and glide through Misahuallí by canoe. Guests participate in Kichwa culture, traditional chicha-making, and nightly wildlife spotting. Costs approx. $130 per day.
Duration 4 days Destinations Archidona, Misahualli Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Spanish Operator Responsible Travel South America From $535
2% Off- US$524You save $11
Amazon Jungle - 3 Days
6 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Great accommodation, delicious food, and easy transportation. The itinerary is great- guided jungle walks, camping, and boat rides/swimming.”
Chelsea, traveled in September
The 3-day Manaus expedition centers on an authentic jungle lodge. Night excursions reveal caimans, while piranha fishing entertains in Rio Negro's creeks. Medicinal plant walks, tea-colored swimming waters, and traditional Caboclo communities round out the experience.
Duration 3 days Destinations Manaus Age Range Ages 6+ Operated in English, Portuguese, Spanish Operator Amazon Amazing Tours From
2% Off- US$300
7 Days Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve Group Tour for Gay Travelers
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“If you want a travel experience that supports local communities while making you feel like family, Responsible Travel Latin America is the choice for you.”
Igal, traveled in February
Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve's untouched wilderness surrounds riverside lodges. Pink river dolphins and caimans populate Cuyabeno River, while flooded igapó forests and Siona cultural experiences including cooking demonstrations await.
Duration 7 days Destinations Quito, Cuyabeno Wildlife Preserve Age Range Ages 18+ Operated in English, Spanish Operator Responsible Travel South America From
2% Off- US$900
Travel Amazon Rainforest your way
More travel styles:
Best tour companies for Amazon Rainforest tours
Popular Amazon Rainforest Cruise Ships
Best places to start your Amazon Rainforest tour
Discover Amazon Rainforest tours for every budget
Amazon Rainforest tours for every type of group
Who are you traveling with?
Top Amazon Rainforest travel itineraries to fit your plans
Demographics
Solo Travelers155 tours- Couples147 tours
- Seniors (50+)81 tours
Best time to visit Amazon Rainforest
- Summer 2026
Summer brings prime conditions for Amazon riverboat adventures, when water levels create perfect access to otherwise hidden channels. Multi-day cruises from Iquitos take you deep into Pacaya Samiria Reserve, where our travelers regularly spot grey dolphins, macaws and also countless monkeys right from the deck. The boats offer comfortable bases with excellent food - many guests highlight the regional dishes and friendly crew service. Your days mix shore excursions to meet indigenous communities, night safaris to spot caimans and also educational talks from naturalist guides who really know their stuff. Some tours include visits to local shamans and animal rescue centers, adding cultural depth to the wildlife experience.
- 160 tours
- popular 170 tours
- 168 tours
- Fall / Autumn 2026
Looking at Amazon tour options, the Nicky Lodge really stands out based on what our travelers tell us about their 5-day Cuyabeno experiences. The guides know exactly where to spot wildlife, the meals are consistently good and you'll sleep comfortably even deep in the rainforest. Intrepid Travel's combo Inca Trail and Amazon trip has gotten solid feedback for the overall route and activities, though we've heard from some guests about varying hotel quality and slow email responses before departure. It's worth double-checking the accommodation details when booking this one. If you're short on time, there's a quick 3-day Tambopata option that packs in wildlife watching, night walks and canopy tours. The schedule keeps you moving and while the guides are knowledgeable, don't expect much one-on-one attention since groups tend to be larger. The key is matching your style to the right operator. Nicky Lodge works well for people wanting that genuine Amazon experience with good comfort, Intrepid fits active travelers okay with some variability and Tambopata suits those needing a quick Amazon introduction. What really matters is picking a tour that lines up with how you like to travel.
- 169 tours
- popular 172 tours
- 167 tours
- Winter 2026 / 2027
Winter tours in the Amazon let you explore during the rainier season when the forest bursts with life. Several excellent 4-5 day tours operate from the Cuyabeno Reserve, where our travelers love swimming in the flooded forests and watching pink dolphins play in the high waters. The lodges are built to handle the season - you'll stay in elevated bungalows with hot showers and also excellent regional food prepared by dedicated chefs. Many guests particularly enjoy the night walks to spot nocturnal creatures, early morning bird watching excursions and also learning traditional cassava bread-making with local families. The guides earn constant praise for spotting wildlife that most visitors would miss, from tiny poison dart frogs to well-camouflaged sloths.
- popular 162 tours
- 112 tours
- 97 tours
- Spring 2027
The Amazon comes alive in spring with tours that showcase nature at its peak. Our 8-day combo experiences blend mountain trails in the Andes with rich jungle encounters, letting travelers join naturalists who point out active monkeys, bright macaws and laid-back sloths in their element. Quick 3-4 day tours from Puerto Maldonado pack plenty into a shorter visit - guests head out on night safaris tracking caimans, watch hundreds of parrots gather at clay licks, and explore high above the forest on suspended walkways. The week-long homestays with Quichua families add genuine cultural connections, as visitors learn traditional chocolate crafting, take part in shamanic rituals and bike to nearby villages. Our guests tell us how much they value the mix of active discovery and local interactions, whether they're fishing for piranha, discovering medicinal plants, or trying their hand at blowgun hunting with indigenous guides. The riverside lodges serve as comfortable home bases, offering local flavors and skilled naturalists who know just where to spot wildlife during this dynamic season.
- popular 105 tours
- 101 tours
- 98 tours
Contact our Amazon Rainforest travel experts
Tetiana
Expert in Amazon Rainforest at TourRadar
Tetiana is one of our seasoned Amazon Rainforest Travel Experts. Reach out to us to get all your questions about Amazon Rainforest tours answered!
- Choose from 226+ Amazon Rainforest tours
- 658 verified reviews by TourRadar customers
- 24/7 customer support
Call us
+1 844 311 8331