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- What people love about Rainforest Tours
- Travel Rainforest your way
- Top operators in Rainforest
- Discover Rainforest tours for every budget
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The best Rainforest tour packages
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5 Days Amazon Lodge Cuyabeno Reserve
11 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The accommodation, food, guides and activities are all amazing. I would highly recommend this trip.”
ELIOTT, traveled in January 2023
The pristine Nicky Lodge offers comfortable rooms and chef-prepared meals in the heart of the rainforest. Diverse wildlife, indigenous communities, and crystal-clear lagoons await. Local experts guide daily adventures through Cuyabeno Reserve's ecosystems.
Duration 5 days Destinations Cuyabeno Wildlife Preserve Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English, Spanish Operator Ecuador Galapagos Travels From
- US$455
4 Days Amazon Lodge Cuyabeno Reserve
14 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“That is it an amazing trip and the best way to see the Amazon jungle. We only wish we could have stayed longer!”
Eva, traveled in March 2022
Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve stands as one of Earth's most biodiverse regions, where anacondas, harpy eagles and giant paiche fish roam. Authentic wooden cabins at Nicky Lodge serve as base while expert guides lead excursions to spot rare wildlife and visit indigenous Siona and Secoya communities.
Duration 4 days Destinations Cuyabeno Wildlife Preserve Age Range 8 to 70 year olds Operated in English, Spanish Operator Ecuador Galapagos Travels From
- US$425
2 days 1 night – Peruvian Tambopata Jungle
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“Excellent fun packed tour.”
Anthony, traveled in April 2024
The pristine Tambopata National Reserve welcomes visitors to an authentic jungle lodge. Giant otters and capuchin monkeys frequent Lake Sandoval's waters, while caimans lurk along Madre de Dios River. Expert naturalists lead all activities with equipment provided.
Duration 2 days Destinations Puerto Maldonado, Tambopata National Reserve Age Range 8 to 70 year olds Operated in English, Spanish Operator PVTravels From
- US$250
5-Day Amazon Cuyabeno Adventure
11 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The Cuyabeno, so far is my favorite place in the Amazon. Totally recommended.”
PatyRodriguez, traveled in June 2018
Cuyabeno Wildlife Preserve offers 4.5/5-rated adventures in untouched rainforest. Paddle through flooded forests, spot caimans on night expeditions, and learn from Siona shamans. Comfortable eco-lodge stays complement guided wildlife walks and traditional canoe explorations with expert naturalists.
Duration 5 days Destinations Nueva Loja, Cuyabeno Wildlife Preserve Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English, Spanish Operator Rebecca Adventure Travel From
- US$453
- Mega Sale
Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica sits in prime territory for wildlife viewing. River otters and howler monkeys frequent Lake Sandoval's waters. Seven suspension bridges create perfect vantage points for observing toucans and various monkey species.
Duration 3 days Destinations Puerto Maldonado Age Range 12 to 99 year olds Operated in English, Spanish Operator LimaTours From $688
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What people love about Rainforest Tours
- 5 Days Amazon Lodge Cuyabeno Reserve
Incredible experience, the accommodation, food, guides and activities are all amazing. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone that is considering visiting the Amazon, you will not regret it!
- 5 Days Amazon Lodge Cuyabeno Reserve
The 5 day tour at Nicky Lodge was amazing. Our guide Evi was so welcoming and knowledgeable, everywhere you look there’s something amazing to see, from birds, reptiles and monkeys to all the medicinal plants, Evi would explain and answer any question you had with great detail. Honestly one of the best experiences I’ve had. The food and accommodation are also great. Highly recommend for anyone thinking about going (all ages, we had children and adults in our group), you will not be disappointed!
- 5 Days Amazon Lodge Cuyabeno Reserve
This is an amazing trip and it was more than my expectation. Full mark for Nicky Lodge for their organisation
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Ecuador's Cuyabeno Reserve shows off what makes Amazon adventures interesting, with our 4-5 day programs mixing up different activities each day. Your mornings might start paddling traditional canoes, then you'll hike through primary rainforest in the afternoon and go looking for caimans along the riverbanks after dark. Our local guides have an incredible eye for spotting wildlife that most visitors walk right past. There's a great cultural side too - you'll get hands-on with things like making traditional yuca bread alongside Siona community members. We've designed these tours to work for various fitness levels by alternating between longer hikes and easier canoe trips. After a full day out exploring, our customers really value coming back to comfortable lodges with hot showers and good meals.
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Top operators in Rainforest
Explore consistently delivers great trips in Costa Rica - their local knowledge really shows through in how they structure each day. For wildlife enthusiasts, Nicky Lodge deep in the Cuyabeno Reserve has built up quite a reputation among travelers who appreciate their excellent guides, tasty meals and comfortable rooms that don't sacrifice the authentic Amazon experience. One practical tip that keeps coming up from experienced travelers: while TourRadar makes booking simple, you'll often find better prices by waiting to book directly once you're in Ecuador. The savings can be significant, especially for longer stays or small groups, though you'll need to be a bit more flexible with your dates and planning. The staff at Nicky Lodge really know their stuff - guides can spot wildlife that most visitors would miss completely, and they're great at explaining the complex ecosystem in ways that make sense. The food gets mentioned in nearly every review, with fresh local ingredients prepared in ways that satisfy after long days of exploration. Rooms strike that sweet spot between jungle authenticity and actual comfort, which matters when you're spending several days in the rainforest. Explore's Costa Rica itineraries are well-thought-out, hitting the right mix of highlights and lesser-known spots. They've clearly put in the work to develop relationships with quality local providers, guides and accommodations across their routes.
- 4.5 (67 reviews)
"Our guide Romulo was amazong, has a lot of knowledge and eager to share with us all the exciting details of the area, animals, plants and the culture. Our accomodation was vers clean, you don’ t really expect that in the forest but they clean the rooms every day. The food was excellent too! Couldn’t really say anything bad but prepare for the 10 hour long bus ride because it was not a pleasure to ride. the roads are really bad the driver was honking like every min.. but it was worth for the tours.
- Tours
- 2 tours
- Age range
- 5 to 99 years old
- Adventure type
- Active
- Response time
- 17h
- Response rate
- 100%
- Average price
- $144
- 4.5 (91 reviews)
"Excellent fun packed tour.
- Tours
- 1 tours
- Age range
- 1 to 99 years old
- Adventure type
- Explorer
- Response time
- 91h
- Response rate
- 92%
- Average price
- $182
- 4.5 (62 reviews)
"It was no hot water in my room. Plus in the team there was people for Danmark Pay less than me. Food are OK.
- Tours
- 1 tours
- Age range
- 12 to 99 years old
- Adventure type
- Active
- Response time
- 16h
- Response rate
- 100%
- Average price
- $131
Discover Rainforest tours for every budget
For budget-minded travelers, the Peruvian Amazon and Ecuador's Cuyabeno Reserve offer excellent value. The quick 2-day Tambopata programs pack in real jungle experiences - you'll drift off to sleep with nature's nighttime orchestra and stay in simple, clean lodges that do the job nicely. Our guests love heading out on night river safaris to spot caimans and spending mornings on Monkey Island watching different species move through the trees above. In Ecuador, the 4-5 day Cuyabeno tours deliver more than expected for the price point. You get traditional jungle lodges, guides who grew up in these forests and genuine connections with local communities. The sunset swims in Laguna Grande and learning to make yuca bread alongside Siona families turn these budget-friendly trips into something special.
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Rainforest tours for every type of group
Who are you traveling with?
Group
18 tours in RainforestExplore a wide diversity of group tours through Rainforest. We have 18 adventures that vary from 2 days to 18 days. With the greatest number of departures in September, this is also the most popular time of the year.
Small Group
6 tours in RainforestSmall group tours really come into their own in places like Cuyabeno Reserve. With just 8-12 people, everyone can get close to wildlife without disrupting the forest's natural rhythm. Guides have time to point out tiny tree frogs or explain which plants local healers use for medicine. The river boats are perfect - comfortable but compact enough to explore narrow waterways where bigger groups can't venture. Our travelers often mention how they bond with their fellow nature enthusiasts over shared meals and evening talks at the eco-lodges. The guides become more like knowledgeable friends than tour leaders, and many guests stay in touch long after the trip ends.
Top Rainforest travel itineraries to fit your plans
Perfect for quick Amazon experiences, our 3-day programs near Puerto Maldonado pack a lot into a short time. The morning walks take you along private trails where guides can show you some of the 540 bird species and over 100 mammals living in the area. Our travelers particularly enjoy the night walks - there's something special about using your senses to spot insects, spiders and amphibians in the dark. You can walk the impressive canopy system that stretches 1129 feet with observation towers and hanging bridges set 100 feet up. If you prefer water activities, trips to Lake Sandoval often reward you with sightings of giant river otters, red howler monkeys and also black caimans.
TourRadar recommends visiting:
Puerto Maldonado, Tambopata National Reserve
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Our week-long Amazon tours come in two styles - pure jungle immersion or mixed ecosystem experiences. From Iquitos, you'll camp at Mirador Palo Alto for real jungle nights after full days of wildlife spotting, piranha fishing and pink dolphin watching. The daily rhythm works well - morning river cruises for birds, afternoon walks to find monkeys and sloths and evening walks for nocturnal wildlife. Going deeper into the Amazon, Pacaya Samiria Reserve programs take you to spots like Shansho Cocha Lake for fishing, along the Yanayacu River and to see massive Ceiba trees while spotting the local wildlife.
TourRadar recommends visiting:
Colombo, Sinharaja Forest Reserve, Ratnapura, Kitulgala
Demographics
The 5-day Cuyabeno Reserve program works nicely for solo travelers. Everyone sits together for meals and joins group activities, which makes meeting others feel natural. Our individual guests like how each day brings something different - morning wildlife walks, afternoon river trips and nighttime jungle safaris keep things fresh. The jungle lodges are simple but comfy, with common areas where people gather to chat about their wildlife encounters. Many guests tell us they enjoy picking up local skills like making yuca bread with resident families, plus having quiet moments in the hammocks between outings.
Couples often pick our 3-4 day Peruvian Amazon trips for time together in the jungle. The private bungalows by the Madre de Dios River blend comfort with real jungle feel. Our paired guests especially like evening river cruises spotting caimans and capybaras, then having dinner by candlelight with fresh local dishes. Walking through Tambopata Reserve lets couples spot medicinal plants and wildlife side by side, while early morning canoe rides offer quiet moments watching the jungle come alive. Many tell us their favorite parts were swimming in jungle pools or exploring the elevated canopy walkways together high above the forest floor.
The 4-day Amazon programs in Ecuador's Cuyabeno Reserve draw younger adults who want to stay active. These trips mix physical challenges like paddling traditional canoes and night hikes with wildlife spotting. Our younger travelers dig the authentic feel of staying in thatched-roof lodges deep in the jungle, where limited electricity adds to the raw experience. The evening campfires become social spots, with travelers trading stories while jungle sounds fill the air. They get into the mix of cultural elements - learning about healing plants from indigenous guides and visiting local villages - combined with active exploration that keeps energy high.
Our 5-day lodge-based Amazon trips suit senior travelers well, offering solid comfort while keeping the real jungle experience. The schedule includes regular rest stops and flexible activity options. Our older guests connect with guides who share deep knowledge about the ecosystem and local ways of life. Elevated walkways make wildlife watching easier without rough terrain, and motorized canoes provide comfortable access to remote spots. Many like alternating between quiet deck time watching birds and monkeys and gentle guided walks learning about medicinal plants and forest life.
Our Costa Rica rainforest tours hit the mark with families - there's a natural mix of nature and hands-on fun that works really well. Kids love tracking howler monkeys in Tortuguero National Park and watching sea turtles nesting from June through September. The guides are great at catching young imaginations, explaining cool facts like how ants and termites make up 33% of the jungle's living mass. The cooking sessions where children make Costa Rican snacks always get big smiles, and the lodges we pick have pools perfect for cooling off between activities. Our family travelers tell us they enjoy the balance: zip-lining in cloud forests, learning to make cheese in the volcanic highlands and taking boat trips to spot dolphins and whales along the Pacific shoreline.
- Solo Travelers14 tours
- Couples5 tours
- Seniors (50+)13 tours
Best time to visit Rainforest
- Spring 2025
Spring in Peru's rainforest opens up quick but deep 3-day programs at Reserva Amazonica. The suspension bridges give you treetop views where toucans and sloths often hang out. Lake Sandoval gets really active this season - our guests regularly spot giant river otters, red howler monkeys and also countless birds during peaceful canoe rides. Late afternoon river cruises work well for wildlife, with capybaras and caimans frequently seen along the Madre de Dios riverbanks.
- March 2025 popular 18 tours
- April 2025 17 tours
- May 2025 18 tours
- Summer 2025
Costa Rica's rainforests really come alive in summer. The weather lets us do more activities like rafting the Pejibaye River and swimming under jungle waterfalls near Arenal. From June through September, about 5,000 green and leatherback turtles nest at Tortuguero - it's quite a sight. Wildlife encounters stack up nicely; spot howler monkeys at dawn, watch for whales in Corcovado's bays and also search for pacas and tarantulas on night walks. The local connections make these tours special, like when families learn to cook Costa Rican treats together.
- June 2025 17 tours
- popular 19 tours
- 19 tours
- Fall / Autumn 2025
Autumn tours center on our field stations near Puerto Maldonado and lodge stays in Cuyabeno. The research areas give access to trails where 540 bird species and 362 different ant types live. Our travelers start with early morning birding before walking elevated platforms 100 feet above the forest floor. In Ecuador's Cuyabeno Reserve, drier conditions make it perfect for swimming Laguna Grande and exploring deep into primary forest. Night hikes this season are particularly good for finding insects, spiders and also nocturnal mammals.
- popular 20 tours
- 18 tours
- November 2025 17 tours
- Winter 2025 / 2026
The winter months bring something special to our Cuyabeno Reserve tours in Ecuador. The cooler air and light rains create perfect conditions for wildlife watching from our base at Nicky Lodge. You'll take guided canoe trips through the river networks, get insights about medicinal plants from local guides and join night walks to find nocturnal animals. Our travelers tell us they love learning traditional cooking with Tarapuy families - you'll make authentic yuca bread using techniques passed down through generations. The winter schedule balances activity nicely; paddle flooded forests in the morning then relax in a hammock watching monkeys play in the canopy later on.
- 15 tours
- February 2025 popular 17 tours
- December 2025 17 tours
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