What's the typical length of Amazon Rainforest tours starting in Lima?

Amazon Rainforest tours from Lima range from 4 to 11 days with most visitors choosing 9-day itineraries. The Aria Amazon cruise spans 11 days departing from the Country Club Lima Hotel offering extended exploration time while shorter 4-day trips like the Posada Amazonas Lodge focus on key rainforest experiences. A TourRadar traveler noted "Great mix of activities not nature and culture" during their 9-day Amazon adventure from Lima.

What are the main starting points for Amazon tours in Lima?

Tours typically depart from Lima's Miraflores and San Isidro neighborhoods with pickup service from select hotels including the Country Club Lima Hotel and Wyndham Costa del Sol Lima Airport Hotel. The Jorge Chávez International Airport serves as another common meeting point where guides connect with travelers before jungle-bound flights. According to a TourRadar review "The organization of the tour went smoothly without a hitch starting with airport pickup in Lima."

How do I get from Lima to the Amazon rainforest locations?

Getting to the Amazon requires a domestic flight from Lima to either Iquitos or Puerto Maldonado taking 1-2 hours followed by boat transportation to your final destination. The route to the Aria Amazon includes a flight to Iquitos and transfer to Nauta port. For Tambopata Reserve visitors fly to Puerto Maldonado then take river transport. A TourRadar traveler reported: "All transfers were seamless from Lima's airport to the various boats and lodges deep in the jungle."

Amazon Rainforest Tours from Lima

Picture yourself kayaking the Ucayali River, then spotting wild monkeys in jungle canopies. This Amazon journey takes you from Lima's colonial plazas to piranha fishing on remote tributaries, from the birthplace of the mighty Amazon to traditional villages along the riverbanks. You'll cruise past pink dolphins, explore Pacaya Samiria Reserve, and camp riverside under rainforest stars. Unforgettable!

10 best Amazon Rainforest tours from Lima

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4-Day Jungle of Peru Tambopata Nature Reserve
5.0 (1 traveler review)
"This was the most amazing experience we've ever had. I would definitely recommend to everyone to do this at least once in their life."
chantelle, traveled in July
Duration
4 days
Destinations
Lima, Puerto Maldonado, Tambopata National Reserve
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Regions
Amazonian BasinTambopataAmazon Rainforest+2 more
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English, Spanish
Operator
America Viajes
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Premium Peru in Depth
4.6 (1 traveler review)
Duration
15 days
Destinations
Lima, Arequipa, Canon del Colca, Lake Titicaca, Cusco,Ollantaytambo,Aguas Calientes,Machu Picchu,Puerto Maldonado+4 more
Age Range
Ages 15+
Regions
Peruvian AmazonAmazonian BasinPeruvian CoastAmazonasAmazon RainforestAndes MountainsColca CanyonMachu PicchuLake Titicaca+8 more
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English
Operator
Intrepid Premium
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Peruvian Rivers & Rainforest Discovery (2026) (Lima to Lima, 2026)
Duration
11 days
Destinations
Lima, Iquitos, Nauta, Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve
Age Range
Ages 16+
Ship
Aria Amazon
Regions
Amazonian BasinAmazon Rainforest+1 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection
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In-depth Cultural
Explore Peru & Bolivia
4.5 (2 traveler reviews)
"Great itinerary for Peru, got to see and experience everything I wanted to."
Jade, traveled in January
Duration
25 days
Destinations
Lima, Cusco, Ollantaytambo, Inca Trail, Puno, Llachon,La Paz,Uyuni,Uyuni Salt Flat,Laguna Colorada,Potosi,Sucre+6 more
Age Range
Ages 15+
Regions
Peruvian AmazonAmazonian BasinAmazonasAmazon RainforestAndes MountainsMachu PicchuBolivian AltiplanoLake Titicaca+7 more
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English
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Intrepid Travel
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Mythos Amazonas: Peru, Bolivien und Brasilien Abenteuer
Duration
23 days
Destinations
Peru Bolivia Brazil
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Regions
Amazonian BasinAmazon Rainforest+1 more
Operated in
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Operator
Oasis Travel
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River Cruise
Peruvian Rivers & Rainforest Discovery (2027) (Lima to Lima, 2027)
Duration
11 days
Destinations
Lima, Iquitos, Nauta
Age Range
Ages 16+
Ship
Aria Amazon
Regions
Peruvian AmazonAmazonian BasinIquitosAmazon Rainforest+3 more
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Operator
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection
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River Cruise
Amazon Riverboat Adventure In Depth
4.8 (64 traveler reviews)
"Great way to explore the river and life surrounding it."
Martin, traveled in February
Duration
9 days
Destinations
Lima, Iquitos, Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve, Nauta
Age Range
Ages 12+
Ship
Amatista
Regions
Amazonian BasinAmazon Rainforest+1 more
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Operator
G Adventures
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$Peru Splendors with Peru\'s Amazon Tour$
$Peru Splendors with Peru\'s Amazon - 8 destinations$
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Peru Splendors with Peru's Amazon
5.0 (1 traveler review)
"The tour was truly amazing. Everything was well organized, and it was a real luxury to have everything planned and organized for you."
Martine, traveled in September
Duration
12 days
Destinations
Lima, Puerto Maldonado, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Regions
Peruvian AmazonAmazonian BasinAmazonasAmazon RainforestAndes MountainsMachu Picchu+5 more
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English
Operator
Globus
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Peru Encompassed
4.8 (140 traveler reviews)
"All that I wanted to see and experience in my short 21-day time frame was achieved."
Michael, traveled in August
Duration
20 days
Destinations
Lima, Pisco, Paracas, Ballestas Islands,Paracas National Reserve,Nazca,Huacachina,Arequipa,Misti Volcano,Cusco,Chivay,Puno,Taquile Island,Saqsaywaman,Pisac,Ollantaytambo,Aguas Calientes,Machu Picchu,Pachar,Huarocondo,Pacaymayo Valley,Sacred Valley,Vilcabamba,Sayacmarca,Winay Wayna,Urubamba,Puerto Maldonado+23 more
Age Range
Ages 15+
Physical Rating
Active
Regions
Peruvian AmazonAmazonian BasinPeruvian CoastAmazonasAmazon RainforestAndes MountainsColca CanyonMachu PicchuLake Titicaca+8 more
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Intrepid Travel
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In-depth Cultural
Sacred Land of the Incas
4.7 (111 traveler reviews)
"Visits some incredible places."
Toni, traveled in December
Duration
15 days
Destinations
Lima, Avatar Amazon Lodge, Cusco, Sacred Valley,Ollantaytambo,Inca Trail,Aguas Calientes,Machu Picchu,Puno,Lake Titicaca,La Paz+7 more
Age Range
Ages 15+
Regions
Peruvian AmazonAmazonian BasinAmazonasAmazon RainforestAndes MountainsMachu PicchuLake Titicaca+6 more
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Operator
Intrepid Travel
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Premium Peru, Chile & Argentina
Duration
18 days
Destinations
Peru Chile Argentina
Age Range
Ages 15+
Regions
Peruvian AmazonAmazonian BasinPampas ArgentinaAmazonasCentral ChileAmazon RainforestAndes MountainsMachu Picchu+7 more
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