
If you are looking for authentic Peruvian Amazon tours, offers superior service to our visitors, creating unique and unforgettable adventures in the Peruvian Amazon (Manu National Park and Tambopata Reserve). We tailor each travel program to the expectations of our clients, whether traveling as a couple, families with children, or a group of friends seeking adventure.
We pride ourselves on being sustainable, responsible, and committed to conserving the Amazon through ecotourism and also committed to improving the lives of our team and their families.
We welcome you to Peru and we are ready to introduce you to our culture and the biodiversity found in this part of the planet.
Explore the magic of Manu, where nature and culture come together in a unique experience.
Experience the essence of the jungle and Amazonian culture in a unique environment.
Discover the wild beauty of Tambopata, where rainforest, wildlife and adventure.
Discover colorful Amazonian birds in their natural habitat and experience.
These guys make magic happen, always using fresh fruit and local ingredients. Their yummy meals support the local economy and comply with all standards.
Qualified, professional, local tour guides; well-equipped with guiding gear. Socially responsible-we employ local people; guides born and brought up in the jungle.
Owned and operated by Palotoa Amazon Travel. Born and raised in Manu Park, we support the local economy and meet all legal requirements.
Each guide has a quality spotting scope, high-range flashlight, pair of binoculars, and bird & mammal guide book; the best equipment to observe the wildlife of the jungle up close.
We own two private lodges with all the facilities that you need to be comfy in the jungle. Each lodge was designed to be eco-friendly and is equipped with light.
EXCELLENT
Based on 225 reviews
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Evelyn CVerified
¡Una experiencia inolvidable en el corazón del Manú! Este tour de 6 días al Parque Nacional del Manú superó todas mis expectativas. Desde el primer día, la organización fue impecable: los traslados fueron puntuales y cómodos, y nuestro guía, Abel, fue increíblemente conocedor y apasionado. Gracias a él, aprendimos muchísimo sobre la flora, fauna y cultura local.Cada día estuvo lleno de aventuras, desde caminatas por la selva hasta paseos en bote por el río. Los avistamientos de aves, monos y caimanes fueron inolvidables. El alojamiento fue cómodo y rodeado de naturaleza, lo que hizo la experiencia aún más especial.La comida fue deliciosa y siempre fresca, con platos locales bien preparados y opciones para todos los gustos.Los traslados pueden ser largos, pero las vistas impresionantes y las paradas en el camino hacen que el viaje sea parte de la aventura.¡Un tour 100% recomendable! Y, sin duda, la mejor elección fue hacerlo con Palotoa Amazon Travel, una agencia profesional y bien organizada.Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
Oscar HVerified
What an incredible tour The guides were very knowledgeable, and the Amazon was absolutely stunning. I saw so many animals and beautiful plants. I especially loved the boat rides and learning about the plants and animals. Highly recommended!Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
Hannah MVerified
Amazing experience The tour was well-organized, and the guides made sure we were comfortable. Exploring the Amazon was magical, and the food provided was delicious! Thank you 😊Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
CamperVerified
Not what we hoped for While the Amazon itself was breathtaking, the service from Palotoa Amazon Travel was below average. The guide seemed unprepared, and some of the activities felt poorly planned. For the price, we expected a higher standardPosted on Tripadvisor![]()
Neil SVerified
Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick - Great Experience! Great Amazon/Tambopata Experience!My wife and I did the 3-day tour of the Tambopata Macaw Clay Lick and had a great time! The booking communication was great, the airport pickup & transfer was smooth, the food was excellent (they accommodated our vegetarian diet very nicely!) and the outings were fun and informative!The lodging had a few issues, but thankfully the company resolved them as best as possible. The lodging was sort of hostel-style, which was fun to meet other travelers and eat with them and share experiences. Highly recommended! Just be sure to pack light into the jungle, and leave your big luggage at home or their office in Puerto Maldonado.Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
Carlos FVerified
unforgettable experience in the Manu We had an unforgettable experience at the Manu, thanks to the impeccable organization of Abel and his entire team. We did the tour in five days, because we had to take the plane back. The duration of 6 days would have been ideal. We stayed for two nights at the Palotoa Lodge and two nights at Casa Mashigenka, within the reserved area of the park. The facilities were very comfortable in both cases. We did the experience of sailing several hours along the rivers, we watched a lot of animals (monkeys, alligators, birds, river otters) and marveled at the vegetation of the jungle. We had an excellent experience thanks to Abel, who was born and raised in the area, and then worked as a park ranger. Thanks to that, you have a very precise knowledge of the whole region, its flora and fauna. Cristobal’s food was unforgettable, so much so that our children missed it on the next leg of the trip, in Lima. The motorists who operated the boat knew the rivers very well, which meant that we could overcome the obstacles (low-lying areas, banks) without any inconvenience. One highlight is that the company and those who carry the tour are local people, which gives special value to the whole trip. In short, we highly recommend this experience!! We can not imagine a better option to know the Amazon from Cusco.Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
Ian SVerified
Great trip to Reserved Zone. We really enjoyed our 7d/6n trip into Manu! Very well organised, good food and our guide Juan Carlos was super knowlegeable. A special shoutout goes to our boat driver Jonathon who was a complete star, not only with reading the rivers which in places were not at all straigtforward to navigate but also being able to spot wildlife at the same time. Yes, the boat journeys are long, but getting to up Cocha Salvador and down to Blanquillo and Camungo more than made it worthwhile, there were well planned stops to break the journey and plenty to see and do along the way. It's never easy spotting wildlife in rainforest environments but we saw plenty, both by day and at night. The journey through the cloud forest on the first couple of days was fantastic, as was the return from Puerto Carlos over the mountains. Thanks for a wonderful trip!Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
ElenaduduVerified
Unforgettable experience Everything was magnificent in this adventure in the Manu with Palotoa Amazon Travel: our guide Michel was very prepared, Leonardo an excellent and very nice cocinero, our driver for the road trip very kind and the boatmen Dionisio and Rolando very skilled. The lodges were wonderful: well kept, clean and placed in beautiful places. Surprisingly we didn't have too many surprises with insects, arachnids or anything else... I want to specify this for those who should have a bit of fear about it: launch yourself that it's worth it! For six days we felt really cared for and made part, as respectful visitors, of the natural spectacle of Manu. For anyone looking for a jungle experience, I recommend contacting this agency: Gladys and her husband run it with passion and wisdom and will advise you at best. We understood from the briefing, in their office in Cusco, that we could not have chosen better: from their ways and their recommendations, not only passion and wisdom shone through, but also the intent to plan nature tours in respect of the latter. Nice people in a nice place. We won't forget them!Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
Laura HVerified
An Amazonian Christmas We spent 3 nights, 4 days in manu national park, from 23rd December to 26th December. Jack was our tour guide and he was incredibly knowledgeable of the wildlife and the flora and fauna. He made a concerted effort to ensure we saw as much as possible in the short period we were there. We saw a host of wildlife from Parrots, Birds, Spiders, Snakes, Capybara, Insects and Monkeys. He tailor made the trip to our preferences and the ever changing weather conditions. The chef was great and there was always a lot of food and a lot of options. We even had a traditional Peruvian Christmas breakfast on Christmas Day.Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
白条儿Verified
Memorable experience Very good journey, memorable. Experienced guides, delicious food, saw lots of interesting wildlife and slept peacefully. It's good to see they have a star chain now.Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more
EXCELLENT
Based on 22 reviews
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EmilyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Absolutely incredible week in Manu with Palotoa. Our guide Juan Carlos was so knowledge and made sure we had everything we needed. The chef, Leonardo, prepared delicious food for us and we never went hungry. The tour was well organised and was a once in a lifetime experience. Highly recommend the 7 day tour if you have the time, you see so much wildlife (we even saw two jaguars) and doing it with Palotoa is a fantastic choice!Posted on Google![]()
Sam PTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
We booked the 4 day Manu trip and had an incredible experience. We booked with a partner travel agency and the experience was provided by Palotoa Amazon Travel. We had a briefing the day before the trip began with our guide, who outlined the 4 days and gave us the opportunity to ask questions. The organisation of the tour was fantastic. We were picked up promptly in the morning, the meals that were cooked for us were incredible (some of the best we've had in Peru) and the accomodation in the jungle was clean and comfortable. Our guide Abel was incredible. He was very knowledgeable and kind and helped us to spot all sorts of animals. During our trip we saw 5 different species of monkeys, a huge amount of birds, wild pigs, spiders, frogs, opossums, a snake, a deer and more. It was a fantastically organised trip and one we'll always remember.Posted on Google![]()
Harshdeep KaurTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Us and our friends had great time at Manu National park. Abel and Raul were great in coordinating the trip. Bonus points for cook. We were group of vegetarians and we were so scared for not having enough vegetarians options in jungle but the amount of food options we had for all three meals was exceptional. Everyone was very kind and thoughtful of our needs. Let’s talk about adventures. We had so much fun expediting through jungle. Saw a lot of birds and animals. Payment through PayPal was smooth. Will totally recommend them to everyone.Posted on Google![]()
Tahiry RamarosonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Nous avons passé 4 jours inoubliables à Tambopata. Le séjour est très bien organiséPosted on Google![]()
Kim BensonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
A Real Amazon experience A great experience of the amazon jungle, 1st day is by car then rest is by boat which is how they live. The hot spring and the viewing platform were my top bits, complete surrounded by nature is what this trip was about. Thanks to Abel and his team for making this Amazon experience so easy and enjoyable. I would defiantly recommend do it with them. Just remember that it takes time to get out of the wilderness so don't plan on going anywhere other than Cusco the final day...no stress that way.Posted on Google![]()
Adeline GommetTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
The 4 days Tambopata tour in the jungle of Puerto Maldonado was amazing. We were very happy and felt comfortable. It was well organized. The accommodation and food were good. The guide was really nice. We saw many animals and learned a lot about the rich biodiversity of the surroundings. A great moment of serenity during our vacations. Many thanks.Posted on Google![]()
TommoRoweTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
We had a great 3 day trip to Tambopata National Park with our guide, Carlos. His enthusiasm for the rainforest and the nature it contains was infections. His knowledge of the many different species of birds, mammals, insects, reptiles and even fish was incredible. Our boat drivers Viktor and Jordy were also great, along with the lodge hosts/chefs who cooked up great food each day.Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more
Imagine waking up surrounded by the sounds of the rainforest, navigating wild rivers, spotting incredible wildlife, and discovering places far from the usual tourist paths. Your Amazon adventure is waiting and there is no better way to experience it than with local guides who know the rainforest from the inside out.
Whether you are looking for wildlife encounters, river adventures, or a deeper connection with the Amazon, tell us what you’re dreaming of and let’s make it part of your journey.

We protect more than 2,000 hectares of Amazon rainforest through conservation, responsible tourism, and collaboration with local communities and environmental partners.




Here are some of the most common questions travelers have about our Peruvian Amazon tours before booking. From what’s included and how we can customize your experience to transportation, accommodation, and other travel details, we’ve answered the key questions to help you plan your Amazon adventure with confidence.
The best experience depends on what you want to discover and how much time you have. Some travelers prefer wildlife-focused excursions, while others are more interested in river journeys, rainforest walks, birdwatching, photography, or a slower experience surrounded by nature. The duration of your trip, the type of accommodation, and the activities included can also make a difference. Rather than choosing a single “best” option, we recommend considering what you would most like to experience and selecting an itinerary that matches your interests, travel style, and available time.
Absolutely. The Peruvian Amazon offers a completely different side of Peru, with vast rainforest landscapes, winding rivers, incredible biodiversity, and opportunities to experience nature away from the country’s better-known archaeological destinations. A visit can include wildlife observation, jungle excursions, boat journeys, and encounters with the unique ecosystems and cultures of the region. For travelers looking for a more immersive experience in nature, spending a few days in the Amazon can become one of the most memorable parts of a trip to Peru.
There is no single best month for everyone, as the Amazon can offer different experiences throughout the year. The region has a tropical climate, with warm temperatures and the possibility of rain in every season. Some periods can be more suitable for certain activities or wildlife experiences, while water levels can also influence river navigation and access to different areas. Your ideal time to visit will ultimately depend on what you want to do, how long you plan to stay, and the type of experience you are looking for.
Choosing the right tour company depends on the kind of experience you want and how you prefer to travel. Palotoa Amazon Travel specializes in experiences in the Peruvian Amazon, combining local knowledge, personalized itineraries, and responsible travel practices. Our local team can help you choose an experience based on your interests, available time, and preferred way of exploring the rainforest. Whether you are looking for wildlife encounters, river excursions, or a deeper connection with the Amazon, we can help you plan a journey that fits your expectations.
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