Jungle tours: Puerto Maldonado

PER-78 & PER-79 / 4-day trips

Jungle: Puerto Maldonado

Puerto Maldonado is located at the confluence of the Tampopata and Madre de Dios River. Where those two rivers converge, a very accessible primary jungle begins. Here you can experience a magical conjugation of vibrant forest, winding rivers, and huge swamps, forming lush sustainable ecosystems, or “Aguajales”.

The Amazon jungle near Puerto Maldonado is served by excellent accommodation options for those craving a touch of luxury. It has become a very popular destination for travelers who want to experience the Peruvian jungle and its amazing biodiversity.

Andes World Travel is offering 2 different jungle tours in Puerto Maldonado.

The first one, Refugio Amazonas, and our choise of favorite, is taking place along the Tambopata river. Its a luxerous oasis in the middle of the jungle.

The second option is also a great option in case of a more tight budget is taking place along the Madre de Dios river.

Jungle: Tambopata River: “Refugio Amazonas tour”

PER-78 / 4-day trip

Jungle: Puerto Maldonado 2

Refugio Amazonas is a great luxerous oasis in the middle of the jungle. It´s commited to science, research and conservation and the guides are very skilled and the tours extremely intersting.

Refugio Amazonas is a spacious ecolodge, with bar, a massage center, and buffet service in the middle of Tambopata National Reserve. This eco-lodge is home of Wired Amazon, the first citizen science project which turns explorers into a citizen scientist.

Accommodation includes a 45-meter square room with mosquito nets, a private bathroom and an open wall facing the forest.

Your stay includes three meals daily, teas, coffee, guided excursions and activities, refreshments upon arriving, and transfers to and from the airport. The ratio of guides are 10:1

The itinerery below is just a sample itinerary as the activities are “a la Carte”, which means you can choose to do the activities in the order you desire.


Day 1Arrival & Transfer to Refugio Amazonas. Cayman Research
Day 2Oxbow Lake, Brazil Nut Trail, Canopy Tower & nightwalk
Day 3Parrot clay lick, mammal clay lick, kayaking and lectures
Day 4Transfer to Puerto Maldonado & Departure

Jungle: Madre de Dios river: “Eco-adventure with Ecoamazonia lodge”

PER-79 / 4-day trip

Ecoamazonia is a nice tourist class lodge located on the Madre de Dios River, 45 min from Puerto Maldonado.
The bungalows are nice and clean, the comun areas practical and nice and as a plus the lodge has a refreshing pool.


Day 1Welcome – Puerto Maldonado – Lodge – Visit Cocha Caimán
Day 2Lodge – Lake Apu Victor – Monkey Island
Day 3Lodge – Cocha Perdida
Day 4Transfer out to Puerto Maldonado
Tags: Madre de Dios River, Jungle lodge, Peru, Jungle, Maldonado, Nature & Culture, Jungle Tours Refugio Amazonas, Tambopata Reserve