Budget Tours & Trips to Amazon Rainforest
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- Amazon Jungle: Manu Reserve & Ayahuasca
- Amazon Ultimate Adventure for Thrill Seekers 6 Days/5 Nights
- Puerto Maldonado Amazon Eco-Lodge 5D/4N (from Cuzco)
- 4 Days Archidona Amazon Lodge Kichwa Community
- 4 Days Amazon El Coca Lodge
- 4 days 3 nights – Peruvian Tambopata Jungle
- 4 days Iquitos Amazon Jungle tour with Pink Dolphin watch
- 5 Days Into the Heart of the Jungle: Lagartococha Tour
- Mystical Amazon: A 7 Day Journey Through the Green Paradise
- 4 days Iquitos Amazon Jungle & Pink Dolphin Watching
Your approx. $210 daily rate covers camping equipment, meals, and expert guidance through Tambopata's wilderness. Motorized boat transport, kayaking gear, and special access to Chuncho macaw clay-lick and Tambopata Research Center included.
Duration 7 days Destinations Cusco, Puerto Maldonado, Tambopata National Reserve Age Range Ages 16+ Operated in English, Spanish Price Per Day $555 Operator Unu Raymi Expeditions From
- NZ$3,888
Authentic hammock camping in the Amazon costs approx. $200 daily, meals included. Expert guides lead Paraná do Mamori River excursions, with Manaus transportation included.
Duration 6 days Destinations Manaus Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Portuguese Price Per Day $342 Operator Across Caribbean Excursions From
- NZ$2,051
Taricaya Reserve adventures start at approx. $110 daily, with eco-lodge stays and meals included. Highlights feature turtle conservation visits and caiman spotting on the Madre de Dios River.
Duration 5 days Destinations Cusco, Puerto Maldonado, Manaus Age Range Ages 10+ Price Per Day $189 Operator Bamba Travel From
- NZ$945
Rainforest adventures at approx. $130 daily feature comfortable lodge stays, guided treks to Golondrinas waterfall, and Kichwa community visits. Guests enjoy complimentary chocolate-making workshops and cultural shows at Huasquila Lodge.
Duration 4 days Destinations Archidona Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Spanish Price Per Day $226 Operator Responsible Travel South America From
- NZ$905
4 Days Amazon El Coca Lodge
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“The food, activities and things we saw made for an epic 4 days!”
Stuart, traveled in June
Nature-focused stays at YARINA Reserve cost approx. $240/day, covering eco-lodge accommodation, meals, and guided adventures. Activities include primary forest walks, canoe trips, wildlife spotting, and traditional piranha fishing.
Duration 4 days Destinations Coca Age Range Ages 6+ Operated in English, Spanish Price Per Day $400 Operator Responsible Travel South America From
- NZ$1,598
4 days 3 nights – Peruvian Tambopata Jungle
6 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Very impressed with your radar.haf quick response to all questions and queries.”
Rhona, traveled in January
The Amazon awaits at approx. $90 daily, with lodge stays, traditional meals, and guided wildlife viewing. Visitors can meet primates at Monkey Island, paddle across Lake Sandoval, and connect with authentic Ese'Eja culture affordably.
Duration 4 days Destinations Puerto Maldonado Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Spanish Price Per Day $174 Operator PVTravels From
- NZ$695
Riverside lodges and guided activities cost approx. $130 per day, including 10 meals. The package features river excursions, indigenous community visits, and wildlife viewing opportunities.
Duration 4 days Destinations Iquitos Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Spanish Price Per Day $233 Operator PVTravels From
- NZ$930
The Amazon's pristine wilderness costs approx. $200 daily, with equipped camping, meals, and expert guides. Three major rivers wind through rare wildlife habitats and indigenous communities. Welcome drinks and essential gear keep costs down while maximizing adventure.
Duration 5 days Destinations Coca, Cuyabeno Wildlife Preserve Age Range Ages 18-60 Operated in English, Spanish Price Per Day $333 Operator Responsible Travel South America From
- NZ$1,666
Duration 7 days Destinations Bogota, Guatavita, Leticia, Puerto Narino Age Range Ages 12+ Operated in English, Spanish Price Per Day $594 Operator Responsible Travel South America From
- NZ$4,160
4 days Iquitos Amazon Jungle & Pink Dolphin Watching
3 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The sanctuary was a stand out. If you have a camera with a big lenses you could capture the dolphins.”
Cathal, traveled in March
Rich Amazon adventures at approx. $130 daily include lodge stays and full board meals. Naturalist guides lead wildlife watching, cultural visits, traditional fishing, and night walks from comfortable rainforest bases.
Duration 4 days Destinations Iquitos Age Range Ages 8+ Operated in English, Spanish Price Per Day $233 Operator PVTravels From
- NZ$930
Budget Tours & Trips to Amazon Rainforest Reviews
- 4 Days Amazon Lodge Cuyabeno Reserve
Incredible! The tour was absolutely amazing, we saw so many different animals and hundreds of them! The staff and lodge were incredible - we never went hungry and the food was healthy and delicious. Do not miss out!
- Puerto Maldonado Amazon Eco-Lodge 4D/3N (from Puerto Maldonado)
Excellent guide, fantastic activities, great food and nice accommodation
- 4 days - Tambopata Amazon Jungle
Fantastic jungle experience. Guide Franklin was so knowledgeable and fun. Food was the best we have had on our holiday Excellent activities to choose from too Great for a family of 5 Loved every minute Highly recommend
What our customers ask about Budget Tours & Trips to Amazon Rainforest
What is the average daily cost for a budget Amazon Rainforest tour?
Budget-conscious travelers can expect to spend between USD 87-236 per day with most tours falling in the USD 100-150 range. The 4-day Tambopata Amazon Jungle tour represents good value at USD 87 per day. This price covers lodging at places like the Sandoval Lake Lodge meals and guided activities. A recent TourRadar traveler shared: "We had a great time and the lodge was very homely and comfortable with good food and friendly accommodating staff."
What type of accommodation can I expect on budget Amazon tours?
Budget tours provide simple yet comfortable lodging at places like the Monte Amazonico Lodge in Puerto Maldonado. Rooms are basic but clean with private bungalows or shared facilities available. Most lodges run on generators offering power from 5-9pm. The locations along rivers such as Madre de Dios or Tambopata let visitors experience the rainforest up close. A TourRadar guest at Paradise Lodge noted: "The rooms were clean and comfortable though basic with only a bare bulb for lighting during limited power hours."
When is the most affordable time to visit the Amazon Rainforest?
The best deals appear during February-March and October-November in the shoulder season. Tours in Puerto Maldonado Peru start at USD 395 during these periods. A TourRadar visitor reported: "we got better rates visiting in October and still had great wildlife viewing opportunities at Avatar Amazon Lodge."
What meals are included in budget Amazon Rainforest tours?
Standard packages include three daily meals combining local Amazonian dishes with familiar international options. The 4-day Iquitos Amazon tour provides 4 lunches 3 dinners and 3 breakfasts with vegetarian choices available. Fresh local ingredients tropical fruits and traditional dishes are served in lodge dining areas. A TourRadar guest at Paradise Lodge remarked: "The food was unbelievable in the middle of the jungle."
What activities are typically included in budget Amazon Rainforest tours?
Budget tours offer extensive activities like guided jungle walks canopy tours at Taricaya Reserve night safaris for caiman spotting and visits to indigenous communities such as the Ese-Eja. Visitors can enjoy boat rides to see pink dolphins try piranha fishing and watch birds at sites like El Chuncho macaw clay lick. A TourRadar participant noted: "Brian our guide was very helpful knowledgeable funny and hardworking spotting capybaras caimans monkeys tarantulas a scorpion frogs sloths all types of parrots."
What level of guiding can I expect on budget Amazon tours?
Budget tours employ professional bilingual guides fluent in English and Spanish. In Tambopata many guides are locals with deep regional expertise. According to one TourRadar visitor: "Our guide Frankie was very knowledgeable kind and accommodating going out of his way to tailor the trip to meet everyone's needs."