Budget Tours & Trips to Amazon Rainforest
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- Amazon Ultimate Adventure for Thrill Seekers 6 Days/5 Nights
- Amazon Jungle: Manu Reserve & Ayahuasca
- 4 days Iquitos Amazon Jungle & Pink Dolphin Watching
- 4 days 3 nights – Peruvian Tambopata Jungle
- Puerto Maldonado Amazon Eco-Lodge 5D/4N (from Cuzco)
- Puerto Maldonado Amazon Eco-Lodge 3D/2N (from Puerto Maldonado)
- 4 Days - Secrets of Cuyabeno
- 5 Days - Cuyabeno Adventure & Conservation
- 5 Days Into the Heart of the Jungle: Lagartococha Tour
- 4 Days in the Heart of the Jungle
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 $355 Operator Across Caribbean Excursions From
- NZ$2,128
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 $576 Operator Unu Raymi Expeditions From
- NZ$4,032
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 $241 Operator PVTravels From
- NZ$965
4 days 3 nights – Peruvian Tambopata Jungle
6 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Paradise Lodge was so impressive, with spacious rooms, a swimming pool, pretty jungle vibes and a fantastic breakfast, lunch and dinner service.”
Emily, traveled in April
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 $180 Operator PVTravels From
- NZ$721
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 $196 Operator Bamba Travel From
- NZ$980
Puerto Maldonado Amazon Eco-Lodge 3D/2N (from Puerto Maldonado)
3 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The cabins were clean and comfortable. The food was amazing, I'm veggie and they catered for me very well.”
Rebecca, traveled in August
Amazon Planet Lodge welcomes you at approx. $130 daily, including guided wildlife experiences and full-board meals. Taricaya Reserve entrance fees, canopy walkway access, night cruises, and Puerto Maldonado transfers included.
Duration 3 days Destinations Puerto Maldonado Age Range Ages 10+ Price Per Day $274 Operator Bamba Travel From
- NZ$823
Duration 4 days Destinations Cuyabeno Wildlife Preserve Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Spanish Price Per Day $445 Operator Responsible Travel South America From
- NZ$1,780
Duration 5 days Destinations Cuyabeno Wildlife Preserve Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Spanish Price Per Day $383 Operator Responsible Travel South America From
- NZ$1,915
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 $345 Operator Responsible Travel South America From
- NZ$1,728
Duration 4 days Destinations Iquitos Age Range Ages 15+ Operated in English, Spanish Price Per Day $386 Operator Responsible Travel South America From
- NZ$1,543
Budget Tours & Trips to Amazon Rainforest Reviews
- 4 days 3 nights – Peruvian Tambopata Jungle
The overall experience was excellent for our group of 8. Our guide for the duration, Jonathan, was super helpful and so full of knowledge. He was able to find us all the animals we were looking for including capybaras and even a sloth. The food was nice but there aren't really any options. The accommodations were "basic". Very, very basic. Only a bare bulb with power from 5-9pm. If you can get past those issues, you will have a great time. All of the excursions were amazing.
- 4 Days Amazon Lodge Cuyabeno Reserve
Do it! Every aspect of it is amazing. From the bungalows to the food. The people are so special as well.
- Amazon Jungle - 3 Days
The tour was really amazing. The food, landscape. accommodation,, everything was pretty good and what I want to emphasize is the excellent tour guide. He has many knowledge about local people, colture, nature and history of Amazon. And his english is very good so I easily could understand his explanation. About the accomordation, you can buy beverage, beer, and Wi-fi. One thing you should take note is that blackout often happen. I reccomend you to bring mobile batttery and strong light.
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."