Rainforest Tours in May 2025

What our customers ask about Rainforest Tours in May 2025

• What is the weather like in the Amazon rainforest during May?

  The Amazon rainforest in May sees the wet season winding down with temperatures ranging from 75-85°F. Ecuador's Cuyabeno Reserve offers clear skies and prime wildlife viewing conditions. Peru's Puerto Maldonado area becomes drier making it ideal for forest walks and canopy activities. A TourRadar traveler noted: "The weather in May was perfect for spotting wildlife - not too hot and just occasional afternoon showers that didn't impact our activities at the Nicky Lodge."

• What unique wildlife can be spotted in Rainforest regions during May?

  May brings active wildlife across the rainforest regions. Visitors to Ecuador's Cuyabeno Reserve often encounter pink river dolphins multiple species of monkeys and hundreds of bird species. The Tambopata Reserve in Peru is known for its giant river otters red howler monkeys and colorful macaws. A TourRadar traveler at Maniti Eco-Lodge shared: "We saw incredible wildlife in May - from pink dolphins to various monkey species and even had close encounters with anacondas and caimans during our night excursions."

• What are the accommodation options available in Rainforest regions during May?

  The rainforest offers eco-lodges that balance comfort with natural surroundings. Puerto Maldonado's Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica Lodge features well-appointed cabins with private bathrooms. The Nicky Lodge in Cuyabeno provides roomy bungalows with hot water while Jamu Lodge offers comfortable rooms with mosquito protection and observation decks. A TourRadar traveler noted: "The Nicky Lodge was perfect in May - well-ventilated rooms clean facilities and amazing views of the surrounding rainforest."

• Are there any special cultural experiences available in May?

  The favorable weather in May makes it an excellent time for cultural visits. Travelers can join the Tarapuy community in Cuyabeno to learn traditional cassava bread making or visit native Amazon tribes near Iquitos. A TourRadar traveler shared: "Our May visit to the Siona community at Nicky Lodge was incredible - we learned traditional cooking methods and medicinal plant use."

• How accessible are Rainforest regions in May?

  Getting to rainforest destinations in May is straightforward. The waters remain high enough for boat travel while trails become less slippery. Ecuador's Cuyabeno connects easily through Lago Agrio while Peru's main gateways Puerto Maldonado and Iquitos offer regular flight service. The Maniti Eco-Lodge 70km from Iquitos provides reliable boat transfers during this time.

• How are the water levels in Rainforest regions during May?

  Water levels in May hit a sweet spot for rainforest activities. Cuyabeno's Laguna Grande maintains depths perfect for swimming and dolphin watching. The Madre de Dios River in Peru keeps steady levels ideal for boat excursions. A TourRadar traveler confirms: "The water levels at Cuyabeno in May were perfect - we could access all areas by boat and still enjoy swimming in the lagoons."