Peruvian Amazon holidays

What you can find in the Peruvian Amazon that you won't find elsewhere:

Home to more plants and animals in one acre than there are in any European country, there are unique biological wonders everywhere you look in this jungle. Manu National Park, your front row seat to some of the best wildlife-watching in Peru. Wander through the trunks of ancient trees and gaze up. A green shade cast by their broad leaves protects the ground from too much sun, as a cicada chorus fills the air and howler monkeys call between the branches. Head to Tambopata Reserve. Animal-rich, with the big draw being its birdlife; this is a place you don’t want to miss out on seeing. Chattering macaws converse through the trees and spotting a jaguar on the riverbanks is not unusual. What better way to explore the wilds of the Amazon than by starting in the largest city that cannot be reached by road? Iquitos is a vibrant jungle metropolis and a perfect gateway to the rest of the Amazon basin.

Who is the Peruvian Amazon best for?

Adventurers assemble; this one is wild and untamed. The Amazon has more than earned its legendary status. Perfect for wildlife lovers, there are big beasts, colourful birds and captivating creepy crawlies. Budding botanists will be in heaven, this place has got more plants than can be imagined. So thrill seekers and adventures gather round, this is one boat ride you won’t want to miss.

The best ways to discover the Peruvian Amazon:

The Peruvian portion of the mighty Amazon basin can be divided into three key visitor areas; Tambopata and Manu wildlife reserves in the south of the country, and Iquitos in the north. The Manu National Park, along with the Tambopata National Reserve, are Peru's most important ecological areas; so great is the bio-diversity here, that most species have not yet been named. This region is home to hundreds of species of birds, insects, cats, monkeys, reptiles and fish, as well as thousands of plants and flowers.

The waterways that cut through the dense jungle are your best bet for navigating around it. Luxury expedition ships are one of the better ways to explore with this humid heartland (without disturbing the ecosystem's delicate balance) or you can opt to immerse yourself in this green oasis on jungle excursions on foot or by canoe.

Special things to do in the Peruvian Amazon:

Sleep in a hammock, marvelling at the jungle sounds as the sun dips beneath the forest canopy and a different chorus of calls fill the air. Luxury lodges provide the chance to sleep under the stars, for a night you will never forget on your Peruvian Amazon rainforest holidays.