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Peru: Amazon Jungle Short Break

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Operated by Intrepid Travel
Tripcode: GGHA-C
Overview
Destination:
Peru
Duration:4 days
Type:Group tour (max 12)
Style:
Adventure,
Short Breaks,
Wildlife,
Travel Period
May 2026 - December 2028
Did you know that you can actually stay in Peru’s Amazon Jungle? The giant jungle – which spans 8 countries and is home to more than 2 million Indigenous people – is the perfect place to explore, with a lodge to return home to every day. Walk through the rainforest, cruise along waterways, spot wildlife you’ve never seen before and learn about the healing properties of native plants. This short break is a great way to get to know the friendly people and the amazing creatures that call the Amazon home.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

1. This Independent Short Break is a ‘join in’ group departure, which means you are not accompanied by an Intrepid group leader – our local representative fills this role – and the configuration of any fellow travelers in the group might change during the trip. This trip will run with a minimum of one person, so you may be joined by other travelers booked on the same date as you, or you may be on your own. This is a join in trip where you will be joined by other like minded travelers on transfers, at the jungle lodge and during jungle activities.
2. You must arrive to Puerto Maldonado by 1pm on day 1 of the trip. As you will be picked from the airport by a lodge representative, it is imperative that you inform us your arrival flight details into Puerto Maldonado at least 15 days prior to the start of the trip. Please note the complimentary transfer can only be used on the start day of this trip. However, If you arrive one or more days early in Puerto Maldonado city, and would like to be picked up from your hotel on Day 1, you need to send us the hotel name at least 15 days prior to the start of the trip. Alternatively you'll need to make your way back to the airport by 12 pm for the regular pick-up.
3. On the final day you will take a morning motorized canoe back to Puerto Maldanado port and a transfer to the airport. Please do not book any flights prior to 11:45am
4. Please provide your full name exactly as per passport at the time of booking (including any middle names listed on your passport). Fees may apply for amendments to details within 45 days of departure. Delays to provide this information may result in third party booking fees.
5. Age restrictions apply to this trip - minimum age 5.

Highlights:
  • 1. This Independent Short Break is a ‘join in’ group departure, which means you are not accompanied by an Intrepid group leader – our local representative fills this role – and the configuration of any fellow travelers in the group might change during the trip. This trip will run with a minimum of one person, so you may be joined by other travelers booked on the same date as you, or you may be on your own. This is a join in trip where you will be joined by other like minded travelers on transfers, at the jungle lodge and during jungle activities. 2. You must arrive to Puerto Maldonado by 1pm on day 1 of the trip. As you will be picked from the airport by a lodge representative, it is imperative that you inform us your arrival flight details into Puerto Maldonado at least 15 days prior to the start of the trip. Please note the complimentary transfer can only be used on the start day of this trip. However, If you arrive one or more days early in Puerto Maldonado city, and would like to be picked up from your hotel on Day 1, you need to send us the hotel name at least 15 days prior to the start of the trip. Alternatively you'll need to make your way back to the airport by 12 pm for the regular pick-up. 3. On the final day you will take a morning motorized canoe back to Puerto Maldanado port and a transfer to the airport. Please do not book any flights prior to 11:45am 4. Please provide your full name exactly as per passport at the time of booking (including any middle names listed on your passport). Fees may apply for amendments to details within 45 days of departure. Delays to provide this information may result in third party booking fees. 5. Age restrictions apply to this trip - minimum age 5.
Standard inclusions
  • Meals: Meals: 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners.
  • Transport: Boat, Minibus.
  • Accommodation: Jungle Lodge (3 nights).
  • Complimentary Arrival Transfer.
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Day 1: Puerto Maldonado
Hola! Welcome to Peru. A lodge representative will welcome you at the airport, so please make sure you arrive in Puerto Maldonado by 1 pm. Then, head to the Amazon lodge office, where you’ll safely store most of your luggage for the duration of your Short Break. Pack everything you need for your two days in the jungle in a small bag provided and hit the road again. To reach your jungle lodge in the Madre de Dios area, journey in a motorised canoe upriver. When you arrive, unwind in your new jungle surroundings.
Day 2: Amazon Jungle
Start your day by exploring the Amazon by boat and foot. The excursions offer immersive ways to explore the Amazon rainforest. The Inkaterra Canopy Walkway lets visitors observe the forest from above via suspension bridges and treetop platforms, originally built for scientific research. The River Island excursion includes a short boat ride to an uninhabited island with rich birdlife, highlighting diverse rainforest vegetation. As an alternative, Lake Sandoval features a jungle hike and canoe ride on a scenic oxbow lake within a protected reserve, known for abundant wildlife including birds, reptiles, monkeys, and endangered giant river otters.
Day 3: Amazon Jungle
Today’s excursions will showcase the Amazon’s biodiversity and cultural heritage. Explore Wetlands via a short walkway through aguajales swampland, learning about adapted vegetation and diverse wildlife. Visit the Bio-Orchard to discover tropical plants and their medicinal uses, supported by sustainable agroforestry initiatives. Wander the Palmetum, a conservation area highlighting Amazonian palms and their ecological and cultural significance. Finally, experience the Rainforest by Night, a guided walk revealing nocturnal wildlife and the unique sounds of the jungle after dark.
Day 4: Puerto Maldonado
Depart the lodge this morning after an early breakfast. You’ll be taken from the port to the airport, at which point your trip comes to an end. Departure flights for today should be booked for after 11.45 am.
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Intrepid Travel

Intrepid is a small group tour travel company with humble beginnings that now sends over 100,000 travellers a year on grassroots and responsible travel tours.

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