Puerto Maldonado Tours and Trips

Ernesto was a superb trip leader. He helped us all at sometime or other, warm and friendly, knowledgeable, confident and a great organiser. He was sympathetic and generally great fun. Thank you Ernesto !

Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion is a lovely jungle camp. Fabulous cabanas and wonderful food. Nature excursions were educational. NB This was not an Explore tour but a stand-alone extension to an Explore tour.

Explore Customer Services Agent Shane provided excellent service, including in finding Amazon accommodation for the exact dates I wanted, as part of a several months’ long itinerary. The trip went smoothly, with the pick up and drop off arrangements, as well as premium accommodation in a jungle lodge. In the space of three days, I was able to enjoy nine guided nature walks and boat excursions. I was entranced by the wonderful array of Amazon flora and fauna. I highly recommend Explore in general and this trip in particular.

I think we did about as much as it was possible to do in the time we were in Peru. We were excellently guided by Olmer (and in part by Fernando in the early part of the trip) and I have nothing but praise for both of them. Our group also seemed to gel really well from the start and throughout which made everything more fun as well. High points for me were the Nazca Lines (yes I know Explore! weren’t able to support the air flights but still!), the Colca Canyon and, of course, Machu Picchu. The trip to Lake Titicaca was great for the island visit to Taquile if disappointing for the floating village (not at all convinced that this is now anything but a tourist money spinner with little real authenticity). All in all, a brilliant if somewhat exhausting holiday.

An excellent trip, well organised from start to finish. All staff extremely helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. When an unexpected guest arrived in our Cabana it was dealt with immediately, I can not fault at all and would highly recommend.

Peru wasn't love at first sight, but it became something unforgettable. Lima felt chaotic but I quickly fell into rhythm. Then the Amazon hit me like another world entirely. You don’t just see nature there. You hear it and feel it pressing in around you. The nights were humid and loud, filled with the chorus of life. It was wildly outside my comfort zone but I loved it. Cusco had colonial charm and a sense of sacredness in every stone. Machu Picchu was, of course, the crown jewel. But what surprised me most? The way the guide told its story, not just facts, but legends, perspectives, reverence. This trip didn’t feel curated to be “easy.” It was immersive. Real. A little demanding at times but that’s what made it stick. These guys handled everything greatly. I came home with stories I actually want to tell not just photos to post.