Puerto Maldonado Tours in Winter

I was SO happy that we decided to add on the extension to the Peruvian Amazon - it is the 3rd climatic “zone” of the country and so completely different from the other 2 experienced on the main “Classic Peru” itinerary. Almost up there with seeing Macchu Picchu emerging from the clouds in the previous week, was the experience of emerging above the rainforest canopy, during our early-morning Canopy Walk ! The Inkaterra Field Station was really good, the food & service were excellent and the guide, Tino, was obliging and extremely knowledgable about the rainforest and its abundant wildlife. It should be underlined how different the packing list is for the rainforest compared to Lima and the Andes; perhaps Explore should spell out the key items more clearly - one couple arrived at the airport without any insect repellent !! In November, there was a mix of heat, humidity, mosquitoes and possible rain, so clothing needs to be thin, long-sleeved and long-legged, with waterproofs in reserve. However, don’t be put off by having different clothing for this extension - the forest canopy (not to mention the other outings) is alive with parrots, macaws and parakeets; truly a stunning sight. And this eco-tourism is one of the best ways of protecting these parts of the Amazon rainforest from the disaster unfolding in other parts of South America.

We had an excellent time. Great Staff - So friendly and knowledgeable. The food was good, nature was beautiful, lots of activities, great showers, good bed. The guides were so good!! All of this for 200$ is a great value for money!

So..........what can I say........Really was one of the best trips ever!!! I just wanted to say a massive thank you to you, Elder and everyone else for a really amazing trip. I have to say you have a really great bunch of people over in Peru who have helped us experience a trip of a lifetime. Once again thank you and keep in touch!

Paul and I have travelled to many parts of the world but this Holiday has been the most exciting, adventurous and inspiring we have ever had. Our guide, Aldo, has been the most knowledgeable, considerate, thoughtful and helpful person we have travelled with. Katy your choice of restaurants and accommodation has been outstanding. We have seen the best of Peru thanks to your company and I have already got a few friends who are thinking of doing this tour!

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.