Puerto Maldonado Tours and Trips

This was an excellent trip and lived up to my expectations. I was concerned about the use of public busses but they were of a good standard and in retrospect one of the many interesting experiences. My worry about altitude were unfounded. The guides experience and care meant that 95% of us were not greatly affected. Baggage was a problem. Over 50% of the clothes I bought were to hot. It was not cold, temperatures being mostly over 25C and even at night rarely fell below 15C and thius was in October. The guide was superb, so knowledgible and concerned. If your interested I'd say "do it"!

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.

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.

Our trip to the rainforest was one of the best things that I have done in my life (and I have been around)! Thank you so much for bringing a childhood dream to life!