Experience the wonders of camping in the Peruvian Amazon Rainforest
Looking to escape into the depths of the rainforest? Experience the true Amazon wilderness on the Amazon Camping Adventure! From a wilderness lodge perched over the river, you’ll embark on camping expeditions and survival lessons, learning how to thrive in the rainforest. Tailor your excursions to build the perfect trip for you, viewing wildlife, hiking, or exploring the area by boat.
Once you’ve acclimatized to life in the rainforest, you’ll hike with your two guides to find your perfect camping spot. You’ll be spending four days hiking and exploring the natural beauty of the Amazon, learning from your experienced guides all about survival in this unique environment. You’ll learn to identify important medicinal plans, what you can eat, and how to find the perfect spot to camp. Each night you’ll be falling asleep to the wild sounds of the rainforest all around you. You’ll end your trip feeling like a true survivalist, armed with a wealth of exciting stories to share of your Amazon Camping Adventure!
Highlights of the Amazon Camping Adventure
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Amazon Camping Adventure Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive in Iquitos and Boat to Tahuayo Lodge
You can arrange to have your transfer meet you at Iquitos Airport or your hotel in Iquitos to begin your tour. From here you’ll take a speedboat up the river to the lodge.
You’ll arrive at Tahuayo Lodge in time for dinner and an evening excursion.
Overnight Location: Wilderness lodge in Paraiso
Meals: Lunch, dinner
Day 2 Choice of Activities
You’ll be spending today and tomorrow at the lodge, where you’ll be getting to know your guides and getting adjusted to life in the rainforest.
You’ll want to take advantage of all the activities you can do from the lodge, including a hike through the varzea forest and the canopy ropes course!
Overnight Location: Wilderness lodge in Paraiso
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3 Choice of Activities
The same as yesterday, you’re free to spend today enjoying the nearby activities and getting settled in the Amazon.
Overnight Location: Wilderness lodge in Paraiso
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 4 Wilderness Camping
Today, you’ll pack your things and join your two guides on a boat towards the terra firme forest where you’ll be camping.
You’ll hike into the wilderness and your guides will show you the best way to choose a campsite. As you set up camp for the night, you’ll also learn about starting a fire in the rainforest and how to find sources of pure water.
Overnight Location: Camping in the Amazon Wilderness
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 5 Jungle Exploration
You’ll be spending the next few days exploring the jungle and learning skills that are important for surviving the wild jungle.
First, your guides will teach you about the fruits, plants, and insects that you can eat in the forest. Then, you’ll get a lesson on how to build traps and snares for fishing. They’ll also show you how to build a raft and tools for hunting and fishing from the jungle resources.
Overnight Location: Camping in the Amazon Wilderness
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 6 Jungle Exploration
Today, the jungle lessons continue as your guides show you the tricks to surviving in this buzzing environment.
Enjoy another night camping underneath the canopy.
Overnight Location: Camping in the Amazon Wilderness
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 7 Hiking and Boating
This morning you’ll learn about natural survival medicines, your last jungle lesson.
After breaking down your campsite, you’ll hike out of the woods and return to the lodge by boat.
Overnight Location: Wilderness lodge in Paraiso
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 8 Choice of Excursion and Departure
You’ll be able to choose the final excursion this morning. Perhaps an early morning boat ride to spot caiman or fish for piranha?
Afterwards, you’ll take the boat back to Iquitos in the afternoon and your transfer will take you to the airport for your flight. Safe travels!
Overnight Location: None
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Amazon Camping Adventure Price and Dates
This guided camping tour in the Peruvian Amazon is run as a custom tour for your group and the price per person is fixed.
The best time to travel to Peru for this tour is the dry season, May to October.
Private Guided Amazon Camping Adventure
Have your own private tour with just your group! Prices below are per person:
- Guided groups of 1+: $1,995 USD per person
Note: You can extend your trip for $140 USD per day per person.
Book NowAccommodation on Amazon Camping Adventure
This tour is based on accommodations in a rustic wilderness lodge, followed by three nights camping. Rooms are double occupancy, and single travellers will pay a supplement.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other, comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travelers
There is no single supplement for solo travellers and people travelling alone will pay the same price.
Hotels on Standard Tour
The Tahuayo Lodge in Paraiso (wilderness lodge)
Immerse yourself in the jungle surrounding you at this rugged wilderness lodge. It's built on stilts and offers a comfortable refuge during your stay.
Camping in the Amazon Rainforest
Discover the secrets of the rainforest and learn from the people who call it home during your night camping with the Kichwa community.
The Tahuayo Lodge in Paraiso (wilderness lodge)
Immerse yourself in the jungle surrounding you at this rugged wilderness lodge. It's built on stilts and offers a comfortable refuge during your stay.
What’s Included in Amazon Camping Adventure?
Meals
7 breakfasts, 8 lunches, and 7 dinners are included.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 7 nights are included.
Transportation during the Tour
Transport for you and your luggage and to and from the airport and throughout the tour is included.
Also Included
- English-speaking private guide and assistance guide
- Customized guided excursions
- Jungle gear such as boots
- Camping equipment
- Wifi in certain locations
- Entrance fees where applicable
- Conservation fees where applicable
- Port taxes and the like
Not included
- Travel insurance
- Flights to and from Iquitos
- Meals, drinks, and snacks not previously mentioned
- Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages
- Laundry
- Tourist taxes if applicable
- Visas if required
- Personal equipment
- Fees not mentioned as ‘included’
- Gratuities for tour guides, drivers, and servers
Frequently Asked Questions about Amazon Camping Adventure
For the best in Amazon adventure, look no further than Amazonia Expeditions. Since 1981, the Amazonia team has been providing travelers with lifelong memories of the western Amazon. In Peru’s celebrated Tamshiyacu Tahuayo Reserve, they are the only licensed operator, offering exclusive access to one of South America’s most biodiverse regions. Boutique lodges along the Tahuayo River are the perfect home from which to explore the mighty rainforest. With a team of expert English-speaking guides leading the way, there is no travel dream they can’t realize. Each journey is tailored to your goals and preferences, making Amazonia Expeditions a fantastic choice for your next great adventure.
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