4 Wildlife Tours in Peru to Build a Day Around

1.VIP Best Wildlife Tour in Cusco Official Cochahuasi Sanctuary®

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $32Our pick

Review of Cochahuasi Sanctuary near Cusco, with rescued Andean wildlife, private transport, condor encounters, value, and practical tips.

“If you're interested in animals, it's well worth a visit! The animal sanctuary is about half an hour outside of Cusco, and you learn about the different animals there, including being able to feed some of the animals! From llamas and alpacas to bears and big cats! The driver who took us there also stopped several stops for photo opportunities too!”

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2.6-Hour Wonderful Wildlife Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 32 reviews · 6 - 7 hours · from $96

Review of Iquitos’s 6-hour Amazon wildlife tour, with river cruises, pink dolphins, paiches, caimans, the Lupuna tree, and practical tips.

“Amazing tour around the Amazon — Jose was a true fountain of knowledge, sharing fascinating insights about the places we visited, the wildlife, and local folklore. The boat trip along the Amazon River was lovely, and it was incredible to see, feed, and even touch some of the animals (touched an anaconda and hugged a sloth like a baby) Although we didn’t spot many dolphins that day, the rest of the tour was wonderful. Thanks so much, Jose!”

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3.Sea Lion Swim and Wildlife Palomino Islands Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 20 reviews · 4 hours · from $76

Swim with wild sea lions, spot Humboldt penguins, and cruise the Palomino Islands from Lima on this lively four-hour adventure.

“Dear Maciej, Thank you! We're so glad you had a great time exploring the Palomino Islands and swimming with sea lions. Hope to see you again soon!”

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4.Iquitos to the Amazon: 2-Day Jungle & Wildlife Experience

★★★★★★★★★★3.2 · 8 reviews · 2 days · from $480

Spend two days near Iquitos tracking rainforest wildlife, fishing for piranhas, hiking for medicinal plants, and cruising the Yanayacu River.

“This was one of the most amazing tours we've ever had the privilege of participating in! Adriel was our guide and he ensured that we saw as much as possible. My friend who was with me is 68 years old and somewhat mobility limited- he went out of his way to assist her and make sure that she was able to participate in all the planned activities. Magnificent and magical time!”

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