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Peru is a world leading destination for adventure lovers. In fact, there's so much to do and the country is so big, it can be difficult to decide where to go in the time you have for traveling. One excellent choice is the Peruvian Amazon. The Amazon covers a large area in Peru and can be accessed at various points. The Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve in the north is accessed through Iquitos, the south is home to Manu National Park and the Tambopata National Reserve are the three hot spots when it comes to jungle touring. As a general rule, the more time that you can spend on your tour, the deeper into the jungle you can get and, therefore, the more flora and fauna you can potentially see. Manu or Tambopata are chosen by many people because of their easy access from Machu Picchu and Cusco trips which are often visitors top priorities. To reach the Tambopata Reserve, you can fly from Cusco to Puerto Maldonado, the starting point for the various tours that are available. Many of the tours will include both traveling along the river as well as hiking in the jungle, in particular night walks when more of the animals are active. Birding enthusiasts will want to choose an option that includes clay licks where one can see a wide variety of colorful parrots. Two nights and three days tends to be the optimum tour length for visitors. The Manu National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, can also be reached by first traveling to Puerto Maldonado and from there by river. However, many tours use land transportation from Cusco, sometimes with a flight back by light plane. This jungle area offers even more untouched areas than Tambopata. There is so much wildlife to potentially see with giant otters, monkeys, spectacled bears, tapirs, jaguars and black caimans calling this place home. This is also the home for around 1,000 different species of birds. This is a better option for observing different species of mammals than Tambopata. If hiking isn't really your thing, mountain biking can also be enjoyed in Manu. Another common route for accessing the Amazon is via Iquitos, a city that can be reached by flight. From here, you can visit the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve in the northern jungle. From the city it is 120km and many tours don't go as far as this, but if you do get chance then you can view some stunning wildlife like manatees, giant turtles, pink dolphins, birds, monkeys and black caimans. In this area, one can find a canopy trail where one can walk through the jungle at a height of greater than 30 meters, offering an excellent way to observe this habitat. If you are chasing luxury then consider one of the river cruises because these are a nice way to travel the Amazon, but they don't give you much chance to see wildlife and you should take day hikes if that is your aim. Finding a reserve that has canopy walkways - like Explorama lodge - is easily the best option when you are looking to stay in the jungle a few days and see wildlife. Survival tours and night hikes are both still on offer in many lodges, while shamanic tours can also be done. Be wary of traveling with independent guides unless you have a trustworthy recommendation. Whether you want to hit Iquitos or Puerto Maldonado, there are a number of Peru travel packages that include an adventure visit to the Amazon. Before booking one of the many trips to Peru that are on offer, understand what you want from your vacation. Welcome to Travelling2peru.com (Leaders in Peruvian tourism, Machu Picchu and Cusco Tours) International posts, dedicated to all travellers who wish to travel around the world. For more information visit Peru Packages
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