If you’re planning a holiday walking Peru, chances are you’ve got your brochures creased open to pages on Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail. While we can’t argue that both walks have great appeal, we recommend travelling somewhere a little off the beaten track for those wishing to uncover a different side of Peru.

Trekking deep into the Peruvian jungle may sound exotic, but in reality the jungle is peppered with numerous luxury lodges all hoping to make your stay that little bit more comfortable. Most jungle treks start at Puerto Maldonado, located in Peru’s least populated territory. 98% of this territory is covered by thick Amazon rainforest, which means that the biodiversity of this region is amongst the most varied in the world.

The area of Puerto Maldonado connects Peru to both Bolivia and Brazil via the Madre De Dios River. It is also easily connected to Cusco, which is why it appeals to many holidaymakers. Very few people choose to stay in Peru walking the town of Puerto Maldonado, as it offers very little in terms of tourist attractions. Instead, they opt to go straight to one of the lodges located inside one of three main conservation areas. These regions comprise of the Manu Biosphere Reserve, the Tambopata – Candamo Reserve and the Bahuaja Sonene National Park. While bird watchers may opt to stay in the Bahuaja Sonene National Park, as it contains over 450 different species of birds, animal lovers will probably enjoy a stay in the Tambopata – Candamo Reserve which is home to several endangered species. Likewise, the Manu Biosphere Reserve boasts the prestigious accolade of being a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Guests travel by speedboat, from Puerto Maldonado to their preferred area of the jungle and this initial boat ride is, for many people, their first glance at the luxurious greenery of the Amazon. Both sides of the river are covered in dense jungle, but visitors can often spot a stray crocodile lurking about at the river’s edge.

Walking Peru’s jungles is a fascinating experience and gives visitors the best experience they’ll ever have of real jungle life. There are numerous companies offering a wide range of typical jungle treks; from butterfly-spotting excursions where you’ll spot both the largest and most colourful butterflies in the world; to night time treks looking for the elusive black pumas of Peru.

Cooked and delivered direct to your lodge, you’ll find that the food in the jungle is delicious and also much needed after walking Peru. Jungle dishes include sticky rice cooked in banana leaves and meats served in tangy sauces. You may have to the fight the monkeys for your dessert though; the appropriately named ‘monkey bananas’ are so sweet that primates simply can’t get enough of them.

One thing you’ll soon discover when walking Peru’s Amazon is that there’s certainly no such thing as peace and quiet in the jungle. Whether you’re being woken up early by squawking parakeets or listening to the cicadas singing their evening tune, you’re never quite as alone as you might think you are!

Tony Maniscalco is the Sales and Marketing Manager for Ramblers Worldwide Holidays. They offer over 250 guided group walking holidays in more than 90 different countries. While walking Peru with Ramblers Worldwide Holidays, you can see the most scenic locations & landscapes at the best value prices.

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