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Find the right travel package in the Amazon rainforest. We've got 191 jungle adventures and cruises , starting from just 3 days in length, and the longest tour is 65 days. The most popular month to go is August, which has the most number of tour departures.

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Peru Panorama

An amazing but very full on adventure. From day one, right through to the end it was very eventful, busy, challenging but most of all extremely rewarding. We had no expectations we we began the tour but our expectations were exceeded. We were blessed with mostly great weather, amazing scenery, fabulous fellow travellers and fantastic and very supportive guides.

Lima to La Paz: Sandboarding & Sunsets

This was my 1st group tour and couldn't recommend it highly enough. It was jam-packed from start to finish with activities! Our guide Manuel was excellent, he put 100% into it with information, helping with sickness and lost baggage, and extra little ideas/plans that added to the experience! Hotels were great for a basic tour, clean etc... My only very minor niggle would b tipping bus drivers and local guides along the way added to the expense but was only a small thing if I had to say anything bad.

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3 days - Tambopata Amazon Jungle

We did the 3 day 2 night tour with this company and it was easily one of our favourite things we did on our South America trip!! We got airport transfers which was a great bonus and made the whole trip very easy on our part. Our guide was brilliant! He was very knowledgeable on all the wildlife of the local area as well as local conservation efforts. He was always very happy to answer any questions our group had and was just generally, a lovely addition to our group! The food on this trip was also genuinely amazing! (I was gutted that we didn't get a chance to tell the chef how much we loved his food before we left!) We stayed in our own little cabin which was lovely. I would absolutely recommend this trip to anyone who is considering it - spending a few days in the Amazon was such a unique experience. And this company and the 3 day tour was just brilliant - We had a great itinerary and saw a good mix of wildlife over the 3 days. It was a prefect mix of trips and activities as well as good food and enough down time as well that the trip felt relaxing as well. Couldn't recommend more!

• Book With Flexibility This operator allows you to rebook your dates or tours with them for free, waiving change fees.

5 Days Amazon Lodge Cuyabeno Reserve

Everything about our trip was outstanding. Before our departure, Daniel from Tourradar set the very highest standards by being extremely helpful, professional and friendly in dealing with all our questions and helping us to arrange our trip. During our stay, Romulo and the rest of the team at Nicky Lodge maintained a highly welcoming atmosphere and our stay was both deeply insightful and comfortable.

4 Days Amazon Lodge Cuyabeno Reserve

Do it! Every aspect of it is amazing. From the bungalows to the food. The people are so special as well.

3 days Iquitos Amazon Jungle tour with Pink Dolphin watch

Everything was amazing I would only suggest bigger fans in the bedroom as ours was small did not feel any air The Juice was always very refreshing and simply amazing

Peru Essentials

That was an impressive tour with a lot of new experiences. Overall, I had a great time, even though there are surely ways to improve the schedule a little (and the breakfast^^)

Amazon Jungle - 3 Days

From the pick up from the hostel to the Tours inside the jungle everything was awesome! The only thing: you can book the same tour in Manaus with local companies and pay a lot less!! :)

Peru: Amazon Jungle Short Break

Victor was an amazing guide, very knowledgeable and passionate about the environment and surrounds. He made this trip memorable. His knowledge of the wildlife is extraordinary. We really had a memorable experience. The staff at the Nape lodge were very friendly and made our stay very comfortable. The lodge itself was beautiful and Baawaja expeditions were ifvery professional. All the pick ups and drop offs worked like clockwork.

Ecuador Treasures Bucket List 8 Days Tour

Great tour and tour guide, Josue. A nice variety of experiences as I had never been to Ecuador before.

• 10% deposit on some dates Some departure dates offer you the chance to book this tour with a lower deposit.

5 Day Amazon Cuyabeno Adventure

My time at Nicky Lodge in Cuyabeno was excellent. Rom was an expert guide, and provided the experience of a lifetime. Christian and Carlos were an amazing staff and the whole team was incredible, providing me with a tour that was nothing short of amazing. I highly recommend this tour. Book with confidence.

Unique Amazon Sustaintable Comunities Encounter in Ecuador with meals included!

A unique experience, lovely places, the guide well prepared and friendly. The hotels very comfortable and good quality, with a rich and delicious breakfast.

La Selva Amazon Lodge 4 days Tour

As a traveler, I must debunk the news outlets misconception that Ecuador is not safe. My recent trip proved otherwise, I was fortunate to have a very friendly tour guide who not only ensured my safety but also made my journey unforgettable. Exploring Ecuador's great nature revealed breathtaking scenic views that left me in awe of this country's beauty. People genuinely care about their environment. Everyone seemed dedicated to preserving Ecuador's natural wonders. Ecuador is a country that works tirelessly to protect its environment. I was impressed by the sustainable initiatives in place, from eco-friendly accommodations reserved by my guide to strict conservation policies. My guide always available, thanks to his flexibility and punctuality. Whether it was adjusting my itinerary or ensuring timely pickups, My guide made every effort to accommodate my needs. Lastly, I was amazed by my guide's extensive knowledge of Ecuador's history, culture, and biodiversity. His insights added depth to my experiences and enriched my journey. Overall, my trip to Ecuador was not just an adventure but also an eye-opening experience about conservation and appreciation for the environment.

Manu National Park 3D-2N Tour

It truly was a trip of a lifetime, although there were some hiccups along the way, it doesn't distract from what we've taken away from the entire experience. Our tour guide Serro, was well versed and knowledgeable of the wildlife around us and the culture of the indigenous peoples. There was nothing this man could not do, a sailor, cook, and photographer. THe man deserves a raise! The only issues we faced were major construction on the main roads thus shutting them down for hours at end, costing valuable time. As well as no access to electricity to charge devices (mobile or medical electronic devices) which wasn't specified. We weren't able to complete our part of our tour due to flight arrangements but even so, I don't feel cheated from the experience. I would highly reccommend, I had an amazzing experience.

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ROYAL IQUITOS - 4 DAYS

Thank you for this amazing adventure! The Amazon is truly a precious, unique and fragile ecosystem that should be preserved at all cost. Special thanks to Luz and Ruth for perfectly organizing our tour! Special thanks to Max for being so knowledgeable and attentive!

Amazon Tour Reviews

The trip was incredible all the way our guide was full of character and had so much information the scenery was unreal and I would recommend this to everyone

This trip was truly the trip of a lifetime. Jesus really submerges you into the Peruvian culture and the three days you’re there, you are nonstop with activities. Our guide was so knowledgeable and he made the trip. His family grew up in the rainforest so he was able to tell you the history about most things there (the families, the foods, the animals etc). We went during rainy season, and still had a wonderful time. If you’re looking for adventure, meeting wonderful people, and being in nature - this trip is for you!

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A Week in Jordan

• Discover the secrets of Petra with two full days exploring the Red Rose City
• Experience Bedouin life at our private desert camp in Wadi Rum
• Stroll through the ancient Roman streets of Jerash
• Float in the tranquil waters of the Dead Sea, an unmissable experience
• Visit Mount Nebo, said to be the burial site of Moses

New Zealand: The South Island

• Prepare to be dazzled by the staggering beauty of the South Island’s glittering lakes, lush forests, fertile farmlands, and alpine peaks.
• Hike up a valley carved by the retreating ice of Franz Josef Glacier.
• Spend a day at a wilderness resort, enjoying kayaking, canoeing, hiking—and perhaps strolling to a colony of glowworms.
• Experience life on a working ranch and savor a home-cooked meal during a visit to a sheep and cattle station.
• Sample local vintages during a wine tasting at a local estate.

Botswana Adventure

• Immerse yourself in the spectacular Okavango wilderness with two nights on a houseboat. Listen to the melodies of the African wildlife outside your door as the sun sets and night descends each night.
• Enjoy an unforgettable sunset cruise in Chobe National Park. Spot African elephants and other wildlife while enjoying a sundowner and breathtaking views.
• Venture out on an exhilarating morning game drive in open 4WDs through Chobe National Park, home to an impressive concentration of African wildlife. You may encounter elephants, buffalo, giraffes, antelope, and many other fascinating animals that thrive here.
• Explore the Makgadikgadi Pans, one of the largest salt flats in the world, with local Kalahari Bushman and keep your eyes peeled for adorable meerkats and majestic elephants. Enjoy refreshments in the wild while watching the sunset over baobab trees.
• Experience the awe-inspiring force of Victoria Falls and savour a taste of the local brew after. Take advantage of your free time to participate in a multitude of optional activities.

Northern Argentina, Chile & Uyuni Salt Flats Adventure

• Take some of our most adventurous tours like traversingBolivia’sUyuni Salt Flats in a 4×4.
• Explore the strange figures that the wind has carved into the towering rocks of the Atacama Desert.
• Fly to the North of Argentina and stay in Salta and Jujuy
• Visit Buenos Aires and Santiago de Chile, the most impressive capital cities in South America
• Best time to travel: All year round

London Like A Royal – A Deluxe Journey

• 6 nights hotel accommodation
• Daily breakfast
• Experience two days of private driver guided tour visiting London’s most iconic sites
• Full day tour to Kent visiting Leeds Castle & Chartwell House Admission to Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Kensington Palace, Tower of London, Kew Gardens, Hampton Court Palace
• Evening dinner Cruise on Thames Arrival & Departure Transfers

Highlights of Morocco

• Discover all four Imperial Cities: Rabat, Meknes, Fez and Marrakech
• Explore the Ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis
• Experience a traditional hammam in the Atlas Mountains
• Stay in a remote Amazigh community in the High Atlas Mountains
• Relax in the charming fishing port of Essaouira

Spain: Andalusia, Córdoba & Granada

• Embark on a guided tour of Cordoba featuring a visit to the amazing Mezquita.
• Ride through olive groves and vineyards along the Ruta del Vino Wine Road.
• Spin downhill past castles, Roman ruins, and mountain villages toward enchanting Granada.
• Explore the Alhambra Palace—one of Spain’s biggest attractions and a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Best of Alaska

• Head out on an Alaskan safari for a unique chance to see moose, caribou, grizzly bears, Dall sheep and wolves in their natural habitat in Denali National Park.
• Take a boat cruise on Resurrection Bay to Kenai Fjords and look out for orca whales, porpoises and puffins before enjoying some free time to hike or relax.
• Discover Seward, one of Alaska's oldest and most scenic communities, then take a short hike to the tongue of Exit Glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park.
• Sit back and take in stunning views along the dramatic coastlines of the Turnagain Arm from Anchorage to Homer, then from Seward to Denali National Park, while someone else does the driving.
• On the way to charming Talkeetna, take a breath in Girdwood, where you’ll hop on the Alyeska Aerial Tram to the top of Mt Alyeska and see some incredible views of seven glaciers and the valley below.

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Authentic Cambodia and Vietnam In 14 Days

• Get onto the ancient world of Angkor era
• Explore the fascinating Cu Chi Tunnels System which was used during the Vietnam War
• Discover the local's life alongside the mighty Mekong River
• Go fishing and ride a basket boat in the charming Hoi An
• Cruise through the emerald water and thousands of limestone karsts

Petra & Wadi Rum by Bike

• Cycle through spectacular desert scenery
• Visit the Unesco-listed site of Petra
• Camp under the stars in Wadi Rum

Vic Falls to Kruger

• Enjoy an unforgettable opportunity to camp at the headquarters of the world's first all-female anti-poaching unit, the Black Mambas. Join them on an exclusive bush walk by day and then listen to their inspiring stories by the campfire in the evening.
• Pay the elephants and lions of Hwange National Park a visit in an open-air safari vehicle. Plus, track rhinos on foot with an expert local guide in Matobo National Park – an exhilarating way to experience the wildlife of Zimbabwe.
• Immerse yourself in the ancient culture of the Venda people with a village homestay in South Africa's Limpopo province.
• Marvel at the unforgettable views of Blyde River Canyon. This spectacular gorge is up there with the world's largest and is probably the greenest of the lot.
• Visit the Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust and learn about the rescue and rehabilitation of wildlife, human-wildlife conflict and anti-poaching efforts.

Glimpse Of Indochina In 15 Days

• Enjoy an overnight cruise in the stunning Halong Bay
• Cycle around the villages of Vietnam and attend a cooking class
• Explore the biggest temples complex in the world, Angkor Wat
• See cascades waterfalls right in the middle of lush jungles

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Diverse Experiences on Rainforest Tours

• Going on an Amazon river cruise and seeing incredible wildlife day after day 
• Embarking on a night safari in the jungles of Malaysia to spot nocturnal creatures like flying squirrels and civets
• Standing in awe as a family of gorillas lumbered across the path on a trek in Uganda
• Hearing the whoops of monkeys in the canopy, bird calls, and the buzz of insects all around 
• Exploring the dense mangrove forests of Borneo by boat
• Observing elusive jaguars during a guided jungle trek in the Brazilian Pantanal
• Seeing thousands of colorful birds and snapping amazing photographs 
• Learning about the traditions and culture of native tribes in Papua New Guinea
• Marveling at the towering kapok trees of the Peruvian Amazon on a guided nature walk
• Taking a thrilling river rafting trip down the rapids of the Tambopata River 
• Experiencing a sunrise kayak excursion through the serene waterways of the Amazon Rainforest
• Soaring through the canopy on a zip-line in Costa Rica
• Witnessing the mesmerizing bioluminescence of fireflies illuminating the night sky in the rainforests of Southeast Asia
• Participating in a traditional medicine walk with indigenous guides in the jungles of Ecuador

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Jungle & Rainforest Attractions & Landmarks Guide

On a jungle tour, you will experience incredible wildlife and learn about ancient native cultures. You might encounter enormous silverback gorillas in Rwanda or hike through the dense intriguing Cloud Forest of Peru on your way to Machu Picchu. However you choose to traverse the jungle, Stride has the trip for you!

While scientifically the term “jungle” is not technically synonymous with ‘rainforest’ the two are still often used interchangeably. Tropical Rainforests cover only about 2% of the total earth surface (7% of dry land) they are home to over 50% of the world’s species. That’s quite a species to space ratio!

To be called a jungle or rainforest, these areas occupy typically tropical lands, are lush and dense, and most of all have a thick, heavy canopy which keeps much of the moisture from rainy seasons “trapped” underneath, between floor and sky. This creates incredibly unique microclimates at all stages of the journey from jungle floor to the canopy, and lends to the diversity of wildlife . It’s also why these beautiful and mysterious places are called Rainforests - because they remain damp and humid throughout the year.

Tours to the world’s top rainforests (and those more off the beaten path) usually focus on wildlife, photography, eco travel , and cultural immersion. Jungles are often visited via river cruise , such the Amazon in South America, or the Mekong in Southeast Asia. Despite their similar atmospheres, these jungles around the world maintain their own unique personalities, and all are well worth visiting.

Entering the jungle harkens back to the age of exploration, when European explorers embarked on voyages of discovery. Howler monkeys hoot in the distance, the buzz of literally millions of species from the smallest centipede to the most vocal bird. Thousands of jungle dwellers expertly camouflaged by dense foliage wait just out of sight.

Where Are Most of the World’s Rainforests Located?

So you’ve decided you want to see one of the world’s most beautiful rainforests before it’s too late.

Where should you go? Well, just about anywhere. Did you know that the rainforests of the world can be found on every continent except Antarctica? The largest ones are in South America, surrounding the Amazon River , and in Africa, along the Congo River.

Additionally, you can visit the earth’s top rainforests in Southeast Asia , parts of Australia and even North America’s Pacific Northwest and Northern Europe. These rainforests total about six percent of the earth’s surface and are home to more than half of our plant and animal species. 

Look for the rainforests of the world here:

South America . Home to the world’s largest tropical rainforest, the Amazon, this amazingly diverse jungle is home to the greatest biodiversity on the planet.

Central Africa . The world’s second largest rainforest is located in Central America, as well as high cloud forest, mangrove swamps and flooded forests. 

Southern Asia . Southeast Asia is home to rainforests from India and Burma to Malaysia, Java and Borneo. The largest mangrove forests in the world are found in Bangladesh. 

Australia . You’ll find warm-temperate rainforests in New South Wales and Victoria, and cool-temperate rainforests in Victoria, Tasmania and at high altitudes in New South Wales and Queensland.

North America’s Pacific Northwest . Temperate rainforests are located from Prince William Sound in Alaska to the coast of British Columbia, all the way to northern California.  

What Are the Largest Rainforests in the World?

Now that you know where all the rainforests of the world are located, which ones are the largest? The top five largest rainforests on Earth are:

• The Amazon :  At 1.2 billion acres, the Amazon is home to 10 percent of the world’s known species of plants and animals. 
• The Congo :  Sadly one of the world’s most endangered ecosystems, this 1.5-million-square-mile rainforest is home to five national parks. 
• Bosawas Biosphere Reserve :  The largest rainforest you’ve never heard of, this northern Nicaraguan jungles is more than 5 million acres. 
• Daintree Rainforest :  Not only enormous, Queensland, Australia’s Daintree Rainforest is thought to be the world’s oldest. 
• Tongass National Forest :  Not where you might expect a rainforest, but Alaska’s Tongass is half-covered in rainforests and home to Alaska’s largest trees. 

Common Animals to Spot in the Rainforest

As home to more than half of our plant and animal species, it’s practically impossible to visit one of the world’s rainforests and not see a dizzying array of wildlife. We promise you’ll return home even more inspired to help protect the rainforests’ biodiversity, as well as that of their surrounding rivers, forests and streams. 

While you explore the world’s top rainforests, keep an eye out for: 

1. Mountain gorillas -  Trips to the rainforests of Africa - Rwanda, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo - may bring you up close and personal with a mountain gorilla, the largest living primate on Earth. If you’re lucky, you’ll spot the male troop leader, the silverback. 

2. Blue morpho butterfly -  Look for these brilliant, blue-winged beauties, marked by their eyespots on the underside of their wings, intended to stave off predators.  Okapi. Since it’s a master of camouflage, you might miss the okapi, which is the closest living relative to a giraffe. Located in the tropical forest of Ituri in Central Africa, it’s recognizable by its striped hindquarters and brown hide.

Brown-throated three-toed sloth. Who doesn't want to see a sloth? Spot the slow-moving cutie up in the trees. Notice the slight green tinge on its fur - it grows on the sloth’s coat because it moves so slowly! 

3. Jaguar -  They’re rare to glimpse in the world’s rainforests, but they’re there. Hidden by their spotted coats in bushes and trees, the jaguars prey on the rainforests armadillos, capybara, tapir, fish, birds and turtles. 

4. Scarlet macaw -  Try to photograph this striking, large parrot, recognizable by its bright red, blue and yellow plumage and feathers. 

5. Capybara -  ROUS, anyone? This rodent of unusual size is, in fact, the largest rodent on Earth, more than 100 pounds and two feet tall. It can hold its breath for up to five minutes so if you’re looking for one in a body of water, be patient.

6. Black howler monkey -  Listen for the unmistakable howl of this iconic rainforest monkey, which can be heard up to two miles away. 

7. Sulawesi bear cuscus - Predominantly found on the island of Sulawesi in the rainforests of Indonesia, this marsupial isn’t really a bear at all. It’s so named for its bear-like fur, which is thick and dark, but like other marsupials, it carries its young in a belly pouch.

Jungle & Rainforest Photography Tips

The jungle is fascinating and begs to be photographed. Whether you’re an amateur or professional, you will certainly find many different subjects along your tour through the jungle. The weather and water can sometimes create issues, so be sure you exercise proper camera care as you explore the many wonderful parts of the jungle.

1. Bring a lens cloth - And have it readily accessible before you begin shooting. Jungle environments are often 100% humid, and this can cause extreme fogging on your lens. While this can create interesting effects, it’s most likely not the effect you’re looking for.

2. Use a strap that’s made of soft, durable, water-resistant material . This is a bit a personal preference. However, as you’ll be hiking through dense rainforest, in very warm, humid weather, getting sweatier and not drying off, the generic strap to your DSLR may get irritating and itchy quickly. You can fashion your own strap fairly easily (check out some tutorials around the web), using a softer cloth material which will be much more comfortable throughout the long days of trekking.

3. Get to know the animals . Familiarizing yourself with various species patterns and habits will reveal certain facets of their personalities you may want to capture on film, as well as where the best spots to find them are, and what time of day or night. Also try to determine in advance any animals you’re looking forward to photographing and ask your tour guide if they have any special tips.

4. Bring a macro lens.  If you’re not as comfortable with different lenses, using the automatic macro setting on your DSLR will suffice, but using the official lens will transform your photographs even more. Particularly for shooting the unbelievable plant life, being able to add creative focal points and composition with a macro lens is a wonderful asset.

5. Be respectful and patient . It can be frustrating for a wild animal to not sit in the perfect spot long enough for you to get the best shot possible. But patience is a virtue when it comes to wildlife photography. Try and book a tour that will return to various spots at different times of day, as this will increase your chances of capturing a truly wonderful image of that elusive species.

6. Don’t eliminate people from all your photos . While the wildlife is certainly the focal point of a journey through the jungle, a human presence can create a powerful and interesting dynamic. Your entire comment and composition will change, and also you’ll be able to look back and remember the people on your jungle tour (hopefully with fondness!). Additionally, you may meet native tribes and explore villages deep within the jungle, where you’ll definitely want to take some meaningful portraits.

What Are the Threats to the World’s Rainforests? 

While we try to reduce our carbon footprint for the greater environmental good of the planet, much positivity can come from visiting and supporting rainforest communities. Even before we consider a trip to one of the world’s most beautiful rainforests, it’s important to understand their vulnerability. At one point, these lush jungles covered 15 percent of our planet’s land area. That percentage is down to six. And just in the past 50 years alone, nearly 60 thousand square miles of rainforest are lost annually. 

Among the top threats to the rainforests of the world are:

There has been increased demand worldwide for tropical hardwoods, leading to an increase in (often illegal) logging activity in some of the world’s most beautiful rainforests. As beautiful as a Brazilian rosewood might be in one’s home, is it worth putting one of the most spectacular ecosystems at serious risk? 

2. Cattle grazing

Once rainforest areas are logged or burned, that cleared land is sold to farmers for cattle racing. This then leads to significant leaps in carbon emissions.  Soya plantations. Much of the world’s livestock population ingests a high protein plant called soya. And most of the world’s soya is grown in South American where, in the past, rainforests stood. 

3. Palm oil

Palm oil can be found in many of the products we use on a regular basis, from shampoo to breakfast cereal to cleaning products. Valuable rainforest is harvested to grow the oil palm plant, a valuable cash crop, particularly in Indonesia and Malaysia. And it doesn’t stop there. When the rainforests are burned, the peatland below the surface, which contains huge amounts of carbon, is burned as well. The peatlands in Indonesia alone contribute to four percent of Earth’s greenhouse gases. 

Humans have long known that beneath the world’s most beautiful rainforests lie mineral and gold deposits. While many acres of rainforest, in Indonesia, for example, are now protected by law from prospecting and mining, there is the ability for underground mining in certain areas.

Once the underground mining infrastructure is created, loggers and poachers gain access to the area illegally. Brazil is home to the world’s largest iron ore mine and the rainforest there is under threat of being opened for mineral exploration.

5. Hydroelectricity

While it hardly seems fair, hydroelectricity, one of our renewable energy resources, is partly to blame for the deforestation for the rainforests. When hydroelectric dams were built after 2006 in Brazil, there was major flooding, which harmed wildlife and the local ecosystem.

Trip Reviews

A week in petra.

A great week with a great bunch of people This was the trip just as I expected it - Petra being the highlight, but Wadi Rum coming a close second. Or maybe Jerash?...

Fantastic week, thoroughly recommend

An awe inspiring trip, with something for everyone, and covering all the key sights, sounds and tastes of Jordan. I knew I wanted to see Petra, but didn't really h...

fine, does what it says on the tin

An amazing experience, better than expected. The 2 days in Petra were fantastic and we saw everything. Just exploring Petra it is so vast. we had 2 leaders becaus...

a week in jordon

full on trip which was very informative and interesting. all sites were good especially Petra, Little Petra and camping in Wadi Rum Eddy was entertaining and engag...

A week in Jordan

Excellent Trip - fulfilled all my expectations - our Guide Zuhair was superb. on our second day in Petra spending time chilling at the tea shack by the High Place o...

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Jungle Travel

Jungle travel can be one of the most rewarding travel options as jungles (dense rainforests) contain the highest diversity of life on Earth. Here, you can watch animals and plants only otherwise seen in film or television.

The above photos is of the Manatee Cruise to explore Ecuacor’s famous Yasuni National Park

Jungle travel offers a chance to see planet Earth in a virgin and pre-human state, a place where man is not the dominant life-form and instead where animals and plants live in a complex web of life. Mystifying scientists and naturalists for hundreds of years, this web of life is only now starting to be understood .

Tourism in the Amazon Rainforest is becoming increasingly popular, and jungle travel is slowly being used as a tool to preserve the last remaining rainforests, not only benefiting tourists, but protecting the surrounding environment when properly orchestrated.

The word jungle comes from a reference to land that was of no use to civilisation and held a negative connotation. Now, with the stresses of the modern world, our increasingly urban lifestyle and the rise of global travel, the word jungle alludes to mystery, adventure, and escape.

The Jungle Experience

Whether your interest is plants, animals, relaxation, or native culture, visiting the world’s remaining rainforests is sure to provide experiences and stories unparalleled by other destinations. Ideas on what to do in the Amazon Rainforest are varied and reflect your personal preference.

Jungle guides are a spectacle in themselves as they navigate the wilderness with ease and effortlessly provide you comfort and security in a place that can seem inhospitable. They spot animals in the high trees practically invisible to tourists without the aid of binoculars, and my favourite example is watching an experienced guide spear fish from metres away into almost black, nutrient-rich water.

Gateways to the Jungle

The Peruvian gateway-city to the forest surrounding the Amazon River is Iquitos. There are many things to do in Iquitos, including visiting the flooded Pacaya Samiria National Park, or the primate-rich Tamshiyacu-Tahuayo Reserve from the Tahuayo Lodge . The lodge recommends staying for a week or more to get the most out of the experience and to stand the best chance of seeing a plethora of diverse and interesting wildlife.

The main Brazilian gateway to the Amazon Rainforest is Manaus in north central Brazil, the largest city in the rainforest. For ideas on what to do in Manaus, you can visit the Anavilhanas Reserve and eco-corridor as part of the Tucano Jungle Cruise .

If you’re wondering where to stay in the Amazon Rainforest, there are now many different lodges that provide a wide selection of activities and offer rainforest experiences unique to their particular location.

Read more about these Amazon Tours in Peru here .

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The Amazon Rainforest, the Congo in Africa, and the tropical wilderness of New Guinea represent the world’s largest, most pristine and untouched jungles.

Jungle travel is becoming increasingly popular as tourists become more aware of the accessibility of these fragile and unique ecosystems. No longer content with a yearly vacation to a beach resort or villa, a desire to experience the natural world at its most wild is gaining popularity.

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Amazon Rainforest

When it comes to nature and wildlife in Peru, the Amazon Rainforest is the place to be. The lush rainforest covers nearly two-thirds of the country, but is home to only 5 percent of its population. Adventurous travelers can explore this region with a professional guide at a jungle lodge. Cruise remote Amazonian waterways, make friends with local communities, swim with pink river dolphins, and walk under the canopy tree homes for flitting birds, snoozing sloths and swinging monkeys.

For nature lovers, a trip to Peru is not complete without exploring the largest rainforest in the world. Wherever you go, you’ll have a chance to spot wildlife, visit lush jungle lodges and participate in ecotourism. There are different highlights depending which part of the rainforest you visit.

Let’s explore the three most popular destinations in the Peruvian Amazon:

Puerto Maldonado

Why choose here? Puerto Maldonado is at the southern gateway to the Amazon jungle, with Madre de Dios River weaving through it. A visit to this region affords visitors with easy access to Tambopata National Reserve , a wide array of excellent jungle eco-lodges, and glimpses of oxbow lakes, macaws at clay licks, and maybe even a giant river otter. This part of the Amazon has Bolivia just to the east and Cusco to the west.

Why choose here? To the northeast of the country, you’ll find the very remote city of Iquitos deep in the Peruvian jungle and only accessible by flight. This is the easiest place to see the Amazon River in Peru, and it also offers quick access to the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve. As Peru’s largest natural protected area, this is a wonderful place to spot monkeys, sloths and majestic pink river dolphins or have rich cultural experiences meeting those who call the reserve home.

Manu National Park

Why choose here? Manu National Park is a treasure in and of itself. Located between Puerto Maldanado and Machu Picchu, this is a wonderful spot for wildlife viewing, bird watching and river exploring on Manu River. Elevations in the park range from 500 to 14,000 ft (150-4,200 m) so you can see different biospheres from the forest floors to the mountain peaks. It’s a very unique place with a rich cultural heritage, where the Andes and the Amazon meet.

Peru Amazon Map

The jungle city of Puerto Maldonado represents a different side of Peru. Temperatures are warmer than in the frigid Andean highlands. Boats are the easiest mode of transportation. And the waterways provide entry into nature reserves where exuberant greenery flourishes and rare fauna frolics.

For a full jungle immersion, spend 2 or 3 or more nights at a rainforest lodge. By day, enjoy excursions along jungle trails, to the tops of canopy towers, and into the corners of hidden lagoons where caimans and otters and sometimes jaguars bathe in the sun. After dark, relax in a hammock rocked by a warm jungle breeze and marvel at the mysteries of the rainforest’s nocturnal world.

Best Time to Visit

Puerto Maldonado is broken up into a dry season (May-October) and a wet season (November-April). However, being that it is a tropical rainforest, even the dry season tends to have some rain. While many would opt for the drier season, in reality there are pros and cons of both.

Pros of the dry season are that trails are less muddy and there is a higher probability of seeing parrots and macaws at the clay licks. Cons of the dry season are hotter temperatures – and sunny days usually see less bird activity and amphibians can be harder to spot.

Pros of the wet season are that temporal wetlands make it easier to see reptiles and amphibians and there is a cooler temperature. Cons of the wet season are muddy conditions, less likely to see birds at the claylicks and a higher chance of flight delays.

Climate & Weather

The southern Peruvian Amazon rainforest climate is broken up into two distinct seasons: the dry season and the wet season.

May through October are usually the driest months in the Amazon. Between June to September there are periodic cold spells called friajes that can drop the temperature to 10°C (50°F) for a couple days at a time. Friajes are cold fronts the blow up from Patagonia and then whip down over the southern jungle from the Andes.

The Amazon is a rainforest, so really there's a chance of rain throughout the year. But more constant rains that define the region’s wet season begin in November and continue to April. November and December usually receive the most rainfall.

Jungle Immersion

Puerto Maldonado is the main hub for exploring the southern Peruvian Amazon where the Madre de Dios River intersects with the Tambopata. For a proper Amazon adventure introduction, hop aboard a wooden boat powered by a small motor in Puerto Maldonado and cruise winding Amazon waterways to your remote jungle lodge. Ecotourism is a cornerstone of the developing travel industry in Peru’s Amazon.

Our team proudly partners with lodges that practice low-ecological footprint programs (recycling, use biodegradable bath and cleaning products, utilize low-to-no energy devices). Jungle lodges not only help support native communities, but also help spread awareness about the continued need for conservation efforts amid the looming threats that cause irreversible damage.

National Parks

Tambopata National Reserve encompasses 275,000 hectares (680,000 acres) of protected Amazon rainforest in the southeastern part of Peru. A sanctuary of incredible biological diversity, the reserve features stunning Oxbow lakes and different forest habitats. More than 670 bird and 1,200 butterfly species join a long list of endangered animals, such as giant otters, harpy eagles, and jaguars, who call this place home. The reserve boasts numerous clay licks along exposed riverbanks where macaws and parrots congregate.

Bahauja-Sonene National Park hugs the southern part of the Tambopata National Reserve. The enormous 1 million hectare (2.47 million acre) park protects the country’s only tropical humid savanna and some of its most biodiverse tracts of rainforest. Access to Bahauja-Sonene National Park is very limited.

Intense Wild Diversity

Did you know that two-thirds of the world’s plant and animal species make their home in the rainforest? And new species are always being discovered! The Amazon is the largest rainforest on earth and its crazy cool biodiversity sparks a cord of fascination with almost every adventurous traveler!

From cute and fuzzy to downright bizarre, the critters of the Amazon are a major highlight of any jungle adventure! Howler monkeys swing overhead, families of 1.8-m (6-ft) giant otters make their homes in the Oxbow lakes, and three-toed sloths, when present, are hard to miss! Though rarely seen, even by long-stay researchers, endangered pumas and jaguars call these tropical forests home too. In southern Peru, the clay licks in the Tambopata and Manu national parks are privileges sites to observe a high diversity of rainbow colored macaws, parrots, and parakeets.

How to Get to Puerto Maldonado

• By Air: The Puerto Maldonado airport is small and a short drive from the town plaza. Flying is definitely the most convenient and time-saving transport option. LAN Airlines, Star Perú and TACA offer service to Puerto Maldonado. Flights are daily. A nonstop flight to Puerto Maldonado from Lima is 1 hour 30 minutes. Puerto Maldonado is a direct 55-minute flight from Cusco.
• By Road: The recently completed Transoceanic Highway now connects Cusco to Puerto Maldonado on a mostly comfortable, though winding, paved road. What was once an arduous 15-hour drive has been shaved down to about 10 hours. Taking the bus from Cusco to Puerto Maldonado is a good option for travelers with a longer, more flexible travel itinerary.
• By Boat: The waterways connect Puerto Maldonado to jungle lodges and remote indigenous communities.

Once you arrive in Puerto Maldonado, your tour guide will pick you up and guide you to the dock to board the open air boat to your jungle lodge. Usually around 1-3 hours to reach jungle lodges near Puerto Maldonado.

There’s plenty to see and do in the jungle city of Iquitos . Explore the local floating market at Belen. Sail to Isla de los Monos for fun with mischievous monkeys. Swim with dolphins. Wander the city seeking out the architectural legacy of the early 20th century rubber boom. Visit museums or book a tour to learn more about indigenous Amazonian cultures.

Away from the city, Iquitos provides access to excellent jungle lodges located up and down river. It’s also the point of departure for cruise ships destined for the Amazon headwaters.

Like any other area in the Amazon, the best time to visit the rainforest depends on your preference. The Amazon is a year round destination, with rainfall expected throughout the year. However, Iquitos is broken up into high water and lower water seasons, each of which have their pros and cons to consider.

Pros of high water season (December to May) is that it allows boats to venture deeper into remote parts of the jungle. During this time, you’re likely to see more birds and mammal species living in the canopy. Cons is that rainfall is usually heavier (December through March), there are generally more mosquitos, there aren’t as many usable hiking trails

Pros of low water season include more trails to explore the jungle on foot, fewer mosquitos, higher chance to see migratory birds and peak season for fishing. The main con of low water season is that remote lakes and small creeks (only accessed by boat) cannot be visited.

The Amazon experiences a warm, tropical climate with high humidity. Rainfall occurs throughout the year. Seasons in northern Peru’s Amazon Basin are divided between months with high water and low water. Water level of the rivers fluctuate as much as 12 meters (40 feet), resulting from the rain and snowmelt runoff flowing down from the eastern slopes of the Andes Mountains.

High Water Season

• When: December to May
• Daily Temperature Average: 30°C (86°F)

Low Water Season

• When: June to November
• Daily Temperature Average: 37°C (98°F), slightly warmer than the high water months

Amazon River

The Amazon River, or Rio Amazonas, is the second longest river in the world. The river and its tributaries wind through dense tropical jungle in Peru, Brazil, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Colombia. From the city of Iquitos, travelers can take a luxurious cruise on the mighty Amazon River, which flows across northern Peru, or stay at a jungle lodge along its shores. Water activities include wildlife spotting from a canoe, swimming with pink river dolphins, paddle boarding, and piranha fishing.

Amazon Cruise

Amazon cruise packages are generally more expensive than a jungle lodge stay, but the additional cost comes with definite perks, including luxury facilities and endless rainforest and river panoramas from your private cabin. Ask your travel advisor for more information about cruising the Amazon in style.

Wildlife Diversity

Life in the Amazon rainforest takes many forms below, within, and above its leafy green canopy. It is home to big-eyed monkeys rustling amid trees, bright bird species, stealthy river creatures and other ecological oddities. In northern Amazon tributaries, pink river dolphins are but one unique animal that can be spotted in the national parks surrounding Iquitos. Keep your eyes peeled and camera in hand because seeing these Amazon rainforest animals in their natural habitat may well be the highlight of your jungle adventure. Jungle lodges surrounding Iquitos are the perfect hub for convenient access to remote jungle reserves.

Things to Do

Experience Local Jungle Culture

Travel by boat from Iquitos to the Yaguas and Bora communities for a unique cultural experience. A guide from the community will explain the local way of life and the history. During a visit, the local men, women, and children share aspects of their culture, including language, dance traditions, and artistic expression, with visitors. Beautiful jewelry, weavings, and art pieces are made by local artisans and available for sale.

Stay at a Jungle Lodge

The best way to experience the stunning beauty of the Amazon rainforest and see wildlife is at a remote jungle lodge accessible by river boat from Iquitos. Don’t worry, you don’t have to sacrifice comfort to have a true jungle adventure! The jungle lodges recommended by our team have running water, cushioned beds, and serve tasty meals. See the Hotels section on this page for more information. During the day, explore the nearby national reserves on a variety of guided wildlife, canopy, walking, cultural, and river tours.

Wander the Streets of Iquitos

The city sprawls outward from the Plaza de Armas, surrounded by streets dominated by moto-taxis. The Iron House, located on a corner of the main plaza, and the numerous beautiful mansions lining the city’s riverfront malecon are evidence of the wealth brought to Iquitos during the rubber boom era. Visit one of the city’s museums for a dose of Amazon culture. During your city exploration, take a break in a shady seat at a local cafe or restaurant to soak in the energy of this busting jungle hub at a slower pace.

Explore the Belen Neighborhood of Iquitos

A tour to the shanty town of Belen market and its residential area offer travelers a truly unique cultural experience. Morning visits to the Belen market are the best because it’s less crowded. Your guide will point out exotic fruits and veggies used in jungle cuisine, and likely lead you down Shaman’s Alley, where medicinal and spiritual Amazon remedies are sold. Next, hire a boat or canoe and explore the waterways of the Belen neighborhood where houses are built on stilts over the Itaya River or on top of balsa wood rafts.

How to Get to Iquitos

• By Air: Flights to Iquitos touch down at the Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport serves Iquitos. The airport is located on the outskirts of the city, about 10 km (6 mi) southwest of the Plaza de Armas. Facilities include tourist shops, eateries, and ATM machines. LAN, Star Perú, and Peruvian Airlines offer daily flights to Iquitos. By plane, nonstop service from Lima to Iquitos takes 1 hour and 40 minutes.
• By Boat: The Amazon River and its waterways connect the city of Iquitos to jungle lodges and other small port towns in Peru's northern Loreto region.
• Iquitos is not accessible by road. Traveling to Iquitos by bus or car is NOT an option.

Once you arrive in Iquitos, your tour guide will pick you up and guide you to the dock to board the open air boat to your jungle lodge. Usually around 20 minutes to 1 hour to reach jungle lodges near Iquitos.

With elevations spanning between 150 m and 4,200 m of elevation, Manu National Park encompasses an astounding variety of climates and a bewildering number of plant and animal species. So many, in fact, that researchers continue to find undiscovered flora and fauna even after decades of intensive research. Accessible from Cusco and from Puerto Maldonado , Manu and its handful of lodges provide a chance to experience a wonderland of habitats from cloud forest to lowland rainforest in a setting unlike any other in Peru or the world.

Keep in mind that this is the rainforest and showers are possible at any time of year. Officially, the rainy season is from December to March. May to August is comparatively drier, though also much warmer.

Manu’s extreme topography creates multiple microclimates. Lower elevation areas are hotter with average temperatures ranging from 35 C during the day to 25 C at night. In Manu’s higher elevation areas, temperatures are generally cooler. Expect warm temperatures during the day and cool nights.

Temperatures can drop after heavy rains, reaching as low as 10 C (50 F). Another weather phenomenon, called “surazo” or “friaje,” occurs when polar winds from Patagonia sweep up the mountains and into the rainforest. Temperatures can be as low as 8 C (46 F).

Manu National Park Facts

• covers entire Manu River basin
• spans eastern Andes mountains (cloud forest) and Amazon basin (tropical lowland rainforest)
• 2,000 to 5,000 species of plants, including 250 species of trees
• more than 1,000 vertebrate species including 200 species of mammals and 850 species of birds, 68 species of reptiles, 77 species of amphibians
• 1,300 recorded species of butterflies
• 13 species of primates
• rare species: giant otter, giant armadillo, jaguars, puma, Andean mountain cat
• pre-Inca and Inca ruins and petroglyphs indicate long history of indigenous settlement
• small communities of the Matsigenga Amazonian tribal group, largely along the Manú River or one of its main tributaries

Manu Biosphere Reserve

The Manu Biosphere Reserve is divided into 3 zones:

• Parque Nacional Manu (Zone A) – the core and largest zone. Access is highly restricted. Within this area, Cocha Cashu Biological Station is an important site for tropical rainforest research center.
• Reserved Zone (Zone B) – the Buffer Zone set aside for research and tourism. Located mainly within lowland rainforest, it harbors diverse microclimates and quantities of flora and fauna by the side of rivers and cochas (lagoons formed in the bends of rivers) as well as clay licks.
• Cultural Zone (Zone C) – the Transitional Zone with small settlements of indigenous people. Allows organized visits with guides. Restrictions in place to protect animal and vegetable life.

Paucartambo

Located 2.5 to 3 hours from Cusco, Paucartambo is a point of transit on the overland route between the imperial Inca city and Manu National Park. Paucartambo is also famous for a 5-day festival in mid-July that draws revelers from all over the region in celebration of the Virgen del Carmen Festival.

Kosñipata River Valley

From Paucartambo, continuing past Acjanaco Pass (12,630 ft / 3,850 m) and the turnoff to Tres Cruces, the road begins its ascent into the gorgeous Kosñipata Valley dropping thousands of meters in elevation. This the place to go for river rafting and mountain biking tours through Peru’s gorgeous cloud forest mountains. It’s also the route to rainforest lodges in Manu including Paradise Lodge, Gallito de las Rocas Lodge, and Erika Lodge. The Quechua word kosñipata means “place of smoke” in reference to the heavy mists that shroud the eastern flanks of the Andes as they plummet to meet the Amazon.

Located at the meeting point of the Madre de Dios and the Manu river, the village of Boca Manu has a small airport that receives charter airplanes. It’s also a stop on the route over land and by boat from Puerto Maldonado. The checkpoint to go further into the park is in nearby Limonal.

Things To Do in Manu National Park

Wildlife Spotting

Monkeys, bugs, and reptiles abound in the rainforest. If you’re lucky, you might also see the otorongo (jaguar), black panther, tapir, collared peccary, deer, and capybara. Forest trails and cochas (secluded lagoons) are the best place to spot wildlife while learning about life in the rainforest, medicinal plants and food.

Bird Watching

Many travelers come to Manu specifically for the birds. And with one of the largest bird lists in the world, Manu certainly merits such a specific interest. Airborne residents include the harpy eagle, jabiru, roseate spoonbill, and the cock of the rock.

Special attraction in Manu where travelers can see macaws, parrots, and parakeets flock by the thousands for morning meals of clay.

Canopy Towers

See the rainforest from the perspective of creatures who live at canopy level. Scattered tree towers in Manu range from 30-40 meters (100-130 feet) tall. Standing on the platform reveals a alternate dimension of rainforest activity that can’t be seen from the forest floor.

Tres Cruces Lookout Point

An additional 60km from Paucartambo, Mirador Tres Cruces is a lookout point over the meeting place of the Andes and the Amazon. On clear days, it’s possible to see the peak of the massive Ausangate all the way down into the depths on the jungle basin.

How to Get to Manu National Park

There are three routes to get to Manu:

• From Cusco: by car to Paucartambo, through the Kosnipata Valley to the Manu River
• From Puerto Maldonado: by car to Santa Rosa Village 2.5 hours, cross Inambari River to Puerto Carlos, to Boca Colorado 45 minutes, up Madre de Dios river.
• To Boca Manu: charter flights land at small airstrip, river transport to lodge.

Travel Tips

What to Pack

For a jungle tour, it is important to pack light and bring only the necessary equipment and clothing. Space on the river boat to your lodge is limited.

• Shirts and pants made of light, breathable material
• Long pants and shirts to keep insects off (made of light, quick-dry material)
• Loungewear for the lodge
• Comfortable, closed shoes – sticky, slippery, sometimes muddy rainforest trails make sandals and heels impractical
• Water resistant shoes (especially during the wet season)
• Insect repellant
• Sun protection (hat, sunblock, glasses)
• Reusable water bottle
• Cellphone. You won’t have service at your lodge, but good to have at airport and for photos if you don’t have a camera.
• Local currency for small purchases and tips
• Head lamp (and extra batteries, just in case).
• Water-resistant binoculars are an added plus.

Wifi Access

Not all jungle lodges have WiFi, so if this is a necessity of yours, you will want to check with your travel advisor or directly with the lodge before traveling. However, even if WiFi is available, it is usually spotty and slow. A visit to the Amazon is more of an “off-the-grid” kind of experience. To keep your loved ones in the know, simply inform them of which days you’ll be in the jungle and alert them to the possibility that you will have little to no service.

Safety Tips

Most of your free time will be in the comfort of the grounds of your lodge. If out on an excursion, be sure not to wander off but rather to stay with the group. It is best not the wander off alone at night, as it is, in fact, a jungle with potential of confronting a range of wild animals. Be sure to have a reusable water bottle with you for day trips and hikes.

For travel to tropical forest regions, the US Travel Advisory recommends malaria medication and the yellow fever vaccine. Talk with your doctor before a trip to the Amazon in Peru to discuss the best option for you.

Protect yourself from the itchy bites of mosquitoes by wearing loose fitting long shirts and pants. Apply insect repellant to exposed skin. At night, use the mosquito net hanging over your bed.

Amazon Wildlife

Guided excursions into the Amazon rainforest to spot unique animals are included in a stay at almost every jungle lodge in the Iquitos region. Naturalist guides point out unique wildlife, and teach you how to observe them without disturbing them or possible endangering yourself. Stay on designated footpaths and do not get separated from your tour group.

Drinking Water

Bottled water and safe filtered drinking water are provided to jungle lodge guests. A reusable water bottle is always handy in the jungle.

Getting to your lodge

Many jungle lodges are only accessible by river transport. In Iquitos and Puerto Maldonado, lodge representatives greet travelers at the airport and then accompany them all the way into the jungle. River boats are typically open-air with a covering, much like a pontoon boat.

Oxbow Lakes

Canopy Tour

Jungle Walk

Local Community Visit

Many jungle lodges work closely with local communities. Posada Amazonas is a popular jungle lodge near the Tambopata National Reserve that’s owned in partnership between the native Ese’eja community and Rainforest Expeditions. Visiting a local farm or traditional community clinic offers great insight to how locals live in harmony with the Amazon.

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• Flight Leeds - Dublin (LBA - DUB) £26+
• Flight London - Dublin (STN - DUB) £26+
• Flight Manchester - Dublin (MAN - DUB) £26+
• Flight Liverpool - Dublin (LPL - DUB) £27+
• Flight Edinburgh - Dublin (EDI - DUB) £28+
• Flight London - Dublin (LTN - DUB) £29+
• Flight London - Dublin (LGW - DUB) £30+
• Flight Newcastle upon Tyne - Dublin (NCL - DUB) £30+
• Flight Nottingham - Dublin (EMA - DUB) £30+
• Flight Cardiff - Dublin (CWL - DUB) £34+
• Flight Newquay - Dublin (NQY - DUB) £39+
• Flight London - Dublin (LHR - DUB) £50+
• Flight Aberdeen - Dublin (ABZ - DUB) £53+
• Flight London - Dublin (LCY - DUB) £53+
• Flight Exeter - Dublin (EXT - DUB) £78+
• Flight Southampton - Dublin (SOU - DUB) £90+
• Flight Belfast - Dublin (BHD - DUB) £118+
• Flight Belfast - Dublin (BFS - DUB) £118+
• Flight Inverness - Dublin (INV - DUB) £134+
• Flight Darlington - Dublin (MME - DUB) £244+
• Flight Norwich - Dublin (NWI - DUB) £244+

Berlin flights

• Flight Nottingham - Berlin (EMA - BER) £30+
• Flight Manchester - Berlin (MAN - BER) £40+
• Flight London - Berlin (STN - BER) £55+
• Flight London - Berlin (LTN - BER) £58+
• Flight Edinburgh - Berlin (EDI - BER) £60+
• Flight Glasgow - Berlin (GLA - BER) £66+
• Flight Birmingham - Berlin (BHX - BER) £67+

Australia flights

• Flight London - Sydney (LGW - SYD) £571+
• Flight London - Melbourne (LGW - MEL) £612+
• Flight London - Perth (LHR - PER) £651+
• Flight London - Sydney (LHR - SYD) £655+
• Flight London - Sydney (LCY - SYD) £680+
• Flight London - Perth (LGW - PER) £691+
• Flight Manchester - Perth (MAN - PER) £695+

Canada flights

• Flight London - Toronto (LGW - YYZ) £311+
• Flight London - Hamilton (LGW - YHM) £330+
• Flight Manchester - Toronto (MAN - YYZ) £331+
• Flight London - Toronto (LHR - YYZ) £333+
• Flight London - Toronto (LGW - YTZ) £348+
• Flight London - Montreal (LGW - YUL) £353+
• Flight London - Montreal (LTN - YUL) £366+

Edinburgh flights

• Flight Belfast - Edinburgh (BFS - EDI) £26+
• Flight London - Edinburgh (STN - EDI) £26+
• Flight London - Edinburgh (LTN - EDI) £27+
• Flight Bournemouth - Edinburgh (BOH - EDI) £34+
• Flight Birmingham - Edinburgh (BHX - EDI) £38+
• Flight Newquay - Edinburgh (NQY - EDI) £41+
• Flight Bristol - Edinburgh (BRS - EDI) £42+

Manchester flights

• Flight Belfast - Manchester (BFS - MAN) £28+
• Flight Belfast - Manchester (BHD - MAN) £42+
• Flight London - Manchester (LHR - MAN) £74+
• Flight Edinburgh - Manchester (EDI - MAN) £77+
• Flight London - Manchester (STN - MAN) £82+
• Flight Birmingham - Manchester (BHX - MAN) £84+
• Flight Liverpool - Manchester (LPL - MAN) £85+

Bangkok flights

• Flight London - Bangkok (LGW - BKK) £443+
• Flight London - Bangkok (LHR - BKK) £456+
• Flight Birmingham - Bangkok (BHX - BKK) £503+
• Flight London - Bangkok (LCY - BKK) £513+
• Flight Inverness - Bangkok (INV - BKK) £529+
• Flight Newcastle upon Tyne - Bangkok (NCL - BKK) £536+
• Flight Manchester - Bangkok (MAN - BKK) £537+
• Flight London - Bangkok (LTN - BKK) £543+
• Flight Glasgow - Bangkok (GLA - BKK) £547+
• Flight Darlington - Bangkok (MME - BKK) £562+
• Flight Edinburgh - Bangkok (EDI - BKK) £576+
• Flight Bristol - Bangkok (BRS - BKK) £580+
• Flight Aberdeen - Bangkok (ABZ - BKK) £607+
• Flight London - Bangkok (STN - BKK) £608+

Dubai flights

• Flight London - Dubai (LTN - DXB) £190+
• Flight Glasgow - Dubai (GLA - DXB) £198+
• Flight London - Dubai (LGW - DXB) £214+
• Flight Birmingham - Dubai (BHX - DXB) £232+
• Flight Manchester - Dubai (MAN - DXB) £257+
• Flight London - Dubai (STN - DXB) £267+
• Flight London - Dubai (LHR - DXB) £297+
• Flight Liverpool - Dubai (LPL - DXB) £315+
• Flight London - Dubai (LCY - DXB) £369+
• Flight Bristol - Dubai (BRS - DXB) £380+
• Flight Leeds - Dubai (LBA - DXB) £400+
• Flight Newcastle upon Tyne - Dubai (NCL - DXB) £406+
• Flight Belfast - Dubai (BFS - DXB) £410+
• Flight Edinburgh - Dubai (EDI - DXB) £416+
• Flight Aberdeen - Dubai (ABZ - DXB) £419+
• Flight Belfast - Dubai (BHD - DXB) £426+
• Flight Southampton - Dubai (SOU - DXB) £475+
• Flight London - Dubai (SEN - DXB) £581+
• Flight Nottingham - Dubai (EMA - DXB) £591+
• Flight Coventry - Dubai (CVT - DXB) £628+
• Flight Cardiff - Dubai (CWL - DXB) £640+
• Flight Doncaster - Dubai (DSA - DXB) £715+

Málaga flights

• Flight London - Málaga (LGW - AGP) £35+
• Flight London - Málaga (LTN - AGP) £49+
• Flight Birmingham - Málaga (BHX - AGP) £50+
• Flight London - Málaga (STN - AGP) £50+
• Flight Manchester - Málaga (MAN - AGP) £52+
• Flight Nottingham - Málaga (EMA - AGP) £63+
• Flight Bristol - Málaga (BRS - AGP) £65+
• Flight Belfast - Málaga (BFS - AGP) £69+
• Flight Glasgow - Málaga (PIK - AGP) £69+
• Flight Leeds - Málaga (LBA - AGP) £71+
• Flight Cardiff - Málaga (CWL - AGP) £73+
• Flight London - Málaga (SEN - AGP) £79+
• Flight Liverpool - Málaga (LPL - AGP) £83+
• Flight London - Málaga (LHR - AGP) £99+

Rome flights

• Flight London - Rome (LGW - FCO) £39+
• Flight London - Rome (STN - CIA) £50+
• Flight Edinburgh - Rome (EDI - CIA) £71+
• Flight Manchester - Rome (MAN - CIA) £72+
• Flight London - Rome (STN - FCO) £73+
• Flight London - Rome (LTN - FCO) £77+
• Flight Manchester - Rome (MAN - FCO) £85+

Lisbon flights

• Flight London - Lisbon (STN - LIS) £58+
• Flight Manchester - Lisbon (MAN - LIS) £63+
• Flight London - Lisbon (LTN - LIS) £68+
• Flight London - Lisbon (LGW - LIS) £69+
• Flight Birmingham - Lisbon (BHX - LIS) £70+
• Flight London - Lisbon (LHR - LIS) £71+
• Flight Bristol - Lisbon (BRS - LIS) £92+

Europe flights

• Flight London - Madrid (LGW - MAD) £58+
• Flight London - Madrid (LHR - MAD) £69+

New Zealand flights

• Flight London - Auckland (LGW - AKL) £556+
• Flight London - Auckland (LHR - AKL) £680+
• Flight London - Wellington (LGW - WLG) £717+
• Flight London - Wellington (LHR - WLG) £754+
• Flight London - Auckland (LCY - AKL) £774+
• Flight Manchester - Auckland (MAN - AKL) £777+
• Flight London - Christchurch (LHR - CHC) £782+

Newquay flights

• Flight London - Newquay (STN - NQY) £26+
• Flight Edinburgh - Newquay (EDI - NQY) £42+
• Flight London - Newquay (LGW - NQY) £85+
• Flight Manchester - Newquay (MAN - NQY) £90+
• Flight Glasgow - Newquay (GLA - NQY) £156+
• Flight Birmingham - Newquay (BHX - NQY) £169+
• Flight Leeds - Newquay (LBA - NQY) £170+

Aberdeen flights

• Flight London - Aberdeen (LGW - ABZ) £54+
• Flight London - Aberdeen (LTN - ABZ) £54+
• Flight London - Aberdeen (LHR - ABZ) £56+
• Flight Manchester - Aberdeen (MAN - ABZ) £113+
• Flight Belfast - Aberdeen (BFS - ABZ) £141+
• Flight Belfast - Aberdeen (BHD - ABZ) £143+
• Flight Birmingham - Aberdeen (BHX - ABZ) £161+

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What do i need to know before booking a flight.

There are various factors to consider when booking a flight including cost, fare classes, baggage policies, the complications of flying long haul, and complying with airport regulations. To make your booking journey smoother KAYAK has developed a comprehensive flight guide including insights on finding affordable flights, packing efficiently, and utilising the best travel tools.

What is the cheapest day of the week to book a flight?

The best day to book your flight depends on a number of factors, but there are general trends that you can follow to increase your chances of cheaper plane tickets. Based on an analysis of KAYAK data for all flights departing from inside United Kingdom over the last 12 months, the cheapest day to fly for domestic flights is Wednesday. For international flights, Tuesday had the cheapest tickets on average.

Which month of the year are flight prices lowest?

It’s well established that flights in the low season are generally cheaper than ticket prices during the high season. That means that knowing which month to find the lowest priced plane tickets will depend heavily on seasonality and your destination. While avoiding peak travel times can help you keep costs down, our data shows that the month with the lowest priced plane tickets for domestic flights based on all searches made on KAYAK in the last 12 months was January, while the most expensive was August. If you’re booking an international flight, then April is the cheapest month to fly and July the most expensive.

When is the best time to buy plane tickets - Last minute or in advance?

Last minute flight deals are definitely up for grabs, but when exactly to purchase your plane tickets will depend on where you’re travelling to and from. Based on all data for flight searches made on KAYAK over the last 12 months, prices for domestic flights remained below the average price up to 1 week before departure. For international flights, deals could still be had up to 1 week prior to the departure date, with prices remaining below average. If you’re flexible, KAYAK brings you both advance and last minute one-way and round-trip flight deals.

Can flying international flights with a layover save money on airfare?

For many long-haul international flights, flying direct is not possible and you will have to fly with stopover. Some routes will offer both and you could consider flying with a stopover for a number of reasons. Firstly, breaking up what would otherwise be a long-haul flight, taking a rest and then completing the journey might make the flight more manageable. Secondly, prices can also be lower than direct flights, so while it might take longer for you to reach your destination, you could save money. We’ve looked at prices over the last 12 months for the 100 most popular international destinations for KAYAK users and on average, prices for non-stop flights were cheaper than flights with a layover.

How does KAYAK find such low flight prices?

KAYAK processes over 2 billion flight queries annually and displays results from hundreds of airlines and third party sites, allowing it to find a variety of flight prices and options. It also displays results from 2M+ properties along with car hire, holiday packages, activities and millions of verified reviews so users can see as many available travel options as possible.

How do I find the best flight deals on KAYAK?

A simple flight search at https://www.kayak.co.uk/flights scans for prices on hundreds of travel sites in seconds. We gather flight deals from across the web and put them in one place. Then on the search results page you can use various filters to compare options for the same flight and easily choose the best flight deal from all of the deals coming straight from the travel sites to your screen, with no extra fee from KAYAK.

How can Hacker Fares save me money?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets on different airlines when it can save you money over a traditional return ticket.

Does KAYAK query more flight providers than competitors?

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How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy?

KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a given destination and date is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

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The desire to get a good deal unites practically all travelers. Whether you're looking for a cheap getaway or a luxury vacation, no one wants to spend more than necessary. When it comes to booking flights, travelers may naturally head to an airline's website. However, that's not always the best site to book flights.

Whether it's taking advantage of credit card perks, earning bonus miles or saving money, the best flight booking site can vary depending on your situation and willingness to get creative. Let's take a look at six of the best sites to book flights and when each is the best option.

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The best flight booking sites

1. google flights.

For ease, speed and features, Google Flights is arguably the best website for flight searches. Search results appear almost instantly. Filters let you narrow down to nonstop options, select a subset of airlines, limit by price or factor in the price of a bag. Similarly, you can use Google Flights filters to avoid certain airlines, multi-stop itineraries, long layovers, early flights or pretty much whatever you might want to avoid.

You can easily check flexible dates, and if you're flexible on where you go you can use the Explore map to see prices for a variety of destinations for certain dates, a certain month or anytime in the next six months.

Google Flights partners with hundreds of airlines and online travel agencies (OTAs) to pull current flight prices. That way you don't have to search each of these sites to be able to see the options. Once you select your preferred trip, Google Flights links you to the top booking options for actually booking your flight — including the airline itself and the best OTA booking options.

The downsides of Google Flights are few. One is the lack of Southwest flight prices. Although Southwest flight schedules will show in flight search results, Southwest flight prices aren't available. That's because Southwest chooses to publish flight prices only on its website.

» Learn more: Why Southwest is not on Google Flights

Another downside is that Google Flights doesn't always show the cheapest prices — particularly for international flights. That means it's worth double-checking prices on another site before booking through Google Flights.

Like Google Flights, Kayak searches hundreds of other websites and flight booking platforms to find the best deal. Kayak generally doesn't let you book flights directly. However, one benefit of Kayak is the streamlined process. Rather than having to click through several pages to confirm your selection, clicking "view deal" on the results page can take you right to the cheapest booking option.

Also, some travelers may find Kayak's flexible date search a bit easier to work with as you can see results from several days in the search results — eliminating the need to check each day's results separately.

But perhaps the most important reason to use Kayak instead of Google Flights is that it can catch better deals. For example, we found a $550 round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Barcelona using Google Flights. Kayak found a way to lower that price to just $472 round-trip — at least once you scroll past an advertisement.

Note that Kayak manages other flight search sites — including Momondo and Cheapflights — so the results may be very similar between these sister sites.

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So far, we've focused on ease in flight searching, and that's going to be enough for many travelers. However, now let's add in some additional elements to consider when choosing the best flight booking site: earning rewards and saving by booking packages. Expedia excels at both of these.

Through the new One Key rewards program , travelers can earn 0.2% in OneKeyCash from flight bookings made through Expedia. That's not much, but it can stack on top of the awards you earn from the airline and those that you earn on your credit card purchase.

Even better, you'll earn credits toward One Key elite status by booking your flight through Expedia. As you climb up the tiers, you'll unlock up to 20% savings on hotels, get hotel upgrades, priority support and even price drop protection.

Plus, Expedia boasts that travelers can "save up to 30%" when bundling a hotel with a flight booking — although actual discounts are likely to vary.

» Learn more: The pros and cons of Expedia

4. Capital One Travel

For many Capital One cardholders, Capital One Travel might just be the best flight booking site. Part of this is to take advantage of cardholder benefits.

For example, Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card holders earn 5x Capital One miles when booking flights through the Capital One Travel portal. Plus, Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card holders get up to $300 off travel booked through the Capital One Travel portal each cardholder year.

» Learn more: How to maximize the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card

Also, Capital One Travel can help you truly get the best price for your flight. Capital One partnered with travel data company Hopper to show suggestions about when it's the best time to book.

Capital One backs up these recommendations with money. If you book a flight through Capital One Travel when Hopper recommends doing so, you'll get up to a $50 credit toward future travel if the price drops within the next 10 days.

» Learn more: How the Capital One Travel portal works

Would you be willing to book a trip as two separate tickets in order to save money? That's the idea behind Kiwi. Instead of simply searching flights from your home airport to your destination, Kiwi checks all potential options to get between A and B. That could mean taking a bus or train from your home city to another to catch a flight to your destination. Or, Kiwi might pair a low-cost domestic flight with a cheap international flight from another city to lower your total cost.

Protect your upfront travel expenses by booking with a card that has travel insurance or by purchasing a separate policy .

For example, when we priced out a round-trip flight from Phoenix to Tokyo, the cheapest option when booked as one ticket cost $1,353 round-trip — and that's with an overnight stay in Vancouver.

Pricing out the same itinerary and dates through Kiwi drops the price to just $789 round-trip. The secret? Booking this as two round-trip flights: One from Phoenix to Los Angeles on Frontier and a separate round-trip from Los Angeles to Tokyo on Zipair.

Keep in mind that there are risks with booking separate tickets to get where you want to go. If a delay or cancellation causes you to miss your connection, the second airline/bus/train company isn't obligated to honor your ticket and rebook you on the next option. So make sure to factor in all of the risks of booking travel like this.

» Learn more: When to use Kiwi for your next flight booking

6. BookWithMatrix

ITA Matrix is a very powerful and ultra-customizable search platform for finding exactly the flight itinerary you want — whether that's booking a longer layover, avoiding certain aircraft types or booking nerdy trips such as the Alaska Milk Run .

The catch: Travelers can't actually book flights through ITA Matrix. And, unlike Google Flights, ITA Matrix doesn't even link to the best flight booking site for that itinerary. Instead, travelers are left to attempt to re-create the same itinerary through another flight booking website — which can be hard in the case of certain complex itineraries.

Enter BookWithMatrix. Travelers can copy-paste their perfect itinerary from ITA Matrix into BookWithMatrix to get bookable links through the airline or select OTAs.

Alternatively, travelers have the option to install the PowerTools extension in Google Chrome .

This extension adds booking links right on the ITA Matrix itinerary page, avoiding the need to browse to another page.

Final thoughts on the best flight booking site

There's not a one-size-fits-all best website for booking flights. Instead, the best flight booking site for you is going to depend on how simple you want the process to be, whether you're willing to get creative with your booking, and even which credit cards you have.

For most travelers, the simplicity of Google Flights is going to make it the best one-stop shop for searching and booking flights. However, it's worth considering other options if you're flying internationally, want to book a flight-and-hotel package or have a Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card .

How to maximize your rewards

You want a travel credit card that prioritizes what’s important to you. Here are our picks for the best travel credit cards of 2024 , including those best for:

Flexibility, point transfers and a large bonus: Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card

No annual fee: Bank of America® Travel Rewards credit card

Flat-rate travel rewards: Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card

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Luxury perks: The Platinum Card® from American Express

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75,000 Earn 75,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening. That's over $900 when you redeem through Chase Travel℠.

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2x-5x Earn unlimited 2X miles on every purchase, every day. Earn 5X miles on hotels and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel, where you'll get Capital One's best prices on thousands of trip options.

75,000 Enjoy a one-time bonus of 75,000 miles once you spend $4,000 on purchases within 3 months from account opening, equal to $750 in travel.

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Faqs for booking flights from washington, d.c. to moscow, do i need a passport to fly between washington, d.c. and moscow.

Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Washington, D.C. and on arrival in Moscow.

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Washington, D.C. to Moscow?

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How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Washington, D.C. to Moscow?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Washington, D.C. to Moscow.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Washington, D.C. to Moscow?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Moscow from Washington, D.C. is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Washington, D.C. to Moscow?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Moscow with an airline and back to Washington, D.C. with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Moscow?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Moscow from Washington, D.C. up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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