Puerto Maldonado flights from London take 16-20 hours with one or two connections. The city is served by Padre Aldamiz International Airport (PEM), located about 3 km from the centre.
Most flights connect through Lima, Cusco. Airlines like LATAM, Avianca, Iberia and KLM offer the best connections.
Return fares range from £540-700 in low season to £850-1,100 during peak periods. February-April / October-November typically offers the best deals.
Puerto Maldonado is in Peru. May to October (dry season) is the best time to visit.
Price Patterns
Prices typically drop Tuesday/Wednesday for bookings
Last-minute deals can appear but aren't guaranteed
February-April / October-November offers the best value
Sweet spot
6-8 weeks before travel for best combination of availability and price.
Avoid Booking
Less than 2 weeks out (premium pricing)
During May-September / December-January unless necessary
School holiday periods if flexible
Tambopata Reserve
World-class wildlife watching. Macaw clay licks, giant otters, tapirs and over 600 bird species.
Jungle lodges
3-5 night stays in remote eco-lodges. Canoe trips, night walks and indigenous community visits.
Sandoval Lake
Oxbow lake with giant river otters, caimans and hoatzin birds. Canoe excursions from nearby lodges.
Monkey Island
Rescue centre for rehabilitated primates. Meet capuchins, spider monkeys and squirrel monkeys up close.
Canopy walkways
Elevated bridges up to 30 metres high. Bird and monkey spotting from the treetops.