3 Days – 2 Nigths
Iquitos Amazon Tour 3 Days
The Amazon Wildlife Tour is our most popular tour. Swim with dolphins, see monkeys and go on our night tours. All the highlights without getting too dirty or too much sleep.
Experience an unforgettable 3-day, 2-night adventure in the heart of the Amazon. We take care of everything; you only need to bring your personal equipment: transfers from Iquitos airport, a local guide with military training, ensuring a balance between extreme adventure and logistical security, accommodation, meals, and drinking water are all included.
Connect with nature and observe pink dolphins, monkeys, sloths, caimans and anacondas in their purest state, including hiking and piranha fishing. Your wild adventure starts here!
Iquitos Amazon Tour 3 Days Itinerary
Day 1: Reception in Iquitos, Canoe Exploration and Caiman Sighting.
- 8:00 am – Expedition Begins: We start with pickup at your hotel or the airport in Iquitos. We will travel by land to the port city of Nauta, the gateway to the deep jungle.
- Navigation to the Heart of the River: In Nauta, we’ll board our boat to the lodge. Along the way, we’ll witness the majestic Meeting of the Waters: the exact point where the Marañón and Ucayali rivers converge to form the mighty Amazon River. Here, keep your camera ready for the first sightings of pink and gray river dolphins.
- Arrival and Amazonian Lunch: After settling into the lodge, we will enjoy our first lunch with fresh local ingredients, surrounded by the sounds of nature.
- Canoe Exploration (Afternoon): We’ll venture into the lagoon systems in traditional wooden boats for a fully immersive experience. In the style of early explorers, we’ll search among the foliage for monkeys, sloths, macaws, and toucans. The small size of the boat allows us to access pristine areas where the wildlife is on full display.
- Sunset and Nightlife: We’ll enjoy a unique sunset over the Amazonian horizon. As night falls, we’ll embark on a search for caimans (both white and black), navigating rivers, lagoons, or lakes. Since caimans are nocturnal predators that come out to feed, your expert guide will teach you to identify their glowing eyes in the water and explain the mysteries of this nocturnal wildlife.
- Dinner and Rest: We end the day with a homemade dinner at the hostel under an unforgettable starry sky, recharging our energy for the next day of adventure.
Day 2: Jungle Immersion - Survival, Pink Dolphins and Night Hike.
- Breakfast: Conquering the Virgin Rainforest: After an energizing breakfast, we’ll venture deep into the jungle for a total immersion expedition. Here, nature dictates the rules.
- Jungle Wisdom: You will learn to “read” the forest like a native tracker. You will identify healing plants and those that protect; you will learn the secrets of trees to alert you to your presence and what vegetation to use as a shield against the jaguar.
- Giants of the Amazon : We will cross trails guarded by the imposing Lupuna, the titan of the jungle, while tracking the movement of monkeys, snakes and exotic birds in the treetops.
- Extreme Survival Training: Test your instincts with a hands-on survival workshop led by our expert guides.
- Vital Resources : Master the art of extracting water from vines, collecting wild fruits, and navigating the green maze without a compass.
- High-Altitude Action: Defy gravity by swinging on the vines of “Tarzan,” a test of strength and skill amidst the most biodiverse ecosystem on the planet.
- Hunting and Gathering: Like a true jungle inhabitant, we will collect chonta and wild mushrooms to integrate them into a rustic and authentic lunch.
- Afternoon: Wild Encounter and Renewal in the Mud.
- Swim with Pink Dolphins: We’ll jump into the waters of the Amazon River for a face-to-face encounter with the legendary pink dolphins. You’ll feel the energy of these alpha predators as you swim in their territory—an experience of absolute respect for wildlife.
- Warrior Treatment (Natural Spa): We’ll head to the banks of a tributary river for a volcanic mud bath. Cover your body in mineral sediments charged with jungle energy to protect and renew your skin after the jungle battle.
- Night: Expedition in Total Darkness: As the sun sets, the predators awaken. Equipped with flashlights, we’ll embark on a night hike to confront the sounds and shadows of the jungle. It’s time to spot giant insects, fluorescent amphibians, and feel the adrenaline rush of being a guest in the realm of the night.
Day 3: Bird watching, Monkey Island and piranha fishing in the Amazon.
- Sunrise in the Amazon, Birdwatching Tour by Canoe : Experience the rainforest at its most vibrant with an early morning canoe trip to watch the sunrise from the river. This expedition within the reserve searches for iconic species such as macaws, toucans, the prehistoric hoatzin, and the camungo. It will be a total immersion in the country with the greatest bird diversity in the world, witnessing the rainforest awaken.
- Visit to Monkey Island: Before breakfast, we’ll visit a sanctuary dedicated to the rescue and release of primates. Here you can interact with monkeys that were rescued from illegal logging and now live in a protected area. It’s a unique opportunity to observe their behavior up close and support them by feeding them seasonal fruit.
- Breakfast and Piranha Fishing: After a hearty breakfast, we’ll head to the dark tributaries of the Amazon for piranha fishing. We’ll uncover the truth behind these legendary fish, known for their voracious appetites and sharp teeth, exploring their importance in the aquatic ecosystem.
- Lunch and Conservation Talk : We’ll enjoy our last lunch in the heart of the Amazon. Afterward, the guides will share an educational talk about the challenges facing the Peruvian rainforest. We’ll learn how your visit and ecotourism represent a vital alternative to mining and logging, directly benefiting local communities.
- Transfer and Farewell in Iquitos : We will begin our return journey, combining boat and minivan transportation. The tour concludes with a transfer directly to your hotel in Iquitos or to the airport.
- Reminder: Don’t forget to provide us with your flight details in advance so we can coordinate your departure transfer on time.
- Transfers: Pick-up at Iquitos airport (IQT) and transfer by minivan and boat to the Lodge.
- Accommodation: 2 nights in a Lodge with private rooms, showers, bathrooms and mosquito nets.
- Food: Full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner) with drinking water included.
- Vegetarian meals available upon request.
- Activities: Guided excursions according to the itinerary (jungle, river, wildlife) in English or Spanish.
- The activities are flexible and we can schedule them according to your personal interests.
- Activities may vary depending on the weather in the jungle.
- Reservation Requirement: Please provide your flight number and time to coordinate the transfer.
- Long & short pants
- Long sleeves in light colors
- Camera & extra batteries
- Mosquito repellent
- Sunscreen
- Swimsuit
- Hat
- Water bottle
- Extra cash to buy handicrafts
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