Private Amazon Day Tour: Dolphins, Monkey Island & Pilpintuwasi

8 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Most people need 3 days to experience the Amazon. With the right local guide, one day is enough.

Experience the Amazon without spending the night! This exclusive full-day private tour is led by a n expert— a local guide born and raised deep in the Amazon jungle. His knowledge of wildlife, rivers, and nature is unmatched by any other guide in Iquitos.

What you will experience:

Spot pink and gray dolphins at the magical confluence of the Amazon and Nanay Rivers

Visit the famous Monkey Island rescue center and meet rescued primates up close

Explore the ethical Pilpintuwasi Wildlife Sanctuary — see sloths, macaws, and exotic Amazonian animals

Enjoy a traditional Amazonian lunch on board — taste the authentic local dish Juane while sailing the river

Try authentic piranha fishing on the calm waters of the Amazon River

This is the most complete and authentic one-day Amazon experience from Iquitos — no overnight stay required!

What's Included

Bottled water
Lunch
La Isla de los Monos
Pilpintuwasi

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide at La Balsa Cafe Restobar on the Malecón along the Itaya River in central Iquitos. It’s a floating restobar on the water. Your guide will be waiting near the entrance. Please arrive 10–15 minutes before departure.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Amazon River

    Pink and Gray River Dolphins: Cruise to the magical confluence where the Amazon and Nanay Rivers meet. Here you can witness a stunning natural phenomenon — the black waters of the Nanay and the muddy brown waters of the Amazon flow side by side without mixing. This is the best spot to search for pink and gray river dolphins in their natural habitat. Your expert local guide, raised in the Amazon jungle, will help you spot these rare and beautiful creatures

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 2
    La Isla De Los Monos

    Monkey Island: Visit the famous Monkey Island rescue center where dozens of rescued primates live freely. Meet seven different species including Woolly, Spider, and Howler monkeys up close in their semi-natural environment.

    2 hours Admission ticket not included
  • Amazon River (Pass by)

    Lunch Break: While sailing the Amazon River, enjoy a delicious traditional Amazonian lunch served on board. Taste the famous local jungle dish Juane — an authentic taste of Peruvian Amazon cuisine. A perfect relaxing break between activities, soaking in the stunning jungle scenery around you.

    Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Visit this ethical wildlife rescue center. See rescued sloths, monkeys, macaws, butterflies and other Amazonian species while learning about conservation efforts in the Peruvian Amazon.

    2 hours Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Amazon River

    Piranha Fishing with an Expert: Try traditional piranha fishing using local techniques on the calm waters of the Amazon River. Fun, interactive and authentic — suitable for all skill levels. Always a guest favorite

    2 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Gabriela Radimáková

Tags

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Jet Boat Rentals
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Water Tours
Speed Boat Rentals
Adventure Tours
Involves Animals
Additional fees
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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