Amazon Rainforest 3-Day Tour from Iquitos

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
DAY 01
6 stops
1
Iquitos
Hotel pickup and transfer to the Bellavista Nanay port. On board our comfortable and safe typical boat, the journey along the Amazon River will allow you to appreciate a wonderful panorama where the magnificence of the river unfolds through the lush jungle. Dolphin Watching: During the trip, we will observe gray or pink dolphins.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
2
Iquitos
Visit to the “Indigenous Community – KUKAMA TRIBE”: We will visit and dance with them, as they have been guardians of the region’s biodiversity, using their deep knowledge of plants and natural medicine to survive in this challenging environment. Additionally, their rich oral tradition has passed down stories and myths explaining their origin and relationship with nature.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
3
Iquitos Amazon Region
MONKEY ISLAND – Neyser: Continuing our journey along the Amazon, we will enter a creek to visit monkeys in their natural habitat. Upon arrival, we will be greeted by various species of monkeys living in this area, where we can learn about each of them, feed them, play with them, and take photos … all in their natural environment!
1 hour • Admission ticket free
4
Iquitos Amazon Region
Arrival at our Lodge where a brief explanation of the sustainability rules of the lodge and its surroundings will help you better understand the jungle. Lunch: Typical jungle dishes. (Please inform us in advance for vegetarian options.) SWIM IN THE AMAZON: After lunch, we will have a 30-minute rest, followed by a refreshing swim in the Amazon River, enjoying its beaches and participating in a “flowering bath” in the black mud.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
5
Iquitos Amazon Region
AMAZON SUNSET: Observation of the beautiful sunset over the Amazon River (weather permitting) and possible pink dolphin sightings (seasonal). Dinner
2 hours • Admission ticket free
6
Iquitos Amazon Region
NIGHT EXCURSION: An evening walk through the lush jungle to observe various species of insects, tarantulas, frogs, scorpions, monkeys, and nocturnal birds.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Day 2
8 stops
7
Iquitos Amazon Region
AMAZON SUNRISE: Observation of the sunrise, along with the sounds and sightings of various bird species.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
8
Iquitos Amazon Region
Breakfast at the lodge.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
9
Iquitos Amazon Region
WILDLIFE RESCUE CENTER: We will head to the Wildlife Rescue Center (“Fundo Rony”) to observe and interact with various wild animals such as sloths, monkeys, macaws, toucans, boa constrictors, and turtles. This visit offers a valuable opportunity to learn to appreciate and respect Amazon wildlife. Note: Animals in this center are kept in enclosures for a few days as they receive care before being released back into the wild.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
10
Iquitos Amazon Region
AMAZONIAN TRAPICHE: Enjoy a tasting of artisanal macerates such as camu camu, “7 roots,” and ginger, providing an opportunity to harness their medicinal properties. These infusions offer health benefits such as strengthening the immune system with vitamin C from camu camu, improving digestion and promoting vitality with “7 roots,” and relieving digestive discomfort and nausea with ginger.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
11
Iquitos Amazon Region
PIRANHA FISHING: We will prepare for an artisanal fishing tour, where the guide will teach us the local techniques for fishing piranhas or other species using the same materials that jungle inhabitants use for subsistence.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
12
Iquitos Amazon Region
Buffet Lunch: Typical jungle dishes. After lunch, take some time to relax, explore the surroundings, or enjoy the camp’s pool.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
13
Iquitos Amazon Region
Dinner at the Lodge.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
14
Iquitos Amazon Region
NIGHT CANOEING & CAIMAN WATCHING: We will head out in canoes to search for caimans, learning about their role in nature and then safely releasing them.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Day 3
7 stops
15
Iquitos Amazon Region
Lodge breakfast.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
16
Iquitos Amazon Region
BOTANICAL WALK: We will take a botanical walk to learn about the main trees and medicinal plants found in the Amazon.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
17
Iquitos
YANAYACU RIVER NAVIGATION: We will embark on a “peque peque” boat to navigate the Yanayacu River, a remote corner of the jungle that hosts astonishing biodiversity, with lush forests, winding rivers, and unique wildlife.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
18
Iquitos
GIANT TREE TRAIL: Our goal is to reach the giant tree where we can make a wish to Mother Nature at the base of the Lupuna tree.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
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Iquitos Amazon Region
YAGUAS INDIGENOUS TRIBE: Whose ancestors were discovered by Francisco de Orellana during his first Amazon exploration in 1541. This visit will allow you to learn about their ancestral customs, admire their traditional attire made from palm fibers, and even test your aim with the “pucuna” (blowgun) that the Yaguas have used for centuries to hunt.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
20
Iquitos
Buffet Lunch at the Lodge: Typical jungle dishes. After lunch, take some time to relax, explore the surroundings, or enjoy the pool. At the appropriate time, we will board our boat to return to Iquitos.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
21
Plaza de Armas de Iquitos
Return in Iquitos (Plaza de Armas) around 5:30pm
1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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