Go beyond the riverbank and into the heart of the Amazon on this 2-day, 1-night adventure from Iquitos. Cruise in search of pink dolphins — with a chance to swim alongside them — as you push deeper into the jungle. Encounter capybaras, caimans, and the Arapaima gigas, visit a rescue center supporting Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, and stand beneath the ancient Ceiba tree, sacred to indigenous communities.
As night falls, head out on a night hike before retiring to a rainforest eco-lodge. Wake at dawn for sunrise birding, connect with the Yagua tribe, and finish with piranha fishing — your catch becomes lunch.
- Included: Bilingual guide, all meals, hotel/airport transfers
- Pink dolphins, capybaras, caimans, Arapaima gigas, birds, and more
- Night hike and sunrise birding by boat
- Rescue center visit
- Piranha fishing — catch prepared by chef
- Yagua tribe cultural visit & the sacred "Tree of Life" Ceiba tree
Your guide will greet you by name at your selected location — look for a friendly face ready to kick off your Amazon adventure!
Hotel pickup is at 8:30am. If you've selected the airport as your pickup location, any flight arriving between 5:30am and 3:00pm works — all activities will be completed during the tour, though order may vary based on timing and conditions.
- If selecting airport pickup, please provide your flight number when booking so we can coordinate your arrival.
Amazon River boating excursion: keep your eyes peeled for pink river dolphins and exotic birds along the way!
Rainforest animal viewing - capybara, exotic birds, caiman, Arapaima gigas, turtles, and more!
Dolphin Watching: A quest to spot the elusive and majestic pink dolphins, known for their size and playfulness (sightings not guaranteed).
Animal Rescue Center - Rescue Center dedicated to rehabilitating animals to be released into Pacaya Samiria National Reserve.
Visit to giant Ceiba Tree - Towering over the rainforest, the Ceiba tree is a symbol of strength and resilience - considered sacred by many indigenous cultures, often referred to as the "Tree of Life".
Night jungle hike - hear the unique sounds of nocturnal creatures and have the chance to spot animals that only emerge under the cover of night.
Sunrise birding excursion - wake up to experience an unforgettable adventure with a sunrise boating excursion for macaw, heron, king fisher, sloth, monkey, flora, and other fauna watching
Visit with Yagua Tribe - known for their rich cultural traditions, including vibrant body paint, intricate crafts, and deep connection to the rainforest.
River fishing - Fish for piranhas and other species of fish. The chef will prepare your freshly caught fish for lunch!
Dolphin Watching - where you can see these incredible animals swim alongside the boat, and if you’re lucky, you might even have the chance to swim with them for an unforgettable encounter (sightings not guaranteed)
Airport/Hotel drop-off
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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