3 Day All Inclusive Guided Birding Tour from Iquitos

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3 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Venture into the Peruvian Amazon on this all-inclusive 3-day, 2-night birding tour from Iquitos. Based at Brisa Tropical Eco-Lodge on the Yanayacu River, you'll bird one of the richest regions on Earth — 500+ recorded species. Rise before dawn for sunrise birding by boat, paddle quiet blackwater creeks for hoatzins, horned screamers, and kingfishers, and walk forest trails for toucans, trogons, and antbirds. After dark, search for owls and potoos on a guided night walk. Between outings, watch for pink river dolphins and visit the sacred Ceiba tree. Private bungalow, all meals, and round-trip transfers included.
Highlights:

- 3-day, 2-night all-inclusive birding tour from Iquitos
- Sunrise birding by boat on the Yanayacu River
- 500+ species: hoatzins, macaws, toucans, kingfishers
- Canoe birding through blackwater creeks
- Night walk for owls and potoos
- Pink river dolphins and the sacred Ceiba tree

What's Included

Meals, purified water, coffee, and tea
Evening Wifi access
Lunch (Optional[3])
Lunch
Bilingual tour guide (English/Spanish)
Dinner (Optional[2])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[2])
Breakfast
Rubber boots provided (various sizes)
Private Accommodations with in-room bathroom
Airport pickup and drop off
All excursion activities included (see full itinerary below)
Personal expenses: Souvenirs, beverages, personal items etc.
Gratuity for tour guide

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

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: 8:30am

- Airport pickup: Please note that your flight must land by 8:00am on the day of the tour to ensure you have enough time to enjoy the full experience. Also, include, your flight number when booking so we can best coordinate your arrival.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Birding Iquitos

    6 stops
  • 1
    Amazon River

    Amazon River birding cruise — scan the banks for horned screamers, black-collared hawks, and kingfishers, with a chance at pink river dolphins along the way.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Fundo Pedrito

    Rainforest wildlife and bird viewing — hoatzins, herons, and exotic parrots alongside capybara, caiman, and Arapaima.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Amazon River

    Dolphin watching and river birding — a quest to spot the elusive pink dolphin while scanning for terns, skimmers, and flycatchers along the water.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Iquitos Amazon Region

    Animal Rescue Center — rescue center dedicated to rehabilitating animals, with close-up views of macaws, parrots, and other rescued birds.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Iquitos Amazon Region

    Visit to giant Ceiba Tree — towering over the rainforest, a magnet for canopy birds like toucans, aracaris, and cotingas.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Iquitos Amazon Region

    Night jungle hike — listen for owls, potoos, and nightjars among the unique sounds of nocturnal creatures.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Birding & Cultural Immersion

    4 stops
  • 7
    Iquitos Amazon Region

    Sunrise birding excursion: ~5:30am wake up for the dawn chorus — the richest birding hour of the day, targeting antbirds, trogons, woodcreepers, and tanagers.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Iquitos Amazon Region

    Visit with Yagua Tribe: known for their rich cultural traditions — learn how the Yagua identify birds by call and the role birds play in their culture and forest knowledge.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Iquitos Amazon Region

    River fishing with riverside birding: fish for piranhas and other species with the chief while watching for kingfishers, herons, and raptors patrolling the banks.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Yanayacu Timicuro

    Visit Yanayacu Timicuro Village: a mestizo community where you'll experience daily river life — village edges and gardens attract oropendolas, caciques, and seedeaters.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Monkey Island & Final Birding

    4 stops
  • 11
    Amazon River

    Dolphin watching and morning river birding: marvel at these playful creatures while scanning for early-morning bird activity along the river.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 12
    La Isla De Los Monos

    La Isla de los Monos (Monkey Island) — see a variety of monkeys up close, with island trails that also host tanagers, flycatchers, and parrots.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 13
    Amazon River

    Jungle and river birding: final serene boat ride through the jungle — last chances at macaw flyovers, raptors, and waterbirds while tallying your trip checklist.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 14
    Iquitos

    Airport/Hotel drop-off

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Brisa Tropica Lodge

Tags

Nature and Wildlife Tours
Multi-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Safaris
Walking Tours
Tuk Tuk Tours
Water Tours
Nature Walks
Involves Animals

Cancellation Policy

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

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