1-Day Amazon Experience from Iquitos | Brisa Tropical

4.7
(7 reviews)
Iquitos, Peru

8 to 9 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Escape into the Amazon jungle on this full-day adventure from Iquitos. Cruise the Amazon River in search of playful pink dolphins, watching for exotic birds, monkeys, and sloths around every bend. Visit a wildlife rescue center, meet capybaras, caimans, and giant arapaima at Fundo Pedrito, and stand beneath the towering Ceiba tree, known locally as the "Tree of Life" and sacred to Indigenous communities.

Enjoy a farm-to-table lunch at our family-owned jungle lodge, spend the afternoon with the Yagua people, and relax on a scenic cruise back to Iquitos.

• Pink river dolphin watching
• Monkeys, sloths, exotic birds, capybara and more!
• Wildlife rescue center visit
• Yagua cultural visit
• Farm-to-table lunch at our family-owned jungle lodge
• The sacred "Tree of Life" Ceiba tree
• Golden-hour river cruise back to Iquitos

Want more? Stay a night or two to add a night walk, sunrise birding, piranha fishing, and Monkey Island. We also offer sport fishing, birding, and camping trips.

What's Included

Lunch, purified water, coffee, and tea
Rubber boots
Airport/Hotel pickup and drop off
Bilingual tour guide (English/Spanish)
All tour entrance fees included (see full itinerary below)
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: 8 to 9 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Iquitos

    Pickup at 8:30 AM from your chosen location: Motokar ride through Iquitos to the Marina Rústica docks at Bellavista Plaza — a cultural landmark on the Amazon River

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Fundo Pedrito

    Rainforest animal viewing: capybara, exotic birds, caiman, Arapaima gigas, turtles, and more!

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3

    Dolphin Watching: A quest to spot the elusive and majestic pink river dolphins, known for their size and playfulness (sightings not guaranteed)

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Iquitos Amazon Region

    Animal Rescue Center: Where wild monkeys roam freely. Dedicated to rehabilitating animals for release into Pacaya Samiria National Reserve.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Lunch: Enjoy various traditional flavors of the region thoughtfully prepared using locally sourced, farm-to-table ingredients.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Iquitos Amazon Region

    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".

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Iquitos Amazon Region

    Visit with Yagua Natives: known for their rich cultural traditions, including vibrant body paint, intricate crafts, and deep connection to the rainforest.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8

    Jungle and river watching: A final serene boat ride soaking in the sights and sounds of the rainforest before saying goodbye to this unforgettable wilderness.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Amazon River

    Amazon River boating excursion: keep your eyes peeled for pink river dolphins and soak in centuries of cultural heritage woven into the jungle around you!

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 10
    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

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

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