Visit Native Communities from Iquitos

5 to 6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Our guided tour is special because your guide keeps you well-informed throughout the entire journey—not just taking you places, but explaining what you’re seeing, the cultural context, and river life. We also choose indigenous communities where the experience is authentic and respectful, with no pressure to buy crafts and without overpriced entrance fees that take advantage of travelers. We protect our guests from unexpected or excessive costs, keeping everything clear, fair, and safe. The tour is well-organized and starts at the Boulevard, a clean, calm, and safe area—so you begin the adventure with complete peace of mind.
And because it’s almost a private tour (small groups of up to 6 passengers per boat), we can move at a relaxed pace—no rushing and no crowds. While cruising on the Amazon River, we can spend extra time looking for dolphins, slowing down when possible to enjoy the scenery—something large group tours rarely do because they follow strict schedules and move too fast.

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour
incluye tickets colaborativos a las comunidades nativas
Driver/guide
Fuel surcharge
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

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

Free pickup is available from selected hotels. For other hotels, please ask us if pickup is possible; otherwise, the meeting point is the boarding area on the Boulevard (first block).

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Meeting point
Yakumama Amazon Tours - Iquitos

Meeting point: Iquitos Boulevard – 1st block of Calle Napo, lower part of the riverside promenade (boarding dock). Landmark: in front of Fitzcarraldo Restaurant.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 to 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    embarque del tour

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Iquitos Amazon Region (Pass by)

    Along the way we cruise on the Itaya, Amazon, and Nanay Rivers. The journey to the first stop (Bora Community) takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes, depending on river level and navigation conditions.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Bora Indians

    Upon arriving at the Bora community, we are welcomed with a traditional greeting and invited into their maloca (communal house). There, the community introduces itself and the families that make up the tribe, followed by a presentation in their native dialect, sharing their identity and worldview. During the visit, you’ll see traditional face painting and a showcase of cultural dances. In two dances, guests who wish to can join in respectfully, guided by the community. At the end, they present their handicrafts and handmade items, which are an important part of their livelihood—those who want to may support the community by purchasing crafts or contributing directly.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 3

    In the Kukama community, another Amazon indigenous group, we also enjoy a traditional welcome and a cultural presentation similar to the Bora visit. Your hosts share their history, customs, and the importance of river life in their culture. As part of the experience, they introduce (and when available, offer a tasting of) a traditional fermented drink made from cassava (yuca), prepared using ancestral community methods. The visit includes cultural exchange, demonstrations, and an optional chance to support the community.

    1 hour 10 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
Supplied by Yakumama Amazon Tours

Tags

Day Trips
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Water Tours
Small Group
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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