Peruvian Amazon Tours from Iquitos
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10 best Peruvian Amazon tours from Iquitos
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- Treehouse Lodge, Short Break (On Request)
- 5/4 Iquitos Jungle Rainforest (Small Group)
- Yanayacu & Amazon River – 4 Days
- 4/3 Iquitos Jungle Rainforest (Small Group)
- Amazon River Cruise: Delfin I – 4 Days
- 4-Day Trip to Pacaya Samiria Amazon Lodge
- Ceiba Tops Jungle Lodge Near Iquitos
- 4 days Iquitos Amazon Jungle tour with Pink Dolphin watch
- 4 days Iquitos Amazon Jungle & Pink Dolphin Watching
- 3/2 Iquitos Jungle Rainforest (Small Group)
A 1.5-hour land transfer from Iquitos leads to Nauta Port, followed by boat ride to Tree House Lodge. The 4-day stay features Yarapa and Ucayali rivers, with access to remote oxbow lagoons and indigenous communities via traditional canoes.
Duration 4 days Destinations Iquitos Age Range up to 90 year olds Operated in English, Spanish River Peruvian AmazonAmazonian Basin Operator LimaTours From $2,181
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5/4 Iquitos Jungle Rainforest (Small Group)
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“Cucemba Lodge was relaxing in a jungle environment. Great daily eco-tours and jungle/river trips day and night seeing flora and wild animals.”
David, traveled in January
Your adventure runs from Iquitos to Cumaceba Lodge via Belen floating village. Activities feature Shansho Cocha and nearby Yagua communities. The return includes visits to primate conservation projects before reaching Iquitos dock.
Duration 5 days Destinations Iquitos Age Range 5 to 80 year olds Operated in English, German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Chinese River Peruvian AmazonAmazonian Basin Operator ILE Tours From
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The route spans from Iquitos via Puerto Lau, covering 100+ kilometers along Amazon and Yanayacu Rivers. Visits include Timicuro Grande, San Pedro de Falcon, and San Juan de Huashalado communities. The circular route returns via Isla de los Monos sanctuary.
Duration 4 days Destinations Iquitos Age Range 16 to 65 year olds Operated in English, Spanish River Peruvian AmazonAmazonian Basin Operator Unu Raymi Expeditions From
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A speedboat whisks you from Iquitos past Belen's floating houses to ecological reserves. The route follows Marañon River and Yana Yacu-Pucate tributary, including stops at Shansho Lagoon and Monkey Island conservation project.
Duration 4 days Destinations Iquitos Age Range 6 to 78 year olds Operated in English, German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Chinese River Peruvian AmazonAmazonian Basin Operator ILE Tours From
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From Iquitos, travel 95km to Nauta port on Marañon River. The route covers Pahuachiro, Yanayacu Pucate, and Nauta Caño before visiting Amazon Forever sanctuary. Daily excursions explore key tributaries within Pacaya Samiria Reserve.
Duration 4 days Destinations Iquitos Age Range 12 to 80 year olds Operated in English, Spanish River Peruvian AmazonAmazonian Basin Operator Unu Raymi Expeditions From
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The route starts and ends in Iquitos, connecting to Nauta for boat transfer to lodge. Daily activities feature visits to Cocha Siriyacu, January 20 Community, and San Jorge village. A boat returns to Nauta before road transport back to Iquitos airport.
Duration 4 days Destinations Iquitos, Nauta Age Range up to 80 year olds River Peruvian AmazonAmazonian Basin Operator Tangol Tours From
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A 40km boat ride transports guests from Iquitos to Ceiba Tops Lodge, your gateway to pristine Peruvian Amazon. Watch the landscape transform from urban port to primary rainforest, spotting wildlife during the river transfer.
Duration 4 days Destinations Iquitos Age Range up to 100 year olds River Peruvian AmazonAmazonian Basin Operator avenTOURa From
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Your route goes from Iquitos to Nanay River port, then boats to Amazon River lodge. Stops include Fundo Pedrito, San Juan de Huachalado and Yanayacu River tributaries. A 1-hour river transfer returns to Iquitos on day 4.
Duration 4 days Destinations Iquitos Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English, Spanish River Peruvian AmazonAmazonian Basin Operator PVTravels From
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4 days Iquitos Amazon Jungle & Pink Dolphin Watching
3 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“My 9 year old said it was the best trip of his life. Highly recommended!”
Martha, traveled in June
A scenic boat ride takes you from Iquitos to Amazon lodge. The itinerary features San Juan de Huachalado village and black water exploration on Yanayacu River. A 1-hour Amazon River transfer ensures timely airport connections.
Duration 4 days Destinations Iquitos Age Range 8 to 70 year olds Operated in English, Spanish River Peruvian AmazonAmazonian Basin Operator PVTravels From
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From Iquitos, take a speedboat past Belen's floating houses to Cumaceba Lodge. Activities include outings to Shansho Lake and Yanayacu River, with stops at riverside communities and primary rainforest trails.
Duration 3 days Destinations Iquitos Age Range 5 to 80 year olds Operated in English, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Chinese River Peruvian AmazonAmazonian Basin Operator ILE Tours From
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What people love about Peruvian Amazon Tours from Iquitos
- 4 days Iquitos Amazon Jungle & Pink Dolphin Watching
Extremely enjoyable. I don't quite know how to rate this: as an experience, it was absolutely out of this world magical. Being able to swim in the Amazon and simply be in the Amazon jungle was incredible. However as a tour I can't give it five stars as I felt the information was a bit lacking. One thing I need to flag is that the tour information states that all soft drinks are included, and even explicitly says you don't need to bring any cash unless you want a small amount to purchase local trinkets. This is NOT correct - all soft drinks including water is charged separately, and can only be bought with cash. All the meals are served completely dry (dry meaning no drinks at all, not non-alcoholic); if you want water, juice, coffee, you have to pay cash. I didn't bring that much cash with me so I had to ration how much water I drank (which in the jungle has pretty serious health consequences!) which was pretty scary, feeling I didn't have access to enough drinking water. I am not judging the resort at all for charging for water, I just think the trip guidelines should have explicitly spelled out that you can't drink water unless you pay cash, so bring lots of cash to pay for it. (I recommend bringing $5 per day) because right now the trip notes say the exact opposite, and it's dangerous. I would also mention that the activities are very short and you will spend 90% of the time chilling out at the lodge (which is fine since honestly it's so hot you don't want to do much), but for example if the schedule says "an encounter with monkeys" that means you'll be taken by boat to a place with half a dozen rescue monkeys, spend 20 minutes taking photos, then be back at the lodge by 11am and spend the rest of the day reading or splashing in the padding pool. The animal encounters are mostly in zoos or similar. You probably won't see any wild animals except birds insects (oh and one time I saw a tree frog). So don't come expecting to see loads of wild animals and be disappointed. I enjoyed visiting some of the animals but I do have to say I was extremely disappointed that the trip included a visit to a place where they put a sloth on you for a photo. There's a huge amount of evidence that sloths find being handled extremely distressing and that sloths who are handled regularly die after a couple of years, or even after a few months. I was upset to see the sloth being yanked off its tree and thrown between tourists like it was a toy, knowing how abusive this was and that it would certainly kill the sloth. They tell you the sloths are "rescues" but this is unlikely, and a genuine animal rescue place would never let tourists handle sloths. The sloth incident and the water stuff were dark spots, and it's a shame since Avatar Lodge is a gorgeous place and the staff are incredible. I cannot say enough good things about all the staff, and especially about the wonderful tour guide an also the boat driver. The facilities are very good and the rooms are beautiful (though please note the toilet is only a few feet from the bed, and isn't separate - there's a short piece of plasterboard around it for privacy, but if you are unwell it does get very smelly, especially since the bins for toilet paper don't have a lid on them). The pool is quite small and not for swimming but fun to chill out in on a hot day. The food is extremely good, with huge portions! I don't eat meat or fish, and apart from the breakfasts (cheese and eggs on toast) all the food was vegan, with gorgeous salads, vegetable or lentil soups, and meals in the evening with many kinds of vegetables in. Meals are all served with the most delicious super fresh fruit.
What our customers ask about Peruvian Amazon Tours from Iquitos
How do I get to Iquitos to start my Amazon tour?
Iquitos stands as the world's largest city unreachable by road making air or boat travel the only ways to reach this Amazon gateway. Most visitors take a 2.5-hour flight from Lima to Iquitos International Airport. Tour companies generally handle airport transfers - with guests noting efficient service. A TourRadar traveler shared: "Everything was great from the pick up and drop off to the hotel." Plan to arrive before 8:00 AM to align with standard lodge departure schedules.
What activities are typically included in the first day of tours starting in Iquitos?
The first day begins with airport pickup followed by a boat journey on the Amazon River. Most itineraries include a stop at Monkey Island where visitors can see various primate species up close. Guests often arrive at accommodations like Maniti Eco-Lodge or Ceiba Tops for welcome drinks. Afternoon programs typically feature walks to learn about medicinal plants followed by night excursions to spot nocturnal wildlife such as caimans spiders and frogs.
What wildlife can typically be seen on Iquitos Amazon tours?
The Amazon around Iquitos offers rich wildlife viewing opportunities. Visitors regularly spot pink and grey river dolphins numerous monkey species (including capuchin squirrel and howler monkeys) sloths caimans and piranhas. Bird enthusiasts can observe hundreds of species like hoatzins toucans and macaws. Monkey Island just 15 minutes from Maniti Lodge provides close encounters with several primate species. As one TourRadar traveler noted: "Our guide Segundo was so knowledgeable about every plant mushroom or animal we saw making wildlife spotting incredibly rewarding."
What are the common start points for tours within Iquitos?
Tours typically depart from Iquitos International Airport or city hotels with transfers to main departure points. The Port of Nanay (Bellavista) where the Rio Nanay meets the Amazon River serves as a key embarkation spot. For river cruises the port town of Nauta located 95km from Iquitos is another major starting point. A TourRadar traveler described: "We were picked up on time in the morning by our guide walked through the busy market of vendors to get to the boat and felt like real explorers going on an adventure."
What meals are included in Iquitos Amazon tours?
Tours generally provide three daily meals showcasing local Amazonian cuisine. The menu features river fish tropical fruits and traditional Peruvian dishes. Lodges accommodate dietary restrictions including vegetarian and vegan preferences when notified ahead of time. A TourRadar traveler noted: "The food was delicious and there was always more than plenty for all the guests at the lodge."
What's the best time of year to take an Amazon tour from Iquitos?
The Amazon experience varies by season with distinct advantages throughout the year. Dry season (June to November) provides better hiking conditions and concentrates wildlife along waterways. Wet season (December to May) raises water levels allowing boat access to remote jungle areas and different wildlife viewing opportunities. Booking trends show August and September as peak months while May through July remain consistently popular due to favorable weather patterns.
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