Iquitos: 2-Day Jungle & Rainforest Tour

Highlights

• Explore the Amazon and Nanay rivers by boat.
• Stay overnight in a rainforest lodge.
• Visit the Bora community and learn local traditions.
• Try traditional piranha fishing on the Momón River.
• Search for wildlife during a nighttime jungle walk.

Description

Discover the Amazon rainforest on a 2-day, 1-night adventure from Iquitos with accommodation, excursions, transportation, meals and entrance fees included. Day 1 – Iquitos and Amazon rainforest Your experience begins at 9:30 AM with airport pickup and transfer to the embarkation point, crossing the Nanay Bridge and learning about Iquitos and its surroundings. Cruise to the confluence of the Nanay and Amazon rivers, where two different waters meet in a striking natural landscape. Continue to an Amazonian wildlife rescue center to observe species such as monkeys, toucans, macaws, sloths, mata mata turtles and anacondas. Visit a traditional sugarcane mill to taste freshly pressed cane juice and learn about Amazonian medicinal plants and traditional preparations. Continue to the Macrodonte Insectarium to discover tarantulas, giant insects, frogs and snakes. Around 2:00 PM, arrive at Amazon Camp Lodge for check-in and lunch. In the afternoon, walk through the rainforest with a local guide and visit the Bora community to learn about its traditions, dances and way of life. Return to the lodge for free time by the pool, in the hammocks or overlooking the Momón River. After dinner, join a nighttime jungle excursion with flashlights to look for nocturnal wildlife such as frogs, tarantulas, insects, monkeys and birds. Day 2 – Rivers, rainforest and local experiences An optional early-morning boat excursion begins at 5:00 AM, offering the chance to experience the rainforest at sunrise and look for pink river dolphins and birds along the Nanay and Amazon rivers. After breakfast, navigate through the Momón, Nanay, Amazon and Itaya rivers before visiting the community of Independencia and its scenic viewpoint overlooking the Amazon rainforest. Walk through the community toward a giant lupuna tree while discovering the surrounding biodiversity. Continue to the Seven Colors Waterfall, where natural minerals create striking tones against the rainforest landscape. Return to Amazon Camp Lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy an authentic Amazonian fishing experience on the Momón River, learning traditional techniques and trying to catch piranhas. At approximately 5:00 PM, transfer to your hotel or Iquitos airport according to your travel plans, marking the end of the experience.

Includes

1-night accommodation at Amazon Camp Lodge. Airport pickup in Iquitos. Ground and boat transportation during the tour. Full meals: lunch, dinner and breakfast. All excursions and activities described in the itinerary. Guided rainforest walks. Visit to the Bora community. Night jungle excursion. Boat trips on the Nanay, Amazon, Momón and Itaya rivers. Visit to an Amazonian wildlife rescue center. Visit to a traditional sugarcane mill. Visit to the Macrodonte Insectarium. Visit to the Independencia viewpoint. Walk to the Giant Lupuna tree. Visit to the Seven Colors Waterfall. Piranha fishing experience. Entrance fees to the attractions included in the program. Final transfer to your hotel or Iquitos airport.

Excludes

Suspension bridge and zipline: USD 20 per person, optional, maximum 2 people. Optional early morning boat excursion. Personal expenses. Tips.

Important Information

• If you are staying at a hotel in Iquitos, pickup will be at approximately 8:30 AM. If you are arriving in Iquitos by flight, please inform us of your flight details in advance so we can coordinate the appropriate pickup from your hotel or arrival point. This activity requires a minimum of 2 participants to operate. We recommend booking an arrival flight that lands in Iquitos by 9:00 AM or earlier. For your departure, we recommend booking a flight at 8:00 PM or later. Please keep your phone active and available, as our team will contact you via WhatsApp or through GetYourGuide messages to confirm the pickup details.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund