From Iquitos: 4-day trip through the Amazon rainforest

Andes Mountains, Peru, Peru



Join a four-day trip to the Amazon, exploring pink dolphins, medicinal plants, and wildlife in an eco-lodge. Enjoy boat rides and meet the Boras tribe in their habitat.

Highlights

  • Day 1: Transfer to Iquitos, cruise on the Amazon River, and arrival at Amazon Camp.
  • Day 2 Dolphin watching, hike to the Lupuna tree, and piranha fishing.
  • Day 3: Visit to the Cocama community, butterfly farm, and canoe trip through the rainforest.
  • Day 4: Explore the “Amazon Venice,” watch dolphins, and return to Iquitos.

Description

Day 1: Transfer to Iquitos and brief orientation on tourist attractions. Cruise down the Amazon River, admiring its beauty and the colorful riverside villages. First stop at a nature reserve to observe the Victoria Regia water lilies and feed the paiches, lizards, and piranhas. We will visit an animal sanctuary, where we will see monkeys, toucans, guacamayas and more. Then, we will travel along the Nanay and Momón Rivers until we reach the Amazon Camp lodge, where you will be welcomed with a fruit cocktail. We will enjoy a self-service lunch, followed by a hike to meet the Boras tribe and participate in their dances and customs. Dinner will be served at the camp, and in the evening, we will go on an excursion to observe insects and nocturnal wildlife. We will spend the night at the accommodation. Day 02: Sunrise viewing and bird watching (optional). Breakfast at the campsite, followed by a tour along the Momón, Nanay, Amazon, and Itaya Rivers, where we will observe pink and grey river dolphins. We will visit the lookout point in the Independencia community to enjoy views of the Amazon. We will hike to a huge Lupuna tree and have the opportunity to cool off at a waterfall. Lunch at the camp, followed by piranha fishing and, optionally, a swim in the river. Dinner and movie session featuring films shot at the lodge. Overnight stay at the accommodation. Day 3: Sunrise viewing and bird watching (optional). Breakfast at the camp and boat trip to the Cocama community of Padrecocha, where we will visit the Pilpintuwasi butterfly farm and observe various species of animals in their habitat. Lunch at the lodge and a canoe trip through the surrounding area. Dinner and, optionally, an evening canoe trip on the Momón River. Overnight at the accommodation. Day 4: Breakfast at the camp and visit to the Belén route, known as “The Venice of the Amazon.” We will observe dolphins at the confluence of the rivers and explore the floating city of Belén. Self-service lunch at the lodge and visit to the indigenous community of San Andrés. Finally, return to the port and transfer to the office in Iquitos' main square.

Includes

Pick-up from your hotel / airport 3 nights accommodation at Amazon Camp All meals at the camp buffet Excursions as detailed in the program Guide in either English or Spanish

Excludes

Snacks / Personal water / À la carte meals Air tickets Beverages at bar Airport return transfer

Important Information

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