Iquitos: Yanayacu River Tour with Lunch and Hotel Pickup
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Activity
Official tickets via GetYourGuide
Discover the Yanayacu River on a full-day tour from Iquitos. Explore the Amazon, spot wildlife, try piranha fishing, and enjoy a delicious lunch at Cabaña Amazon Lodge.
Highlights
- Marvel at the meeting point of the Nanay and Amazon rivers
- Explore the Yanayacu River and its rich birdlife and wildlife
- Enjoy a jungle walk and learn about medicinal plants
- Try your hand at traditional piranha fishing in the Amazon
- Savor a delicious lunch at Cabaña Amazon Lodge
Description
Begin your adventure with a hotel pickup in Iquitos and a transfer to the tourist pier Bella Vista Nanay. Board a comfortable and safe PAMACARI boat and set off on your journey. Make a stop to observe the meeting point of the Nanay and Amazon rivers, where you can see the difference in water colors. Continue toward a town called San Juan de Huashalado, located about 1 hour and 40 minutes downstream by boat on the great Amazon River, considered one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World. After a 5-minute walk crossing the town of San Juan de Huashalado, reach the Yanayacu River, which means “black-water river,” to discover the kingdom of giant trees and its impressive flora and fauna. By boat, follow the course of the Yanayacu River to explore this area rich in birdlife, with the chance to spot animals camouflaged among the foliage and treetops (monkeys, birds, and sloths) in their natural habitat. Enjoy deeper jungle walks with an explanation of medicinal plants, but without a doubt the giant flora is what inspires the most admiration—trees rising over 40 meters high. Show your skill with one of the most feared—and tastiest—fish in the Amazon with a traditional piranha fishing experience. Then, enjoy lunch at Cabaña Amazon Lodge (self-service), with dishes like fish, heart-of-palm salad, jungle fruits, and natural fruit refreshments. Vegetarian or special diets are available with prior notice. On the return trip, spot pink and gray dolphins in their natural habitat and enjoy an impressive sunset while navigating the majestic Amazon River. Finally, return to your hotel in Iquitos.Includes
Hotel pickup and drop-off Boat ride on the Amazon River Guided tour of Yanayacu River Jungle walk Piranha fishing Lunch at Cabaña Amazon LodgeExcludes
Alcoholic drinks Personal expensesImportant Information
- Vegetarian or special diets available with prior notice Chance to spot pink and gray dolphins Impressive sunset view on return trip