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Iquitos: 3 Days and 2 Nights Guided Amazon Jungle Tour

1. Iquitos: 3 Days and 2 Nights Guided Amazon Jungle Tour

Take a break from the pollution and noise of the city on this guided tour of the Amazon jungle. Be one with nature as you go through the Amazon river, and see the diverse fauna and flora the forest has to offer. On the first day, take a boat through the Nanay River to reach the majestic Amazon River, the largest in the world. Visit Fundo Pedrito before lunch and go on a canoe ride in the afternoon. Observe the typical flora and fauna of the place and learn about the multiple uses of different types of plants from the locals. Next day, enjoy a morning walk under the beautiful sunrise. Then, experience an adrenaline-filled adventure before recharging with a delicious lunch at the lodge. In the afternoon, experience piranha fishing, swim in the Amazon river, and admire pink and grey dolphins. On the last day, further explore the jungle by trekking, and stop by the 500-year old Huimba tree. Marvel at its imposing height of up to 160 feet and width of 10 feet in diameter. Afterward, enjoy one last lunch at the lodge before heading back to the airport or your hotel.

Iquitos: 4-Day Amazon Jungle Trip

2. Iquitos: 4-Day Amazon Jungle Trip

Spend four days and three nights immersed in the natural landscapes and wildlife of the Peruvian Amazon in Iquitos on an adventurous Amazon rainforest tour. Escape the hustle and bustle of city life and reconnect with nature in one of the most memorable natural landscapes in the world. Day 1:Following pickup in Iquitos, meet your guide and walk through the city center to see the parent church, Casa de Hierro, Malecón Maldonado, and historical houses of the rubber era. Get transferred to the river port to hop on a motor boat. Navigate the Itaya River on a 15-minute ride, then enter the second-longest river in the world, the Amazon. Search for gray and pink dolphins as you cruise up to the lodge. Upon arrival, disembark and enjoy a welcome fruity soda. Check in to private bungalows followed by a typical lunch. In the afternoon, walk through the jungle to learn more about the flora, fauna, and biodiversity of the area. At night, take another walk through the jungle. Listen to a variety of sounds emitted by batrachian insects, birds, and more. Enjoy dinner and stories narrated by the guide. Spend the rest of the night in the lodge. Day 2:Start your day with birdwatching on foot or by canoe. Refuel with breakfast before starting an excursion to visit a riverside habitat where you can find non-poisonous constrictors, sloths, turtles, and other unique wildlife. Roll up your sleeves and learn how to make artisanal juice using sugarcane, then savor the flavors of your creation. Return to the lodge for a typical lunch. Visit Pueblo de la Ribera, and watch the sunset (weather permitting) before dinner and another night in the lodge. Day 3:Enjoy breakfast before fishing on the banks of the Amazon River for catfish, piranhas, and more. Observe the Victoria Regia, the largest aquatic plant in the world, before returning to the lodge for lunch. Later, tour the contour of the area, learning about the plants and trees by the riverside whose fruits are used for their medicinal power. Admire the historic rubber (balata) tree, cedar, and the voluptuous Lupuna. Sleep overnight at the lodge after dinner. Day 4:Have breakfast before joining a canoe excursion on the banks of the Amazon to observe birds, iguanas, and other local wildlife. Enjoy free time to read, rest in one of the hammocks, and take photos of the view. Following lunch, depart back to Iquitos for hotel drop-off. On the way, visit the native community of Bora Bora to learn about the community's customs, dialect, clothing, and typical dances. Bring objects to exchange for local handmade crafts.

From Puerto Maldonado: 4-Day Trekking Excursion w/Kayaking

3. From Puerto Maldonado: 4-Day Trekking Excursion w/Kayaking

Trek into the Amazon rainforest on a 4-day, 3-night adventure in the Tambopata National Reserve. Check out exotic species of flora and fauna, go canoeing and kayaking, and experience this lush landscape on a tour out of time. Enjoy full transfer service from the airport. Your tour starts with the airport pickup. Feel the excitement as you are taken to a lodge 4.5 km from the city at the bank of Tambopata River. After getting your bearings, take an introductory walk through the jungle. Keep your eyes open for monkeys, birds, butterflies and other species. Learn about the importance of this area to the locals. Day 2: take off for Sandoval lake in the Tambopata National Reserve, a 3 km walk. Navigate around this oxbow lake by dugout canoe, learning about the ecosystem. With luck you'll see monkeys, squirrels, lizards, black caimans, birds, giant river otters, and perhaps one of the biggest water fish, the paiche. Explore the jungle at night searching for tarantulas, frogs, and chirping bugs. Get your adrenaline pumped for fun on Day 3, when you'll visit Monkey Island. Walk the canopy bridge high in the trees, as well as the zipline. Go kayaking on the river and wall-climbing. On the final day, enjoy stunning lake Yacumama, where piranha fishing is almost a sure thing and you can observe small macaws and storks.

Iquitos: 2 Days and 1 Night Guided Amazon Jungle Tour

4. Iquitos: 2 Days and 1 Night Guided Amazon Jungle Tour

Day 1 - Transportation from the airport or hotel. Walk through the Plaza de Armas, Matriz church, Casa de Fierro, boardwalk and historic houses from the rubber era. Transfer to the river port to board the outboard motor boat. We will navigate the Itaya river for 15 minutes, and then enter the longest and mightiest river in the world, the Amazon, a natural wonder of the World. On the way, look for gray dolphins and pink dolphins. We will sail up the Amazon river to the lodge. Welcome with a seasonal fruit drink. General information from the guides and check in of private cabins. Excursion through the jungle recognizing the great biodiversity of the Flora & Fauna area. Lunch will be a Typical dish. Free time to photograph or film birds. Moment to witness the extraction of sugar cane juice in an artisanal way, we will taste the juice and some derivatives such as cane rum and molasses - honey. Dinner. Night walk or canoe excursion depending on the season. Insects, frogs, nocturnal birds and sounds. Jungle stories and tales narrated by the guide. Night at the lodge Day 2 - Morning, Search for birds in their habitat, walking or canoeing. Breakfast. Visit a riverside resident who will show us non-venomous boa constrictors, sloth bears, turtles, among others. Typical lunch. Return to the city of Iquitos and visit the native Bora group, customs, dialect, clothing, typical dances, it is recommended to bring some objects to exchange with the crafts that are made by hand. Arrival to the city of Iquitos. Transfer to the airport or Hotel.

Iquitos: Private Piranha Fishing Trip on the Itaya River

5. Iquitos: Private Piranha Fishing Trip on the Itaya River

Learn the truth about the iconic piranhas of the Amazon on a fishing trip in Iquitos. No need for fancy equipment, hook a line and throw it in from a canoe and wait for the fish to come to you. Fish from a canoe using handmade rods like a local on the Itaya River. Climb aboard as your private guide takes you to the best spots to fish for the famed red Amazon piranha. This mythical fish with a bad reputation is not quite the monster Hollywood likes to make it out to be. Around 20-25cm long, with a bright red underbelly, piranhas generally share Amazon waterways quite peacefully with humans. On your fishing trip, your guide will search out the best places to find the legendary fish with an undeserved bad rap.

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What people are saying about Iquitos

Green House Tambopata is a gem in the jungle. It's not deep in the jungle, but that makes it easily accessible and also since the rooms have giant mosquito nets as windows, you really feel that you are in the jungle, syrrounded by nature. We could also spot somw sloths and monkeys right next to the lodge on the night walk. Overall, the tours were great (not in the same order aa described here because they adapted to the weather to make sure we get the best experience). Charly, the owner, is an awesome guy with tons of knowledge about the area and his concept of building this lodge together with locals and educating lical guides for the tours is well worth supporting. Also, you get the best insights from locals! Would definitely recommend this experience! Also communication with Charly via WhatsApp was very seamless and he was quick to respond to any questions and keep us up to date about our tours for the day.

Had a wonderful trip. It was not a luxury resort but very clean and food was wholesome. We were kept busy through out the day with activities. Electricity was only for three hours in the evening- just about enough time to get our phones charged. The staff and guides were very helpful - though the language was a bit of a problem. However it was an adventurous trip and I thoughrly enjoyed myself

I went on this tour with my mother and father and we had a great time! Our guides were very friendly and knowledgeable. The activities were very well organised and the accommodation was comfortable and clean with very tasty meals every day. Would highly recommend this tour.