Water activity

Iquitos: 6-Hour Wonderful Wildlife Guided Tour

4.3 / 5

6 reviews

Activity provider: Yakumama Amazon Tours
Water activity

Iquitos: 6-Hour Wonderful Wildlife Guided Tour

Activity provider: Yakumama Amazon Tours

From US$ 107 per person

Embark on a journey down the Amazon River. Discover the diversity of wildlife in Iquitos. See piranhas, lizards, anacondas, sloths and get ready for an unforgettable foray into nature.

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Duration 6 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Spanish
Private group

Experience

Highlights
  • Discover the wildlife of the Peruvian northern Amazon
  • Take in panoramic views from the Amazon's viewpoint
  • Explore the jungle and meet the giant and mystic Lupuna tree
Full description
Set sail from the pier of the Iquitos Boulevard and cruise down the Itaya River to meet the Amazon River. Visit a center that specializes in the breeding of paiches, fish also known as piracuru, as well as piranhas, macaws, lizards, and turtles. For a one-of-a-kind experience, try feeding these animals. Head to the great pond filled with the famous Victoria amazonica lily pads, the world’s largest leaves. Then, proceed to the Amazon viewpoint, which promises magical vistas over the legendary surrounding landscape. Enjoy some downtime on the hammocks, while taking in impressive views of the jungle and the Amazon River. Then, take a 15-minute walk into the jungle to see the gigantic and mythical Lupuna tree, said to possess magical properties and considered the protectors of the jungle. Before returning to the city, visit the Serpentary, where you can see the anaconda’s cage.
Includes
  • Bilingual tour guide in Spanish and English
  • Boat sailing
  • Admission ticket to the Amazon viewpoint
  • Ground transportation from/to hotel (if option selected)
  • Gratuities
  • Personal expenses
  • Foods and drinks
  • Transportation
Not suitable for
  • People with mobility impairments
  • People with heart problems
  • People with vertigo

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What to bring

  • Passport or ID card
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sun hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Comfortable clothes

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Oversize luggage
  • Smoking
  • Luggage or large bags
  • Alcohol and drugs

Know before you go

  • If you have any problems with dizziness or panic with sailing, please take your medication in advance. The flow of the Amazon River is very strong.
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.3 /5

based on 6 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4/5
  • Transportation
    3.5/5
  • Value for money
    3.7/5
  • Safety
    4/5

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very nice experience of navigation on the Amazon River and knowledge of animals. of course, it is not a safari and many are in cages, but you can interact with monkeys, anacondas, turtles and see animals up close that you would not otherwise see. the jungle walk is also short but beautiful and you see two communities living there

November 7, 2022

Pros: - Nelson was a very friendly and approachable guide. We had great fun with him. On the way to the individual stations he was able to tell us a lot about the region and the jungle (in English and Spanish). - We were lucky to be the only guests on the tour so the price was good for a "private tour". Additional costs for entrance fees were 40 soles per person. - Due to the very humid climate, the length of 6 hours is ideal. So we were free to organize the second half of the day for ourselves. Criticism: The last station (the anaconda's cage) is very sad to watch. It is a kind of zoo in which various jungle animals, including anaconda, are on display and you can "play" with them. The entry of 20 soles should be omitted or an alternative should be offered and not supported in this way of dealing. Saludos, Elias & Jasmin de Alemania

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July 29, 2022

Was a great day in the jungle with our guide Nelson. The highlights for me were the drive on the Amazon, the jungle hike and the viewpoints. On the recommendation of our guide Nelson, we went to the floating restaurant. In total we were on the road for almost 8 hours. Criticism: In my opinion, all entries could be included at this price.

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August 20, 2021

Product ID: 244157