Peru · Wildlife

3-Day Iquitos and Nauta Wildlife Tour with Dolphin Spotting

3 Days Round trip from Iquitos Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Attempt to fish for piranhas and go looking for sloths
  • 02 Ride a Peque Peque Boat down the River Cumaceba
  • 03 Go hiking in the Nauta rainforest
  • 04 Watch the sunset over the colourful waters of the Ucayali River
  • 05 Look for river dolphins and learn to recognise certain species

Observe wildlife in a rainforest full of various species of birds, animals, reptiles, and fish on this 3-day tour. Enjoy boating on the River Cumaceba, watch the sunset over the Ucayali, and go for a hike through the dense forest at night. The experience also includes birdwatching, searching for sloths and river dolphins, and attempting to fish for piranhas.

Witness the colourful waters of the Ucayali River during sunset.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Iquitos, Nauta, Ayaviri
Languages English, German, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Iquitos to Nauta, Boat Ride and Dolphin Spotting

  • Meet your guide at the agreed-upon location and begin a two-hour drive from Iquitos to Nauta.

  • Arrive in Nauta and board a Peque Peque Boat for a 2-hour ride down the River Cumaceba.

  • In the afternoon, go looking for river dolphins and learn how to recognise certain species.

  • Witness the colourful waters of the Ucayali River during sunset.

  • Take a short and adventurous walk through the forest after sunset.

Overnight stay in Nauta.

2
Day 02

Early Birdwatching, Rainforest Hike and Caiman Search

  • Rise early and go birdwatching before breakfast.

  • Go for a morning hike through the rainforest.

  • In the afternoon, set out to look for sloths in the vicinity.

  • As dusk falls, join an excursion to see caimans in a nearby lagoon.

Overnight stay.

3
Day 03

Piranha Fishing and Return to Iquitos

  • Start the day with an adventurous experience of fishing for raging piranhas.

  • Have lunch and then begin your journey back to Iquitos.

Peque Peque Boat, River Cumaceba, colourful waters of the Ucayali River, Nauta rainforest

Where this trip takes you

Peque Peque Boat, River Cumaceba, colourful waters of the Ucayali River, Nauta rainforest

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Iquitos 3 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transport

  • Food

  • English-speaking guide

What's Not Included

  • Alcoholic drinks

  • Tips and gratuities

  • Personal expenses

What to bring

  • Mosquito spray
  • Comfortable, sturdy clothing

Know before you go

  • This tour is not recommended for vegetarian visitors.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Iquitos, Peru
Tour start
Iquitos, Peru
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Iquitos.

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