3-Day Amazon Jungle Expedition in Iquitos with Eco-Bungalow Stay

3 Days Round trip from Iquitos Airport or your hotel Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Immersive 3-day deep jungle expedition in the Peruvian Amazon
  • 02 Spot pink and gray river dolphins along the Amazon and Yanayacu River
  • 03 Explore the rainforest by private boat, jungle walks, and night excursions
  • 04 Stay in comfortable eco-bungalows at Amazon Jungle Expeditions Lodge
  • 05 Enjoy full-board local Amazonian meals throughout the trip

Enjoy a premium 3-day full expedition in the heart of the Amazon rainforest with Amazon Jungle Expeditions Lodge. Stay in comfortable eco-bungalows and set out on daily guided excursions through the jungle and along the rivers, with excellent opportunities for wildlife spotting, including pink and gray river dolphins, monkeys, birds, and nocturnal creatures. This full-board experience combines boat rides, jungle walks, and immersive time in the Amazon with the support of a professional English- and Spanish-speaking naturalist guide.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Iquitos, Nauta
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival and First Amazon Jungle Encounters

  • Arrival - We will pick you up at Iquitos Airport or from your hotel in Iquitos at 10:00 am with one of our professional and friendly naturalist guides, dedicated only to you.

  • Driving on the road - For an hour and a half, you will enjoy the panorama along the Iquitos-Nauta Road in a private car, passing by different small villages along the way.

  • Main port - Board our private boat from San Juaquin de Omaguas and travel for an hour and a half along the Amazon, the longest river in the world, to reach our lodge.

  • Arrive at Amazon Jungle Expeditions Lodge and be welcomed with a local tropical fruit juice while the guide explains the accommodation. Depending on the time, lunch may also be served.

  • Afternoon jungle walk - Enjoy your first interaction with the primary forest, full of tall trees, while looking for wildlife such as monkeys, birds, and other animals that can be spotted along the local trail.

  • Dinner time at the lodge, where you will have the chance to taste our awesome and healthy food.

  • Night boat ride to Sapote and Muena lakes to see nocturnal animals such as caimans, frogs, fishing bats, night herons, common and great potoo, even pygmy owls, and other creatures.

  • Restful sleep to recover from your long trip in our comfortable bungalow.

2
Day 02

Birdlife, River Exploration, and Night Hiking

  • Breakfast at the lodge.

  • Boat ride along the Yanayacu River to see several of the area's more than 600 bird species, such as hawks, herons, macaws, and parrots, as well as pink river dolphins. There is also optional swimming in the Amazon River.

  • Lunch at the lodge.

  • Exploration by boat towards Ayacucho Tipishca in search of wildlife, followed by a short walk to look for the hoatzin, known as the prehistoric bird.

  • Dinner at the lodge.

  • Night hiking excursion to see nocturnal animals such as snakes, tree frogs, and night monkeys, and to enjoy the night symphony of the rainforest.

  • Restful sleep in our comfortable bungalow to recover your energy.

3
Day 03

Final Wildlife Search and Return to Iquitos

  • Breakfast at the lodge.

  • We recommend making sure you are packed and ready for departure.

  • Deep boat ride along the Yanayacu River, named after its black water color, searching for squirrel monkeys, howler monkeys, capuchins, saki monkeys, and other wildlife such as horned screamers, wattled jacanas, and cocoi herons along the way.

  • Lunch at the lodge, depending on your flight.

  • Departure time, and one very last goodbye from our staff, who have been part of this wonderful and memorable experience with you.

  • Head back to Iquitos City. On your return along the Yanayacu and Amazon rivers, you may be seen off by different wildlife such as birds, pink and gray river dolphins, and local people.

Good luck and come back soon...

Depending on the weather conditions, your naturalist guide will schedule the right activities for you.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Iquitos Airport or your hotel 2 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Airport or hotel pickup and drop-off.

  • Water transportation by private boat.

  • All meals included (breakfast, lunch, and dinner).

  • Full accommodation in our eco-bungalows.

  • Professional English- and Spanish-speaking guide.

  • All excursions and activities mentioned in the itinerary.

What's Not Included

  • International or domestic flights.

  • Travel insurance (highly recommended).

  • Sodas, alcoholic beverages, and beer.

  • Tips for guides and staff.

  • Personal expenses and souvenirs.

Know before you go

  • Please bring insect repellent and sunscreen.

  • Bring long-sleeve shirts and long pants.

  • Pack a light raincoat or poncho.

  • Rubber boots are provided at the lodge.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Iquitos Airport or your hotel lobby
Tour start
Iquitos Airport or your hotel
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Iquitos Airport or your hotel.

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