Peru · Jungle Expedition

3-Day Iquitos Amazon Jungle Tour at Avatar Amazon Lodge

3 Days Round trip from Iquitos Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Cruise along the Nanay River and the majestic Amazon River
  • 02 Stay 2 nights at Avatar Amazon Lodge in the jungle
  • 03 Enjoy canopy activities with zip lines, suspension bridges, and rappelling
  • 04 Explore the rainforest on guided walks or canoe excursions
  • 05 Visit the Yagua indigenous community for songs, dances, and crafts
  • 06 Look for wildlife including monkeys, macaws, sloths, anacondas, and dolphins
  • 07 Join a sunrise birdwatching excursion in the Amazon
  • 08 Try piranha fishing and swim in the Amazon River

Discover the Peruvian Amazon on a 3-day jungle adventure based at Avatar Amazon Lodge near Iquitos. Travel by boat along the Nanay and Amazon rivers, explore rainforest trails and waterways with native guides, and experience the region’s remarkable wildlife, landscapes, and local culture.

This itinerary combines classic Amazon experiences with a touch of adventure, from canopy activities and ziplining to birdwatching at sunrise, visits to an indigenous community, piranha fishing, and opportunities to spot pink and gray dolphins. With meals included and lodge accommodation provided, it’s an immersive escape into one of the world’s most extraordinary natural environments.

Discover the Peruvian Amazon on a 3-day jungle adventure based at Avatar Amazon Lodge near Iquitos.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Iquitos, Lima
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Day 1 Arrival Day

Transfer from the airport (flight must be arrived besides 07:00 to 08:20 AM) or from your hotel to the city of Iquitos where you get a brief description of the city on their way to the pier to begin our journey (9:00 am approx.) Boat ride on the Nanay River to the majestic Amazon River, the largest river in the world, reaching our first stop. Fundo Pedrito visit to a breeding ground where we feed the animals paiches, piranhas, alligators, turtles, parrots, macaws, anacondas and see the famous Victoria Regia plant. Arrive at Avatar Amazon Lodge and get ready to walk to "MIRADOR" Avatar with 26 mts. height from where you can appreciate a wonderful view of the jungle and enjoy Avatar Amazon Part and our newest attraction Canopy! With a circuit of 10 seasons: we launch the five Ziplinesers long, 2 suspensions bridges and lowered by rappelling ... an experience full of adrenaline! (maximum weight 100kgs). Lunch at Avatar Amazon Lodge check In Botanical walk or canoe. We have professional native guides who know all the trails in the area. They will see typical flora and fauna and learn about the many uses that local people gives each plant. 7:00 pm dinner enjoy a delicious dinner and our cozy bar. Night tour: Late night will be guided hike or canoe through the mysterious jungle to observe tarantulas, cicadas, spiders, scorpions, praying mantis Also will distinguish the songs of owls and "ayaymamas" and sounds of animals night.

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Day 02

Day 2 The Jungle Ceiba`s Tree

4:30 a.m. sunrise tour where we will enjoy the sunrise on this wonderful landscape unique in the world Birding this morning walk will take you to observe and learn the typical birds of the area in all its glory, do not forget your camera and be silent not to frighten the animals. Breakfast 8:00 a.m. back to our Eco-Lodge to enjoy a rich breakfast. Visit to the indigenous community "Yagua" one of 23 native communities of the Amazon River whose settlement very close to our ecolodge allows you to enjoy an exhibition of their songs, dances, forms of hunting and crafts, candy for the children in the community and clothing are welcome! Excursion to free animals Reserve visit this original space where monkeys will be waiting to have fun and get some attention. Also we observe macaws, parrots, sloths, prehistoric turtle "mata mata" and the dreaded anaconda boa constrictor. Lunch 1:00 pm on Avatar Amazon Lodge. Walk in the Forest Exploration tree " La Ceiba de la Selva" or known by the natives as Huimba almost 500 years old and an imposing height of 160 feet and 10 feet in diameter. Tarzan rope seek the lianas of Tarzan for some fun mimicking his movements. 7:00 pm dinner enjoy a delicious dinner and our cozy bar. Legends and stories based on the Amazon myths told by the guides.

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Day 03

Day 3 Piranha fishing experience & Farewell

Breakfast at 8:00 am on Avatar Amazon Lodge. Piranha fishing and other This relaxing sport practiced by craftsmen as do the indigenous communities in the area or with the instruments you require for a pleasant fishing. Swimming in the Rio Amazonas 10 minutes from ecolodge is the majestic Amazon river where you can swim in its warm waters and spend some time watching enjoyment so spectacular and unique landscape. Sludge treatment (in summer) on the banks of the Amazon River will find some small islands where you can enjoy an excellent bathroom and mud treatment for skin in this fabulous natural jungle spa has to offer. Do not forget your swimsuit. Observation of pink and gray Dolphins These beautiful dolphins can fully appreciate and enjoy its elegance throughout the Amazon River. The Amazon River Dolphin is a very special character in the legends of the jungle. Many women say they have been seduced by a dolphin ever become a handsome young man. Check out 12: 30m Lunch 1:00 pm on Avatar Amazon Lodge. Transfer 2:30 pm about sailing down the Amazon River, return to your hotel in Iquitos city or airport directly. Arrival to Iquitos about 4:00 pm. Last shipment included. Your flight for return to Lima must be depart from 08:00 pm for not have any problems with the transfer out.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Iquitos 2 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • All the mentioned tours

What's Not Included

  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Any additional service not mentioned

Know before you go

  • PASSPORT REQUIRED
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • The passenger must buy rubber boots at the lodge or bring appropriate shoes to the excursion
  • In case you have an emergency or need extra information regarding your service, you may call our 24 hours department at (ext 255 or 279).
  • Hotels to the city of Iquitos

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Iquitos, PE
Tour start
Iquitos, PE
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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