Peru · Jungle Expedition

2-Day Iquitos Amazon Jungle Tour at Avatar Lodge

2 Days Round trip from Iquitos Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Boat ride on the Nanay River and the Amazon River
  • 02 Visit Fundo Pedrito to see and feed a variety of animals
  • 03 Enjoy canopy activities with ziplines, suspension bridges, and rappelling
  • 04 Explore the jungle on a botanical walk or canoe with native guides
  • 05 Join a night tour to spot nocturnal wildlife and hear jungle sounds
  • 06 Watch the sunrise and go birdwatching in the Amazon
  • 07 Visit the Yaguas indigenous community for songs, dances, and crafts
  • 08 See monkeys, sloths, macaws, parrots, turtles, and anacondas at the animal reserve

Discover the Peruvian Amazon on a 2-day adventure from Iquitos, combining river travel, jungle exploration, wildlife encounters, and cultural experiences at Avatar Amazon Lodge. Cruise along the Nanay and Amazon rivers, visit animal reserves, walk forest trails with native guides, and take in sweeping jungle views from the lodge’s lookout tower.

This short escape is packed with memorable moments, from canopy activities and a night excursion in the rainforest to sunrise birdwatching and a visit to the Yaguas indigenous community. With meals and lodge accommodation included, it’s an immersive way to experience the Amazon in just two days.

Discover the Peruvian Amazon on a 2-day adventure from Iquitos, combining river travel, jungle exploration, wildlife encounters, and cultural experiences at Avatar Amazon Lodge.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 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

1
Day 01

Day 1 iquitos Amazon Jungle, Avatar Amazon Park & Canopy

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. 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 Avatar Amazon Lodge Walk to "MIRADOR"  Avatar with 26 mts. height  from where you can appreciate a wonderful view of the jungle and enjoy  Avatar Amazon Park  and our newest attraction Canopy with a circuit of 10 seasons: we launch the  5 ziplines, 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. Overnight in Lodge Amazon Avatar.      

2
Day 02

Day 2 Native community of the Amazon River & Animals

4:30 am 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 am  back to our ecolodge to enjoy a rich breakfast. Visit to the indigenous community "Yaguas"  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. Check out 12: 30m 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 · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • 1 lunch
  • 1 dinner
  • Daily breakfast
  • All the mentioned tours

What's Not Included

  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Any additional service not mentioned

Know before you go

  • Transfer from the airport (flight must be arrived besides 07:00 to 08:20 AM)
  • Your flight for return to Lima must be depart from 5:00 pm for not have any problems with the transfer out.
  • Restrictions:
  • 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 pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions

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 2 days finish where they began, in Iquitos.

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