2-Day Amazon Jungle Excursion from Iquitos with Monkey Island

2 Days For the hotel or airport to In the Same place Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Spot pink river dolphins and swim with them in the Amazon River
  • 02 Visit Monkey Island to observe a wide variety of monkeys and tropical birds
  • 03 Explore the jungle by day and night to look for alligators, snakes, spiders, and lizards
  • 04 Watch the sunrise over the Amazon before a wildlife excursion
  • 05 Fish for piranhas and observe aquatic plants such as Victoria Regia

Spot an abundance of wildlife in Peru's Amazon rainforest on this 2-day excursion from Iquitos. Travel along the Amazon River to look for alligators, turtles, herons, snakes, pink river dolphins, and many other species, then visit Monkey Island to observe a wide variety of monkeys and tropical birds. Swim with pink freshwater dolphins, explore the jungle by day and night, and try fishing for piranhas before returning to Iquitos.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Iquitos
Languages English, French, German, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Amazon River Wildlife Cruise and Monkey Island

We start at 9 am and pick up all passengers from the hotel or airport.

Travel along the Amazon River for about 2 hours to see alligators, turtles, herons, pink river dolphins, snakes, and many other species. Visit Monkey Island, which is 1 hour from our lodge. You will have the unique opportunity to observe a wide variety of monkeys, including sloths, capuchins, masked titis, woolly monkeys, squirrel monkeys, spider monkeys, and many more.

On Monkey Island, we will also see alligators, turtles, toucans, macaws, parrots, and more. We will have the unique opportunity to see the pink freshwater dolphins and will be able to swim with them in the Amazon River.

Observe the nocturnal nature in the afternoon and see different species such as lizards, snakes, spiders, and monkeys. In the evening, go on a jungle excursion to observe, touch, and take a picture of an alligator.

2
Day 02

Amazon Sunrise and Piranha Fishing

Observe the sunrise over the Amazon, and then leave for a wild animal observation excursion. See aquatic plants such as Victoria Regia, and fish for piranhas and other species, followed by lunch and departure from our hostel.

Transfer to Iquitos at 5 pm, marking the end of our service.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
For the hotel or airport to In the Same place 1 city · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All local transport
  • All meals during the excursion: breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks

What's Not Included

  • Beers and soda
  • Water
  • Cigarettes
  • Wine
  • Tips

Know before you go

  • Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
  • Not wheelchair accessible.
  • Near public transportation.
  • Infants must sit on laps.
  • Not recommended for travellers with back problems.
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers.
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions.
  • Most travellers can participate.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Putumayo 1
Tour start
For the hotel or airport
Tour end
In the Same place
End of the journey

Your 2 days run from For the hotel or airport to In the Same place.

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