Peru · Jungle Expedition

2-Day Amazon Rainforest Expedition from Iquitos with Yaguas Visit

2 Days Round trip from Iquitos Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Go for an exhilarating nocturnal hike
  • 02 Hike to explore indigenous flora and fauna
  • 03 Witness glorious sunsets over the Amazon rainforest
  • 04 Try piranha fishing and meet indigenous communities
  • 05 Enjoy birdwatching and spotting pink and grey dolphins

Sign up for this exciting vacation to the magnificent Amazon rainforest from Iquitos, where you will navigate the Amazon River, explore the jungle, and discover its indigenous flora and fauna. Meet the Yaguas native tribe, search for grey and pink dolphins, enjoy birdwatching at sunrise, and try your hand at artisanal piranha fishing. This short expedition also includes a nocturnal hike to spot insects and other night creatures, along with magical sunsets and a stay at an Amazon lodge.

Visit the Yaguas native tribe, whose ancestors were discovered by Francisco de Orellana during his first exploration of the Amazon in 1541.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
City Iquitos
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Iquitos to Capinuri Lodge and Amazon Wildlife Encounters

  • Meet your tour guide, who will pick you up from the reception at Francisco Secada Viñeta Airport or from your hotel in the city to start the program.
  • Transfer to Bellavista Nanay Port, where we will take a short tour of approximately 10 to 15 minutes. Before boarding the boat, we will learn about the gastronomy of Iquitos.
  • After that, we will begin navigating the Amazon River aboard comfortable and safe typical boats. The journey along the river offers a wonderful panorama, where the magnificence of the Amazon makes its way through the exuberance of the jungle. Travel time is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
  • Visit the Yaguas native tribe, whose ancestors were discovered by Francisco de Orellana during his first exploration of the Amazon in 1541. This visit will allow you to learn about their ancestral customs, appreciate their original palm-fibre clothing, and even test your aim with the pucuna (blowpipe) that the Yaguas used for centuries for hunting.
  • Arrive at Capinuri Lodge and receive a short explanation of the rules that govern the sustainability of the lodge. After lunch, your accommodation will be arranged according to the type of room selected. Enjoy a typical self-service lunch. If you are vegetarian, please inform us in advance.
  • Next, we will go to the Wildlife Rescue Center to observe and interact with some varieties of wild animals, such as sloths, monkeys, macaws, toucans, boa constrictors, and turtles. It is an interesting way to learn to value and respect the typical wildlife of the Amazon.
  • After this activity, we will go in search of the grey and pink dolphins in the Amazon River. Observe the beautiful sunset over the Amazon, depending on weather conditions.
  • In the evening, after dinner, your guide will tell you when the walking excursion will begin. This excursion will take you to discover the mysterious world of nocturnal insects, cicadas, spiders, mantises, snakes, and more.
  • Head back to the lodge for an overnight stay.
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Day 02

Sunrise Birdwatching, Fishing, and Return to Iquitos

Observe the Amazon sunrise and enjoy birdwatching. During the early hours of the morning, it is the right time to observe many of the bird species that feed on the banks of the river.

After breakfast at the lodge, your guide will tell you the exact time to start the next excursion.

Then, we will get ready to undertake the artisanal fishing tour. Here, the guide will introduce you to local techniques for piranha fishing or catching other species, using the same materials that jungle inhabitants use for subsistence purposes.

Next, go for a jungle walk.

Have lunch at the lodge and, at the appropriate time, we will take our boat back to Iquitos.

Arrive and transfer to your hotel or the airport to conclude the tour.

End of our services.

Amazon River, Capinuri Lodge, Yaguas native tribe

Where this trip takes you

Amazon River, Capinuri Lodge, Yaguas native tribe

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Iquitos 1 city · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transfers between the airport or hotel/hostel and the airport or hotel (land and river)
  • 1-night accommodation at our lodge in the Amazon
  • All meals during your stay at the lodge
  • Excursions as detailed in the program
  • English- or Spanish-speaking tour guide

What's Not Included

  • Airplane tickets
  • Airport taxes
  • Tips
  • Laundry
  • Rubber boots

What to bring

  • Light long-sleeved cotton shirts and pants
  • Bermuda shorts or thin shorts
  • T-shirt-style cotton polo shirts or short-sleeved shirts
  • Sunscreen
  • Cap with visor or light hat
  • Camera and/or video recorder with a rechargeable battery, binoculars, and a personal flashlight
  • Mosquito repellent lotion or cream (OFF!)
  • Poncho or light waterproof jacket
  • Comfortable shoes or boots for walking
  • Swimwear

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Iquitos, Perú
Tour start
Iquitos, Peru
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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Estimated room rates

Single Room $110.00 — $130.00
Double Sharing $110.00 — $130.00

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