Peru · Wildlife

2-Day Amazon River Tour from Iquitos with Pink Dolphin Spotting

2 Days Round trip from Iquitos Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Spot pink and grey river dolphins from a peke-peke boat on the Amazon River
02 Learn about medicinal plants during a rainforest flora and fauna excursion
03 Watch the sunrise over the Amazon during an early-morning birdwatching outing
04 Join a nighttime excursion to spot insects, amphibians, and nocturnal animals

Spend two days on the Amazon River from Iquitos, cruising by peke-peke boat in search of pink and grey river dolphins and taking in the lush rainforest scenery. Explore the local flora and fauna with your guide, learn about medicinal plants found in the rainforest, and gain insight into the regional way of life along the river. The experience also includes an early-morning birdwatching outing, a unique Amazon sunrise, and a nighttime excursion to spot insects, amphibians, and other nocturnal animals.

Spend two days on the Amazon River from Iquitos, cruising by peke-peke boat in search of pink and grey river dolphins and taking in the lush rainforest scenery.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Iquitos

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Amazon River Journey and Nocturnal Rainforest Hike

Depart from Iquitos and travel 97 km (approximately 2 hours) along the Amazon River to reach the camp located on the Rio Tushpa, a small Amazonian tributary.
During the trip, you will enjoy spectacular scenery along the mighty Amazon River and observe how local people live and make a living here.
Arrive at the lodge for a brief orientation with your guide.
After lunch, head out on an afternoon excursion to see the beautiful local flora and fauna, while learning about various medicinal plants found in the rainforest.
Dinner at the lodge is followed by a nighttime excursion to spot insects, amphibians, and nocturnal animals. (Lunch and dinner included.)

Day 02

Amazon Sunrise, Dolphin Cruise, and Return to Iquitos

Watch birds along the river in the early morning and enjoy a unique Amazon sunrise, followed by breakfast at the lodge.
After breakfast, cruise along the Amazon River again in a peke-peke boat to spot pink and grey river dolphins.
Then, enjoy lunch at the lodge, followed by preparations for the return trip to Iquitos.
Once in Iquitos, you will be transported to your hotel or the airport.

End of our services.

(Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.)

Where this trip takes you

Amazon River, Rio Tushpa, peke-peke boat, Amazon sunrise

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

Round-trip ground transport from Iquitos Airport
Transport to the harbour
Round-trip transport to the lodge by speedboat
Lodge accommodation
Meals at the lodge (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
Purified drinking water
Excursions
Bilingual Peruvian guides (Spanish/English)

What's Not Included

Flights
Iquitos hotel accommodation
Bar purchases at the lodge (sodas, beer, bottled water)
Personal items
Tips for Peruvian guides/staff (optional - suggested for good service at your discretion)
Ayahuasca ceremony (request pricing for this service)

What to bring

Mosquito repellent
Pants
Long socks
Rain jacket/poncho
Cameras
Binoculars
Sunscreen
Sun hat
Swimsuit
Flashlight
Sunglasses
First aid kit
Neck wrap/headband
Headlamp
Long socks

Know before you go

The above tours are our regular options. We can provide tours extended beyond the 5 day/4 night packages. We have had guests stay anywhere from 10 days to 1 month.
An extended stay at the lodge provides even more opportunities to see the local wildlife and get to know and enjoy the rainforest and rivers. Please let us know if you would like to extend your stay for more than 5 days/4 nights when booking your tour, and we will provide discounted rates.
All tours are based on a minimum of 2 passengers. If you are a solo traveller, please contact us for a price quotation.

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