Peru · Wildlife

3-Day Amazon Wildlife Tour from Iquitos with Lodge Stay

3 Days Round trip from Iquitos Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the local flora and fauna of the Amazon rainforest
  • 02 Visit a local Amazonian village
  • 03 Go on a jungle hike in search of sloths, iguanas, monkeys, and other jungle creatures
  • 04 Cruise the Amazon River by peke-peke boat to spot pink and grey river dolphins
  • 05 Enjoy nighttime wildlife excursions for caiman, insects, amphibians, and nocturnal animals

Embark on this 3-day excursion from Iquitos to enjoy spectacular scenery along the Amazon River, meet local people, and learn about the flora and fauna of the rainforest. Stay at an Amazon lodge on the banks of the Rio Tushpa and look out for regional wildlife, including caiman alligators, iguanas, monkeys, pink and grey river dolphins, and many other jungle creatures. The tour also includes a visit to a local Amazonian village to discover native culture and lifestyle.

Depart from Iquitos and travel 70 kilometers (approximately 2 hours) up the Amazon River to Amazon Eco Lodge, located on the banks of the Rio Tushpa, a small Amazon tributary.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Iquitos
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Iquitos to Rio Tushpa and Night Jungle Excursion

  • Depart from Iquitos and travel 70 kilometers (approximately 2 hours) up the Amazon River to Amazon Eco Lodge, located on the banks of the Rio Tushpa, a small Amazon tributary. During the trip, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the spectacular scenery along the mighty river and observe how local people live and make a living along the Amazon.

  • Arrive at the lodge, where you will have a brief orientation with your guide.

  • Enjoy lunch, followed by an afternoon excursion to discover the local flora and fauna and learn about the medicinal plants of the rainforest.

  • After dinner at the lodge, enjoy a nighttime excursion to spot insects, amphibians, and nocturnal animals.

2
Day 02

Birdwatching, Jungle Hike, Dolphin Cruise, and Caiman Spotting

  • Enjoy birdwatching along the river early in the morning, and then witness a spectacular Amazon sunrise.

  • Have breakfast at the lodge.

  • After breakfast, set out on a jungle hike to look for sloths, iguanas, monkeys, and many other jungle creatures.

  • After lunch, go on a cruise along the Amazon River in a peke-peke boat to spot pink and grey river dolphins.

  • After dinner at the lodge, you can engage in caiman (alligators) spotting along the river.

3
Day 03

Amazon Village Visit, Piranha Fishing, and Return to Iquitos

  • After breakfast, get ready for a sightseeing activity, followed by piranha fishing.

  • After lunch, prepare for the return trip to Iquitos. Once in Iquitos, you will be transported to your hotel or the airport.

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Iquitos, Rio Tushpa, Amazon Eco Lodge, Amazon River

Where this trip takes you

Iquitos, Rio Tushpa, Amazon Eco Lodge, Amazon River

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Iquitos 1 city · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Round-trip ground transport from Iquitos Airport

  • Transportation to the harbour

  • Round-trip transport to the lodge by speedboat

  • Lodge accommodations

  • Meals at the lodge (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

  • Purified drinking water

  • Excursions

  • Bilingual Amazon guides (Spanish/English)

What's Not Included

  • Flights

  • Iquitos hotel accommodations

  • Bar purchases at the lodge (sodas, beer, bottled water)

  • Personal items

  • Tips for guides/staff (optional - suggested for good service, at your discretion)

  • Ayahuasca ceremony (request pricing for this service)

What to bring

  • Mosquito repellent

  • Pants

  • Insect repellent

  • Flashlight

  • Long socks

  • Rain jacket/poncho

  • Cameras

  • Binoculars

  • Sunscreen

  • Sun hat

  • Swimsuit

  • Sunglasses

  • First aid kit

  • Neckwrap/headband

  • Headlamp

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. Please let us know when booking your tour if you would like to extend your stay for more than 5 days/4 nights, and we will provide discounted rates.

  • An extended stay at the lodge provides more opportunities to see the local wildlife and get to know and enjoy the rainforest and rivers.

  • All tours are based on a minimum of 2 passengers. If you are a solo traveller, please contact us for a price quotation.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Iquitos, Peru
Tour start
Iquitos, Peru
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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