Peru · Jungle Expedition

4-Day Amazon Rainforest Adventure from Iquitos with Lodge Stay

4 Days Round trip from Iquitos Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Pay a nocturnal visit to spot caimans and other nighttime wildlife
  • 02 Hike through the rainforest to discover indigenous flora, fauna, and medicinal plants
  • 03 Cruise by peke-peke boat to look for pink and gray river dolphins
  • 04 Visit a local Amazon village community and learn about rainforest life
  • 05 Spend time at a remote oxbow lake and try piranha fishing

Embark on this action-packed trip to the magnificent Amazon rainforest from Iquitos, with jungle hikes, river excursions, and wildlife encounters deep in the Peruvian Amazon. Explore the rainforest's indigenous flora and fauna, learn about medicinal plants, and cruise by peke-peke boat in search of pink and gray river dolphins. Visit a local Amazon village community, see giant Victoria Regia lily pads, and enjoy beautiful Amazon sunrises and sunsets. The adventure ends at a remote oxbow lake, where you can relax in the serene jungle setting and try piranha fishing.

The adventure ends at a remote oxbow lake, where you can relax in the serene jungle setting and try piranha fishing.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 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

1
Day 01

Iquitos - Rio Tushpa

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

  • Upon arrival at the lodge, you will have a brief orientation with your guide and have lunch.

  • Set out for an afternoon excursion. Your guide will show you the local flora and fauna and teach you about the medicinal plants of the rainforest.

  • Have dinner at the lodge and set off to enjoy a night time excursion to spot insects, amphibians, and nocturnal animals.

2
Day 02

Amazon Rainforest

  • Watch birds along the river in the early morning.  Enjoy an Amazon sunrise while you are here.

  • Have breakfast in the lodge, followed by a jungle hike to look for sloths, iguanas, monkeys and many other creatures of the jungle.

  • Have lunch in the lodge followed by a cruise along the Amazon River by peke-peke boat to spot pink and gray river dolphins.

  • After dinner, we will go for Caiman spotting (alligators) along the river!

3
Day 03

Amazonian Village

  • After breakfast, visit a local Amazon village community to learn about the culture and lifestyle of the local people of the rainforest. You will learn how they live and work, which includes fishing, growing papayas, bananas, manioc and other typical products of the region.

  • Hike to a nearby local lake to see the giant lily pads “Victoria Regia” and search for animals and birds in this area.

  • Upon returning to the lodge, you will have an opportunity to enjoy a beautiful Amazon sunset.

4
Day 04

Oxbow lake - Iquitos

  • Go to the beautiful remote jungle and Oxbow lake to enjoy the remarkable biodiversity of this area.

  • Take a picnic lunch and enjoy the morning at the lake, relishing the beauty and serenity of the area.

  • Piranha fishing is the highlight of the day.

  • Once in Iquitos, you will be transported to your hotel or the Airport.

Rio Tushpa riverbanks, Victoria Regia lily pads, Oxbow lake

Where this trip takes you

Rio Tushpa riverbanks, Victoria Regia lily pads, Oxbow lake

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Iquitos 1 city · 4 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 speed boat

  • Lodge accommodation

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

  • Purified drinking water

  • Excursions

  • Bilingual Amazon guides (Spanish/English)

What's Not Included

  • Flights

  • Iquitos hotel accommodation

  • 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

  • Long socks

  • Rain jacket/poncho

  • Cameras

  • Flashlight

  • Binoculars

  • Sunscreen

  • Sun hat

  • Swimsuit

  • Sunglasses

  • First aid kit

  • Neckwrap/headband

  • Headlamp

Know before you go

  • 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.

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 4 days finish where they began, in Iquitos.

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