Peru · Jungle Expedition

5-Day Amazon Rainforest Expedition from Iquitos with Eco Lodge Stay

5 Days Round trip from Iquitos Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Hike through the Amazon rainforest to discover medicinal plants, local flora, and fauna
  • 02 Cruise by peke-peke boat to spot pink and grey river dolphins on the Amazon River
  • 03 Visit a local Amazon village community and observe daily life in the rainforest
  • 04 See giant "Victoria Regia" lily pads at a nearby lake rich in birds and wildlife
  • 05 Try piranha fishing and relax by a remote Oxbow lake surrounded by jungle biodiversity

Embark on this action-packed trip to the magnificent Amazon rainforest from Iquitos, staying at an eco-lodge on the banks of the Rio Tushpa. Hike through the jungle to spot medicinal plants, wildlife, and giant "Victoria Regia" lily pads, and cruise by peke-peke boat in search of pink and grey river dolphins. Meet a local Amazon village community, try your hand at piranha fishing, and enjoy magical sunsets and nighttime wildlife excursions. This 5-day experience combines rainforest adventure, wildlife encounters, and cultural insight in the Peruvian Amazon.

Hike through the jungle to spot medicinal plants, wildlife, and giant "Victoria Regia" lily pads, and cruise by peke-peke boat in search of pink and grey river dolphins.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Iquitos
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Iquitos and Transfer to Amazon Dreams Eco Lodge

  • Reach Iquitos and then travel 70 km (approximately 2 hours) near the Amazon River to Amazon Eco Lodge, located on the banks of the Rio Tushpa, a small Amazon tributary.

  • Arrive at the lodge and have a brief orientation session with your guide.

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

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

2
Day 02

Sunrise, Jungle Wildlife, Dolphins, and Caiman Spotting

  • Witness an Amazon sunrise.

  • Enjoy bird-watching along the river early in the morning, followed by breakfast at the lodge.

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

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

  • After dinner at the lodge, go caiman spotting along the river.

3
Day 03

Amazon Village Visit and Giant Lily Pads

  • After breakfast, visit a local Amazon village community to learn about the culture and lifestyle of the people living in the rainforest. Observe how they live and work, including fishing and growing papaya, banana, manioc, and other local products of the region.

  • Return to the lodge for lunch.

  • Afterward, go for a hike to a nearby local lake to see the giant lily pads "Victoria Regia" and spot animals and birds in this area.

  • Upon returning to the lodge, you can watch the beautiful Amazon sunset.

  • Dinner at the lodge.

4
Day 04

Remote Jungle Oxbow Lake and Piranha Fishing

  • Visit the remote jungle and swim in the Oxbow lake while enjoying the biodiversity of the area.

  • Have a picnic lunch and spend the morning at the lake, relaxing and enjoying the serenity of the location.

  • Piranha fishing will be the highlight of the day.

5
Day 05

Final Jungle Safari and Return to Iquitos

  • Go for a jungle safari after breakfast.

  • Following lunch, you will be taken to Iquitos. Once in Iquitos, you will be transported to your hotel or the airport.

Rio Tushpa banks, Amazon River dolphins, Oxbow lake biodiversity, "Victoria Regia" lily pads

Where this trip takes you

Rio Tushpa banks, Amazon River dolphins, Oxbow lake biodiversity, "Victoria Regia" lily pads

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Iquitos 1 city · 5 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 guides (Spanish/English)

What's Not Included

  • Flights

  • Iquitos hotel accommodation

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

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

  • Ayahuasca ceremony (request pricing for this service)

What to bring

  • Flashlight/headlamp (for night hikes)

  • A pair of long pants and lightweight long-sleeved shirts are best for jungle hikes (quick-drying materials work best)

  • Shorts/T-shirts

  • Sturdy hiking shoes (rubber boots are provided but may not be available in some larger sizes)

  • Sandals

  • Swimsuit/beach towel

  • Insect repellent

  • Sunscreen

  • Rain gear (Pancho recommended)

  • Binoculars (a necessity for birding)

  • Camera and plenty of batteries (there is a small generator for charging batteries)

  • Peruvian Nuevo Soles (small bills and change, for purchasing souvenirs from local villages and tips)

  • Travel insurance: guests should consider purchasing travel insurance for their trip in case of illness, injury, natural disasters, inclement weather, or flight delays that may cause connecting flights to be missed

Know before you go

  • During the trip, you will have the opportunity to see the spectacular scenery along the mighty Amazon River and observe how local people make a living in the Amazon rainforest.

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 5 days finish where they began, in Iquitos.

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