Peru · Jungle Expedition

3-Day Jungle Walking Tour from Iquitos to Nauta and Yarapa River

3 Days Round trip from Iquitos Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Witness the birth of the Amazon River at its convergence with the Ucayali River
02 Navigate the Yarapa River on a jungle expedition from Nauta
03 Walk through the tropical jungle to learn about medicinal plants
04 Look for pink and gray dolphins, monkeys, birds, insects, and alligators

Embark on a 3-day journey from Iquitos to Nauta, navigating the Marañon River to witness the birth of the Amazon River at its convergence with the Ucayali River. Continue along the Yarapa River to a base camp near the communal reserve of Puerto Miguel, where jungle excursions reveal medicinal plants, diverse wildlife, and the rhythms of the rainforest. Along the way, look for pink and gray dolphins, Victoria regia aquatic plants, alligators, monkeys, birds, insects, and even piranha.

Embark on a 3-day journey from Iquitos to Nauta, navigating the Marañon River to witness the birth of the Amazon River at its convergence with the Ucayali River.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Iquitos, Nauta

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Iquitos to Nauta and the Birth of the Amazon River

Depart from Iquitos to the city of Nauta.
Navigate the Marañon River to observe the birth of the Amazon River, then continue along the Ucayali River until reaching the Yarapa River.
Relax at the base camp.
Savor a delicious lunch, then head out on an excursion to observe pink and gray dolphins, the sunset, Victoria regia aquatic plants, and look for alligators.

Enjoy dinner at the accommodation.

Day 02

Tropical Jungle Walk and Piranha Fishing

Enjoy the early morning sunrise and a delicious breakfast.
Then, go for a walk through the tropical jungle to learn about medicinal plants, among other things, and discover everything that nature offers along the way.
Return for the morning meal.
Go fishing for piranha and other species of fish.

Day 03