4-Day Amazon Jungle Camping Tour from Iquitos with Palo Alto Mirador

Morning departure from Iquitos City by car to the port town of Nanay (Bellavista), where the Nanay River meets the Amazon River. From there, we will travel by boat downriver for about 70 km (approximately 2 hours). Along the way, you'll have a great chance to spot wildlife such as caimans, turtles, herons, pink river dolphins, snakes, and many other species of flora and fauna along the riverbanks.

Our first stop will be Monkey Island, where you will have a unique opportunity to observe and interact with a variety of monkeys in their natural habitat, including sloths, Goeldi's monkeys, Tamarin monkeys, Capuchin monkeys, Yellow-Handed Titi monkeys, Masked Titi monkeys, Woolly monkeys, Squirrel monkeys, Spider monkeys, and more. You will also have the chance to hold large anacondas and boas, and interact with the rare Amazonian mata-mata turtle. The island is also home to alligators, turtles, toucans, macaws, and parrots.

We will then continue our journey to the Yanayacu tributary, where we will set up camp. In the afternoon, we'll enjoy a dolphin-watching session with the possibility of spotting pink freshwater dolphins. If we're lucky, we may even swim with them in the river.

At night, we will embark on a nocturnal nature hike, giving us the opportunity to see lizards, snakes, spiders, and possibly monkeys.

Overnight camping at the Yanayacu tributary.

We'll wake up early to see the sunrise over the Yanayacu tributary, followed by a morning animal observation excursion by boat to spot various types of Amazon wildlife.

In the afternoon, we will go on a fishing excursion where you'll have the opportunity to catch piranhas, catfish, and other species of fish.

Later, we'll see the impressive Victoria Regia, the largest freshwater aquatic plant in the world. After sunset, we'll head out on a canoe excursion to spot caimans. You'll even have the chance to hold, touch, and take photos with the caimans.

Overnight camping at the Yanayacu tributary.

In the morning, we'll embark on a jungle hike (30-45 minutes) to the Palo Alto Mirador. This unique lookout point features three observation levels at 5, 10, and 15 meters above the ground, offering stunning bird's-eye views of the lowland Peruvian Amazon. Here, you'll have an excellent opportunity to observe wildlife in its natural habitat.

During the day, we'll explore the area with activities such as hiking, canoeing in the lagoon, and fishing, depending on the group's preference.

At night, we'll take a nocturnal nature walk to observe species such as reptiles, spiders, and monkeys.

Overnight camping on the top observation deck of Palo Alto, in tents or hammocks.

We'll start the day with an early morning jungle hike, offering the opportunity to observe a variety of monkeys, birds, and other wildlife. We'll also learn about the diverse plant life of the Amazon.

Afterward, we'll pack up and return to Iquitos. On the way back, we will visit a local indigenous tribe to learn about its history, customs, and traditions.

Transfer to the airport or hotel in Iquitos to conclude the tour.