Peru · Jungle Expedition

2-Day Amazon Jungle Camping Tour from Iquitos with Monkey Island

2 Days Round trip from Iquitos Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit "Monkey Island" and observe a wide range of monkeys in their natural habitat
  • 02 Hold an anaconda and interact with the rare Amazonian mata-mata turtle
  • 03 Watch for pink river dolphins along the Amazon and Yanayacu tributary
  • 04 Try fishing for piranha, catfish, and other species in the jungle waters
  • 05 Join a thrilling nocturnal jungle hike to spot caimans, snakes, spiders, and more
  • 06 Visit a local indigenous tribe and learn about their history, customs, and traditions

Embark on this 2-day jungle camping tour, perfect for anyone visiting Iquitos, Perú with a tight schedule. If you're looking to experience the Amazon but don't have much time, this expedition is ideal. It's packed with popular activities, including a visit to "Monkey Island," anaconda holding, freshwater dolphin spotting, canoe rides, and a thrilling night-time caiman excursion. You'll also experience the traditional Belén Market, making it the perfect choice for travellers wanting a taste of the Amazon rainforest through an authentic jungle camping adventure.

As night falls, we'll embark on a thrilling nocturnal nature hike to spot species like lizards, snakes, spiders, and maybe even monkeys.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Budget
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
City Iquitos
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

From Iquitos to the Amazon and Yanayacu Campsite

  • We will depart from Iquitos City by car, arriving at 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 (2 hours). During the boat ride, you'll have the chance to see a variety of wildlife, including caimans, turtles, herons, pink river dolphins, snakes, and other fascinating species along the riverbanks.
  • Our first stop will be Monkey Island, where you can observe and interact with a wide range of monkeys in their natural habitat. You'll encounter species such as sloths, Goeldi's monkeys, Tamarin monkeys, Capuchin monkeys, Yellow-Handed Titi monkeys, Masked Titi monkeys, Woolly monkeys, Spider monkeys, and many others. There will also be opportunities to hold large anacondas and boas and interact with the rare Amazonian mata-mata turtle.
  • We will then continue to our remote campsite at the Yanayacu tributary, where we'll set up for an authentic jungle camping experience. In the afternoon, we'll enjoy a fishing excursion where you can try your hand at catching piranha, catfish, and other species.
  • Later, back at the campsite, we'll have a dolphin-watching session with the possibility of seeing the famous pink river dolphins. If we're lucky, we may even get to swim with them in the tributary's calm waters.
  • As night falls, we'll embark on a thrilling nocturnal nature hike to spot species like lizards, snakes, spiders, and maybe even monkeys.

Overnight camping at Yanayacu tributary.

2
Day 02

Dawn Jungle Walk and Return to Iquitos

  • At dawn, we'll begin a jungle hike, giving you the chance to see a wide array of monkeys, birds, and other wildlife in their natural environment. We'll also learn about different types of Amazonian plants and their uses.
  • On our way back to Iquitos, we'll visit a local indigenous tribe to learn about their history, customs, and traditions. We'll also see the impressive Victoria Regia, the largest freshwater aquatic plant in the world.
  • Return to Iquitos with a transfer to your hotel or the airport to conclude the tour.
Monkey Island, Yanayacu tributary, Victoria Regia

Where this trip takes you

Monkey Island, Yanayacu tributary, Victoria Regia

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Iquitos 1 city · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private airport transfers
  • All local transportation
  • Meals as stated during the excursion (drinks are not included in the food package)
  • All equipment: rubber boots, fishing poles, first aid, etc.
  • Professional bilingual guide (English & Spanish)
  • All entrance fees
  • Fully guided Pacaya Samiria jungle tours and excursions as described in the itinerary
  • All camping equipment (tents, cooking supplies, etc.)

What's Not Included

  • Extra items (souvenirs, extra food, cigarettes, etc.)
  • Airfare
  • All airport taxes
  • Personal expenses: telephone calls, laundry expenses, alcoholic drinks, etc.
  • Insurance against theft, loss, illness, or accident
  • Gratuities for the tour guides
  • Hotel in Iquitos City

What to bring

  • T-shirts - synthetic lightweight, long-sleeve shirt(s) for sun/insect protection
  • Hiking shorts - synthetic, quick-drying
  • Hiking pants - synthetic, quick-drying
  • Hiking socks and liners
  • Swimsuit
  • Rain jacket (or poncho) - waterproof and breathable
  • Rain pants - waterproof and breathable, side zippers highly recommended
  • Lightweight windbreaker
  • Lightweight hiking boots or trail shoes (broken-in)
  • Comfortable walking shoes or sandals
  • Water sandals or booties
  • Sunglasses and retainer strap
  • Sunblock and lip balm
  • Insect repellent with DEET

Know before you go

  • Transfers: We offer pick-up services from the Iquitos airport (between 6:00 AM and 12:00 PM) or any hotel within Iquitos City. Transfers are included only on the day the tour begins. At the end of your tour, we can drop you off at the Iquitos airport or at a location in Iquitos city.
  • Camping Tour: Please note that this is a camping expedition, and you will need to bring a suitable backpack for this adventure.
  • Luggage Storage: If you have wheeled or large luggage, we can safely store it at our office during the tour.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Aeropuerto Internacional Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta (IQT), Región de Loreto, Provincia de Maynas, Perú
Tour start
Iquitos, Perú
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 days finish where they began, in Iquitos.

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