Location: Iquitos
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Make the port town of Iquitos your base camp for exploring the Peruvian Amazon basin. The river and rainforest are the main attractions, of course, and once in Iquitos it's easy to book a stay at one of numerous nearby jungle lodges. Closer to town, travelers recommend visiting the market and "floating village" of Belen, seeing colorful creatures at the butterfly farm and animal rescue center, and taking a cruise on the great river.
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1. 3 Day Iquitos Jungle Adventure at Muyuna Lodge
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Spend three days in the Amazon Rainforest at the Muyuna Lodge! This action-packed jungle adventure takes you to some of the best spots in the Amazon. Admire a gorgeous sunset over Sapote Lake, go bird watching with your expert naturalist guide, canoe on Juanachi Lake, hike into the rainforest and spot exotic plants and wildlife. All meals, accommodation and round-trip airport transfer are included. If you're looking for an adventure-filled trip, this 3-day Amazon tour is for you!
Inclusions: Round-trip airport transfer, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Two nights' accommodation at the Muyuna Lodge, Bilingual English- and Spanish-speaking guide
Exclusions: Gratuities, Other lodge services, Alcoholic drinks
Reviewed By Jamie S
An excellent way to visit and explore the Amazon rainforest in a safe and secure setting. The lodge gave you a great feel to how the locals live. All beds have mosquito nets, rooms have all your basic amenities such as wardrobes, toilet, shower and balcony. The showers are cold but you’ll appreciate that in the humid environment! The food provided by the lodge was fantastic. It’s all sourced locally and is very healthy. We ate different kinds of fish with fresh vegetables such as plantain. The tours were structured very well to allow you enough free time to relax after a long day exploring! We saw pink & grey river dolphins, sloths, an anaconda, many kinds of monkeys, peiche fish and many more. We fished for piranha and cooked them for dinner. Overall if you’re a nature fan and don’t mind living without an internet connection for a few days this tour is definitely for you! Our guide Alejandro was brilliant. Check out my YouTube channel spring_aroundtheworld for a detailed video of our experience!
2. 4-Day Jungle of Peru Tambopata Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Visit the Peruvian jungle for 4 days and 3 nights, where we fall in love with this wild flora and fauna. This route starts from Lima, where we can move our transportation to your hotel in Lima or assist upon arrival at the airport.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Three nights accommodation
Exclusions: Gratuities, Flight tickets ( Lima - Puerto Maldonado - Lima
Reviewed By arseniy_uiaa
In November 2019 I had a tour with Julio, and now I can say that it was my best sightseeing tour in the year. Julio is a nice guide/buddy, and this tour is very well organized. Julio picked me up by calling me to my room at the hotel front desk exactly at 9:00AM. During the tour we saw many places of Lima, including the local market, the historic center, Parque de la Muralla and Barranco District. Julio knows every aspect of Lima transportation system, so we were able to move between important places quickly and without traffic jams. The tour took 4 hours, and they were action-packed hours. You won't be able to finish early and in fact you will be a little exhausted after the tour. I recommend that you take this particular sightseeing tour and another tour outside of Lima. While this is a good tour, there is a lot places you need to see outside of Lima in Peru.
3. 7-Day Jungle Reps from Iquitos
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Highlights • Great chances to see anacondas • One of the best expeditions with high chances to see jaguar • Night safari to see alligators • Swim in the river where you may be able to see pink dolphins • See rare species of monkeys as Saki monkey and howler monkey • Populations of giant river otters are seen very often • See macaws flying and nesting almost all day long Enjoy the most pristine area of the amazon that guarantees authentic wildlife observation.Explore wonderful creeks and lakes with the best chances to see wildlife such as capybaras,anacondas, macaws,monkeys and the most elusive cat in South America; jaguar. Come and explore where giant river otters swim and catch their prey.
Inclusions: 6 nights accommodation, Fuel surcharge, National Park fees, Afternoon tea, Bottled water, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner), All activities, Driver/guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected), Round-trip shared transfer, Snacks, Coffee and/or Tea
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Sodas, Gratuities
Reviewed By giovannapL9436NZ
The adventure was simple style camping with nice hammocks and mosquito nets. The cook prepared home made meals the whole time! The reserve itself was beautiful and our guide, Adriano, was an excellent outdoorsman. Both he and the cook, Llersino, could make all sorts of animal calls and were so, so good at spotting all of the jungle creatures!! Very, very good guide and great trip all around ❤️
4. 4 Day Amazon River Luxury Cruise from Iquitos on the 'Aria'
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Explore the Amazon on this once-in-a-lifetime, four-day luxury river cruise. Your all-inclusive Amazon cruise is filled with fun, adventure and relaxation. See native wildlife and explore local villages while gliding through the world-famous Amazon Rainforest. Book this unique experience now!
Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Round-trip airport transfers, 3 nights accommodation on the Aria, Meals mentioned in the itinerary, Activities mentioned in the itinerary, Bilingual English- and Spanish-speaking guide
Exclusions: Gratuities, Additional services on the Aria, Alcoholic drinks
Reviewed By Jamie S
An excellent way to visit and explore the Amazon rainforest in a safe and secure setting. The lodge gave you a great feel to how the locals live. All beds have mosquito nets, rooms have all your basic amenities such as wardrobes, toilet, shower and balcony. The showers are cold but you’ll appreciate that in the humid environment! The food provided by the lodge was fantastic. It’s all sourced locally and is very healthy. We ate different kinds of fish with fresh vegetables such as plantain. The tours were structured very well to allow you enough free time to relax after a long day exploring! We saw pink & grey river dolphins, sloths, an anaconda, many kinds of monkeys, peiche fish and many more. We fished for piranha and cooked them for dinner. Overall if you’re a nature fan and don’t mind living without an internet connection for a few days this tour is definitely for you! Our guide Alejandro was brilliant. Check out my YouTube channel spring_aroundtheworld for a detailed video of our experience!
5. 4 days Amazon Jungle tour with Pink Dolphin watch from Iquitos
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Iquitos is a great opportunity and an excellent option for all those that want to escape for a moment of the concrete forests, infernal noises and pollution of the big cities. It is also special for those that want to have a close encounter with paradisiacal places in the virgin jungle of the Amazonian, without any other noise than the ones made by the birds, monkeys or insects.
Inclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Pick-up/drop off airport in Iquitos, Transport and boat, All entrance fees, 3 nights at the lodge, Ziplining and Canopy, Dolphins watch, Visit to the riverside family, Fishing on the Amazon River, Night walking tour, Professional guide in English/Spanish
Exclusions: Meals and drinks not specified in the itinerary, Accommodation in Iquitos, Flights
Reviewed By Gazza1112015
The tickets we booked were non-refundable. Because of the Covid-19 pandemic we had to cancel our June 2020 trip and excursion with them. Upon our request, they offered a full refund immediately, without question. Very much appreciated. We look forward to travel via them in the future.
6. 5-Day All Inclusive Guided Jungle Tour from Iquitos at Maniti Eco-Lodge
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
During this 5 Day & 4 Night rainforest tour from Iquitos our Iquitos rainforest guides will take the traveler on a wild adventure into the Amazon jungle. This tour includes 1 night of rainforest camping at “Mirador Palo Alto”, a 3 story observation tower that provides a birdseye view of the lowland jungle. This Iquitos Peru jungle tour also includes some of our most popular activities including: night time caiman excursion, bird watching excursion, piranha fishing, rainforest hiking, visit with native Amazonian tribes, canoe rides, viewing of pink river dolphins and much more!
Inclusions: All Local Transportation, All Meals During Excursion (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks), Purified Water, Juice, Coffee, Tea, Milk, All Equipment: Rubber Boots, Fishing Poles, First Aid, Etc., Professional Bilingual Guide (English & Spanish), Fully Guided Jungle Tours & Excursions As Described In Itinerary, Private Accommodations (Bedding, Mosquito Nets, Shower), Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea
Exclusions: Airport transfers (tour starts from our office in Iquitos), Extra Items (Souvenirs, Extra Food, Cigarettes, Etc., Airfare (We Can Help Arrange Airfare Upon Request), All Airport Taxes, Personal Expenses: Telephone Calls, Laundry Expenses, Alcoholic Drinks, Etc., Insurance Against Theft, Loss, Illness or Accident, Gratuity For Tour Guides, Hotel In Iquitos City
Reviewed By simono984
I came here in July 2019 travelling alone around Peru. I wanted to experience the Amazon jungle but was on a reasonably tight time schedule (3 weeks) so couldn't stay for too long. I found the experience to be one of the highlights of my trip and met some great people too. I actually ended up staying for 2 nights/3 days which I would recommend as 1 night simply isn't enough. I found the experience to be authentic and our tour guide was really knowledgeable about the forest and the animals there. The whole thing feels flexible which suited me, with the guide offering us a range of activities which we could do during the mornings and afternoons. We got to complete jungle treks, swim in the river with dolphins, visit local animal sanctuary's and even visit some local tribes. I would definitely recommend this for anyone travelling to Peru who wants to see the rainforest but who might not necessarily have the time/funds to complete a longer expedition. I am a 25 year old male.
7. 3 Day Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
We invite you to the warm lands of the Peruvian jungle, navigating the waters of the largest river in the world, the Amazon, habitat of ancestral villages and the curious pink dolphin. NOTE: Itinerary is referential. Tours may vary according to the category of the lodge selected.
Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, 3d/2n Tour in a jungle lodge: transfers, full day activities and all meals included., NOTE: Itinerary is referential. Tours may vary according to the category of the lodge selected.
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities
Reviewed By Jamie S
An excellent way to visit and explore the Amazon rainforest in a safe and secure setting. The lodge gave you a great feel to how the locals live. All beds have mosquito nets, rooms have all your basic amenities such as wardrobes, toilet, shower and balcony. The showers are cold but you’ll appreciate that in the humid environment! The food provided by the lodge was fantastic. It’s all sourced locally and is very healthy. We ate different kinds of fish with fresh vegetables such as plantain. The tours were structured very well to allow you enough free time to relax after a long day exploring! We saw pink & grey river dolphins, sloths, an anaconda, many kinds of monkeys, peiche fish and many more. We fished for piranha and cooked them for dinner. Overall if you’re a nature fan and don’t mind living without an internet connection for a few days this tour is definitely for you! Our guide Alejandro was brilliant. Check out my YouTube channel spring_aroundtheworld for a detailed video of our experience!
8. 02 days amazon expedition in Pacaya Samiria national reserve
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 15 reviews
Highlights • Swim near pink dolphins • Piranha fishing and other species (optional) • Night safari to see alligators,insects and mammals • See mighty amazon river • Explore Pacaya Samiria national reserve • Expeditions guided by bilingual indigenous licensed naturalist guides • Hundreds of birds like macaws,toucans,parrots,tanagers,flycatchers and more • Stay in a typical house or camping in tents Explore the best of the amazon in just 02 days expedition focused in wildlife observation. Swimming in one of the bests pink dolphins spots ever very enjoyable and safe experience.Walk thru primary jungle to see wildlife and flora from a very close distance.Experience a dug out canoe exploration thru the jungle watching great quality of wildlife.
Inclusions: Overnight accommodation, Fuel surcharge, Afternoon tea, Bottled water, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Coffee and/or Tea, Snacks, All activities, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By giovannapL9436NZ
The adventure was simple style camping with nice hammocks and mosquito nets. The cook prepared home made meals the whole time! The reserve itself was beautiful and our guide, Adriano, was an excellent outdoorsman. Both he and the cook, Llersino, could make all sorts of animal calls and were so, so good at spotting all of the jungle creatures!! Very, very good guide and great trip all around ❤️
9. 3 Day Iquitos Amazon Jungle Adventure at Heliconia Lodge
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 34 reviews
Visit the spectacular Amazon Jungle on this 3-day adventure from Iquitos! Cruise along the Amazon River both during the day and at night and see native animals from the water, including monkeys and exotic birds. Hike through the jungle, visit a sugarcane distillery, and be amazed at the impressive jungle landscape. With all your meals included plus two nights’ accommodation at the Heliconia Lodge with round-trip airport transportation, this once-in-a-lifetime experience is one you won't want to miss!
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Round-trip airport transfers, Two nights' accommodation at the Heliconia Amazon River Lodge, Bilingual English- and Spanish-speaking guide, Jungle hiking tour, Night boat tour, Bird-watching tour, Fishing tour
Exclusions: Gratuities, Other lodge services, Alcoholic drinks
Reviewed By Jamie S
An excellent way to visit and explore the Amazon rainforest in a safe and secure setting. The lodge gave you a great feel to how the locals live. All beds have mosquito nets, rooms have all your basic amenities such as wardrobes, toilet, shower and balcony. The showers are cold but you’ll appreciate that in the humid environment! The food provided by the lodge was fantastic. It’s all sourced locally and is very healthy. We ate different kinds of fish with fresh vegetables such as plantain. The tours were structured very well to allow you enough free time to relax after a long day exploring! We saw pink & grey river dolphins, sloths, an anaconda, many kinds of monkeys, peiche fish and many more. We fished for piranha and cooked them for dinner. Overall if you’re a nature fan and don’t mind living without an internet connection for a few days this tour is definitely for you! Our guide Alejandro was brilliant. Check out my YouTube channel spring_aroundtheworld for a detailed video of our experience!
10. 3-Day All Inclusive Guided Jungle Tour from Iquitos at Maniti Eco-Lodge
Overall Ratings
4.6 based on 14 reviews
This 3 day & 2 night Iquitos Peru rainforest tour is geared for people who are really interested in seeing culture along with wildlife but also want the comfort of a jungle lodge in Iquitos. This expedition is full of our most popular activities including: visit to monkey island, anaconda spotting, dolphin spotting, rain forest hiking, piranha fishing, night caiman excursion, birding excursions, canoe rides, and visits with native Amazonian tribes.
Inclusions: All Local Transportation, All Meals During Excursion (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks), Purified Water, Juice, Coffee, Tea, Milk, All Equipment: Rubber Boots, Fishing Poles, First Aid, Etc., Professional Bilingual Guide (English and Spanish), Fully guided jungle tours and excursions as described in the itinerary, Private Accommodations (Bedding, Mosquito Nets, Shower)
Exclusions: Airport transfers (tour starts from our office in Iquitos), 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, Hotel In Iquitos City, Gratuities
Reviewed By Greystone99
This trip was easily my best experience during our visit to the Peruvian Amazon. The location of the eco-lodges is absolutely stunning, being both completely surrounded by rainforest and waterways. There is even a small and isolated village nearby where you can acquaint yourself with some of the locals. If you decide to visit the village, I recommend you try some of the locally made liquors and that you stock up for the duration of your stay. Our guide, who went by Edwin, was a wonderful person to experience the trip with. He made sure that we were well taken care of and his knowledge of the jungle and its inhabitants was extensive, to put it lightly. The rest of the staff we got acquainted with were all super friendly and always made us feel welcome. Every excursion was a trip to remember. At no point were any of us bored with the itinerary we were provided with. I do however have to point out that the included activities are not for the faint of heart, as we were constantly exposed to dangerous flora and fauna. To us however, this was what made our trips into the jungle so authentic and profound. The eco-lodges are simple, but provide you with electricity, cold showers (which is all you'll want due to the extreme heat) and shelter from mosquitoes. There is a large main hall where people get their water from, as well as where large groups gather to eat, socialize and generally have a good time. However, there is no wifi anywhere. So if that matters to you, now you know. The food was delicious. They even provided my brother with vegetarian dishes to accommodate his diet. Also, if you go fishing for piranhas they'll cook one that you've caught for you to try. Summarized; For anyone looking to experience the Amazon Rainforest at its most authentic, this is the way to do it. Though you'll have to decide for yourself if you or anyone coming with you can cope with the dangers inherent to such an expedition.
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