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. 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!
2. 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!
3. Connection with Nature
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Very interesting for nature lovers, Ornithology, etc. Disconnect and discover nature in its purest state; in one of our protected natural areas that house various unique and endemic species
Inclusions: Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, Entrance tickets to the Allpahuayo Mishana National Reserve
Exclusions: Binocules Cameras
Reviewed By Heather W
This tour was very fun! Transport in a Tuk Tuk with my mom to the boat docks and then to the Amazon! It was beautiful and the ride was fun and safe. Neil was a great host with good English. We did get to enjoy the island and get up close and personal with the monkeys. I had a monkey on my back for real, it's not so bad!!
4. 4 Day Amazon River Luxury Cruise from Iquitos on the 'Delfin II'
Overall Ratings
4.6 based on 5 reviews
Embark on the journey of a lifetime and cruise deep into the heart of the Peruvian Amazon aboard the luxurious Delfin II. Your four-day all-inclusive Amazon River cruise is packed with comfort, relaxation and adventure. Book now for this unique opportunity to see the best of this amazing region, including wildlife encounters and a visit to the Pacaya Samiria Reserve, a 5 -million-acre (2-million-hectare) piece of rainforest just waiting to be discovered.
Inclusions: Round-trip airport transfers, 3 nights accommodation on the Delfin II, Meals mentioned in the itinerary, Activities mentioned in the itinerary, Bilingual English- and Spanish-speaking guide
Exclusions: Gratuities, Additional services on the Delfin II, Alcoholic drinks (available for purchase)
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. 3 Day Iquitos Amazon Jungle Adventure at Ceiba Tops Luxury Lodge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Embark on the journey of a lifetime through the Amazon Jungle and spend three days at the deluxe Ceiba Tops Luxury Amazon Lodge. Your adventure takes you into the heart of the Peruvian Amazon, where you'll get a taste of local culture, spot wildlife and enjoy leisurely nature hikes. Step back in time and relax in the Amazon Rainforest as you discover the natural beauty of this untouched world.
Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Round-trip airport transfers, Lunch, 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!
6. 4-Day All Inclusive Guided Jungle Tour from Iquitos at Maniti Eco-Lodge
Overall Ratings
4.3 based on 3 reviews
During this 4 Day & 3 Night Iquitos, Peru rainforest tour our Iquitos jungle guides will take the traveler deep into the largest, most diverse natural areas in the world. This tour includes 1 night of camping in the jungle at “Mirador Palo Alto”, a 3 story observation tower that provides a birdseye view of the lowland jungle. This rainforest expedition 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)
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 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.
7. Rainbow Mountains of Palccoyo (Day Trip)
Overall Ratings
4.3 based on 6 reviews
The Cordillera Rainbow of Palccoyo is the first sister of the famous mountain of the seven colors "Vinicunca" but with better accessibility. Its more than nine thousand natural hectares have a color similar to the rainbow, which gives it a cheerful and at the same time mystical atmosphere. In addition, in this tour in addition to appreciating this geological beauty we will visit other sites that will make this trip an unforgettable experience.
Inclusions: Transport, Professional bi-lingual guide, Paramedic , First Aid Kit, Breakfast, Coffee and/or Tea, Lunch
Exclusions: Entrance to Raqchi, Rainbow Mountain of Palccoyo (USD 7)
Reviewed By Kim_chi321
Everything about this tour was special. The guides, the transport. Basically the entire crew of Machu Picchu Peru Tours company took great effort in making our experience a pleasant and a memorable one. Special thanks to Jorge who was quick to respond to our mails and was very helpful. His tips helped us a lot in planning thhis trip. We will surely reccomend them to our friends and families back home. bbbb
8. 3 Day Amazon Jungle Tour at Avatar Amazon Lodge
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
Avatar Amazon Lodge offers trips to nearby native communities. Guests can also explore the eco trails, relax in the hammocks or go on kayaking trips. In addition there is a swimming pool, and an on site restaurant and bar equipped with fans
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, All the mentioned tours
Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Any additional service not mentioned
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!
9. 4 Day Iquitos Amazon Jungle Adventure at Heliconia Lodge
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
Visit the spectacular Amazon Jungle on this 4-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, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Round-trip airport transfers, 3 nights' accommodation at the Heliconia Amazon River Lodge, All meals at the 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 Irapay Luxury Resort
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 1 reviews
This 3 day & 2 night Iquitos Peru luxury rainforest tour is geared for people who are really interested in seeing culture along with wildlife but also want the comfort of a luxury jungle lodge in Iquitos. This expedition is jam packed with a variety of the most popular activities & attractions of this region of the amazon including: freshwater dolphin spotting, canoe rides, night time caiman excursion, piranha fishing and more! A great option for anybody who doesn’t have much time but is looking for a Luxury Iquitos jungle tour.
Inclusions: Transfer to/from Lodge, All Local Transportation, All Meals During Excursion (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner), Purified Water, All Equipment: Rubber Boots, Fishing Poles, First Aid, Etc., Professional Bilingual Guide (English and Spanish), Fully Guided Jungle Tours and excursions as described in itinerary, 2 Night 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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