Iquitos Amazon Tour 4 days

Your journey begins with a personalized pick-up from the airport or your hotel, followed by a guided walking tour through the historic center of Iquitos. During this visit, you will admire notable architectural landmarks from the rubber boom era, including the iconic Casa de Fierro, designed by Gustave Eiffel, as well as the Hotel Palace, Casa Cohen, and Casa Fitzcarraldo.

From our private dock, you will embark on a scenic boat excursion along the Itaya and Amazon Rivers, enjoying panoramic views of the surrounding landscapes and passing by the impressive Nanay River Bridge, the longest bridge in Peru.

Your first exclusive stop is Fundo Pedrito, where you will encounter the legendary paiche (Arapaima gigas), the largest freshwater fish in the world, known to reach up to 3 meters in length and weigh as much as 200 kilograms. Here, you will also observe caimans and the remarkable Victoria Regia, the largest aquatic plant on Earth, whose expansive leaves can support significant weight.

The journey continues to Cumaceba Amazon Lodge. Upon arrival, you will check in and enjoy a freshly prepared lunch. In the afternoon, take part in a guided rainforest walk, where you will discover the region’s rich biodiversity and may have the opportunity to observe and feed squirrel monkeys in their natural habitat.

After dinner, experience a night canoe excursion across Shansho Lagoon in search of caimans and other nocturnal wildlife. The day concludes with traditional Amazonian storytelling shared around the fire.

Overnight at Cumaceba Amazon Lodge.

Begin your day with the spectacular sunrise over the Loreto rainforest, accompanied by an early morning birdwatching excursion as the jungle awakens with vibrant sounds. Following breakfast, enjoy a hands-on piranha fishing experience, with the chance to catch other native species using traditional local techniques.

In the afternoon, set out on a river exploration in search of the iconic pink and gray river dolphins, an extraordinary and memorable wildlife encounter. Weather permitting, you will also witness a stunning Amazon sunset, with vivid colors reflecting across the water.

After dinner, embark on a guided nocturnal walk through the rainforest, where you will observe amphibians, tarantulas, and a variety of insects while experiencing the rich soundscape of the jungle at night.

Overnight at the ecolodge.

Start the day with a peaceful morning canoe excursion across Shansho Lagoon, where you will have the opportunity to observe the Hoatzin locally known as Shansho one of the Amazon’s most distinctive and prehistoric-looking birds. This tranquil wildlife experience is followed by breakfast at the lodge.

Afterward, navigate to Monkey Island, a private conservation sanctuary dedicated to protecting several endangered primate species, including howler monkeys, woolly monkeys, tamarins, spider monkeys (maquizapa), and squirrel monkeys. Enjoy a guided walk through the reserve before returning to the lodge for lunch.

In the afternoon, immerse yourself in the cultural richness of the Amazon with a visit to the Yagua Indigenous Community. Gain insight into their traditional clothing, ancestral dances, language, and handcrafted arts. As a highlight, you will witness a blowgun demonstration and have the opportunity to try this traditional hunting technique.

Following dinner, embark on a nighttime canoe excursion along the Amazon River, where the sounds of the rainforest create a unique and atmospheric experience under the stars.

Overnight at Cumaceba Amazon Lodge.

After breakfast, depart on a boat excursion to a butterfly breeding center, where a specialist will introduce you to the remarkable life cycle of these vibrant species. Among the highlights is the iconic blue morpho, celebrated as one of the most striking butterflies in the world.

You will then return to the ecolodge to enjoy a final Amazonian lunch, savoring local cuisine before your departure.

At the scheduled time, begin the return journey to Iquitos. Upon arrival, you will be transferred either to the airport by private vehicle or, for a more authentic experience, to your hotel by traditional motokar, bringing your Amazon adventure to a memorable close.