Amazon Rainforest Tours from Iquitos
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10 best Amazon Rainforest tours from Iquitos
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- Yanayacu & Amazon River – 4 Days
- 5/4 Iquitos Jungle Rainforest (Small Group)
- 3 Days 2 Nights on Pacaya Samiria National Reserve
- 4/3 Iquitos Jungle Rainforest (Small Group)
- 4-Day Trip to Pacaya Samiria Amazon Lodge
- 3-Day Lodge in the Jungle of Pacaya Samiria
- Amazon River: Isla de los Monos – 4 Days
- 4 days Iquitos Amazon Jungle tour with Pink Dolphin watch
- 4 days Iquitos Amazon Jungle & Pink Dolphin Watching
- 5 Days 4 Nights on Pacaya Samiria National Reserve
The route covers 100+ kilometers of Amazon waterways from Iquitos. Navigation includes Puerto Lau, Timicuro Grande and San Pedro de Falcon, featuring three indigenous communities. Isla de los Monos sanctuary completes the circuit along Yanayacu River.
Duration 4 days Destinations Iquitos Age Range 16 to 65 year olds Operated in English, Spanish Operator Unu Raymi Expeditions From
- NZ$837
5/4 Iquitos Jungle Rainforest (Small Group)
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“Cucemba Lodge was relaxing in a jungle environment. Great daily eco-tours and jungle/river trips day and night seeing flora and wild animals.”
David, traveled in January
The path connects Iquitos to Cumaceba Lodge via Amazon waterways, passing Belen floating village. Speedboat access to Shansho Cocha and surrounding rainforest leads to remote conservation projects.
Duration 5 days Destinations Iquitos Age Range 5 to 80 year olds Operated in English, German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Chinese Operator ILE Tours From
- NZ$1,199
The route runs from Iquitos to Nauta port via a 1.75-hour drive. A 3-hour boat ride takes you to Santo Domingo checkpoint, followed by a short trip to Buenos Aires community. The path continues along Pucate River with a 2-3 hour trek to Iricahua lake for wildlife viewing.
Duration 3 days Destinations Iquitos, Nauta, Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English, Spanish Operator Amazon Experience From
- NZ$666
Iquitos is the launching point for this speedboat adventure. The route includes Belen's floating district and downriver ecological reserves, featuring Shansho Lagoon and multiple conservation sites.
Duration 4 days Destinations Iquitos Age Range 6 to 78 year olds Operated in English, German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Chinese Operator ILE Tours From
- NZ$1,073
Iquitos serves as the gateway to Pacaya Samiria Lodge through Nauta. Activities include visits to the 'Forest of Mirrors', local communities, and prime fishing locations. Boat transfers connect all sites within the pristine Amazon Rainforest reserve.
Duration 4 days Destinations Iquitos, Nauta Age Range up to 80 year olds Operator Tangol Tours From
- NZ$2,068
The circuit starts in Iquitos with a 90-minute transfer to Nauta port. A boat ride takes you to Pacaya Samiria Lodge on the Marañon River, including stops at Casual Fundo during rainy season. San Jorge community and Cocha Shiriyacu round out the itinerary.
Duration 3 days Destinations Iquitos, Nauta, Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve Age Range up to 80 year olds Operator Tangol Tours From
- NZ$1,598
The 30km route from Iquitos leads to Omagua Eco-Lodge and the 450-hectare Isla de los Monos sanctuary. Remote rainforest locations include Chullachaqui Eco-Museum, with traditional river transport back to Iquitos.
Duration 4 days Destinations Iquitos Age Range 16 to 70 year olds Operated in English, Spanish Operator Unu Raymi Expeditions From
- NZ$837
This Amazon route links Iquitos to a riverside lodge via Nanay River. Highlights include Fundo Pedrito conservation center, San Juan de Huachalado village, and Yanayacu River's black waters, with a one-hour return to Iquitos.
Duration 4 days Destinations Iquitos Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English, Spanish Operator PVTravels From
- NZ$922
4 days Iquitos Amazon Jungle & Pink Dolphin Watching
3 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“My 9 year old said it was the best trip of his life. Highly recommended!”
Martha, traveled in June
An hour-long Amazon River journey connects Iquitos to the rainforest lodge. Daily excursions feature Yanayacu River's black waters and San Juan de Huachalado village, with strategic morning departures and evening arrivals.
Duration 4 days Destinations Iquitos Age Range 8 to 70 year olds Operated in English, Spanish Operator PVTravels From
- NZ$922
The route spans from Iquitos to Nauta port in 1.75 hours. A 3-hour boat journey reaches Santo Domingo checkpoint, then 30 minutes to Buenos Aires community. Daily adventures lead deep into Pacaya Samiria's untouched wilderness.
Duration 5 days Destinations Iquitos, Nauta, Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English, Spanish Operator Amazon Experience From
- NZ$1,001
What people love about Amazon Rainforest Tours from Iquitos
- 4 days Iquitos Amazon Jungle & Pink Dolphin Watching
Extremely enjoyable. I don't quite know how to rate this: as an experience, it was absolutely out of this world magical. Being able to swim in the Amazon and simply be in the Amazon jungle was incredible. However as a tour I can't give it five stars as I felt the information was a bit lacking. One thing I need to flag is that the tour information states that all soft drinks are included, and even explicitly says you don't need to bring any cash unless you want a small amount to purchase local trinkets. This is NOT correct - all soft drinks including water is charged separately, and can only be bought with cash. All the meals are served completely dry (dry meaning no drinks at all, not non-alcoholic); if you want water, juice, coffee, you have to pay cash. I didn't bring that much cash with me so I had to ration how much water I drank (which in the jungle has pretty serious health consequences!) which was pretty scary, feeling I didn't have access to enough drinking water. I am not judging the resort at all for charging for water, I just think the trip guidelines should have explicitly spelled out that you can't drink water unless you pay cash, so bring lots of cash to pay for it. (I recommend bringing $5 per day) because right now the trip notes say the exact opposite, and it's dangerous. I would also mention that the activities are very short and you will spend 90% of the time chilling out at the lodge (which is fine since honestly it's so hot you don't want to do much), but for example if the schedule says "an encounter with monkeys" that means you'll be taken by boat to a place with half a dozen rescue monkeys, spend 20 minutes taking photos, then be back at the lodge by 11am and spend the rest of the day reading or splashing in the padding pool. The animal encounters are mostly in zoos or similar. You probably won't see any wild animals except birds insects (oh and one time I saw a tree frog). So don't come expecting to see loads of wild animals and be disappointed. I enjoyed visiting some of the animals but I do have to say I was extremely disappointed that the trip included a visit to a place where they put a sloth on you for a photo. There's a huge amount of evidence that sloths find being handled extremely distressing and that sloths who are handled regularly die after a couple of years, or even after a few months. I was upset to see the sloth being yanked off its tree and thrown between tourists like it was a toy, knowing how abusive this was and that it would certainly kill the sloth. They tell you the sloths are "rescues" but this is unlikely, and a genuine animal rescue place would never let tourists handle sloths. The sloth incident and the water stuff were dark spots, and it's a shame since Avatar Lodge is a gorgeous place and the staff are incredible. I cannot say enough good things about all the staff, and especially about the wonderful tour guide an also the boat driver. The facilities are very good and the rooms are beautiful (though please note the toilet is only a few feet from the bed, and isn't separate - there's a short piece of plasterboard around it for privacy, but if you are unwell it does get very smelly, especially since the bins for toilet paper don't have a lid on them). The pool is quite small and not for swimming but fun to chill out in on a hot day. The food is extremely good, with huge portions! I don't eat meat or fish, and apart from the breakfasts (cheese and eggs on toast) all the food was vegan, with gorgeous salads, vegetable or lentil soups, and meals in the evening with many kinds of vegetables in. Meals are all served with the most delicious super fresh fruit.
What our customers ask about Amazon Rainforest Tours from Iquitos
What's the typical length of Amazon Rainforest tours starting in Iquitos?
Amazon Rainforest tours from Iquitos run between 3 and 7 days with 4-5 day trips being the most popular choice. For example the Maniti Eco-Lodge and Cumaceba Lodge feature 5-day programs that let visitors explore wildlife see indigenous communities and join night safaris. According to a TourRadar traveler: "The 5-day experience at Cumaceba Lodge was relaxing in a jungle environment with great daily eco-tours and jungle/river trips day and night seeing flora and wild animals."
What are the common departure points within Iquitos?
Tours leave from three key spots in Iquitos: Bellavista Nanay Port at the meeting point of the Nanay and Amazon Rivers the main Iquitos Port near Belen's floating houses and Puerto Lau dock. Boats take 2-3 hours to reach various accommodations including Maniti Eco-Lodge Cumaceba Lodge and Omagua Eco-Lodge. A TourRadar traveler notes: "We departed from Bellavista port taking an exhilarating ride through the busy market before boarding our boat for the Amazon journey."
What type of accommodation can I expect on Iquitos Amazon tours?
The range spans from rustic jungle stays at places like the Treehouse Lodge and Omagua Eco-Lodge to upscale river vessels such as the Zafiro which provides suites with Peruvian Pima cotton linens and private bathrooms. Some tours incorporate stays in village houses in places like Buenos Aires or camping in primary jungle areas. Most lodges provide individual beds with mosquito nets and basic facilities while maintaining the authentic Amazon atmosphere.
What wildlife encounters are common on tours starting from Iquitos?
From Iquitos visitors regularly spot pink and gray river dolphins in the Ucayali and Marañón Rivers various primates at Monkey Island sanctuary and caimans during nighttime excursions. Activities often include piranha fishing bird watching for species like toucans and macaws and finding sloths in their natural environment. A TourRadar traveler notes: "Swimming with pink dolphins in the Pucate River was an unforgettable highlight of our Amazon experience."
What's included in meals during Iquitos Amazon tours?
Meals combine traditional Amazonian and international dishes. Morning offerings feature tropical fruits local specialties and fresh bakery items. Premium vessels like the Zafiro serve upscale Peruvian-Amazon fusion cuisine with wine pairings while jungle lodges focus on regional dishes. Special diets including vegetarian vegan and gluten-free can be accommodated with advance notice. A TourRadar traveler shares: "The fresh Amazon fruits and traditional dishes served at Omagua Eco-Lodge were a highlight of our jungle experience."
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