Itinerary
Day 1: Nanay Port Town - Monkey Island - Pink Dolphin Spotting - Nocturnal Jungle Hike - Jungle Lodge
Stop At: Iquitos Amazon Region, Iquitos Amazon Region, Loreto Region
We'll pick you up from the Iquitos airport or your hotel. Then we'll drive to Nanay Port town (also known as Bellavista port) to board a boat to our Jungle lodge. We'll be navigating for around 70km. During the trip we'll spot some animals like turtles and caimans. Once in our lodge, we'll have lunch.
Our next stop will be Monkey Island. This island hosts different species of monkeys such as the Capuchin monkey, Masked Titi Monkey, Wooly Monkey, and Cebidae Monkey. We'll also be able to spot snakes, "mata mata" turtles and river dolphins.
Next, we'll return to our lodge to have dinner. At night, we'll have a guided hike to spot insects, birds, lizards and other nocturnal animals.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at Jungle Lodge
Day 2: Wildlife Spotting - Victoria Regia Spotting - Sunset Spotting - Night Tour - Jungle Lodge
Stop At: Iquitos Amazon Region, Iquitos Amazon Region, Loreto Region
After having a traditional breakfast, we'll navigate to the Amazon Basin. Once there, we'll have a wildlife spotting tour. We'll appreciate the flora and fauna the rainforest has to offer to us.
Afterwards, we'll have lunch and sail back to the Amazon river to fish piranhas and catfishes. We'll also spot the Victoria Regia plants, the largest aquatic plants in the world.
Before returning to the lodge, we'll stop to witness the sunset. After having dinner in the lodge, we'll have a short night excursion to spot caimans in their natural habitat.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at Jungle Lodge
Day 3: Palo Alto Viewpoint - Jungle Hike - Wildlife Spotting - Jungle Lagoon Visit - Palo Alto Camping
Stop At: Iquitos Amazon Region, Iquitos Amazon Region, Loreto Region
After having breakfast, we'll navigate to the Palo Alto viewpoint. This watchtower allows visitors to observe the Amazon rainforest from three different levels.
Then, we'll participate in a short canoe ride, with optional piranha fishing. We'll also visit some of the lagoons that surround Palo Alto. After exploring the rainforest, we'll return to Palo Alto to have lunch.
Afterwards, we'll have a short hike to spot more jungle animals. Then we'll watch the sunset before returning to the lodge for dinner.
After having a short night tour, we'll return to Palo Alto to spend the night camping.
Duration: 12 hours
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Accommodation included: Campsite near Palo Alto
Day 4: Jungle Hike - Giant Ceiba Tree visit - Yungas Tribe - Iquitos
Stop At: Iquitos Amazon Region, Iquitos Amazon Region, Loreto Region
We'll leave Palo Alto after having breakfast. Then, we'll have a short jungle tour before returning to the lodge. We'll have the chance to see the Giant Ceiba trees, one of the most iconic plants of the Amazon rainforest.
Afterwards, we'll travel back to Iquitos city. Once there, we'll visit the Yungas native tribe. We'll learn about the local customs of the inhabitants of the Amazon rainforest.
Finally, we'll transfer you back to Iquitos airport or your hotel.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
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Iquitos Square, Jirón Putumayo 253, Iquitos 16002, Peru
Traveler pickup is offered
Airports
06:00 AM
4 days(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Not wheelchair accessible
Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : W6093RKemmac
What a trip! Highly recommend this for a truly authentic and adventurous experience of the Amazon. George was a truly incredible guide, so knowledgable and took me on wild expeditions through mangroves and dense jungle! The food was also delicious - I tried such a variety of dishes - even tried Piranhas! I felt like I was part of the family during my stay. Note, there’s no wifi or air conditioning at the lodge and limited electricity and the accommodation is basic, but you feel at one with nature!
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Posted On : 2024-05-11
Posted By : PlayaRascal
My wife and I spent 4+ days in Iquitos and along the Amazon with Jorge, who works as a guide for Peru Jungle Trips. Pedro, the owner of the company, was very responsive and flexible. He arranged to have us picked up at the airport two days before our trip started, and he had Jorge meet us on our first full day (before leaving on the jungle trip the following day) to show us around Iquitos and the Belen market.
The jungle trip itself was super fun and interesting, including local villages, lots of flora and fauna (including spider monkeys, sloths, pink dolphins, and tarantulas), fishing for (and eating!) tiny piranhas, and experiencing the heat and humidity of the amazon. We also really enjoyed the lodge we stayed in -- Luz y Vida.
Our only suggestion is that this location on the river is a bit close to Iquitos (maybe 30 km), meaning that population increases, logging and agriculture have had an affect on the old growth forest and the animal population. We didn't see any actually clear cutting or degradation, but Jorge explained that the number of large trees and animal species is lower than in areas that are a bit farther away. For a four day trip, I would recommend that you speak to Pedro and Jorge about going a bit further up or down the river. For two or three days (1 or 2 nights), the area around Luz y Vida is perfect.
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Posted On : 2024-05-03
Posted By : garfielda
If you’re looking for a real Amazon jungle experience look no further.
My guide Jorge (George) met me at the airport and took me to my hotel. Over a drink we discussed what to expect and what I might need.
Next morning he showed me around Iquitos and we shopped for bug spray raincoat and sun protection.
Next morning picked me up at my hotel and off we went on a 5 hour cruise down the Amazon ending up at a lovely family run lodge in a tributary of the river. For 4 days we explored the rain forest saw squirrel monkeys sloths tarantulas all in the wild.
George is a 30 plus year guide and one of the best human beings you could ask to cross paths with.he seems to know everyone and everything about the jungle fauna and wildlife. We visited small villages sanctuaries we fished and swam and I met incredible people from all walks of life.
I highly recommend this trip and am thankful I booked this amazing trip
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Posted On : 2024-03-03
Posted By : Z9089WNjoeg
Peru Jungle Trip was something we will remember for the rest of our lives.
After seeing the markets in Iquitos and a nearby reserve, we embarked down river, far away from the city.
Arriving at the lodge an hour or two later we met the family owners and our guide - Jorges - one of the most interesting people we have ever met.
In an area with no WiFi to navigate or communicate, Jorges was our eyes, ears and brain! After living in London for a decade his English is better than a lot of people from the UK. Jorge knew absolutely everything about the wildlife and plant life.
We felt completely safe cutting through the jungle or paddling through the mangroves. As he searched and found, monkeys, sloths, dolphins, tarantulas, endless beautiful birds and much much more.
His passion for life and every living thing in the jungle is food for the soul!
The food at the lodge was also a highlight, tasty dishes and catering for a vegetarian.
Our advice for anyone thinking about where to explore from Iquitos - book this trip, ask for Jorge and don’t wear black because the mosquitos seem to love it.
Muchas gracias y mucha suerte:)
J & L
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Posted On : 2024-02-28
Posted By : jackpQ2820LE
It was a fun trip. Our guide Hicler was very knowledgable. He showed us many plants and animals out in the jungle. The lodge was nice and the food was INCREDIBLE. Really enjoyed the food honestly. Good stay, good time
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Posted On : 2024-01-25
Posted By : tommR85FA
Best tour agency in Cusco. Swilfredo is extremely helpful and speaks great English. His tour in Iquitos was great. We saw a wide range of animals and birds native to the jungle, and the guides were very informative. Would definitely recommend!
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Posted On : 2023-07-18
Posted By : 953nelsonj
A trip to remember, we saw so many interesting posts about Iquitos back home while browsing for trips in Peru and the intriguing aspect was that the place is secluded from the mainland Peru and is accsessible by boat or air. We booked this tour while in cusco through Wilfredo and he was exceptionally nice and gave us añll insights. He also went ahead and took care of the airport transfers in Iquitos which was quite a relief. The tour was well planned and extrmely well organised with no flaws. We spotted so many interesting animals, birds and plant species. This just could not have been any more interesting.
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Posted On : 2023-04-21
Posted By : roymY8152XR
Perfect four day trip to Iquitos Jungle. The place is secluded from the mainland Peru and air or boat transfers are onlyu options to reach there. German was our tour guide, as a local he knos a lot and was super excited to share his knowledge about the local life and tradfitions. Moreover, the company also took care of our airport transfers in Iquitos which was truly a nice gesture.
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Posted On : 2023-03-15
Posted By : axles2023
Amazing Amazon is all we had to say after the trip. Everything from accommodation and food were exceptional. People were very friendly and the tour guide was really passionate in sharing information about the life in the Amazon and took all patince to explain about each animals native to the region. Just what we expected.
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Posted On : 2023-02-27
Posted By : melissanH2360EJ
An incredible trip to the Peruvian Jungle. We did visit Manu and had an amazing experience but were quite excited to visit Iquitos as it is secluded from mainland Peru and we heard a lot of things from people we met. We booked the tour through Peru Jungle Trips office near main square in Cusco. They even went ahead and organised transfer from the airport in Iquitos. Yes, we did spot many more distinct animals, birds and plant species in Iquitos. The lodges were well located in the midst of the jungle. The staff were very courteous and always served us with a smile.
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Posted On : 2023-01-18
