Amazon 3-Day Private Tour from Iquitos – Run by a Local Community

Amazon 3-Day Private Tour from Iquitos – Run by a Local Community

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About This Tour in Iquitos

This tour is run in private service. You will have a guide and boat driver just for you, they will adapt the different jungle discovery activities and schedules to your preferences. The lodge, located right in front of the Pacaya Samiria national reserve is part of a rural community-based tourism project and is run by a native community. When booking this tour, you will support the local amazonian community while discovering the jungle in a genuine and unique way. During 3 days, you will navigate through its rivers, walk through the jungle, feel the sounds of nature, see birds, monkeys, caimans, pink dolphins, and much more! Discover a unique ecosystem with this private tour!

Why Visit Iquitos?

Iquitos, Peru offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Iquitos provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.

Getting to Iquitos

You can reach Iquitos, Peru by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.

What's Included

  • Round-trip transfers from Iquitos (airport or hotel)
  • All excursions and jungle activities included
  • Accommodation in a private bungalow with bathroom
  • Electricity available at the lodge from 6 to 9 PM
  • Private bilingual guide (Spanish / English) + boat driver

What's Not Included

  • Alcoholic beverages (can be purchased before embarking)

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Additional Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup Information

Pickup Option: Pickup available for all travelers

Pickup Time: 15 minutes before departure

Custom pickup locations may be available. Please contact the supplier for details.

Itinerary

Transfer to the lodge - Sunset with the pink dolphins

Your guide will pick you up at your...

Your guide will pick you up at your hotel or the airport in the city of Iquitos at 08:00 am. If you prefer the guide to pick you up at the airport, remember to indicate your flight details and arrival time when booking.

In the company of your guide, you will head to Nauta on a 2-hour drive by road 3 hours

In the company of your guide, you will head to Nauta on a 2-hour drive by road. Once there, you will take the boat that will take you to the lodge, located on the banks of the Ucayali River, in front of the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve. On the way you will pass the point where the Ucayali River and the Marañon River meet, considered the birthplace of the Amazon River. Take advantage of the boat ride (about 3 hours long) to discover all the activities you can do in the Iquitos Jungle and plan your itinerary with the guide.

After a 3-hour boat ride, you will arrive at the lodge 3 hours

After a 3-hour boat ride, you will arrive at the lodge. You will settle into your private room and after lunch, the Amazon adventure begins! - These are all the available activities: Piranha fishing, Swim with pink dolphins, Jungle hike, Boat ride, Monkey watching, Bird watching, Night boat expedition to see caimans, Night walk to see nocturnal animals, Overnight stay in the jungle in the open air (with hammocks and mosquito nets)

As the tour is a private service, you... 6 hours

As the tour is a private service, you will be able to customize it and choose the activities you want to do in each moment. In order for you to better understand the adventure you will live, we have written this itinerary, which is the most chosen by our travelers, please take it only as an example: Upon arrival at the lodge, you will be accommodated in your private room and after lunch, the adventure will start riding a boat on the Amazon, enjoying the wonderful sunset and swimming close to the famous pink dolphins. We will return to the lodge for dinner and in the evening we can participate in an expedition in search of the nocturnal animals that live in the jungle.

Jungle activities (based on your preferences)

After having breakfast and getting our strength back,... 6 hours

After having breakfast and getting our strength back, we will start our second day in Iquitos with a jungle walk. You will be able to appreciate firsthand the spectacular nature of the Amazon while the guide explains everything our eyes see. - We will return to the lodge for lunch, you will have time to rest and later we will go out by boat for bird watching. We will approach an area where we will see monkeys, if we are lucky, some will even approach the boat to say hello!

We will return to the lodge to enjoy... 3 hours

We will return to the lodge to enjoy a relaxing dinner and then we will have the chance to go out in the boats to look for caimans with our flashlights and see in the darkness of the night the reflection of their bright and lively eyes. Quite an adventure!

Jungle discovering activities and return to Iquitos city or airport (based on your preferences)

After breakfast at the lodge, we will leave... 5 hours

After breakfast at the lodge, we will leave once again with the boats to continue discovering the Iquitos jungle. Today we will have ahead of us a unique activity that you can only do in the Amazon: fishing for piranhas. On the way back, we will be able to see the impressive Amazonian Victorias, known as the giant water lilies.

We will return to the lodge for lunch,... 3 hours

We will return to the lodge for lunch, pick up our luggage and at 2:00 PM we will head to Iquitos in the boat with the guide. You will be able to choose where you want the transportation to take you. Either to your accommodation in the city of Iquitos or to the airport to take your flight back.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cancellation policy?

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will…

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