3-Day Amazon Rainforest Adventure from Iquitos with Monkey Island

3 Days Duration

Experiences

About This Tour

Immerse yourself in a thrilling 3-day Amazon rainforest expedition from Iquitos, where every moment reveals the wild energy of the jungle. Navigate the mighty A...

Duration: 3 Days · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · City: Iquitos · Languages: English

Know before you go: The tour begins at 9:00 a.m. with pick-up from your hotel or the airport.; Daily activities include river excursions, jungle hikes, wildlife spotting, cultural visits, and night walks.; The tour ends on the last day around 4:00 p.m. All times are approximate.; You will explore one of the most biodiverse ecosystems on Earth. Expect to see monkeys, birds, insects, reptiles, and unique Amazonian plants.; Our tours are conducted in small groups (min. 2 - max. 10 people) to ensure a personalized and respectful experience in nature.; Activities may involve walking on muddy or uneven trails, getting in and out of boats, and changing weather conditions-so flexibility and a spirit of adventure are essential!; A professional bilingual naturalist guide will accompany you during your entire stay, providing insights into the flora, fauna, and local culture.; We provide nutritious meals using fresh local ingredients. If you are vegetarian, vegan, or have any food allergies, please let us know in advance.; Bring only what you need for the jungle (1 backpack per person). Extra luggage can be stored at our Iquitos office.; Essentials: long-sleeve clothing, bathing suit (optional), insect repellent, sunscreen, water bottle, hat, flashlight, rain poncho, and binoculars.; Wi-Fi is available at the lodge during specific hours (7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m., and 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.).; Remember: the jungle is a remote and wild environment-expect rustic comforts, but also a deep connection with nature.

About Iquitos

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Iquitos

Check out floating markets made of bamboo and enjoy some of the best wildlife spotting in the Amazon in isolated little Iquitos; a town with some top-quality local local guides.

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What's Included

2 nights of accommodation in an eco-lodge
Full meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
All excursions with local guides
Entrance fees and taxes
Transfers to and from Iquitos
Rubber boots for walks and drinking water throughout your stay
Wi-Fi at the lodge

Not Included

Breakfast on the first day
Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, and water on the first day
Tips for your local guide
Extra snacks and drinks
Domestic flights
Laundry service

Itinerary

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Day 01

Arrival in Iquitos and Amazon River Journey

Arrive in Iquitos and meet the local team at the airport or hotel before transferring by vehicle to the port. Visit the Bellavista Nanay Market and observe local river communities selling regional products while gaining insight into Amazonian life. Visit the Bellavista Nanay Market and observe local river communities selling regional products while gaining insight into Amazonian life. Board a traditional boat and travel along the Amazon River toward the lodge while observing tropical birds, riverside villages, and the surrounding jungle landscape. Board a traditional boat and travel along the Amazon River toward the lodge while observing tropical birds, riverside villages, and the surrounding jungle landscape. Receive a welcome natural cocktail upon arrival at the lodge and settle into eco-friendly cabins designed to blend with the jungle environment. Receive a welcome natural cocktail upon arrival at the lodge and settle into eco-friendly cabins designed to blend with the jungle environment. Enjoy an Amazonian lunch prepared with local ingredients and traditional recipes. Enjoy an Amazonian lunch prepared with local ingredients and traditional recipes. Visit Monkey Island and observe rescued monkeys living freely within this conservation sanctuary while learning about their behavior and ecological role. Visit Monkey Island and observe rescued monkeys living freely within this conservation sanctuary while learning about their behavior and ecological role. Observe wildlife along the river and look for exotic birds, sloths, iguanas, and other rainforest species. Observe wildlife along the river and look for exotic birds, sloths, iguanas, and other rainforest species. Witness a remarkable Amazon sunset as the sky changes into vibrant shades of orange, violet, and red. Witness a remarkable Amazon sunset as the sky changes into vibrant shades of orange, violet, and red. Explore the jungle during a guided night walk while searching for colorful frogs, glowing insects, reptiles, amphibians, and other nocturnal wildlife. Explore the jungle during a guided night walk while searching for colorful frogs, glowing insects, reptiles, amphibians, and other nocturnal wildlife. Enjoy dinner at the lodge and spend the night in a private cabin surrounded by the sounds of the rainforest.
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Day 02

Dolphin Search and Yanayacu River Exploration

Begin the morning with a sunrise boat ride while the rainforest awakens and the mist rises from the river. Listen to the sounds of exotic birds and distant monkeys during the early hours of the day. Listen to the sounds of exotic birds and distant monkeys during the early hours of the day. Enjoy breakfast at the lodge. Enjoy breakfast at the lodge. Search for pink and gray river dolphins during a river excursion and observe their movements near the boat when possible. Search for pink and gray river dolphins during a river excursion and observe their movements near the boat when possible. Practice traditional artisanal fishing using local techniques and attempt to catch piranha or other native species. Practice traditional artisanal fishing using local techniques and attempt to catch piranha or other native species. Swim in the Amazon River within safe and supervised areas for a refreshing experience. Swim in the Amazon River within safe and supervised areas for a refreshing experience. Enjoy lunch at the lodge featuring Amazonian cuisine. Enjoy lunch at the lodge featuring Amazonian cuisine. Navigate the Yanayacu River during a boat exploration and observe its blackwater ecosystem and surrounding biodiversity. Navigate the Yanayacu River during a boat exploration and observe its blackwater ecosystem and surrounding biodiversity. Look for monkeys, sloths, exotic birds, and unique plant life along the riverbanks. Look for monkeys, sloths, exotic birds, and unique plant life along the riverbanks. Enjoy a traditional Amazonian dinner while listening to the sounds of the nocturnal forest. Enjoy a traditional Amazonian dinner while listening to the sounds of the nocturnal forest. Attend an optional evening talk with a local guide and learn about Amazonian communities, traditions, myths, and their relationship with nature. Attend an optional evening talk with a local guide and learn about Amazonian communities, traditions, myths, and their relationship with nature.
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Day 03

Guided Jungle Walk and Return to Iquitos

Enjoy an early breakfast accompanied by the sounds of the rainforest. Explore the forest during a guided jungle walk while discovering towering trees, hanging lianas, and animal tracks within the ecosystem. Explore the forest during a guided jungle walk while discovering towering trees, hanging lianas, and animal tracks within the ecosystem. Learn about plants traditionally used by indigenous communities for medicine and food. Learn about plants traditionally used by indigenous communities for medicine and food. Return to the lodge and spend time resting in the peaceful surroundings. Return to the lodge and spend time resting in the peaceful surroundings. Enjoy a farewell Amazonian lunch and reflect on the experiences of the journey. Enjoy a farewell Amazonian lunch and reflect on the experiences of the journey. Travel by boat back to Iquitos with an estimated arrival around 4:00 p.m. Travel by boat back to Iquitos with an estimated arrival around 4:00 p.m. Conclude the journey with lasting memories of the Amazon rainforest. Conclude the journey with lasting memories of the Amazon rainforest.