3-Day, 2-Night Amazon Rainforest Tour from Iquitos

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Initial Exploration: Dolphins, Rainforest and Arrival at the Amazon Lodge⌄

   Pick-up and Departure for the Amazon Rainforest The day begins with pick-up from Iquitos Airport for passengers arriving on flights before 9:00 am. Travellers already staying in the city will be collected from hotels located within the tourist area between 9:40 am and 10:15 am. If your accommodation is outside this area, you must contact us when booking to arrange an exact meeting point. This process ensures that everyone reaches the port on time to begin the journey into the rainforest. Our team will assist with luggage and provide instructions and useful recommendations before boarding. It is a comfortable and well-organised start to your Amazon experience.

   Boat Journey Along the Nanay and Amazon Rivers We will begin our adventure by travelling along the Nanay River before joining the majestic Amazon River. During the journey, you can enjoy riverside scenery and observe local communities, birds and the region’s distinctive vegetation. We will make a special stop to search for pink and grey river dolphins, one of the day’s most exciting experiences. The boat journey lasts approximately 2.5 hours and reveals changes in the colour of the water, the immense width of the river and the everyday lives of families living along its banks. Your guide will share information about the local wildlife, culture and geography. This peaceful journey is ideal for panoramic photographs and offers your first impression of the vast Amazon rainforest.

   Arrival at the Amazon Lodge and Lunch Upon arrival at the lodge, travellers will receive a short introduction explaining the accommodation, daily schedule and available services. Afterwards, lunch will be served using local ingredients, including regional fish, vegetables, rice and non-alcoholic drinks. The peaceful rainforest setting provides time to rest before the afternoon activities. Your guide will be available to answer questions and prepare the group for the guided jungle walk.

   Rainforest Walk and Medicinal Plants We will take a guided walk along natural trails surrounding the lodge to discover medicinal plants and emblematic trees of the Amazon rainforest. Your guide will explain their traditional uses, properties and cultural importance to local communities. During the walk, you may also observe insects, fungi and fascinating details of the ecosystem that often go unnoticed. This is a relaxed and educational experience with many opportunities to learn about the relationship between Amazonian communities and their natural environment.

   Searching for Sloths and Amazonian Birds During the walk or from areas near the lodge, your guide will take you to strategic locations where sloths are sometimes seen resting high in the trees, along with toucans, parrots and other local birds. The guide will explain their habits, diet, movement and distinctive behaviour. Although wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed, this activity offers nature and photography enthusiasts an excellent opportunity to observe emblematic Amazonian animals in their natural habitat.

   Amazonian Sunset At the end of the afternoon, we will enjoy an Amazonian sunset from the lodge or a nearby natural viewpoint. The warm colours of the sky, the changing sounds of the rainforest and the peaceful surroundings create one of the day’s most memorable moments. It is an ideal opportunity to relax, appreciate the scenery and take beautiful photographs. Your guide will also explain the behaviour of animals that become active at this time of day and prepare the group for the night walk.

   Night Walk and Search for Tarantulas After dark, the rainforest comes alive in a completely different way. During this guided night walk, you will learn how animals can be identified through their sounds, movements and reflected light. We will search for tarantulas, insects and other nocturnal species. Conducted at a relaxed pace and under the guide’s supervision, this fascinating activity offers a different perspective of the rainforest and combines adventure with learning.

   Meals: Lunch: Lunch featuring Amazonian dishes, local fish, salads and vegan or vegetarian options when requested in advance. · Dinner: Dinner featuring hot dishes and local ingredients, with vegan or vegetarian alternatives available when requested at the time of booking.

   Overnight: Rustic lodge in Yanayacu with a private bathroom, mosquito nets, Starlink Wi-Fi, electricity from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm and a bilingual guide.

2. 2Amazonian Sunrise, Piranha Fishing, Yagua Culture and Dolphins at Sunset⌄

   Sunrise in the Amazon Rainforest We will start very early to experience a unique sunrise over the river and rainforest. Golden light passing through the morning mist creates an almost surreal landscape. As the rainforest awakens, birds and other animals begin their daily activities, filling the surroundings with natural sounds. Your guide will explain the behaviour of different species during the early hours and how sunrise influences the rhythm of life in the Amazon. It is a peaceful and reflective experience, perfect for memorable photographs and a magical start to the day.

   Amazonian Birdwatching After sunrise, we will take a gentle walk or a short boat trip to search for iconic Amazonian birds such as herons, eagles, parrots and other local species. Your guide will demonstrate how to identify birds by their plumage, calls and behaviour while explaining their role within the ecosystem and their interaction with the river and rainforest. This activity is ideal for nature photographers and anyone wishing to discover the remarkable diversity of Amazonian birdlife.

   Piranha and Pacu Fishing Enjoy an authentic fishing experience using traditional techniques practised by Amazonian communities. Your guide will demonstrate how to prepare the fishing line, select the bait and recognise some of the river’s most common fish species, including piranhas and pacus. This safe and entertaining activity allows every traveller to participate. It is an adventurous and memorable way to connect with the river and experience an important part of Amazonian life.

   Searching for Amazonian Iguanas We will explore areas where iguanas are often found camouflaged among the branches or resting in the sun. Your guide will explain their behaviour, natural defences and adaptations to rainforest life. This peaceful activity encourages careful observation of details that can easily go unnoticed and may provide opportunities for close-up photographs.

   Optional Visit to a Yagua Indigenous Community Travellers wishing to learn more about Amazonian culture may take an optional visit to a Yagua community, one of the region’s long-established Indigenous peoples. Community members will introduce visitors to aspects of their language, traditional clothing, handicrafts and customs. They may also demonstrate the traditional use of the blowpipe, an ancestral hunting tool. This is a respectful and educational cultural experience for travellers seeking both natural discovery and meaningful human connection in the Amazon.

   Searching for Dolphins and Enjoying an Amazonian Sunset In the afternoon, we will navigate along the Amazon River in search of pink and grey river dolphins. Your guide will explain their habits, the areas where they are commonly seen and some of their most fascinating behaviours. As we continue along the river, the sun begins to set and the sky fills with golden and pink tones reflected on the water. Although dolphin sightings cannot be guaranteed, this peaceful and photogenic experience is one of the tour’s most memorable moments.

   Amazonian Mud Bath and Swimming During the Dry Season During the dry season, when the river level is lower, you may enjoy a traditional Amazonian mud bath using the area’s naturally mineral-rich mud. Afterwards, you can swim in areas selected by the guide as suitable according to current river conditions. This is a fun and refreshing seasonal activity surrounded by the natural Amazonian landscape.

   Night-time Experience: Sounds of the Rainforest After dark, the rainforest transforms. During this activity, we will listen for nocturnal insects, birds, frogs and other animals that become active at night. Your guide will explain the rainforest’s nocturnal activity and demonstrate how different species can be identified through their sounds or movements. It is a mysterious yet relaxing way to experience the Amazon from a completely different perspective.

   Meals: Breakfast: Buffet breakfast with local fruits, drinks, coffee or milk, with vegan and vegetarian options available when requested in advance. · Lunch: Lunch featuring Amazonian dishes, local fish, salads and vegan or vegetarian options when requested in advance. · Dinner: Dinner featuring hot dishes and local ingredients, with vegan or vegetarian alternatives available when requested at the time of booking.

   Overnight: Rustic lodge in Yanayacu with a private bathroom, mosquito nets, Starlink Wi-Fi, electricity from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm and a bilingual guide.

3. 3Final Day: Sunrise, Wildlife and Return Along the Amazon River⌄

   Amazonian Sunrise We will begin the day by observing another Amazonian sunrise, this time from an area near the lodge where the morning sounds blend with mist rising through the trees. The golden light creates a magical atmosphere and an opportunity to connect peacefully with nature. Your guide will explain how certain species begin their daily activities at this time, revealing the transition from night-time stillness to the movement of the day. It is an ideal moment for reflection, photography and enjoying the rainforest at its most peaceful.

   Amazonian Breakfast After sunrise, breakfast will be served using fresh local ingredients. It includes seasonal fruit, bread, natural drinks, coffee or milk and hot options that vary according to the day. Vegetarian and vegan alternatives are available when requested in advance at the time of booking. This breakfast provides energy for the final day’s activities in a relaxed setting surrounded by nature.

   Searching for Monkeys and Sloths We will explore the surrounding area in search of monkeys and sloths in their natural habitat. Your guide will demonstrate how to identify them among the foliage and explain their behaviour, diet and daily habits. You may observe different monkey species moving through the trees and, with favourable conditions, sloths resting among the branches. Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed, but this activity offers excellent opportunities to appreciate two of the Amazon’s most representative animals and capture memorable photographs.

   Lunch at the Lodge Before beginning the return journey, an Amazonian lunch will be served using ingredients available that day, including local fish, rice, salads and side dishes. The peaceful setting provides time to relax, talk and prepare for the journey back to Iquitos. Your guide will provide final instructions, offer recommendations and assist with any requirements before departure.

   Return Journey Along the Amazon River to Iquitos At 2:30 pm, we will begin the return journey along the Yanayacu River and then continue along the Amazon River towards Iquitos. This scenic route provides another opportunity to enjoy riverside landscapes, local communities, birds and tropical vegetation. Your guide will remain with the group to answer questions and share further information about the region. It is a peaceful and panoramic farewell to the Amazonian environment.

   Return to Iquitos, Arrival at the Port and Optional Airport Transfer At approximately 5:00 pm, we will arrive at the departure port in Iquitos, where the Amazon River journey ends and our team will provide general assistance to travellers. Passengers with flights departing that evening may continue with an optional airport transfer. Your guide will assist with coordination, luggage and departure times. The journey from the port to the airport takes approximately 40–45 minutes, with an estimated arrival at around 6:00 pm. We recommend booking flights departing after 7:30 pm to allow sufficient time for a comfortable check-in. This organised conclusion helps travellers continue safely and smoothly to their next destination.

   Meals: Breakfast: Buffet breakfast with local fruits, drinks, coffee or milk, with vegan and vegetarian options available when requested in advance. · Lunch: Lunch featuring Amazonian dishes, local fish, salads and vegan or vegetarian options when requested in advance.

   Overnight: Rustic lodge in Yanayacu with a private bathroom, mosquito nets, Starlink Wi-Fi, electricity from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm and a bilingual guide.