Best-Selling Iquitos Amazon tour 3 days | Wildlife & rainforest adventures

Your adventure begins with pickup from the airport or your hotel. We start with a guided walking tour through the historic center of Iquitos, where you will relive the golden era of the rubber boom by exploring architectural gems such as the iconic Casa de Fierro (designed by Gustave Eiffel), the legendary Hotel Palace, Casa Cohen, and Casa Fitzcarraldo.

From our private dock, we set sail along the Itaya River toward the mighty Amazon River, the world’s largest and most voluminous river. Along the way, admire the impressive Nanay River Bridge, the largest in Peru, and observe authentic riverside communities living in harmony with the ancient rhythms of the Amazon.

Upon arrival at Cumaceba Amazon Lodge, your home in the heart of the jungle, settle into your cozy cabin and enjoy a delicious lunch featuring typical regional flavors.

In the afternoon, venture into the pristine rainforest on a guided jungle walk, discovering medicinal plants, towering trees, and, if luck permits, interacting with and feeding free-ranging squirrel monkeys. Weather permitting, witness an unforgettable sunset reflecting on the Amazon’s waters.

After dinner, prepare for a nighttime canoe adventure on the mysterious Shanshococha Lagoon, searching for caimans with flashlights as the rainforest’s nocturnal symphony surrounds you. On the return to the lodge, your guide will share captivating Amazonian legends, capping off a magical first night at Cumaceba Amazon Lodge.

Begin the day at dawn with a morning excursion to observe Amazonian birds in their natural habitat. After an energizing breakfast, it’s time for adventure!

Experience recreational piranha fishing, targeting these legendary Amazon predators as well as catfish and sardines. Using traditional techniques, you will feel like a true Amazon river dweller.

Next comes the highlight of the day: the search for the pink and gray river dolphins, enigmatic freshwater cetaceans and one of the region’s most treasured wildlife encounters. Return to the ecolodge for a self-service lunch featuring typical Amazonian dishes.

In the afternoon, visit the Neyser Wildlife Rescue Center, a conservation project where you will meet rescued animals in semi-natural habitats, including various species of monkeys, adorable sloths, and other wildlife.

After dinner, embark on a guided nocturnal rainforest walk, using flashlights to discover amphibians, tarantulas, and nocturnal insects while listening to the symphony of the humid tropical forest. This immersive experience awakens all your senses and reveals the rainforest’s mysterious nighttime life.

Overnight at Cumaceba Amazon Lodge.

Begin the day with a morning canoe excursion across Shansho Lagoon to observe the legendary and vividly colored Hoatzin (Shansho), a prehistoric bird unique to the Amazon. Return to the lodge for breakfast.

Afterward, immerse yourself in Amazonian culture with a visit to the Yagua Indigenous Community. Discover traditional clothing, ancestral dances, local dialects, and artisanal crafts. A special highlight of the experience is learning to use the blowgun, the traditional Amazonian hunting tool. Return to the lodge for lunch.

At the scheduled time, begin your journey back to Iquitos. You will be transferred to the airport by private vehicle or, for a truly authentic experience, to your hotel aboard a picturesque motokar, the classic mode of transport in Iquitos, carrying with you unforgettable memories of the Amazon.