Iquitos 2-Day Amazon - Find the Spirit Of The Amazon From Iquitos: 2-Day Amazon Rainforest Excursion
ID: GYG434408-782683
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
2 days
Description
Explore the Amazon Rainforest on this guided overnight adventure down the Amazon and Yanayacu Rivers. Discover the incredible fora and fauna in the jungle and learn about the indigenous communities.
Journey to the Amazon Rainforest for a two-day guided excursion by boat and on foot. Enjoy a glimpse into the rhythm of jungle life as you navigate waterways, search for wildlife, and discover medicinal plants and their uses. Along the way, immerse yourself in indigenous history and traditions.
Your tour begins when you meet your guide at the airport or hotel for pickup. Travel to the Nanay River Port, where you'll embark on a riverboat and head towards the Nanay and Amazon river crossing. At the Itaya-Amazon crossing, pause to search for dolphins. Cruise along for 2.5 hours.
Admire the sights and sounds of the rainforest as you continue your tour, navigating through the tributary, Río Yanayacu. Arrive at the hostel and enjoy a welcome and lunch. After your meal, set out on a hike to spot medicinal plants, strangler trees, sloths, toucans, and other diurnal species.
As the sunlight begins to wane, soak up the sight of the sunset over the rainforest before partaking in dinner. Once the night has set in, embark again on an evening walk – this time to search for tarantulas, amphibians, alligators, and more nocturnal fauna. Then, return to the lodge to rest.
The following morning, rise early to bask in the rays of the sunrise and see the swooping flocks of herons, eagles, parrots, and other exotic birds. Tuck into your breakfast, then explore the Yanayacu River. Fish for piranhas, palometas, and tarpon and look for iguanas.
Spend the rest of the morning rafting and admiring the diversity of plant life. If you wish, you‘ll also have the opportunity to visit the Yaguas community. Have lunch and enjoy about 1.5 hours of leisure time before departing for Iquitos, where you'll be taken back to the hotel or airport.
Highlights
- Experience the unique sights and sounds of life on the Amazon and Yanayacu River
- Dive into a guided tour of the fascinating world of the Amazon Rainforest
- Glimpse rainforest wildlife, such as sloths, toucans, eagles, and parrots
- Learn about medicinal plant usage and other traditions of indigenous communities
- Enjoy an active adventure in one of the world's lushest biospheres
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Plan to arrive by 8:00am and to depart after 7:00pm on the second day
Prior vaccination for yellow fever is optional. Avoid dark-colored clothing as it attracts mosquitoes; the use of repellent is essential
You may wish to bring a headlamp and spare batteries
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Hotel pickup is possible within a 3-block radius from the Plaza de Armas. Pickup from an Airbnb lodging or private accommodation is not available. In this case, meet your guide at the Casa de Fierro, located at the Plaza de Armas.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
