From Iquitos: 4-Day Amazon Jungle Camping Adventure Tour

Embark on a camping adventure in the Amazon. Explore the jungle on a variety of excursions, including birdwatching, piranha fishing, rainforest hikes, visits to native Amazonian tribe.
Day 1:

Depart from Iquitos City by car to arrive at the port town of Nanay (Bellavista), where the Nanay River meets the Amazon River. From there, travel by boat downriver for about 70 km. Along the way, have a great chance of spotting wildlife like caimans, turtles, herons, pink river dolphins, snakes, and many other species of flora and fauna along the riverbanks.

The first stop will be Monkey Island, where you will get a unique opportunity to observe and interact with a variety of monkeys in their natural habitat, including sloths, Goeldi’s monkeys, Tamarin monkeys, Capuchin monkeys, Yellow-Handed Titi monkeys, Masked Titi monkeys, Woolly monkeys, Squirrel monkeys, Spider monkeys, and more. You will also have the chance to hold large Anacondas, Boas, and interact with the rare Amazonian mata-mata turtle. The island is also home to alligators, turtles, toucans, macaws, and parrots.

Continue the journey to the Yanayacu tributary, where you will set up camp. In the afternoon, enjoy a dolphin-watching session with the possibility of spotting the pink freshwater dolphins. If you’re lucky, you may even swim with them in the river.

At night, embark on a nocturnal nature hike, giving you the opportunity to see lizards, snakes, spiders, and possibly monkeys. Camp overnight at the Yanayacu tributary.

Day 2:

Wake up early to see the sunrise over the Yanayacu tributary, followed by a morning animal observation excursion by boat to spot various types of Amazon wildlife.

In the afternoon, go on a fishing excursion where you’ll have the opportunity to catch piranhas, catfish, and other species of fish.

Later, see the impressive Victoria Regia, the largest freshwater aquatic plant in the world. After sunset, head out on a canoe excursion to spot caimans. You’ll even have the chance to hold, touch, and take photos with the caimans. Camp overnight at the Yanayacu tributary.

Day 3:

In the morning, embark on a jungle hike (30-45 minutes) to the "Palo Alto Mirador." This unique lookout point features three observation levels at 5, 10, and 15 meters above the ground, offering stunning birds-eye views of the lowland Peruvian Amazon. Here, you’ll have an excellent opportunity to observe wildlife in their natural habitat.

During the day, explore the area with activities like hiking, canoeing in the lagoon, and fishing (depending on the group’s preference).

At night, take a nocturnal nature walk to observe species like reptiles, spiders, and monkeys. Camp overnight on the top observation deck of Palo Alto (in tents or hammocks).

Day 4:

Start the day with an early morning jungle hike, offering the opportunity to observe a variety of monkeys, birds, and other wildlife. Learn about the diverse plant life of the Amazon.

Afterward, pack up and return to Iquitos. On the way back, visit a local indigenous tribe to learn about their history, customs, and traditions. Transfer to the airport or hotel in Iquitos to conclude the tour.

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.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.