From Iquitos: Boat trip on the Amazon and Itaya Rivers

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ID: GYG862016-1359576
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Country: Peru

Duration: 06:00 hours


Description

Would you like to take a boat ride on the Amazon and Itaya rivers? If you are in Iquitos, you can't miss this excursion where we will also visit an animal farm and a serpentarium.
We will pick you up at your accommodation in Iquitos and then enjoy the boat ride.
Once at the Iquitos pier, we will embark on a trip down the Amazon River to explore the nature that surrounds this northern Peruvian city. Are you ready?

We will board a traditional boat and take a boat ride along the confluence of the Amazon and Itaya rivers. During the tour, we will discover all the secrets and stories of these rivers, as well as admire the fascinating views of the flora and fauna that inhabit the area.

To learn more about this ecosystem, we will visit an animal farm, where we will see lizards, fish such as piranhas and paiches, turtles and the main species of Amazonian flora, the victoria regia. Afterwards, we will navigate to a viewpoint to enjoy a different perspective of the rivers.

We will complete the tour by approaching the Amazon serpentarium, a natural sanctuary where snakes of different types and sizes are bred. In addition, we will learn all about the life of these reptiles, one of the most feared in the Peruvian jungle.

Finally, we will sail back to the starting point and finish the boat ride on the Amazon and Itaya rivers after a total of five to six hours.

Highlights

  • Meet the Kukama indigenous community and learn about their culture.
  • Learn more about the use of medicinal plants and other traditions.
  • Experience the unique sights and sounds of life in the Amazon.

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
INCLUDED
  • Pick up and transfer back to the hotel.
  • Boat excursion.
  • English and Spanish speaking guide.
  • Lunch on board.
NOT INCLUDED
  • Meals not mentioned
  • Travel insurance
  • Extra expenses

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

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.