Iquitos Amazon Experience: 4 Days in the Jungle
Summary
Day 1
Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, City Tour & Rainbow Mountain
Day 2
River Adventures & Wildlife
Day 3
Culture & Exploration
Day 4
Nature & Return
Day 1: Arrival & First Jungle Experience
Arrival & First Jungle Experience
- Early pick-up from your hotel or airport and transfer to the lodge (approx. 3 hours by road and river)
- Welcome and lunch upon arrival
- First wildlife encounter, including the tiny pygmy marmoset (lion monkey)
- Dinner at the lodge
- Night boat excursion to spot caimans, nocturnal birds, and mammals
Day 2: River Adventures & Wildlife
River Adventures & Wildlife
- Breakfast
- Amazon River excursion with the chance to swim and observe pink and gray dolphins
- Lunch
- Visit to see the giant Victoria Regia water plant and observe iguanas
- Piranha fishing experience
- Sunset at a jungle lagoon
- Dinner
- Night walk in search of tarantulas, frogs, and other nocturnal creatures
Day 3: Culture & Exploration
Culture & Exploration
- Early morning birdwatching session, listening to the sounds of the rainforest at dawn
- Breakfast
- Boat trip through lagoons and upstream waterways to spot monkeys and bird species
- Visit to a local Amazonian community
- Lunch
- Observation of the prehistoric bird known as the hoatzin (shansho)
- Dinner
- Night canoe ride to experience the sounds of the jungle
Day 4: Nature & Return
Nature & Return
- Breakfast
- Visit to a botanical garden to learn about medicinal plants and composting
- Kayak or canoe excursion along the Yanayacu waterways
- Free time to relax in hammocks or swim
- Lunch
- Afternoon transfer back to the airport or hotel
INCLUDES
- Pick-up and drop-off from hotel or airport
- Land and river transportation throughout the trip
- Accommodation in a jungle lodge
- Full-board meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
- Guided excursions (daytime and nighttime)
- Activities such as fishing, wildlife spotting, and boat or canoe rides
- Visit to a local community
- Use of kayak or canoe equipment
NOT INCLUDED
- Domestic or international flights
- Alcoholic beverages or personal extras
- Tips and gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Any services not mentioned in the program
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING
- Bring lightweight, long-sleeved, quick-dry clothing
- Use insect repellent and sunscreen
- Pack comfortable, water-resistant shoes
- Don’t forget a flashlight, camera, and binoculars
- Stay hydrated throughout the trip
- Follow your guide’s instructions at all times
- Carry some cash for personal expenses