The 14 Best Amazon Jungle Tours in Iquitos

1.3-Day Iquitos Amazon Jungle Adventure at Heliconia Lodge

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 54 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $482Our pick

Spend two nights at Heliconia Amazon River Lodge, 80 km from Iquitos by boat. With an English- or Spanish-speaking guide such as Manuel, Freddy, or Victor, you will hike Yanamono Reserve, search for pink dolphins, fish for piranhas, watch birds, and explore the jungle after dark.

“This is one of the most amazing things we have ever done. Huge thanks to Nixon, our guide, and the Heliconia Amazon River Lodge. Their staff are just the best, so welcoming and the food is top notch. Piranha fishing is an experience everyone should have in their lifetime, the competition to catch one gets fierce!!. The itinerary is very broad and is very interesting. Don't forget your bug spray and camera. We were very sad to leave.”

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2.3-Day Amazon Jungle Adventure Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 50 reviews · 3 days · from $467

Travel from Iquitos into the Amazon for three days with a private English or Spanish-speaking guide. Cruise the river, look for pink dolphins and caimans, fish for piranhas, visit a Yahua community, learn about medicinal plants, and sleep in a basic jungle lodge.

“I loved everything about this tour: itbwas well organised, the lodge was surprisingly confrtable, i learnt a lot about local plants and animals, and enjoyed the veryvtasty and healthy communal meals. I was particulsrly pleased with our guide Miguel who was very attentionate and knowledgable about plants and the river and is a very good guide and communicator. I spent a memorable time on this tpur, met fantastic people, saw a lot of wildlife both during the day at night. I totally recommend this tour to everyone who would want to bathe in the river andhug a sloth yet would like to have good meals at set times, a private…”

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3.Amazon Rescue Center – Manatees Conservation Center Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 49 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $8Best value

Spend about an hour walking through CREA with a professional guide, meeting rescued manatees, monkeys, birds, and reptiles, and visiting the Flooded Forest interpretation center. The center is 13.8 kilometers from Iquitos and requires you to arrange your own transport.

“We got to see lots of animals being well taken care of. Even had an English speaking guide to explain the things they are doing for the animals and community. Definitely worth to learn and see what they are doing.”

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4.Monkey Island,Amazon River & Native Aquatic Species – All tickets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $150Top rated

Start at 9:00 am for a private seven-hour Amazon outing from Iquitos. With guides such as Kelwin Peña Andrade or Javier, you may visit a giant tree, fish farm, native aquatic species, pink dolphins, and Monkey Island, where rescued primates are prepared for release.

“Fantastic trip with Javier. So nice to have a private tour. We went to the giant tree, then the fish farm, Monkey island and then found dolphins. Javier was born in the jungle and is a really experienced guide so we were very lucky to have such knowledge to draw on. He also spoke great English. A fabulous trip.”

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5.Native Community Experience & Amazon River Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 15 reviews · 6 hours · from $119

Set out from Iquitos Boulevard with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide, cruise the Itaya, Amazonas, and Nanay rivers, meet the Kukama community, and visit Pilpintuwasi Butterfly Farm. José and Pablo have guided past groups, while the private format allows some flexibility.

“Had the best day! We were sore after climbing 2 mountains in Machu Picchu but our guide tailor made the experience for us to help us get the most out of the day. Pablo was on time, spoke English well, took great photos and was just fun to be around. He made transport easy so all we had to do was show up and enjoy the experience. He gave us options and we got to choose what we wanted to see. Best day ever. Leading up to the day, Andres, the manager was incredibly accommodating and tailor made the tour to suit our needs (despite our plane delay). I loved…”

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6.Full Day Tour in the Jungle | Amazon Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 14 reviews · 8 hours · from $89

Spend eight hours on the Amazon near Iquitos, traveling by traditional boat to watch gray or pink dolphins, meet the Kukama community, visit Monkey Island and a wildlife rescue center, taste Amazonian drinks, and eat lunch at a jungle lodge. English and Spanish guides are available.

“El tour en sí es el disfrute de observar el Amazonas. Pero para lo que pagamos por el full-day nuestra impresión no es positiva. Realmente pagas por el transporte y la comida. Nuestros aspectos negativos de la experiencia: - Falta de información y explicación por parte de los guías. A penas aportaron datos sobre el mercado de Nanay ni del río Amazonas, ni de la tribu ni de los monos. - La explicación de las costumbres de la tribu, su historia, su forma de vida fue mínima. A parte de que hay menores trabajando - En la isla de los monos literalmente solo había 3 monos. Supuestamente es un centro…”

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7.3 Days and 2 Nights Guided Amazon Jungle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 12 reviews · 3 days · from $434

Travel from Iquitos by boat through the Nanay and Amazon rivers to a jungle lodge. Over three days, you’ll see rescued animals, nocturnal wildlife, pink and gray dolphins, birds, and the giant La Ceiba tree, plus ziplining, fishing, and a community visit with an English or Spanish-speaking guide.

“The accomodation was really nice. We saw lots of mative animals and insects which was great and our guide was really pleasant and knowledgeable. The overall communication could have been better. For example we weren't introduced to the other staff, so we were a little confused at who we should be speaking too and it felt a little awkward at times. We weren't always sure what exactly we were doing day to day (location of activities, times etc). We also assumed it would be a group type tour (from previous experiences) but we were mainly left just the two of us, which was fine but wouldn't be ideal if on…”

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8.Iquitos to the Amazon: 2-Day Jungle & Wildlife Experience

★★★★★★★★★★3.2 · 8 reviews · 2 days · from $480

Spend two active days traveling from Iquitos into the Yanayacu River area with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. Search for dolphins, sloths, birds, tarantulas, alligators, and medicinal plants, then fish for piranhas, raft, and visit the Yaguas community if time allows.

“De acuerdo con el itinerario, nuestro guía de yakayuma, Cristian, super profesional, y atento, a nuestro regreso a Iquitos hubo un problema de traslado, pero fue solucionado con rapidez, gracias y 100 0/0 recomendable”

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9.2 Days and 1 Night Guided Amazon Jungle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 7 reviews · 2 days · from $315

Travel from Iquitos by boat through the Nanay and Amazon rivers to a rainforest lodge. You will see rescued wildlife, climb and rappel, spot nocturnal animals, visit a Yagua community, and return to the airport on day two.

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10.Amazon Jungle in 2 Days: Adventure and Expedition

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 2 days · from $245

This two-day Amazon trip from Iquitos combines a Bora community visit, a botanical walk, wildlife rescue center, night jungle search, dawn birdwatching, dolphin spotting, canoe travel, and a Yagua visit. English and Spanish guides serve groups capped at 10, with lodging and meals included.

“This tour was absolutely fantastic. Packed with amazing experiences. Frank was a massively enthusiastic and knowledgable guide who brought it all to life. If you want to get to know about the Amazon jungle and have a brilliant time, go on this trip.”

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11.Piranha Fishing Experience in the Amazon jungle

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4 reviews · 2 hours · from $88

Leave central Iquitos by van and river boat for an hour of piranha fishing where the Itaya meets the Amazon. Your private Spanish or English-speaking guide teaches the basics, supplies simple fishing gear, and helps beginners bait the hook. Guide José has earned special praise for his patient instruction.

“Grâce à notre Guide José la technique de la pêche aux Piranhas est désormais acquise :-)”

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12.Amazon Jungle in 3 Days: Adventure and Culture

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4 reviews · 3 days · from $358

Travel in a small group of up to 10 from Iquitos to Amazon Journeys Lodge for three days of river travel, wildlife walks, night outings, piranha fishing, and cultural visits with the Boras and Yagua. English and Spanish guiding is available, and guide Leon is praised for humor and clear explanations.

“Det var en helt fantastisk tur med masser af oplevelser. Guiden var virkelig opmærksom på at justere de forskellige ture ind efter vores gruppesammensætning. Han var både humoristisk og indlevende, men gav samtidig en masse baggrundsviden. Vi rejste selv med børn på 7, 11 og 15, og alle har fået uforglemmelige oplevelser.”

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13.5 Days inside the Rainforest | Amazon Jungle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 5 days · from $439

Set out from Iquitos for four nights at an Amazon camp, with meals, transport, and English or Spanish guides included. Meet Kukama and Yaguas communities, visit two monkey islands, fish for piranha, watch caimans, and explore after dark. Guides Christian and Anthony may lead your small group.

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14.Amazon River Tribes Full-Day Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · 8 hours · from $132

Spend eight hours moving between Iquitos, the Nanay and Amazon rivers, and the Momón River. You’ll visit Belén Market, meet Bora and Kukama communities in ceremonial centers, see jungle insects, and eat an à la carte lunch at a floating restaurant. English and Spanish guides lead the tour.

“The experience of visiting the tribes was truly exceptional. Seeing the tribes and their way of life was extraordinary. The tour guide is knowledgeable and his English is very good. I really recommend this tour”

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