📖 Journey Overview

Embark on an unforgettable voyage through the legendary northern Peruvian Amazon, navigating the mightiest river on Earth: the Amazon River. Encounter living indigenous heritage, untouched primary rainforests, and exotic wildlife found nowhere else on the globe.

Meet with Bora and Yagua native tribes to learn ancestral hunting and weaving traditions, cruise into serene tributary lagoons to swim near Pink and Grey Amazon River Dolphins, and sleep in an authentic eco-lodge immersed in the sounds of the jungle.

🗓️ Detailed Daily Itinerary

Day 1: Iquitos Arrival – Nanay Port – Bora Community – Amazon View Lodge

Reception at Iquitos airport and transfer to Bellavista Nanay Port for Amazonian fruit tasting. Board our private boat across the Nanay and Amazon rivers. Visit the Bora Indigenous Community for traditional dance and oral storytelling. Continue to Amazon View Lodge for lunch. Afternoon visit to the giant Lupuna tree (over 7m wide) and night safari.

Day 2: Monkey Island – Yagua Tribe – Pink Dolphin Spotting – Piranha Fishing

Morning boat excursion to Monkey Island primate rescue sanctuary. Cultural immersion with the Yagua native community (blowgun hunting demonstration). Search for Pink and Grey Amazon River Dolphins at the confluence of waters. Afternoon artisanal piranha fishing and jungle night walk.

Day 3: Amazon Sunrise Birding – Victoria Regia Water Lilies – Return to Iquitos

5:30 AM dawn birding navigation. Breakfast with dolphin views. Walk through primary jungle exploring medicinal plants and viewing giant Victoria Regia water lilies. Farewell lunch and boat return to Iquitos port with transfer to the airport.

JOURNEY HIGHLIGHT

Iquitos: Magical Amazon River Cruise

📍 Iquitos / Amazon River / Barrio Florido / Amazon View Lodge • ⏱️ 3 Days / 2 Nights

📋 Services & Inclusions

✅ INCLUDED

• Round-trip airport/hotel transfers in Iquitos.
• All private river transportation in motorized roofed boats with life vests.
• 2 nights accommodation at Amazon View Lodge.
• Full board meals (2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners) featuring regional cuisine.
• Professional licensed bilingual naturalist guide.
• All entrance fees to native communities, animal sanctuaries, and reserves.
• Guided excursions: pink dolphin spotting, night walks, piranha fishing, botanical hikes.

❌ NOT INCLUDED

• Domestic airfares (Lima – Iquitos – Lima).
• Hotel accommodation in Iquitos city.
• Bottled carbonated drinks and alcoholic bar beverages.
• Gratuities for boat captains and naturalist guide.

🎒 TRAVEL RECOMMENDATIONS

• Lightweight breathable long-sleeve cotton clothing in light colors.
• High-efficiency DEET insect repellent and sunscreen.
• Waterproof dry bag or plastic sleeves for passport and electronics.
• Swimwear for lodge pool and dolphin swimming.
• Rubber boots are provided at the lodge for muddy jungle walks.

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Important Information:
Amazon River Hydrology Seasons: High Water Season (November to May - ideal for boat navigation into deep flooded forests) and Low Water Season (June to October - ideal for expansive white sand river beaches and jungle trail hiking).

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