Top Iquitos Day Trips

Discover the heart of the Amazon in just one unforgettable day. This Full Day tour takes you to Monkey Island, the magical confluence of rivers, and into the wild in search of pink river dolphins. Connect with the Yagua tribe, learn about their ancestral culture, and end your journey with breathtaking views from the Independence Viewpoint. Perfect for travelers who want nature, wildlife, culture, and adventure in one authentic Amazon experience.

Explore the Amazon with expert English-speaking guide Marlon on this immersive adventure from Iquitos. Begin at the Pilpintuwasi Butterfly House and Animal Rescue Center, an extraordinary sanctuary dedicated to exotic Amazonian butterflies and rescued local wildlife. Then travel by boat up the Amazon River to witness the breathtaking Confluence of the Three Rivers, where the Amazon, Nanay, and Itaya Rivers meet keeping watch for pink river dolphins along the way. Continue to the Comunidad de Independencia, where you'll visit the ancient 250-year-old Lupuna tree, the largest in the Peruvian Amazon, and connect with the spiritual heart of the jungle by asking Mother Jungle for the energy of Mother Ayahuasca. Take in sweeping views of the Amazon from the local lookout and refresh yourself with a fresh coconut water. This tour blends river life, Indigenous traditions, and Amazon biodiversity into one unforgettable experience.

What sets this tour apart is that it manages to condense the most iconic and profound experiences of the Amazon into one day, ideal for travelers with little time. Unlike other conventional tours, we take them exactly to the geographic point where the Marañón and Ucayali rivers come together to give birth to the majestic Amazon River, a natural spectacle unique in the world. In addition, we guarantee a perfect combination of wildlife watching (pink and gray dolphins) with active adventure in Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, including a botanical exploration hike and exciting recreational fishing for carnivorous piranhas. All with private transportation and expert native guidance from start to finish

Our guided tour is special because your guide keeps you well-informed throughout the entire journey—not just taking you places, but explaining what you’re seeing, the cultural context, and river life. We also choose indigenous communities where the experience is authentic and respectful, with no pressure to buy crafts and without overpriced entrance fees that take advantage of travelers. We protect our guests from unexpected or excessive costs, keeping everything clear, fair, and safe. The tour is well-organized and starts at the Boulevard, a clean, calm, and safe area—so you begin the adventure with complete peace of mind. And because it’s almost a private tour (small groups of up to 6 passengers per boat), we can move at a relaxed pace—no rushing and no crowds. While cruising on the Amazon River, we can spend extra time looking for dolphins, slowing down when possible to enjoy the scenery—something large group tours rarely do because they follow strict schedules and move too fast.