Top Iquitos Sightseeing Tours in 2026

Head into the Amazon in search of Peru’s elusive pink dolphins on a 2-day discovery tour that takes you to the heart of the jungle—something that’s impossible to do on your own. Navigate dense forests and winding waterways with ease alongside your naturalist guide, who enhances your chances of spotting some of the world’s most biodiverse wildlife.

Experience local flavor at the Belen Marketplace then travel to our unique Floating City on the water.

Welcome to the jungle. Adventure awaits during this 2-day roundtrip excursion from Iquitos to the aptly named “Monkey Island” in the heart of the Peruvian Amazon. Travelling by boat and overnighting in a sustainably designed eco-lodge, you'll feel like part of the food chain as you take in the astounding diversity of flora and fauna around you. Caimans, river dolphins, anacondas, monkeys...the list goes on. Guided nature hikes at dusk and dawn and a visit with an indigenous community make the most of this authentic jungle experience.

Observe a native species center, visit Monkey Island, a rescue center specialized in primates, sustainable tourism admiring our biodiversity in its natural habitat, visit a local community, observe the Amazon sunset. The tour starts 8 am.

Experience the wonders of the Amazon rainforest on a 3-day tour. Your base for the stay is a safe and protected jungle lodge. From there, enjoy outings like a visit to Monkey Island, where eight varieties of primates live, and a Yagua Indian Village, one of the oldest communities in the Amazon. See wild animals in their natural habitat and learn about the indigenous people who call the jungle home.

Discover the authentic life of Belén on a private tour led by a local guide from Iquitos. You will explore the famous Belén Market and Pasaje Paquito, where you will learn about the traditional uses of medicinal plants, Amazonian remedies, tobacco and ayahuasca. Afterwards, you will travel through Belén’s floating neighbourhoods in a traditional non-motorised canoe, observing houses built over the water and the everyday lives of riverside families. The experience lasts between 2.5 and 3.5 hours, offers personalised attention and is available in English or Spanish. If the weather and river conditions allow, you may also try piranha fishing as an optional activity. A safe, personal and authentic cultural experience operated directly by a local team based in Iquitos.

The Amazon Jungle can be a daunting place to organize on your own. During this 2-day jungle tour, stay at the Avatar Amazon Lodge in Iquitos, Peru and enjoy included excursions to learn more about the biodiversity and communities of the region. Take a boat ride on the Amazon River, enjoy a zipline adventure in the canopy, visit ab indigenous community and more.

Venture into the heart of the Peruvian Amazon and discover its diverse range of flora and fauna with an expert naturalist. Spot rare pink dolphins, caiman and capybara in the Amazon and Nanay rivers, find the cheeky residents on Monkey Island, and visit an indigenous community to learn about life in the jungle. Other highlights include learning about Ayahuasca healing, piranha fishing, and the chance to camp for one night beneath the stars.

Join this small group tour which explores the Amazon jungle, with a highlight being watching the pink dolphins play. Besides this, you’ll have all your meals, accommodation, and round-trip transfers from Iquitos provided, so you won’t have to worry about any of that. Just enjoy the jungle, fishing, sailing, hiking, learning about the culture, and of course, spotting pink dolphins.

Explore the Amazon rainforest on this immersive wildlife adventure that combines comfortable lodge accommodations with thrilling excursions. Over several days, engage in guided hikes and river excursions while learning about the rich biodiversity and local cultures. From spotting pink dolphins to visiting indigenous communities, each experience is designed to connect you deeply with nature. Perfect for nature enthusiasts and travelers seeking authentic experiences, this tour includes expert naturalist guides and eco-friendly lodging for a truly unique Amazon getaway. - Small group sizes for personalized attention and encounters - Experience wildlife spotting, cultural visits, and river excursions - Enjoy comfortable eco-friendly lodging powered by nature

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.

Discover the Peruvian Amazon for three days and two nights in a small group of up to five travelers per guide. From Iquitos, you will navigate by covered boat to Yakumama Amazon Lodge, where you will stay in a private room with a bathroom, mosquito net, and Wi-Fi Starlink subject to availability. The program combines day and night hikes, river and lake navigation, piranha fishing, responsible wildlife observation, and a cultural experience. Includes seven meals, bilingual local guide, rain boots, life jackets, and coordinated pickup from central hotels or from the airport for flights arriving before 9:00 a.m. The activities adapt to the climate, the river level, and the activity of the animals, offering an authentic, close, and well-organized experience in the Amazon rainforest.

Escape into the Amazon jungle on this full-day adventure from Iquitos. Cruise the Amazon River in search of playful pink dolphins, watching for exotic birds, monkeys, and sloths around every bend. Visit a wildlife rescue center, meet capybaras, caimans, and giant arapaima at Fundo Pedrito, and stand beneath the towering Ceiba tree, known locally as the "Tree of Life" and sacred to Indigenous communities. Enjoy a farm-to-table lunch at our family-owned jungle lodge, spend the afternoon with the Yagua people, and relax on a scenic cruise back to Iquitos. • Pink river dolphin watching • Monkeys, sloths, exotic birds, capybara and more! • Wildlife rescue center visit • Yagua cultural visit • Farm-to-table lunch at our family-owned jungle lodge • The sacred "Tree of Life" Ceiba tree • Golden-hour river cruise back to Iquitos Want more? Stay a night or two to add a night walk, sunrise birding, piranha fishing, and Monkey Island. We also offer sport fishing, birding, and camping trips.

Discover the rich biodiversity of the Amazon Rainforest when you book this 4-day tour from Iquitos to the Tamshiyacu-Tahuayo Reserve. Enjoy four days of hiking, swimming, canoeing, eating exotic foods, and visiting local villages. Fauna and flora that you may see during your tour include birds, monkeys, pink river dolphins, giant river otters, and medicinal plants.

Get ready to spot all sorts of Amazonian wildlife on this three-day private tour in the Tamshiyacu Tahuayo Reserve. You’ll be able to swim with dolphins, hike, canoe, and try more activities. You’ll be staying at the Curassow Amazon Lodge, so you’ll have a comfy place to lay your head each evening, and some deliciously prepared meals.

The tour is not massive, but a small group experience, guided by local experts with more than 20 years of experience in the Amazon rainforest. You will explore the Amazon authentically: you will sail along the world’s fastest river, learn about wildlife (pink dolphins, monkeys, exotic birds) and learn about medicinal plants directly in their habitat. In addition, you will have close contact with native communities, sharing customs and traditions that are not shown on conventional tours. With Monteros Expedition, every traveler receives personalized, safe and organized attention, combining adventure, culture and nature in a unique and unforgettable experience.

Looking for a private guide for a day or two of bird watching? Want to get picked up from Iquitos and taken to the best birding spots within an hour of the city? We specialise in last minute tours if you have a free day on your trip and want to explore some of the 900+ birds in the region. Even if you're not super into birds, we can help you escape the city and be immersed in the beauty of the jungle. Normally we are able to observe 80-180+ species in one day. Forgot your binoculars and boots? No problem, we have some you can borrow! We have an electric vehicles that will enable us to pick you up and really make this hassle free for you. Maybe you came to Iquitos and have a wishlist for birds but don't have the time or funds for all those 4-7 birding packages. NOT A PROBLEM! Tell us what you want to see and we can make a custom itinerary for you. Each tour is about 4-5 hours of birding. (Transport is free but dont worry, Transport time not included in birding time.)

The service provided by the Ruth Amazon expeditions company is a tour full of nature , we make our tourists feel comfortable and enjoy their journey in the jungle , we take still place where the jungle is authentic , away from all technology .the tourist will have a unique experience a tour that will never in his life be forgotten and our company has the best adventure and expedition guides of the Peruvian Amazon and we can go out to the jungle minimum of one person maximum 6 tourists

Leave the typical tourist path behind and support a native community on a private 4-day jungle tour from Iquitos. With a 100% customizable itinerary, this excursion is perfect for wildlife enthusiasts, families, and independent travelers. Activities include piranha fishing, night walks, boat tours, and hiking. Whatever you decide to do, a guide is always on hand to assist you and point out wildlife, including pink dolphins and caimans.

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.

The idea is to provide tourism service to people with an adventurous spirit in order to make known the natural, socio-cultural and ecological values ​​of this wonderful region and finally to promote responsible tourism, in such a way; reduce the negative environmental impact and establishing as part of its policy to preserve our Amazon, more knowing that the Amazon basin, is the lung of planet earth.

Explore the Peruvian Amazon rainforest on a 3-day tour from Iquitos in a small group of up to 6 people, ideal for those looking for an authentic connection with nature. Visit Monkey Island, meet the indigenous Yagua community, tour local markets and tour the Nanay, Itaya and Amazon rivers. Watch wildlife, try traditional drinks and enjoy canoeing and jungle walking.

A day trip only scratches the surface of the Peruvian Amazon, but this 3-day jungle tour from Iquitos lets you spend much longer exploring. Stay at an Amazon lodge and explore the rainforest with a guide who can help you spot pink river dolphins and learn about Indigenous communities. Accommodation, meals, and transportation are included, so you can concentrate on the experience rather than planning.