3 or 4-Day Yanamono Forest Tour

On this excursion from Iquitos, you'll spend 3 or 4 days exploring the Yanamono forest in the Peruvian Amazon.

3 or 4-Day Yanamono Forest Tour

Day 1: Iquitos - Yanamono Forest

Upon arrival in Iquitos, we will pick you up at the airport and head to the port to board a boat to the Yanamono Forest. After arriving at the lodge, we will visit Isla de los Monos, a rescue center for primates. Following lunch, we will embark on a hike through the Yanamono forest, learning about its biodiversity and taking photos. At sunset, we will sail down the Amazon River to experience the tranquility of the forest and observe nocturnal fauna before returning to the lodge for rest.

Day 2: Yanamono Forest

We will start the day with an early bird watching tour, spotting various bird species. After breakfast, we will visit a community of Indigenous Amazonian Peoples and learn about their lifestyle and techniques. After a typical meal, we will go fishing in the Amazon River and search for pink dolphins. In the evening, we will take a stroll through the forest, followed by dinner at the lodge.

Day 3: Yanamono Forest - Iquitos

On our last day, we will have breakfast before visiting a lake to see the Victoria Regia water lilies. We will then return to Iquitos, concluding the 3-day tour with a transfer to the Iquitos airport.

4 Day Tour

You can extend the experience to a 4-day tour, with the fourth day dedicated to a canoe trip along the Amazon River.

Accommodation

Both tours include accommodation at the Heliconia Amazon River Lodge with full board. The lodge features rustic-style rooms with high ceilings, a private bathroom, and a terrace. Facilities include a swimming pool and a dining room.

Note about flights

We recommend the following for flights:

Outbound flight Lima - Iquitos: arrive before 9 am.Return flight Iquitos - Lima: depart after 6 pm.

Flights outside these times incur an extra boat transfer fee of 180 USD per person, unless you stay overnight in Iquitos before or after the tour.