4 Day Amazon River Cruise

Incredible wildlife, river cruises and jungle treks: discover the magic of the Peruvian Amazon on this four-day tour along the world's largest river.

4 Day Amazon River Cruise

Day 1

We will pick you up from your hotel and head to the Bellavista port, where a boat will take us to our jungle lodge. On the way, we will stop at the meeting point of the Amazon and Nanay rivers to discover local wildlife. In the afternoon, we will visit a town of the AQL Timicurillo community to learn about their customs. In the evening, enjoy dinner at the lodge and the option for a night walk.

Day 2

We will begin with a visit to Neyser Island to see a snake sanctuary and observe animals such as anteaters, sloths, monkeys, and turtles. Next, we will travel to the San Juan de Huashalado farm to visit the ¨El Encanto de Rony¨ rescue centre, where we will see various animals. Drinks including aphrodisiac and medicinal options will be offered. After lunch, we will fish in the Amazon River and watch the sunset before returning to the lodge for dinner and stories about the Amazon.

Day 3

After breakfast, we will take a canoe tour down the River Yanayacu, noted for its diversity of wildlife. An open-air lunch will be provided either at a farmer's house or onboard. We will return enjoying an Amazonian sunset and dinner at the accommodation.

Day 4

On the final day, we will have a short night walk to witness the sunrise, followed by breakfast. We will visit a local community to learn traditional dances and crafts, allowing you to take home a souvenir. In the afternoon, we will visit a local indigenous community to learn about their traditional medicinal techniques. After lunch, we will return to Iquitos, taking approximately 2.5 hours, and drop you off at your hotel or a central location.

Itinerary Changes

Due to current drought, we cannot reach the lodge by boat, requiring a 30-minute walk to access it. Droughts typically last until November.

Accommodation

This tour includes four nights' full-board accommodation at the Amazon Queen Lodge.

Pickup

The tour includes pickup from hotels in downtown Iquitos. For those staying elsewhere, a central meeting point will be provided after booking.