Yanayacu River 3, 4 or 5-Day Tour

Explore the beautiful Peruvian jungle with this fantastic 3, 4, or 5-day tour of the Yanayacu River. You'll encounter some of the wonderful flora and fauna that inhabit this precious corner of the world.

Yanayacu River 3, 4 or 5-Day Tour

Day 1

Pickup from your hotel in Iquitos at 9 am. Travel by minibus to the port, approximately 90 minutes away, where a small boat will take us to the lodge for the night. After settling, enjoy a buffet lunch followed by a walk to explore the humid flora. In the evening, watch the sunset over a jungle lagoon, have dinner, and take a night trip by boat to observe exotic birds, mammals, and alligators.

Day 2

After breakfast, take a boat trip to see the pink dolphins and the Victoria Regia water plant. After lunch, you can fish for piranhas in the lagoons. Visit the community of San Juan de Yanayacu to learn about local customs, followed by dinner and a night excursion for tarantulas and giant frogs.

Day 3

After breakfast, travel to the Sapote lagoon for birdwatching, then proceed to the Moena lagoon to see sloth bears and monkeys. Return for lunch before sailing back to Iquitos. Transfer to your hotel or the airport from 4 pm onwards.

4-day Tour

This tour follows the 3-day itinerary, with an additional guided botany tour on the afternoon of the third day. On the fourth day, sail to the Casha Lagoon for more bird and monkey sightings before returning to Iquitos.

5-day Tour

This tour includes previous activities and additional sightings of the Hoatzin, white monkey, howler monkey, and a trip to the Juanachi lagoon.

Accommodation

Includes 2, 3, or 4 nights of full board accommodation in a double room at Muyuna Amazon Lodge, featuring private bathrooms and terraces with hammocks.

Flight Times

If your flight does not align with the noted timetable, we can adjust the pickup for a supplement. Daylight travel is preferred, with the latest departure time at 3 pm.