Yanayacu River 6-day Trip

With this 6-day trip on the Yanayacu River, you will see various species including pink dolphins, monkeys, and caimans.

Yanayacu River 6-day Trip

Day 1

Pickup at hotel in Iquitos at 9:15 am followed by transfer to the city port for a boat trip to the camp. After a buffet lunch, explore the nature surrounding us and possibly see the pygmy marmoset. Enjoy a sunset by a lagoon, followed by dinner and a night boat trip to search for alligators.

Day 2

Post-breakfast, visit the Sapote lagoon and Moena lagoon to observe birds, sloths, and monkeys. Following lunch, optional fishing for piranhas. Observe the hoatzin, followed by dinner and a search for tarantulas and frogs at night.

Day 3

Discover the pink dolphin and iguanas. After lunch, a boat trip to Juanachi Lagoon for bird watching, followed by a night tour.

Day 4

Breakfast, followed by an option to camp in the Amazon, with a picnic lunch and the chance to fish for dinner.

Day 5

Campers enjoy breakfast before returning to base camp, then visit San Juan de Yanayacu to learn about riverbank life. After a snack, a night walk for giant frogs.

Day 6

Visit the Sapote Lagoon and Moena Lagoon to observe birds and sloths. After the boat trip, enjoy a buffet lunch and return to Iquitos by 4 pm.

Accommodation

The tour includes 4 nights of full board accommodation at Muyuna Amazon Lodge in a double room and one night camping. All nights can be spent at the lodge if preferred. Camping cabins offer private bathrooms and a terrace with hammocks.

Flight Times

Departure times are adaptable for late pickups with a supplement. The latest departure is 3 pm for optimal river viewing.