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Amazon Spirit: 4-Day Amazon River Adventure
Explore the Amazon Rainforest on a 4-day tour from Iquitos
S/ 989 per person. Minimum 2 travelers
Experience the Amazon Rainforest from Iquitos on a 4-day, 3-night journey through the Amazon River and the surrounding rainforest.
This experience combines wildlife watching, jungle walks, river navigation, piranha fishing, traditional canoe trips and Amazonian culture. You will explore the rainforest during the day and at night, search for monkeys and river dolphins, visit a local community and spend a full day learning practical jungle survival skills.
The adventure also includes a visit to Monkey Island, where you can learn about Amazonian primates and their conservation.
Pink and gray river dolphins
Navigate the rivers and channels around the lodge in search of Amazon river dolphins in their natural environment.
Jungle survival
Spend a full day deep in the rainforest learning practical survival skills, navigation techniques and traditional ways of using natural resources.
Traditional canoe experience
Navigate smaller blackwater channels in a traditional wooden canoe while searching for monkeys, sloths and other wildlife.
Amazonian community
Visit a local community and learn about everyday life, traditions and the relationship between people and the rainforest.
Monkey Island
Visit Monkey Island and learn about different Amazonian primates, their rescue and their conservation.
Giant Amazonian tree
Walk through the rainforest to a giant tree estimated to be approximately 500 years old.
Day 1 — Into the heart of the Amazon
8:00 AM — Hotel pickup in Iquitos
Your Amazon adventure begins with pickup from your hotel in Iquitos.
Travel toward the Nanay River and stop at Nanay Bridge, where you can see the meeting of the Nanay, Itaya and Amazon rivers.
10:00 AM — Arrival and check-in
Arrive at the jungle lodge, check in and take some time to settle into your surroundings.
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM — Amazon Rainforest hike
Begin your first rainforest exploration on foot.
Walk beneath the forest canopy while looking for plants, insects, frogs, lizards and Amazonian birds such as trogons and hummingbirds.
1:00 PM — Lunch
Enjoy lunch at the lodge surrounded by the sounds and landscapes of the rainforest.
A traditional Amazonian dish such as juane is served as part of the meal.
3:00 PM — Amazonian community and traditional canoe
Visit a local Amazonian community and learn about everyday life and local traditions.
Then navigate smaller channels and tributaries in a traditional wooden canoe.
As you move through the calm blackwater environment, keep an eye out for sloths and monkeys among the vegetation.
7:00 PM — Dinner
Return to the lodge for dinner and relax as darkness settles over the rainforest.
8:00 PM — Night jungle walk
After sunset, explore the rainforest with your guide in search of nocturnal wildlife.
You may encounter giant frogs, tarantulas, snakes and nocturnal insects.
Overnight: Amazon jungle lodge.
Day 2 — Sunrise, wildlife and river exploration
6:00 AM — Sunrise and birdwatching by boat
Start the morning with a peaceful boat excursion to watch the sunrise over the rainforest.
Look for herons, kingfishers, hawks, jacamars, flycatchers and toucanets along the riverbanks and forest.
8:00 AM — Breakfast
Return to the lodge for breakfast.
9:30 AM — Monkey watching and giant tree hike
Navigate the waterways in search of monkeys, including squirrel monkeys and other species found in the area.
Continue on foot through the rainforest toward a giant tree estimated to be approximately 500 years old.
1:00 PM — Lunch
Enjoy lunch at the lodge and take some time to rest.
3:30 PM — Pink and gray river dolphin expedition
Head back onto the water in search of pink and gray river dolphins.
Explore nearby rivers and channels while observing these iconic Amazonian animals in their natural environment.
Depending on conditions, there may also be an opportunity to swim in the Amazon.
Sunset — Amazon sunset
Find a quiet place on the river and watch the sun set over the rainforest.
Overnight: Amazon jungle lodge
Day 3 — Jungle survival and Amazon adventure
7:30 AM — Breakfast
Enjoy breakfast at the lodge and prepare for a full day of exploration deep in the rainforest.
9:00 AM — Full-day jungle expedition
Travel by boat into the rainforest and leave the usual trails behind.
Today focuses on practical skills, exploration and experiencing the jungle in a more hands-on way.
Traditional piranha fishing
Learn traditional fishing techniques and try your hand at catching piranhas in an Amazonian river or lagoon.
Jungle fire and lunch
Deep in the forest, learn how to build a fire and prepare lunch while surrounded by the sounds of the rainforest.
Your guide will demonstrate practical techniques for safely using selected natural resources found in the environment.
Amazonian-style caiman barbecue
Enjoy an Amazonian-style barbecue prepared with caiman meat purchased beforehand from the local market in Iquitos.
No wild caimans are captured for this activity; the meat comes from the local market.
Hammock rest in the rainforest
After lunch, relax in a hammock beneath the rainforest canopy.
Disconnect from the outside world and enjoy the sounds and atmosphere of the jungle.
Basic jungle survival skills
Learn basic Amazon survival techniques, including orientation, safe movement through the forest and traditional uses of selected natural resources.
Water from Amazonian vines
Discover how certain Amazonian vines can provide water and learn about their traditional use by people who live in and know the rainforest.
Before sunset — Return to the lodge
Return to the lodge before sunset and watch the rainforest change as daylight fades.
7:00 PM — Dinner
Enjoy dinner and rest after a full day of exploration and adventure.
Overnight: Amazon jungle lodge.
Day 4 — Monkey Island and return to Iquitos
8:00 AM — Breakfast
Enjoy breakfast at the lodge before your final rainforest excursion.
An optional Amazonian specialty, suri, may also be available during breakfast.
9:00 AM — Monkey Island
Travel by boat to Monkey Island and learn more about Amazonian primates and the ecosystem surrounding them.
This is your final navigation through the rivers and channels before returning to Iquitos.
1:00 PM — Lunch
Return to the lodge for lunch and some time to rest before beginning the journey back to the city.
3:00 PM — Return to Iquitos
Travel back by boat while enjoying your final views of the Amazon River, rainforest and surrounding landscapes.
5:00 PM — Arrival in Iquitos
Estimated arrival in Iquitos at approximately 5:00 PM.
End of the Amazon adventure.
What to bring for your Amazon adventure
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Long-sleeved shirts or lightweight clothing.
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Long pants.
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Waterproof jacket or rain gear.
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Rain poncho.
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Trekking shoes.
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Hat or cap.
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Sunscreen.
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Insect repellent.
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Flashlight.
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Extra cash for personal expenses.
Optional items
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Camera with waterproof protection.
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Waterproof bags or dry bags.
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Sunglasses.
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Binoculars.
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Reusable water bottle.
