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5 days / 4 nights · Amazon rainforest adventure from Iquitos
A 5-Day Amazon Rainforest Adventure from Iquitos
S/ 1,349 per person. Minimum 2 travelers
Go deeper into the Peruvian Amazon on Turmalina, a 5-day, 4-night journey combining the Yarapa River with an immersive exploration of the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve.
Navigate remote Amazonian waterways, camp in the rainforest, explore natural lakes and search for wildlife in some of the most secluded environments around Iquitos. Along the way, you may encounter pink river dolphins, howler monkeys, giant river otters, capybaras, piranhas, caimans, macaws and many other Amazonian species.
The experience also includes a visit to Puerto Miguel, a riverside Cocama community, as well as nighttime excursions, traditional fishing, rainforest walks and several days of exploration away from conventional tourist routes.
Why choose Turmalina?
A deeper Amazon experience from Iquitos
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Explore Pacaya Samiria National Reserve and its surrounding rainforest.
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Camp in the Amazon Rainforest and spend several nights immersed in nature.
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Search for wildlife including pink river dolphins, howler monkeys, giant river otters, capybaras and caimans.
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Explore remote lakes and Amazonian waterways by boat.
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Go piranha fishing and experience traditional Amazonian fishing techniques.
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Visit Puerto Miguel and learn about local Cocama culture and life along the river.
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Take nighttime jungle excursions in search of frogs, insects, reptiles and other nocturnal wildlife.
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Explore a macaw feeding spot and look for tropical birds such as macaws and toucans.
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Learn about Amazonian plants and traditional medicinal uses with a local guide.
5-Day / 4-Night Amazon Rainforest Tour Itinerary
Day 1 — Yarapa River, Local Community Visit, and River Dolphins
Our adventure begins at 8:00 AM with pickup from your hotel or the airport in Iquitos. We’ll travel approximately 1.5 hours by road to Nauta, where we’ll board a traditional boat and navigate toward the Yarapa River area, in the buffer zone of Pacaya Samiria National Reserve. Our ecolodge is located deep in the Peruvian Amazon, surrounded by lush rainforest and winding waterways.
The boat journey takes approximately 2.5 hours, depending on the season and weather conditions. Along the way, we may spot Amazonian birds, river dolphins, and, if we’re lucky, sloths resting in the trees along the riverbanks. We expect to arrive at the ecolodge around 1:00 PM, just in time for lunch and a short rest.
In the afternoon, we’ll take a guided rainforest walk through primary forest. Along the way, we’ll discover towering trees, different species of palms, medicinal plants, and seeds used in traditional local crafts. We’ll also look for tracks and other signs of mammals that inhabit the Peruvian Amazon.
Before nightfall, we’ll return to the ecolodge for dinner.
After dinner, we’ll set out on a guided nighttime excursion to look for caimans in nearby lakes and waterways. Our guide will help us explore their natural habitat and learn about these fascinating reptiles while respecting the surrounding wildlife.
Activities: Transfer from Iquitos to Nauta, boat excursion along Amazonian waterways, wildlife watching, guided rainforest walk, and nighttime caiman watching.
Accommodation: Ecolodge in the buffer zone of Pacaya Samiria National Reserve.
Day 2 — Exploring the Heart of Pacaya Samiria National Reserve
After breakfast, we’ll prepare our camping gear and travel by boat to Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, one of the most important protected natural areas in the Peruvian Amazon. After approximately one hour on the Amazon River, we’ll reach the reserve’s control and monitoring station, where we’ll present our entry permits and receive a brief introduction to the reserve from a park ranger.
We’ll then continue to Poza Cocha, a beautiful Amazonian lake where we’ll set up camp. Our local guide will prepare lunch over an open fire, surrounded by the rainforest.
After lunch and a short rest, we’ll take a boat excursion around the lake in search of river otters and other Amazonian wildlife.
At sunset, we’ll enjoy the beautiful Amazonian scenery from the boat as the sun sets over the waterways and surrounding rainforest.
After dinner at the campsite, we’ll set out on a guided nighttime rainforest walk to look for large rodents, snakes, scorpions, and other nocturnal wildlife.
Activities: Amazon River navigation, entry into Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, camping at Poza Cocha, boat excursion, wildlife watching, and guided nighttime rainforest walk.
Accommodation: Campsite inside Pacaya Samiria National Reserve.
Day 3 — Wildlife Watching, Camping at Cocha Cushuri, and Nighttime Caiman Watching
We’ll start the day by watching the sunrise over the Amazon rainforest, accompanied by the calls of howler monkeys living around the lake. If we’re lucky, we may spot them in the trees, along with a variety of bird species, including horned screamers, cormorants, herons, hawks, and kingfishers.
After breakfast, we’ll pack our camping gear and travel deeper into the rainforest toward Cocha Cushuri. During the boat excursion, we may spot squirrel monkeys, green iguanas, and other wildlife native to the Peruvian Amazon.
Upon arrival, we’ll set up camp and prepare lunch surrounded by nature.
In the afternoon, our local guide will take us to areas where we may be able to observe capybaras and giant river otters in their natural habitat. Wildlife sightings depend on environmental conditions and the animals’ natural behavior.
At sunset, we’ll return to camp for dinner and some time to rest.
At night, we’ll set out on a boat excursion for caiman watching. During the trip, our guide will explain their nocturnal habits and their important role in the Amazon ecosystem.
Activities: Sunrise wildlife watching, birdwatching, boat excursion to Cocha Cushuri, rainforest camping, capybara and giant river otter watching, and nighttime caiman watching.
Accommodation: Campsite in the Amazon rainforest.
Day 4 — Piranha Fishing, Macaws and Wildlife Watching
We’ll start the morning with the sounds of Amazonian birds. After breakfast, we’ll begin our boat journey back from Pacaya Samiria National Reserve toward the Yarapa Communal Reserve.
We’ll arrive at Cocha Cumaceba, a natural setting ideal for piranha fishing and wildlife watching. After setting up camp, we’ll enjoy an exciting Amazon fishing experience, with the chance to catch different fish species. If conditions allow, some of our catch will be prepared for lunch.
In the afternoon, we’ll take a guided rainforest walk to a macaw feeding spot, where we may observe these colorful birds along with other Amazonian species, including toucans and woodpeckers. Along the way, our local guide will introduce us to the region’s plant life and explain the traditional uses of medicinal plants, such as cat’s claw (Uncaria tomentosa).
At sunset, we’ll return to camp. During the journey, we’ll keep an eye out for uakaris, tamarins, and other primates that live in the rainforest canopy.
Activities: Boat excursion along Amazonian waterways, piranha fishing, wildlife watching, guided rainforest walk to a macaw clay lick, birdwatching, and learning about traditional medicinal plants.
Accommodation: Campsite in the Peruvian Amazon.
Day 5 — Victoria Amazonica and Return to Iquitos
After breakfast, we’ll pack our camping gear and begin the journey back to the lodge.
Along the way, we’ll pass by a lake where we’ll have the opportunity to see the Victoria amazonica, one of the largest aquatic plants in the world.
Lunch and Return to Iquitos
We’ll arrive at the lodge around lunchtime.
After lunch, we’ll have time to take a shower and get ready for the journey back to Iquitos.
We expect to arrive in Iquitos at approximately 6:30 PM.
Important Note About the Itinerary
The Amazon rainforest is a dynamic natural environment, and every experience can be different. Activity times and the order of activities may vary depending on river conditions, weather, water levels, road conditions, and wildlife behavior.
For this reason, the itinerary is flexible. Our guide may adjust the timing, order, or planned activities whenever local conditions require it, always aiming to make the most of each day and provide you with the best possible experience.
Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed, as we observe animals in their natural habitat.
What's Included in the Tour?
Your Turmalina 5-day / 4-night Amazon rainforest adventure includes everything you need to explore the jungle comfortably, accompanied by our experienced local team.
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Ground transportation between Iquitos and Nauta.
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River transportation by boat during excursions and activities.
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1 night of accommodation at our Amazon rainforest ecolodge.
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3 nights of jungle camping, including camping equipment.
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All meals throughout the program, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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Professional local guide throughout the excursions.
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Guided Amazon rainforest walks and jungle exploration.
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Daytime and nighttime wildlife watching excursions.
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Visit to an Amazonian riverside community to discover its culture and way of life.
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Piranha fishing and traditional fishing for other Amazonian fish species.
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Rubber boots for jungle walks.
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All activities listed in the itinerary.
