2-Day Amazon Jungle Tour from Iquitos: River, Tribe & Wildlife

Navigate the Amazon, meet the Yahuas tribe, and fish the river in two days

A 2-day guided tour from Iquitos that takes you 45 minutes downriver by speedboat to a jungle lodge near Santa Victoria, where you visit an indigenous Yahuas community, fish for piranha, observe pink and gray dolphins, and wake at 5 am for bird watching before returning to the city. The tour includes all meals, overnight accommodation at a 3-star lodge, and a live guide in English or Spanish.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Amazon River and Tribe Visit

• Boat ride on Amazon River
• Observe Amazon and Itaya Rivers
• Look for pink and gray dolphins
• Walk 25 minutes to lodge
• Welcome drink at lodge
• Lunch at lodge
• Visit Yahuas tribe and learn customs
• Dinner at lodge
• Nocturnal animal walk

Day 2: Bird Watching and Fishing

• Early morning bird watching
• Breakfast at lodge
• Short fishing excursion
• Lunch at lodge
• Return to city by 2:30 pm

The experience

The tour starts at the Iquitos port with a 45-minute speedboat ride down the Amazon River. As you travel, the guide points out the two rivers (the Amazon and Itaya), where their waters meet in different colors, and watches for pink and gray dolphins that surface along the way. Once you reach the lodge, a 25-minute walk through the jungle brings you to the site, where staff greet you with traditional welcome drinks made from local fruits. Lunch arrives at noon, and in the afternoon you visit the Yahuas tribe to learn their customs, see traditional crafts like the blowgun (cervatana), and spend time with community members.

After dinner at 7 pm, the guide leads a night walk to spot nocturnal animals in their habitat. The next morning starts early: at 5 am you're out watching different bird species in the forest, listening to their calls. Breakfast follows at 7 am, then a short fishing excursion where you catch piranha and other river fish. Lunch is served before the speedboat returns you to Iquitos by 2:30 pm. You sleep one night at the Amazon Nativo Lodge, a 3-star property with two beds per room, private bathroom, toilet and shower.

On the first day, a city tour shows the historical sites built during the rubber boom era, including the Iron House and Casa Cohen. The combination of river travel, jungle walking, tribal contact, and wildlife observation fills both days without requiring you to arrange transport or accommodation separately.

What’s included

• All meals (lunch and dinner on day one, breakfast and lunch on day two).
• overnight stay at the Amazon Nativo Lodge with private bathroom.
• speedboat transport on the Amazon River.
• guided visit to the Yahuas tribe.
• piranha fishing.
• night wildlife walk.
• early morning bird watching.
• city tour of historical rubber-boom sites including the Iron House.
• live guide in English or Spanish.
• pickup from Iquitos port.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 to 64 years) · Senior (65 to 80 years) · Youth (11 to 17 years) · Under 11: can't be booked

GroupUp to 25 · max 2 per booking

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Amazon Nativo Lodge

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English or Spanish, so you can follow the commentary in whichever language you choose. The fixed 2-day schedule packs river travel, tribal contact, fishing, and bird watching into a single overnight trip, so you don't need to commit to a longer jungle stay to see multiple ecosystems and wildlife.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 17 years). Children under 11 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How far is the lodge from Iquitos, and how do I get there?

The lodge sits 45 km down the Amazon River from Iquitos. You travel there by speedboat, a 45-minute ride from the port, then walk 25 minutes through the jungle to arrive at the site.

What will I see and do on the Amazon River?

From the boat you watch for pink and gray dolphins as the Amazon and Itaya Rivers meet, then visit the Yahuas tribe to learn their customs and see traditional crafts. You also fish for piranha and other river fish, and take a night walk to observe nocturnal animals.

What time does the bird watching happen, and how early do I need to wake up?

Bird watching starts at 5 am on the second morning, so you'll be up before dawn. Breakfast is served at 7 am after the excursion, and you leave the lodge by 2:30 pm to return to Iquitos.

What meals are included, and where do I sleep?

All meals are included: lunch and dinner on day one, breakfast and lunch on day two. You stay one night at the Amazon Nativo Lodge, a 3-star property with two beds per room and a private bathroom with shower and toilet.

Are there any age restrictions for this tour?

Children are welcome from age 11. The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or those with poor cardiovascular health, though it suits all fitness levels.