3-day Amazon Jungle tour from Iquitos: Pink Dolphin watch

Drift through untouched jungle sounds and spot wildlife from a canopy zipline

A 3-day Amazon jungle tour from Iquitos based at a lodge on the river, with a professional guide leading canoe rides, jungle treks and wildlife observation including pink and grey dolphins. The itinerary includes airport pickup, all activities and two nights' accommodation at the lodge. Flights must arrive before 8am on day one and depart after 6pm on day three.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and jungle introduction

• Reception at Iquitos airport
• Transfer to port and boat ride
• Canoe ride with native guide
• Dinner at the lodge
• Night excursion to observe wildlife

Day 2: Pink dolphins and fishing

• Dawn excursion to watch sunrise and birds
• Afternoon piranha fishing
• Swim in the Amazon River
• Observe pink and grey dolphins
• Overnight at the lodge

Day 3: Jungle trek and return

• Breakfast at the lodge
• Jungle trek to see La Ceiba tree
• Check out and lunch at lodge
• Transfer by boat to Iquitos airport

The experience

The tour starts with airport pickup and a boat ride to the lodge, where you settle in before an afternoon canoe ride with a native guide who points out the plants the local communities use and depend on. At nightfall you walk or paddle through the jungle to spot tarantulas, spiders and nocturnal animals, listening for owls and the calls of tree frogs. Dinner and an overnight stay at the lodge follow.

Day two is built around the pink dolphins. You're up at 4:30 am for a dawn excursion to watch the sunrise and observe the birds of the area in their full colors. In the afternoon you can try piranha fishing the traditional way the indigenous communities practice it, or swim in the Amazon River itself. The main event is the dolphin observation. You'll see both pink and grey dolphins moving through the river. Another night at the lodge.

On the final morning you trek to La Ceiba de la Selva, a tree nearly 500 years old that towers 160 feet high. After breakfast and the trek, you check out at 12:30pm, have lunch, then travel back downriver for about an hour to reach Iquitos airport by 4pm. The guide speaks English or Spanish throughout, and all entrance fees, activities and transport between the lodge and Iquitos are included.

What’s included

• Airport pickup and drop-off in Iquitos.
• all entrance fees and activities including canopy walks, zipline, animal reserve visits, indigenous community time and botanical walks.
• canoe rides and dolphin observation.
• piranha fishing.
• two nights at the jungle lodge with meals.
• professional guide in English or Spanish.
• transport by boat on the Amazon River.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effort

Operated by PVTravels

Is this one for you?Three days is the right length to reach the lodge, spend a full day on the river and jungle, and return without rushing, but it means early starts and a packed schedule, so plan to rest once you're back in Iquitos.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What time do I need to arrive in Iquitos on the first day?

Flights must arrive before 8am so you can be picked up at the airport and transferred to the port in time for the boat to the lodge. If your flight lands later, you won't be able to join this departure.

Will I actually see pink dolphins on this tour?

Pink and grey dolphins are observed on day two during the dedicated dolphin-watching excursion on the Amazon River in the afternoon. The river is their habitat, and the guide knows where they move, though wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.

Can I swim in the Amazon River?

Yes, swimming in the Amazon River is included on day two, after the piranha fishing activity in the afternoon.

What's included in the lodge stay?

The two nights at the jungle lodge, all meals at the lodge, and the activities based there (canoe rides, jungle walks, and the nighttime wildlife excursion) are included. Drinks beyond what's served with meals are not included.

Do I need to be very fit for this tour?

The operator recommends at least a moderate level of physical fitness. The tour involves early mornings (4:30 am start on day two), jungle treks, canoe paddling and walking, so you should be comfortable with activity and heat.