3-Day Jungle Tour from Iquitos: Pink Dolphins & Monkey Island

Two nights deep in the rainforest, two night walks, sunrise birding, and the sacred Ceiba tree

A 3-day jungle tour from Iquitos takes you by boat into the Amazon to a private lodge on the Yanayacu River, where you stay two nights and join guided night walks, a sunrise birding cruise, visits to animal rescue centers and indigenous villages, and piranha fishing. The bilingual guide, all meals, airport pickup and all excursions are included. Children from age 5 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Amazon Expedition

• Boat on Amazon River spotting dolphins
• View rainforest animals
• Watch for pink river dolphins
• Visit animal rescue center
• See giant Ceiba tree
• Guided night jungle hike

Day 2: Cultural Immersion

• Sunrise birding boat excursion
• Visit Yagua Tribe
• Fish for piranhas and lunch
• Explore Yanayacu Timicuro Village

Day 3: Monkey Island - Iquitos

• Dolphin watching boat ride
• Visit Monkey Island
• Final jungle and river boat ride
• Airport or hotel drop-off

The experience

You arrive in Iquitos and get picked up for the boat ride into the Amazon. The lodge sits on the Yanayacu River, and the first day moves between water and forest: a cruise to spot pink dolphins (sightings are not guaranteed), a visit to Fundo Pedrito to see capybaras, caimans and giant arapaima, and a tour of a rescue center for monkeys and sloths. You'll stand beneath the Ceiba tree, which indigenous cultures call the Tree of Life. Two guided night walks happen on nights one and two, when the rainforest sounds change and nocturnal animals emerge.

Day two centers on the people and traditions of the Amazon. A sunrise birding excursion starts around 5:30am to catch macaws, herons, kingfishers and sloths in the early light. You visit the Yagua people to see their body paint and crafts, then fish for piranha in the river: the guide's team prepares your catch for lunch. The afternoon takes you to Yanayacu Timicuro village, a mestizo community where you learn about medicinal plants and the spiritual beliefs woven into daily life.

Day three is the farewell. A final dolphin-watching cruise heads toward Monkey Island, where you see a variety of monkey species, including the world's smallest. The boat ride back to Iquitos lets the rainforest settle as you leave. Airport or hotel drop-off ends the tour. Meals, purified water, coffee and tea are provided; a bilingual guide (English and Spanish) travels with you; rubber boots in various sizes are supplied; and evening WiFi is available at the lodge.

What’s included

• All meals, purified water, coffee and tea.
• private bungalow accommodation with en-suite bathroom.
• bilingual guide in English and Spanish.
• airport pickup and drop-off.
• rubber boots in various sizes.
• evening WiFi at the lodge.
• all excursions including boat cruises, night jungle walks, sunrise birding, animal rescue center tours, village visits, and piranha fishing.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (5 to 12 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupUp to 25

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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 10 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomeNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Brisa Tropical Adventures

Is this one for you?The tour starts before dawn on day two for the sunrise birding cruise and includes two night walks, so you'll be up early and active after dark. Plan for a full-day rhythm rather than a leisurely pace. The boat rides and village visits suit most fitness levels, and children from age 5 travel comfortably, but the early starts and evening activity mean you're making the most of each day in the rainforest.

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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: Child (5 to 12 years). Children under 5 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.

What animals might I see on a 3-day Amazon tour from Iquitos?

Pink river dolphins, capybaras, caimans, giant arapaima, macaws, herons, kingfishers, sloths, and multiple monkey species including the world's smallest. Dolphin sightings are not guaranteed, but the itinerary includes dedicated dolphin-watching cruises on days one and three.

Do I need to be an early riser for this jungle tour?

The sunrise birding excursion on day two starts around 5:30am, so yes. That's the earliest wake-up. Night walks happen after dark on both nights you stay at the lodge, so the schedule mixes early mornings with evening activity.

What's included in the 3-day jungle tour price?

All meals, purified water, coffee and tea; a private bungalow with an en-suite bathroom; airport pickup and drop-off; a bilingual guide in English and Spanish; rubber boots; and every excursion listed in the itinerary: boat cruises, village visits, night walks, sunrise birding and piranha fishing.

What is the Ceiba tree, and why does the tour visit it?

The Ceiba tree towers over the rainforest and is considered sacred by indigenous cultures, often called the Tree of Life as a symbol of strength and resilience. The tour includes a visit to stand beneath it on day one.

Does the tour include time with indigenous communities?

Yes. Day two includes a visit to the Yagua people, known for their body paint and traditional crafts, and a separate visit to Yanayacu Timicuro village, a mestizo community where you learn about medicinal plants and spiritual beliefs tied to the rainforest.