Amazon Rainforest Tour: Wildlife & Jungle Camping (6 Days)

Sleep in the jungle and wake to the sound of wildlife

A 6-day guided tour in the Amazon rainforest near Iquitos, Peru, based at Curassow Amazon Lodge with one full night camping in the reserve. You travel by speedboat and on foot through the Tamshiyacu-Tahuayo Reserve, searching for monkeys, sloths, pink and gray dolphins, giant otters, birds and other wildlife with a live English or Spanish-speaking guide. The tour includes all meals, accommodation and airport pickup.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and jungle introduction

• Reception at Iquitos airport or hotel
• Transfer by road and speedboat to lodge
• Welcome drink and bungalow check-in
• Lunch at lodge
• Jungle walk learning about plants and animals
• Dinner at lodge
• Night boat excursion to spot wildlife

Day 2: Morning exploration and wildlife spotting

• Early morning boat and jungle walk exploration
• Breakfast on board
• Lunch at lodge
• Boat excursion to lakes and dolphin observation
• Dinner at lodge
• Night jungle walk for nocturnal animals

Day 3: Birdwatching and night excursion

• Breakfast at lodge
• Boat and jungle walk searching birds and monkeys
• Lunch at lodge
• Boat excursion for wildlife spotting
• Dinner at lodge
• Night excursion chosen with guide

Day 4: Lake exploration and survival skills

• Breakfast at lodge
• Boat excursion to Lake Yarina for wildlife
• Lunch at lodge
• Boat or walk exploring jungle survival skills
• Dinner at lodge
• Free night to relax

Day 5: Camping and deep jungle activities

• Breakfast at lodge
• Departure to jungle camp
• Camping activities: canoeing, walking, fishing, spotting
• Lunch and dinner at camp

Day 6: Return and village visit

• Return from camp to lodge
• Breakfast at lodge
• Visit San Juan or Ayacucho village for crafts
• Lunch at lodge
• Departure to Iquitos
• Arrival and transfer to airport or hotel

The experience

The lodge sits three hours from Iquitos by speedboat up the Amazon River. From there, your days follow the rhythm of the jungle: early morning boat trips to spot dolphins and birds before breakfast, afternoon explorations of lakes and primary forest, and night walks searching for nocturnal animals like tarantulas, snakes and caimans. The guide knows where to find the rarer sightings. There are over 500 bird species in the area, more than ten monkey species, and the occasional jaguar footprint or anaconda.

On day five, you leave the lodge for a full night camping deep in the reserve, sleeping in tents and exploring by canoe, on foot and by fishing. The final morning brings a visit to a local village before the return speedboat to Iquitos. All meals are included throughout, and you stay in private ensuite rooms at the lodge for the first four nights.

The tour runs at the pace the jungle sets: early starts for wildlife activity, long midday breaks during heat, and evening excursions when nocturnal animals emerge. Boat time and walking trails make up most days, with swimming optional at certain stops. The camping night is the centerpiece: a full immersion in the reserve without the lodge's walls around you.

What’s included

• Airport pickup and return transfer in Iquitos.
• speedboat transport on the Amazon River and through the reserve.
• five nights accommodation (four at Curassow Amazon Lodge in a private ensuite room, one camping in the jungle).
• all meals from lunch on day one through lunch on day six.
• guided wildlife exploration by boat and on foot with a specialist English or Spanish-speaking guide.
• optional piranha fishing and optional swimming with dolphins.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:30

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (11 to 17 years) · Child (under 11)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 38 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 72 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomeNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Curassow Amazon Lodge

Is this one for you?The tour starts early each morning and involves five to six hours of boat and walking exploration daily, with the camping night adding a full immersion in the reserve. Choose this one if you're comfortable with early starts, long days on the water and trails, and sleeping in a tent for one night to reach wildlife deeper in the jungle than day trips can reach.

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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); Child (under 11).

What birds and animals am I likely to see on this tour?

The Tamshiyacu-Tahuayo Reserve holds over 500 bird species and more than ten monkey species, plus sloths, giant otters, pink and gray dolphins, caimans, anacondas, jaguars (footprints more often than the animal itself), capybaras, frogs and tarantulas. Early morning boat trips and night walks are when the rarest sightings happen.

What happens during the camping night?

On day five you travel deep into the jungle and sleep in tents at a camp in the reserve. The night includes canoeing, walking, fishing, caiman spotting and listening to the jungle soundscape. Lunch and dinner are provided at the camp.

How much time do I spend on the water versus walking?

Most days combine both: early morning and afternoon boat explorations of rivers and lakes, plus jungle walks lasting two to three hours. Breakfast is often served on board to maximize exploration time. The exact balance shifts based on what wildlife the guide locates and your own interests.

Is swimming included in the tour?

Swimming with pink and gray dolphins in the lakes is optional during afternoon excursions. The guide coordinates it based on conditions and your comfort level.

What's included in the price?

All accommodation at Curassow Amazon Lodge (private ensuite rooms for four nights) and the camping night; all meals; boat transport on the Amazon River and through the reserve; jungle walks and wildlife exploration with a live guide; airport pickup in Iquitos; and the return transfer to the airport or hotel on day six.