Iquitos jungle tour: Giant Arapaima, rescue center & Lupuna tree

A 300-year-old Lupuna tree anchors a day that moves from water to forest to rescued animals.

A full-day guided jungle tour in Iquitos combines three distinct stops: native aquatic species including the giant Arapaima fish, piranhas and La Victoria Regia (the world's largest aquatic plant); a jungle hike with scenic vistas and a 300-year-old Lupuna tree; and a wildlife rescue center where threatened animals are rehabilitated and released. The tour runs 7 hours with an English or Spanish-speaking guide, includes all fees and taxes, and welcomes children from age 5. Infants can sit on an adult's lap or use a specialized infant seat.

The experience

The tour starts on the water. You see native aquatic species (the giant Arapaima fish, alligators, piranhas), and La Victoria Regia, the world's largest aquatic plant. The boat portion sets up what comes next: a shift from river to forest. The jungle hike takes you through scenic vistas and brings you face to face with a 300-year-old Lupuna tree, one of the oldest trees in the region. The scale of it changes how the forest reads.

The final stop is a wildlife rescue center where threatened animals are rescued, rehabilitated and released back into the wild. This is not a zoo or a performance space. It is a working facility. You move through the day with a guide who speaks either English or Spanish, and all fees and taxes are included in the price. The full experience runs 7 hours.

What’s included

• All fees and taxes.
• a live guide in English or Spanish.
• boat access to see the aquatic species and La Victoria Regia.
• the jungle hike to the 300-year-old Lupuna tree.
• entry to the wildlife rescue center.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 01:00 and 09:00

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AgesAdult (18 to 70 years) · Infant (5 to 10 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortInfant seats availableNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Kelwin Peña Andrade

Is this one for you?This tour suits travelers with moderate physical fitness who are comfortable on a boat and want to move through three distinct ecosystems (water, forest, and a working rescue facility) in a single day. The 7-hour pace and boat travel mean it's not suited for people with spinal injuries, cardiovascular concerns, or a fear of water travel.

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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: Infant (5 to 10 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 aquatic species will I see on the boat portion of this Iquitos tour?

You'll see giant Arapaima fish, alligators, and piranhas, plus La Victoria Regia, the world's largest aquatic plant, which floats on the water's surface.

How old is the Lupuna tree on the jungle hike?

The Lupuna tree is 300 years old and stands as one of the oldest trees in the Amazon region. You'll see it during the forest portion of the hike.

What happens at the wildlife rescue center?

The rescue center rehabilitates threatened animals and prepares them for release back into the wild. You'll visit as part of the tour to see the work in action.

What's included in the tour price?

All fees, taxes and a guide in English or Spanish are included. The tour runs 7 hours total.