Looking to experience the Amazon but short on time? Our Iquitos 2 day Amazon tour packs the jungle’s best highlights into one unforgettable adventure. From spotting pink dolphins and holding anacondas to nighttime caiman searches and visiting indigenous communities, you’ll get an authentic taste of rainforest life without the long commitment.
Duration
2 Days
Difficulty
Moderate, Moderate
104 m.a.s.l (341 feet)
1B, 1L, 1D
by Bus
All year
This Iquitos 2 day Amazon tour takes you through the most authentic side of the Peruvian Amazon: history, living jungle and wild fauna, all without giving up comfort. You’ll walk through Iquitos’ historic downtown, where rubber boom architecture, including the iconic Casa de Fierro designed by Gustave Eiffel, takes you back to an era of tropical splendor. Then you’ll cruise the Itaya River to the mighty Amazon, passing riverside communities living by the ancient rhythms of the jungle, before arriving at Cumaceba Ecolodge, your sanctuary in the heart of the rainforest.
TOUR NAME: Iquitos Amazon Tour 2 days
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GROUP SIZE: Shared group departures
PICK-UP LOCATION: Your hotel, Airbnb, or Iquitos Airport
DROP-OFF LOCATION: Your hotel, Airbnb, or Iquitos Airport
AVAILABILITY: Departs daily
DURATION: 2 days, 1 night
TRANSPORT: Private bus transfer, private motorized boat between port, lodge, and return
LODGING: 1 night in a jungle bungalow with private bathroom and shower (twin or triple occupancy available)
MEALS PROVIDED: 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner (vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options at no extra charge upon request)
RESERVE ACCESS: Entrance fees to Iquitos natural reserves included
STAFF: Expert chef and professional bilingual local guide fully equipped with guiding gear
Your journey kicks off with pickup from the airport or your hotel. We’ll begin with a guided walk through Iquitos’ historic downtown, transporting you back to the opulent rubber boom era.
You’ll visit architectural gems like Casa de Fierro (crafted by Gustave Eiffel), the storied Hotel Palace, Casa Cohen, and Casa Fitzcarraldo, each holding tales from a bygone age.
From the port, we’ll cruise along the Itaya River toward the mighty Amazon River, the planet’s most voluminous waterway. En route, you’ll see the impressive Nanay River Bridge, Peru’s largest, linking the city to the endless rainforest.
Watch as traditional riverside communities go about their lives, connected to the Amazon’s ancient rhythms.
Once you reach Cumaceba Ecolodge, your jungle sanctuary, you’ll check into your comfortable cabin and savor a tasty lunch showcasing local cuisine.
That afternoon, head out on a guided rainforest trek, discovering medicinal plants and giant trees, with the special chance to interact with and feed squirrel monkeys in the wild. If conditions allow, you’ll catch an unforgettable sunset painting the Amazon’s waters in brilliant colors.
Following dinner, get ready for a nighttime canoe excursion on the mysterious Shansho Lagoon. Under the stars, you’ll hunt for caimans using flashlights while the jungle comes alive around you, crickets chirping, frogs croaking, night birds calling, and wind rustling through the canopy.
Iquitos is only accessible by air or river, there are no roads connecting it to the rest of Peru. Most travelers fly directly from Lima in about two hours. Once you land, your pickup is already arranged: we collect you from the airport on Day 1 and that’s where your tour begins.
This Iquitos 2 day Amazon tour departs every day of the year, so there is no bad time to come. The dry season (June to November) brings lower water levels, better jungle trails, and fewer mosquitoes. The wet season (December to May) offers higher river access, more wildlife activity, and the chance to navigate flooded forest channels by canoe. Both seasons include all activities on this itinerary.
Heat and humidity are constant year-round, with temperatures between 28°C and 33°C (82°F to 91°F). Rain can fall at any time, but it rarely lasts long enough to cancel activities. The night excursion on Shansho Lagoon and the morning bird walk happen regardless of light showers.
Everything you need to know before booking your Iquitos 2 day tour. From inclusions and pickup logistics to wildlife and packing, find your answers below or contact us directly.
The tour includes all transfers (private bus and motorized boat), 1 night in a jungle bungalow with private bathroom, 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, and 1 dinner, entrance fees to natural reserves, a bilingual local guide, and all activities: historic city walk, rainforest trek, caiman night excursion, wildlife rescue center visit, and pink dolphin watching.
Price varies by group size and season. All departures are shared group tours with daily availability. Contact us directly for current rates and to reserve your spot.
The tour departs daily. We pick you up directly from your hotel, Airbnb, or Iquitos Airport, and drop you off at the same location at the end of the tour.
You can spot pink and gray river dolphins, squirrel monkeys, sloths, caimans, macaws, toucans, and a variety of rescued animals at the Neyser Wildlife Rescue Center. Night excursions on Shansho Lagoon offer additional caiman sightings.
Yes. You’ll stay in a private jungle bungalow with bathroom and shower. Twin and triple occupancy options are available. The lodge is designed to blend comfort with the natural environment.
Yes, at no extra charge. Just let us know your dietary needs when booking and our expert chef will prepare your meals accordingly.
Iquitos is only accessible by air or river. Most travelers fly from Lima on a 2-hour flight. We recommend booking your arrival for the morning of Day 1 so pickup aligns with the group departure.
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The Amazon doesn’t just show you nature, it surrounds you with it. On the Iquitos 2 day Amazon tour, every bend in the river reveals towering ceiba trees, mirror-like lagoons, and wildlife moving through an ancient green world. Here’s the scenery that will leave you speechless.
