1-Day Amazon Experience from Iquitos | Brisa Tropical
4.7 / 5 · 7 traveler reviews
Escape into the Amazon jungle on this full-day adventure from Iquitos. Cruise the Amazon River in search of playful pink dolphins, watching for exotic birds, monkeys, and sloths around every bend. Visit a wildlife rescue center, meet capybaras, caimans, and giant arapaima at Fundo Pedrito, and stand beneath the towering Ceiba tree, known locally as the "Tree of Life" and sacred to Indigenous communities. Enjoy a farm-to-table lunch at our family-owned jungle lodge, spend the afternoon with the Yagua people, and relax on a scenic cruise back to Iquitos. • Pink river dolphin watching • Monkeys, sloths, exotic birds, capybara and more! • Wildlife rescue center visit • Yagua cultural visit • Farm-to-table lunch at our family-owned jungle lodge • The sacred "Tree of Life" Ceiba tree • Golden-hour river cruise back to Iquitos Want more? Stay a night or two to add a night walk, sunrise birding, piranha fishing, and Monkey Island. We also offer sport fishing, birding, and camping trips.
Your experience
Stop 1
Pickup at 8:30 AM from your chosen location: Motokar ride through Iquitos to the Marina Rústica docks at Bellavista Plaza — a cultural landmark on the Amazon River
Stop 2
Rainforest animal viewing: capybara, exotic birds, caiman, Arapaima gigas, turtles, and more!
Stop 3
Dolphin Watching: A quest to spot the elusive and majestic pink river dolphins, known for their size and playfulness (sightings not guaranteed)
Stop 4
Animal Rescue Center: Where wild monkeys roam freely. Dedicated to rehabilitating animals for release into Pacaya Samiria National Reserve.
Stop 5
Lunch: Enjoy various traditional flavors of the region thoughtfully prepared using locally sourced, farm-to-table ingredients.
Stop 6
Visit to giant Ceiba Tree: Towering over the rainforest, the Ceiba tree is a symbol of strength and resilience - considered sacred by many indigenous cultures, often referred to as the "Tree of Life".
Stop 7
Visit with Yagua Natives: known for their rich cultural traditions, including vibrant body paint, intricate crafts, and deep connection to the rainforest.
Stop 8
Jungle and river watching: A final serene boat ride soaking in the sights and sounds of the rainforest before saying goodbye to this unforgettable wilderness.
Stop 9
Amazon River boating excursion: keep your eyes peeled for pink river dolphins and soak in centuries of cultural heritage woven into the jungle around you!
Stop 10
Airport/Hotel drop-off
What’s included
- Lunch, purified water, coffee, and tea
- Rubber boots
- Airport/Hotel pickup and drop off
- Bilingual tour guide (English/Spanish)
- All tour entrance fees included (see full itinerary below)
Not included
- Gratuity for tour guide
Before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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