PERU · IQUITOS TOURS
The 15 best iquitos tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it actually suits. Number one is first for a reason; start there and work down.
Belén market culture and the Venecia Loretana floating village in Iquitos with local guide Marlon. Tastings, boat ride, and real life.
“The market was unbelievable, and our local guide was very informative. The boat ride of the floating city was awesome! Our guide lived there and he even invited us into his house!”
3-day all-inclusive jungle adventure from Iquitos to Maniti Eco-Lodge. Boat wildlife, Monkey Island, pink dolphins, night hikes.
“First off, I do want to say that this is not a private tour, but a group tour. Our tour guide Rene was very friendly and knowledgeable, and everyone really enjoyed him. Monkey Island was amazing to see, as were the dolphins. I think we were quoted a more expensive price for the butterfly habitat than is normal when the woman taking the entrance fee was trying to give us change back, but our guide is telling her no.”
3 days deep in Pacaya Samiria near Iquitos, with canoeing, night hikes, medicinal jungle walks, and artisanal fishing. Small group.
“We did a 3-day trip with Eli and Roman. Eli was our guide and took good care of us, including our meals (breakfast, lunch, and diner) and daily needs in the jungle. He was very responsible and made sure we stayed safe throughout the trip. Also, the meal was very delicious, we could not expect more in such a harsh living condition. Roman was our skipper and truly a master of the jungle. He knew how to spot wildlife, navigate different rivers, and kept the trip fun with his great sense of humor. Ruth was very responsive and accommodating. She handled our pick-up and drop-off smoothly and did a great…”
Two days from Iquitos to Maniti Eco-Lodge on Monkey Island with jungle hikes, boat wildlife, pink dolphins, and Yaguas tribe visit.
“The tour is too expensive. You get basically the same for half the money or less if you book it in Iquitos. There are also more than enough tours, so you don't have to worry about not finding one there. And head flashlights are not even included, they are sold to you when you arrive at the meeting point, which I think is rude, considering you pay 250$ pp. Nevertheless, our tour guide was very competent and nice (Linder, young man who was born and raised in an indigeneous tribe in the jungle). Unfortunately we couldn't go on the night excursion, because of the heavy rainfall.”
3-day Amazon adventure from Iquitos at Heliconia Lodge: river cruise, Yanamono hikes, pink dolphins, night walks, and sugarcane tastings.
“Very very interesting trip to see the amazon river , best food and lodge.”
Private 2-3 hour tour in Iquitos to explore Mercado de Belén and the floating city on the Rio Itaya with a guide.
“Belen market and the floating city is a must go when you come to Iquitos. The bustling and fascinating local jungle market offers a lot of unusual jungle produce and food for visitors to see and taste, at very reasonable price. My local guide Kelwin was very helpful to help me navigate the market and translate for me. He also took great pictures for me (that’s a bonus when you travel solo) With a local guide, you would feel safe to walk around in this busy area”
3-day Amazon adventure from Iquitos in Loreto: boat rides, sunrise wildlife, piranha fishing, medicinal plants, and jungle sunset moments.
“For a group of 5 25 year old’s this 3 day Amazon jungle experience was well worth the money. Our guide Ernesto was amazing! He grew up in the jungle and was passionate with showing us everything it had to offer. Ernesto showed us numerous species of wildlife including locating a wild tarantula from the ground and picking it up for all of us to see, wild pink dolphins, a wild alligator, frogs, sloths, electric eels, monkeys, anacondas and many other species of birds and insects. We also went piranha fishing along the Amazon river which was amazing and we also had an evening where we actually got to dip…”
Visit the Amazon Rescue Center in Iquitos to learn how rescued manatees and other wildlife are rehabilitated and released.
“What an amazing facility if your in the area itis a MUST to see.”
Private 7-hour Iquitos tour with native Amazon aquatic species and a visit to Monkey Island, a primate rescue and release refuge.
“Fantastic trip with Javier. So nice to have a private tour. We went to the giant tree, then the fish farm, Monkey island and then found dolphins. Javier was born in the jungle and is a really experienced guide so we were very lucky to have such knowledge to draw on. He also spoke great English. A fabulous trip.”
4 days in Iquitos: jungle lodge nights, dawn canoe rides, Monkey Island rescue primates, Yagua culture, piranha fishing, from $550.
“The guide Andres was excellent and found something new to show every time we went out. The accomodations were basic but comfortable. The food was exceptional, with a lot of a variety and great quality. The lodge is surrounded by villages populated by 'locals', so you are not only learning about their way of life from the guide but seeing it yourself.”
Monkey Island and Amazon sunset in Iquitos. A 7-hour primate rescue and biodiversity tour for $135, limited to 20.
“Loved this! Every part of the day was better than the next. Monkey island as unreal. The towns were also unreal!! Definitely a must do”
A private 2 to 3 hour tour in Iquitos featuring Belen’s open-air market and a floating city over the water, guided by Kelwin.
“The Market and the floating city tour were both great, informative and a real feast for the eyes. Kelwin was knowledgeable and very personable.”
3 days and 2 nights in the Peruvian Amazon from Iquitos, with bilingual guides, jungle night walks, monkeys, blackwater canoes, and meals.
“Traveled with my 27 year old son and after having hiked for the previous three weeks in altitude it was very nice to to spend some time in the amazon. Louis our tour guide, called us upon our arrival in Iquatus at our hotel and arranged pick-up the following day From there he looked after all of our needs and was very flexible on our activities. After having traveled throughout Peru we found it challenging to find good good food but this was not an issue.”
6-hour Iquitos Amazon wildlife tour with river cruise, pink dolphin chances, paiche breeding, Victoria lily pads, Lupuna tree, and more.
“Our guide was wonderful and very informative, however the tour stops weren’t the most ethical unfortunately.”
Full-day jungle trip from Iquitos with river cruising, Victoria Regia lilies, wildlife rescue visits, canoe time, and a Yagua community stop.
“It was a great trip. I had ordered it the night before, so it ended up becoming a personal trip for my friend and me.”
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