Iquitos Amazon River Eco-Lodge & Pacaya Samiria (4 Days / 3 Nights)
Navigate the mighty Amazon River, swim with pink river dolphins, and explore primary flooded jungle.
Iquitos Amazon River Eco-Lodge & Pacaya Samiria (4 Days / 3 Nights)
Navigate the mighty Amazon River, swim with pink river dolphins, and explore primary flooded jungle.
For accommodations in Cusco's historic center with vehicle access, our tourist transport arrives as close as legally permitted. Due to Cusco's colonial pedestrian alleys, if your hotel is on a narrow stone walkway, we wait at the nearest corner (usually 1/2 to 1 block away). We coordinate with you via WhatsApp/phone in advance, and our assistant welcomes you at the vehicle.
Lodging outside the center? If your hotel or Airbnb is outside the historic center perimeter, meeting is coordinated at a central landmark (such as Plaza Regocijo).
Need dedicated walking escort right to your door or pickup outside the historic center? Select Boutique Private in the booking card above.
Experience overview
Discover the untamed biodiversity of the Peruvian Amazon originating from Iquitos. Navigating downriver on the Amazon, check in to a comfortable jungle eco-lodge surrounded by primary rainforest. Over 4 immersive days, explore protected river tributaries in traditional skiffs, observe wild pink and gray river dolphins, fish for piranhas, search for black caimans on nighttime boat safaris, and learn the medicinal secrets of the rainforest from native Amazonian naturalists.
Coastal & Lowland Safety Profile
Sea-level oxygen at 120m
Ideal for arrival day
+49 ft vertical gain
Physiological Altitude Curve & Biomes
Select any day or milestone on the interactive graph to view its atmospheric altitude, effective oxygen pressure, and terrain biome.
Iquitos Airport Arrival
Peak Altitude
120 m
Effective O₂ Level
~99% vs sea-level
Sea level atmospheric density. 100% effective oxygen pressure.· Scenic navigation down the mighty Amazon River
Detailed day-by-day itinerary (4D / 3N)
- Day 1120 m(394 ft)
Iquitos Airport Arrival – Amazon River Navigation – Dolphin Spotting – Night Caiman Safari
Meet your naturalist guide upon arrival at Iquitos Airport. Transfer to the Nanay river port and board our covered expedition boat down the Amazon River. Observe the meeting of the waters and search for wild pink river dolphins surfacing near the boat. Check in at our jungle eco-lodge and enjoy an authentic Amazonian lunch. In the afternoon, take a nature walk around the lodge canopy. After dinner, embark on a thrilling nocturnal boat excursion to spot black caimans, night birds, and glowing eyes along the riverbanks.
Key highlights
Meals: Lunch, DinnerLodging: Amazon River Jungle Eco-Lodge - Day 2120 m(394 ft)
Primary Rainforest Ethnobotanical Walk – Giant Water Lilies – Piranha Fishing
Awake to a symphony of jungle birds. After an early tropical breakfast, take an ethnobotanical hike through terra firme primary rainforest. Your local naturalist guide reveals trees like the colossal Ceiba Lupuna and plants used for ancestral remedies. In the afternoon, navigate to tranquil oxbow lagoons to admire Victoria Regia giant water lilies and try traditional wooden-pole catch-and-release piranha fishing. Return to the lodge for dinner.
Key highlights
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerLodging: Amazon River Jungle Eco-Lodge - Day 3120 m(394 ft)
Birdwatching Boat Safari – Yagua Indigenous Community – Night Jungle Sounds
Early morning sunrise boat excursion to observe toucans, macaws, kingfishers, and hoatzin prehistoric birds in the morning light. After breakfast, visit a traditional Yagua indigenous riverside village to learn about their ancestral blowgun hunting techniques, fiber crafts, and customs. In the afternoon, enjoy swimming in the warm waters of the Amazon River near dolphin feeding areas. Finish with an evening jungle walk listening to the nocturnal calls of the forest.
Key highlights
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerLodging: Amazon River Jungle Eco-Lodge - Day 4106 m(348 ft)
Amazon River Sunrise – Wildlife Rescue Visit – Transfer to Iquitos Airport
Enjoy breakfast overlooking the river. Board our return boat toward Iquitos, stopping at a local wildlife sanctuary dedicated to rehabilitating orphaned sloths, monkeys, and anacondas. Arrive at the Bellavista Nanay port and transfer directly to Iquitos Airport (IQT) in time for your afternoon flight back to Lima.
Key highlights
Meals: Breakfast
What's Included & Excluded
What is Included
100% Pre-PaidPre-paid services verified & delivered on route
- Roundtrip airport transfers from Iquitos Airport (IQT) and river ports
- 3 nights accommodation in private eco-lodge room with mosquito netting and en-suite bathroom
- All meals at the lodge (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner with fresh local ingredients)
- Daily guided boat excursions in traditional wooden skiffs with certified captain
- Bilingual native Amazonian naturalist guide (English & Spanish)
- Rubber boots for jungle hikes
- All local community and reserve entry permits
What is Not Included
Out-of-PocketPersonal expenses & discretionary gratuities
- Domestic flights Lima (LIM) ↔ Iquitos (IQT)
- Alcoholic beverages, sodas, and personal bar expenses
- Discretionary gratuities for guide, boat captain, and lodge staff
Field Realities & Pocket Cash
Real ground notes from our team in CuscoIdeal Traveler Fit
Who enjoys this route mostWildlife lovers, birdwatchers, and adventurous travelers seeking primeval rainforest, clay licks, giant river otters, caimans, and river navigation.
2 to 3 hours of guided naturalist trail walks and motorized river canoe excursions with frequent wildlife observation stops.
Radical Honesty: Who This is NOT For
We prefer honesty over unsuitable bookings- ✕Travelers expecting air-conditioned city hotel luxury or high-speed Wi‑Fi in the deep Amazon basin.
- ✕Individuals with severe phobias of tropical insects or amphibians.
- ✕Anyone unable to walk on unpaved muddy rainforest trails or board wooden river boats.
Route Pocket Expenses (Carry Cash Soles in Daypack)
Mandatory checkpoint fees, community tickets & coin-operated restrooms
Lodge Bar & Refreshments
Cold bottled beers, sodas, and tropical juices at the lodge bar.
Indigenous Artisan Crafts
Direct purchase from local Matsigenka or Ribereño artisan families.
Lodge Staff Gratuity Pool
Shared voluntary tip for boat drivers, cooks, and lodge staff.
Luggage & Transit Rule: Keep your rainforest duffel to 12–15 kg maximum. Large city luggage remains stored for free at your hotel in Lima or Cusco. Pack quick-drying long clothes.
What to pack for this journey
Tested on the trail by our team in CuscoReal Traveler Reviews & Experiences
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Frequently asked questions
Have custom requests?
Dietary accommodations, hotel upgrades or a slower photography pace? Speak directly with our local Cusco specialists.