Top 25 things to do in Iquitos
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011. Hike in the White Sand Jungle National Park in Iquitos
5 hoursFrom₹13,644/ personFree cancellationInstant confirmationYour guide will pick you up from your accommodation. After a one-hour ride through Iquitos nightlife or daylife, we’ll reach the unique White Sand National Park, an environment unlike anywhere else in the world. At the entrance, we’ll register, take a short break, and safely leave backpacks if needed. A brief introduction will be given before the park ranger leads us into the jungle. Along the trail, you’ll discover trees and medicinal plants such as the mighty Lupuna, palms, edible mushrooms, and more. Wildlife sightings may include monkeys, spiders, jungle pigs, colorful birds, and tiny frogs. Midway, we’ll pause to enjoy breakfast in nature, giving you energy for the journey ahead. After three hours, we’ll exit the park and return to the city, stopping at a roadside stand to taste exotic Amazonian fruits—a delicious reward after the trek. Finally, you’ll be dropped off at your accommodation.
022. Iquitos: 5 Days Jungle Amazon - All Included
5 daysFrom₹47,266/ personFree cancellationInstant confirmationVenture deeper into the Amazon on a five-day expedition that leads you to remote areas teeming with wildlife. Participate in conservation efforts, spot elusive creatures, and savor the tranquility of the jungle during this extended journey.
033. Visit Native Communities from Iquitos
From₹12,669/ personInstant confirmationOur guided tour is special because your guide keeps you well-informed throughout the entire journey—not just taking you places, but explaining what you’re seeing, the cultural context, and river life. We also choose indigenous communities where the experience is authentic and respectful, with no pressure to buy crafts and without overpriced entrance fees that take advantage of travelers. We protect our guests from unexpected or excessive costs, keeping everything clear, fair, and safe. The tour is well-organized and starts at the Boulevard, a clean, calm, and safe area—so you begin the adventure with complete peace of mind. And because it’s almost a private tour (small groups of up to 6 passengers per boat), we can move at a relaxed pace—no rushing and no crowds. While cruising on the Amazon River, we can spend extra time looking for dolphins, slowing down when possible to enjoy the scenery—something large group tours rarely do because they follow strict schedules and move too fast.
044. Monkey Island,Amazon River & Native Aquatic Species - All tickets
5.0· 46 reviews7 hoursFrom₹14,618/ personFree cancellationInstant confirmationSee native aquatic species and then visit Monkey Island in Iquitos, a refuge for native primate species and an example of biodiversity conservation and sustainable tourism. They rehabilitate and then release Amazonian primates into their natural habitat.
055. Monkey Island, Amazon River, Amazonian Sunset
5.0· 44 reviews7 hoursFrom₹13,156/ personFree cancellationInstant confirmationObserve a native species center, visit Monkey Island, a rescue center specialized in primates, sustainable tourism admiring our biodiversity in its natural habitat, visit a local community, observe the Amazon sunset. The tour starts 8 am.
066. Belén Tour: Exotic Market, Floating City & Amazonian Life
5.0· 8 reviewsFrom₹7,991/ personInstant confirmationDiscover the real Amazon life in just a few hours! This immersive tour combines culture, adventure, and authenticity, perfect for travelers with limited time before a flight or upon arrival in Iquitos. Explore the famous Belén Market with a local guide who will introduce you to the hidden world of Paquito Passage, known for its natural medicines, Amazonian herbs, tobacco, and ayahuasca preparations. Then board a traditional canoe to navigate through the floating city of Belén, where houses rest on the water and local families live in harmony with the river. The experience lasts about 2.5 to 3.5 hours, with small-group or private options, offering personalized attention in English or Spanish. If weather allows, you can even try piranha fishing as an optional activity. It’s a short but unforgettable journey into Amazonian life, ideal for travelers seeking authentic experiences, local culture, and safe adventure in the heart of Iquitos.
077. 3-Day Iquitos Jungle Adventure at Muyuna Lodge
5.0· 7 reviews3 daysFrom₹52,528/ personMuyuna Amazon Lodge is an Eco-Lodge located in the heart of the Peruvian Amazon rainforest. We are 140 kilometers (87 miles) upriver from Iquitos, in the Tamshiyacu-Tahuayo National Reserve, and near the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve. Due to our remote location, it is the main reason for which we guarantee the observation of flora and fauna in their natural habitat. For this reason, tourists from all over the world choose Muyuna Lodge. Spend three days in the Amazon Rainforest at the Muyuna Lodge! This action-packed jungle adventure takes you to some of the best spots in the Amazon. Admire a gorgeous sunset over Sapote Lake, go bird watching with your expert naturalist guide, canoe on Juanachi Lake, hike into the rainforest and spot exotic plants and wildlife. All meals, accommodation and round-trip airport transfer are included. If you're looking for an adventure-filled trip, this 3-day Amazon tour is for you!
088. 3-Days Tour in the Amazon Rainforest at Curassow Amazon Lodge
5.0· 6 reviews3 daysFrom₹55,062/ personInstant confirmationDiscover the Amazon jungle of Iquitos with Curassow Amazon Lodge, ecolodge located 110 km (68 miles), on the banks of the Yanayacu River, a small tributary of the Amazon River in the Tamshiyacu - Tahuayo Reserve. Protected area that houses one of the most biodiverse ecosystems in the entire Amazon rainforest, you can explore the primary jungle to observe primates, mammals, amphibians, reptiles, birds, medicinal plants, giant trees and much more. Wake up in the heart of the Peruvian Amazon, surrounded by the symphonic harmony of wildlife. Our 10 comfortable private rooms have a bathroom with shower, windows and doors protected with mosquito nets, balcony with hammocks to relax and enjoy a beautiful view of the Amazon landscapes. The Bungalows have 24-hour electricity, purified water, a fan and high-speed WiFi, that is, a Hotel but inside the Iquitos jungle.
099. Local Market Discovery & Piranha Fishing in Iquitos
5.0· 4 reviews3 hoursFrom₹3,508/ personFree cancellationInstant confirmationStep into the heart of Iquitos and experience the Amazon like never before! This immersive tour combines vibrant culture, fascinating history, and thrilling adventure — all in one unforgettable day. Travel back in time to the Rubber Boom era, when Iquitos was one of the richest cities in Peru. Hear curiosities about Iquitos and its culture. Visit Belén Market, one of the most exotic and lively markets in South America. Walk through colorful stalls filled with Amazonian fruits, medicinal plants, jungle meat, natural remedies, and mysterious local potions. Get a glimpse of daily life in the floating neighborhood of Belén and fish piranhas as a local in one secure spot of the river. You don't want to miss this!
1010. Discover the Amazon for 3 Days 2 Nights
5.0· 3 reviews3 daysFrom₹24,364/ personFree cancellationInstant confirmationLupuna lodge . Started its Service as a jungle tour operator based in the city of Iquitos, in the Amazonian department of Loreto. As founder of Lupuna Jungle Tours, I started an inspired life of passion for Amazon adventure, providing a personalized tourist service to anyone who wants to live a beautiful experience in the jungle. As a Jungle Tourist Guide and expert in the field of tourism, eager to promote an option for nature-loving travelers, he started this project to share it with you.
1111. 4 days Amazon Jungle tour with Pink Dolphin watch from Iquitos
5.0· 2 reviews4 daysFrom₹55,062/ personFree cancellationInstant confirmationIquitos is a great opportunity and an excellent option for all those that want to escape for a moment of the concrete forests, infernal noises and pollution of the big cities. It is also special for those that want to have a close encounter with paradisiacal places in the virgin jungle of the Amazonian, without any other noise than the ones made by the birds, monkeys or insects.
1212. 3-Day Amazon Rainforest Tour from Iquitos
5.0· 2 reviews3 daysFrom₹41,906/ personInstant confirmationThis tour offers an authentic Amazonian experience in small groups of up to 5 travelers per guide, ensuring personalized attention and close service. Includes pickup from downtown hotels or airport before 9:00 a.m., bilingual guides (Spanish/English) and full activities such as wildlife watching, day and night walks, piranha fishing and cultural visit. The accommodation is in a rustic riverside lodge, with private bathroom, mosquito nets and Starlink wifi, guaranteeing comfort in the middle of the jungle. A safe, organized and inclusive experience to truly connect with the Amazon.
