The 15 Best Iquitos Tours

1.Belen Market and La Venecia Loretana Tour With A Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $50Our pick

Join local guide Marlon Ashanga for a 2.5-hour look at Iquitos beyond the main plaza. Ride a motokar to Belén Market, taste Amazonian fruits and foods, learn about medicines and crafts, then take a small boat through La Venecia Loretana, the neighborhood’s floating and stilted community.

“Very knowledgeable showed us all the special placed and items fascinating place. Tuk tuk driver very good”

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2.3-Day All Inclusive Guided Jungle Tour from Iquitos at Maniti Eco-Lodge

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 74 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $459

Travel from Iquitos to Maniti Eco-Lodge for three days of guided Amazon outings. You will look for pink dolphins, monkeys, caimans, birds, piranhas, Victoria Regia, and nocturnal wildlife, with private basic rooms, meals, rubber boots, and transport included. Guides such as Alfredo, Linder, Edwin, and Ashoku have led this program.

“An excellent experience overall that I would highly recommend! This organization is very well-organized and provides a good variety of experiences during your time in the jungle. My photos are from a night walk through the jungle, a visit to a local community, and a visit to a local animal reserve. They also offered us the option of doing an Ayahuasca ceremony which a few of us partook of and they took very good care of us and guided us through that rather intense but positive experience. I highly recommend this tour with this organization.”

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3.2-Day All Inclusive Guided Jungle Tour from Iquitos at Maniti Eco-Lodge

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 62 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $295

Spend two days exploring the Amazon near Iquitos with guides such as Edwin, Alfredo, or Segundo. Expect boat rides, monkey encounters, piranha fishing, pink dolphin watching, night and morning hikes, a stay at Maniti Eco-Lodge, and a visit with the Yaguas community. Lodging is private but basic, so pack for heat, insects, and a simple jungle camp.

“We had an incredible time with the Maniti tour group. Our tour guide, Alfredo, was incredibly knowledgeable and a pleasure to be around. He had many insights about everything we visited and we got to see the Amazon rainforest through the eyes of a local because of him - he really felt more like a friend than a tour guide. Everything was very well planned out and easy to navigate. We left our suitcases at the pickup point, rode mototaxis to the port, then took a boat to the lodges. All the meals they made for us we're incredible, as well as all the hikes and wildlife we saw. Monkey…”

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4.3-Day Iquitos Amazon Jungle Adventure at Heliconia Lodge

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 54 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $482

Travel 80 km by river from Iquitos to Heliconia Lodge for two nights in the Yanamono rainforest. Your bilingual guide leads jungle hikes, bird watching, dolphin searches, piranha fishing, lake visits, night walks, and a sugarcane mill visit. Guides such as Manuel, Freddy, Victor, and Daniel have earned special praise for their local knowledge and friendly style.

“This is one of the most amazing things we have ever done. Huge thanks to Nixon, our guide, and the Heliconia Amazon River Lodge. Their staff are just the best, so welcoming and the food is top notch. Piranha fishing is an experience everyone should have in their lifetime, the competition to catch one gets fierce!!. The itinerary is very broad and is very interesting. Don't forget your bug spray and camera. We were very sad to leave.”

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5.3-Day Amazon Jungle Adventure Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 50 reviews · 3 days · from $467

Travel from Iquitos by boat to a riverside lodge for three days of guided Amazon outings. You will search for dolphins, caimans, birds, insects, and medicinal plants, fish for piranhas, visit a butterfly farm and eco-village, and meet the Yahuas. Guides such as Danny, Ernesto, Miguel, and Andrés have earned praise for their local knowledge and care.

“This Amazon experience was amazing. I was very fortunate that it was me and another person in the group which made it far better. My guide Joa was very friendly and helped when he could and provided some funny moments”

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6.Amazon Rescue Center – Manatees Conservation Center Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 49 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $8Best value

Visit CREA, the Amazon Rescue Center, about 13.8 kilometers from Iquitos. In roughly one hour, a professional guide explains how manatees, monkeys, birds, turtles, and other animals are treated and prepared for release. You may receive an English tour, as happened with guides such as Jessica, but transportation, food, and drinks are not included.

“It was a great experience. We had a private English tour with Jessica who was very knowledgeable and very friendly. We saw and learned about manatees, birds, fish and the rescue and release efforts of the centre. Highly recommend a tour if you’re in Iquitos.”

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7.Belen Market & Floating City 2-3 Hour Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 38 reviews · 2h 30m · from $40

Join Kelwin’s Amazon Adventures for a private 150-minute walk through Belen Market, followed by a traditional boat ride through Iquitos’ floating neighborhood. See jungle foods, river fish, crafts, traditional medicines, and homes built above the water. English and Spanish guiding is available, with pickup from four listed hotels.

“Absolutely fantastic tour. We learnt a lot about the area and he took us through all of the markets. Kelwin is an amazing host i would 100% recommend this tour”

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8.6-Hour Wonderful Wildlife Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 32 reviews · 6 - 7 hours · from $96

Spend six to seven hours with a bilingual guide such as José or Cristian, cruising from Iquitos to the Amazon, visiting Fundo Pedrito, feeding paiches and piranhas, resting at a river viewpoint, walking to a giant Lupuna tree, and seeing rescued sloths and anacondas.

“I was lucky to have two private tours with Yakumama and I was very impressed with everything! More importantly I felt secure and safe. If you are looking for a quick day tour - I highly recommend this one to get a nice taste of the jungle and see some incredible animals!”

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9.Full day tour in the Peruvian jungle

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 25 reviews · 10 hours · from $133

Leave Iquitos at 9:00 AM for a 10-hour Amazon adventure with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. Cruise the Itaya and Amazon rivers, look for pink and grey dolphins, visit Victoria Regia lilies and rescued wildlife, canoe across Shanshococha Lagoon, and meet the Yagua community. Guide Ronnie has earned special praise for his warmth and clear explanations.

“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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10.Native Community Experience & Amazon River Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 15 reviews · 6 hours · from $119

Set out from Iquitos with a bilingual guide such as José or Pablo, cruise the Itaya, Amazon, and Nanay rivers, meet the Kukama community, walk through Father Cocha, and tour Pilpintuwasi Butterfly Garden. The $119 price excludes 60 soles for lunch and entrance fees, so carry local cash.

“A good trip to see and know more about the jungle local tribes , and animals that live there , with an excitment boat trip in the amazon river”

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11.Full Day Tour in the Jungle | Amazon Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 14 reviews · 8 hours · from $89

From Iquitos, cruise the Nanay and Amazon rivers with an English or Spanish guide. You will watch for pink and gray dolphins, meet the Kukama community, visit Monkey Island and a wildlife rescue center, sample Amazonian drinks, and eat lunch at a jungle lodge. Guide Alan has earned special praise for his warm, capable approach.

“Tutto sommato bene però si è perso troppo tempo per il pranzo”

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12.3 Days and 2 Nights Guided Amazon Jungle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 12 reviews · 3 days · from $434

Travel from Iquitos by boat through the Nanay and Amazon rivers to a jungle lodge. You will visit an animal farm, spot nocturnal creatures, watch pink and grey dolphins, fish, zipline, meet a local community, and walk to a huge old ceiba tree. English and Spanish guides lead small groups of up to 15.

“Szallas, programok es az étkezés rendben voltak. A túra vezetés színvonala azonban nem. Alapvetően az angol nyelvtudás hiánya miatt nem kaptunk elegendő információt, választ az adott helyről, adott szituaciorol, egyes élővilágra vonatkozó kérdéseinkre. Olyan érzésünk volt mintha csak egy kísérő lenne mellettünk, aki max a biztonságérzetet növelte.”

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13.Iquitos to the Amazon: 2-Day Jungle & Wildlife Experience

★★★★★★★★★★3.2 · 8 reviews · 2 days · from $480

Travel from Iquitos by private boat to a jungle lodge on the Yanayacu River. With an English or Spanish guide such as Christian, Harley, or Adriel, you’ll search for dolphins, sloths, birds, tarantulas, alligators, and medicinal plants, then fish, raft, and visit the Yaguas community if time allows.

“This was one of the most amazing tours we've ever had the privilege of participating in! Adriel was our guide and he ensured that we saw as much as possible. My friend who was with me is 68 years old and somewhat mobility limited- he went out of his way to assist her and make sure that she was able to participate in all the planned activities. Magnificent and magical time!”

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14.2 Days and 1 Night Guided Amazon Jungle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 7 reviews · 2 days · from $315

Travel from Iquitos by boat through the Nanay and Amazon rivers to a rainforest lodge. You will visit an animal farm, climb to a 26-meter lookout, ride a zipline, explore by canoe after dark, watch birds at dawn, and meet the Yagua community. English- and Spanish-speaking local guides lead groups of up to 15.

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15.Amazon Jungle in 2 Days: Adventure and Expedition

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 2 days · from $245

Travel from Iquitos by boat to the Nanay, Momón, and Amazon rivers, then spend one night at Amazon Journeys Lodge. You will visit Bora and Yagua communities, walk among medicinal plants, see rescued jungle animals, search for tarantulas, watch birds and sunsets, and look for gray and pink dolphins with an English or Spanish guide.

“This tour was absolutely fantastic. Packed with amazing experiences. Frank was a massively enthusiastic and knowledgable guide who brought it all to life. If you want to get to know about the Amazon jungle and have a brilliant time, go on this trip.”

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