Iquitos: 5-Day Amazon Rainforest Expedition & Eco-Tour｜Peru

DAY 01: Amazon River Navigation, Indigenous Culture & Night Walk
-> Enjoy a convenient pick-up and transfer to Bellavista Nanay port for a scenic boat ride along the Amazon River, keeping an eye out for wild pink and gray river dolphins.
-> Visit a local native tribe to learn about traditional dances, oral heritage, and ancestral plant medicine.
-> Arrive at the lodge for a traditional jungle lunch, a refreshing Amazon River swim, and a natural mud bath experience.
-> Admire a golden sunset on the river, followed by dinner and a guided night walk to spot tarantulas, frogs, and nocturnal birds.

DAY 02: Rescue Center, Native Fish Demonstration & Caiman Safari
-> Start early with a peaceful sunrise view on the river paired with the morning chorus of rainforest birds.
-> Sample traditional Amazonian macerated drinks made from camu camu and native Herbs.
-> Learn about aquatic biodiversity during an educational demonstration on Amazonian fish species, including the famous piranha.
-> Enjoy lunch, relax by the lodge pool, and take a night canoe excursion to safely spot wild caimans with your expert guide.

DAY 03: Botanical Hike, Yanayacu River & Yagua Tribe
-> Take a guided morning botanical walk to discover giant trees and native plants used by native healers.
-> Cruise along the pristine Yanayacu River in a traditional "peque-peque" motorboat to explore a remote biodiversity hotspot.
-> Walk the Giant Tree Trail to marvel at the legendary, towering Lupuna tree and learn about its ecological role.
-> Connect with the Yagua Tribe to discover their palm-fiber crafts, traditional attire, and blowgun ("pucuna") techniques.
-> Visit the riverside village of Fátima to experience authentic river life, followed by evening storytelling of local myths.

DAY 04: San Rafael Butterfly Sanctuary & Lodge Relaxation
-> Visit the San Rafael Butterfly Farm, an immersive sanctuary showcasing vibrant native Amazonian butterfly species and their life cycles.
-> Savor a regional self-service jungle lunch prepared with fresh local ingredients.
-> Spend a peaceful afternoon relaxing poolside, reading, or photographing the lush rainforest surroundings before dinner.

DAY 05: Conservation & Return to Iquitos
-> Observe monkeys behaving naturally in the wild canopy while learning about critical rainforest conservation initiatives.
-> Enjoy a final Amazonian lunch at the lodge before taking the scenic boat transfer back to Iquitos.
-> Return transfer and drop-off in Iquitos (Plaza de Armas) around 5:30 PM.