Iquitos is the gateway to the Peruvian Amazon and can only be reached by plane or by river. From here start the Iquitos jungle tours: Amazon River boat trips, pink dolphin watching, night walks, native communities and the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve.
In the jungle, a local guide in Iquitos makes all the difference: they know the rivers, the medicinal plants and how to see wildlife without disturbing it. On Chaski Peru Guides every guide is licensed and verified; book a published tour or request your own and compare offers.
Tours and places in Iquitos
- Pink dolphins on the Amazon River
- Medicinal plants tour at Pasaje Paquito (Belen Market)
- Pacaya Samiria National Reserve (3 to 5 days)
- Allpahuayo Mishana National Reserve
- Native communities and crafts
- 2 or 3-day jungle lodge
- Piranha fishing and night walk
- Iquitos city tour: Tarapaca boardwalk, Iron House and rubber-boom mansions
- Belen by canoe: the Amazon Venice
- Museum of Amazonian Indigenous Cultures
- Pilpintuwasi Butterfly Farm and animal rescue
- Amazon Rescue Center: Amazonian manatees
- Quistococha Lagoon
- Bora and Yagua communities on the Amazon River
- Nauta and the birth of the Amazon (where the Marañon and Ucayali meet)
- Monkey Island
- Kayaking and Nanay River beaches (low-water season)
- Jungle birdwatching
- Amazonian food tour: juane, tacacho and jungle fruits
Everything for your trip to Iquitos
Iquitos tour guide you can trust
Every guide holds an official MINCETUR license and is verified before being approved.
Private tour guide Iquitos: just your group
A private tour goes at your pace, with no strangers and the stops and times you choose.
Local guide Iquitos who knows every corner
Local guides know the history, the food and the places guidebooks miss.
Iquitos tours from half day to multi-day
Options for every schedule and budget, shared or private.
Iquitos private tour with flexible hours
Great for families, couples and friends who want privacy and flexibility.
Find the best Iquitos tour for you
The best tour depends on your time, fitness and interests. Ask the guide before you book.
Iquitos tour price: compare offers
Each guide sets their price and you can compare several offers before booking. The minimum per tour is S/ 50 (about US$ 15).
Iquitos guided tour with a licensed guide
Transport, tickets and meals vary by tour, so check what each offer includes.
Things to do in Iquitos
See the list of places and activities on this page and pick what you like most.
Book Iquitos tour online in minutes
Pay online by card with Mercado Pago. Full refund if you cancel more than 24 hours ahead.
Iquitos day trip
Full-day tours leave early and return in the afternoon or evening. Confirm the pickup time with your guide.
English speaking guide Iquitos
Many guides speak English and other languages. Each guide's profile lists the languages they speak.
Iquitos jungle tour
Half day to 5 days: rivers, lakes, lodges and reserves near Iquitos.
Pink dolphins Iquitos
Boat trips on the Amazon to spot pink and grey river dolphins.
Iquitos jungle lodge
Jungle lodges 1 to 3 hours away by boat, with hikes, fishing and night walks.
Iquitos 3 day tour
Two nights in the jungle: dolphins, hiking, piranha fishing and a native community.
Medicinal plants tour Iquitos
Walks with local guides who explain the traditional use of jungle plants.
Belen market Iquitos tour
The largest market in the Peruvian Amazon, best visited with a guide in the morning.
Monkey island Iquitos
A monkey rescue center about 40 minutes away by boat.
Piranha fishing Iquitos
Traditional fishing with wooden rods in lakes and streams.
Birdwatching Iquitos
Early morning outings with guides who know hundreds of species.
Tours published by guides in Iquitos
Tours by verified, licensed guides. Book and pay online.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a tour in Iquitos?
It depends on the days, the lodge and river transport. Each guide lists their price on Chaski Peru Guides; you can also request offers from several guides.
How many days do I need for the Iquitos jungle?
2 or 3 days is enough for a good lodge tour. For Pacaya Samiria, plan 3 to 5 days.
When is the best time to visit Iquitos?
Any time of year. In high water (about December to May) you canoe through flooded forest; in low water (June to November) there are more hikes and river beaches.
What to pack for the Amazon jungle?
Light long-sleeve clothes, insect repellent, a rain jacket, flashlight, sunscreen and shoes that can get wet.
Are tours in Iquitos safe?
With a licensed, verified guide, yes. On Chaski Peru Guides we check each guide's license, ID and background before approving them.
Can't find the tour you want?
Post what you want to do, when and your budget. Licensed guides send you offers and you choose.