Peru · Jungle Expedition

4-Day Amazon Camping Tour from Iquitos through the Yarapa Basin

4 Days Round trip from Iquitos Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Night excursions in the Amazon rainforest in search of tarantulas, amphibians, reptiles, and alligators
02 Navigate the Marañón and Ucayali rivers to the point where the Amazon River is formed
03 Camp in the heart of the jungle and learn basic survival techniques
04 Canoe through the Yarapa basin for birdwatching, monkey spotting, and dolphin searches

Venture into the Peruvian Amazon, including the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve and remote areas away from civilization. This exciting 4-day adventure takes you along the Yarapa, Marañón, and Ucayali rivers, where the Amazon River is formed. Set off on canoe rides and night excursions in search of alligators, spiders, and other nocturnal animals while camping in the heart of the jungle.

Set off on canoe rides and night excursions in search of alligators, spiders, and other nocturnal animals while camping in the heart of the jungle.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Iquitos, Nauta

Languages English, French, German, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Iquitos to the Yarapa Basin

Be received at the airport by your private guide and transfer from Iquitos to Nauta by car (115 km).
Attend a brief orientation and learn about the city of Nauta before setting sail.
Navigate along the Marañón and Ucayali rivers, and see the junction where the Amazon River is formed.
Continue sailing to the Yarapa River basin, an unforgettable experience in one of the most biodiverse areas on the planet. Enjoy lunch on the banks of the river with the splendid landscape.
Camp in the heart of the jungle and learn survival techniques.
Enjoy dinner and head out for a night excursion in the jungle to look for tarantulas, amphibians, and reptiles.

Day 02

Sunrise Canoeing and Jungle Exploration

Wake up early and enjoy canoeing, birdwatching, and spotting monkeys.
Enjoy breakfast at the itinerant camp and then walk through the jungle to see a wide variety of flora and fauna. Spot giant trees such as Lupuna, Capirona, and Capinurí, as well as birds such as the toucan, macaw, parrots, Great White Heron, and kingfisher, along with monkeys, pichicos, and the lazy bear.
Have lunch at the itinerant camp and then navigate on the Yarapa River in search of grey or pink dolphins, with the possibility of swimming with them in their habitat.
After dinner, set out on a night excursion in a canoe to look for alligators in their habitat and listen to the sounds of the jungle.

Day 03

Artisanal Fishing on the Yarapa River

Have breakfast at the camp and get ready for the artisanal fishing tour on the Yarapa River.
Learn the traditional way of fishing for piranhas or other species.
Enjoy lunch on the banks of the river with the splendid landscape.
In the afternoon, visit a lake to search for herons and other tropical bird species.
Wait for the sunset, then get ready for your night canoe tour to look for alligators in their habitat.
Enjoy dinner and retire for the day.

Day 04

Monkey Island Visit and Return to Iquitos

Get ready to leave the camp, and during the return trip, make a stop on Monkey Island, where you can see several monkey species.
After lunch, cross the Marañón and Ucayali rivers, which shape the majestic body of the Amazon River.
Get ready for the return to the city of Nauta and the land transfer to Iquitos.
At 5 pm, transfer to your hotel or, if appropriate, to the airport at the appropriate time.

The route