A 2 day jungle camping tour in Iquitos Peru is designed as an introduction to the Amazon through direct immersion, combining river travel, jungle exploration, and an overnight stay in a remote campsite. This format allows you to move beyond the city and into active rainforest environments within a short timeframe.
Located in the Peruvian Amazon, Iquitos provides immediate access to river systems and dense jungle, making it an ideal starting point for camping experiences. This tour balances structure and exploration, offering a practical way to experience the Amazon while staying fully connected to the environment.
Your journey begins in Iquitos, where you’ll head straight into the Amazon by boat. As you travel along the river, the environment shifts quickly—dense rainforest, wildlife along the banks, and your first chance to spot pink river dolphins in their natural habitat.
The day moves fast with hands-on experiences, including a visit to Monkey Island, wildlife viewing along the river, and time spent navigating the Amazon’s waterways. In the afternoon, you’ll try traditional piranha fishing and may even have the opportunity to swim in the river.
After sunset, the rainforest transforms. You’ll head out on a nocturnal jungle hike, where the forest comes alive with insects, amphibians, and other night-active species—one of the most memorable parts of the experience.
Your final day begins early with a sunrise over the Amazon—when the jungle is at its most active. You’ll head out for a guided jungle hike, exploring deeper into the rainforest while learning about plant life, wildlife, and how the ecosystem functions.
Later in the day, you’ll visit a local Amazonian community, gaining insight into how people live and adapt in this environment. You’ll also encounter unique plant species like the massive Victoria Regia and continue wildlife observation along the river.
By afternoon, you’ll return to Iquitos by boat—leaving the jungle behind, but with a real understanding of what it feels like to experience it firsthand, even in just two days.
We require a 50% deposit to hold your reservation that can be made with any major credit card, when we receive your payment we will send you a payment confirmation via email. The remaining balance will be due at the time of (or before) your arrival to Iquitos.
We operate amazon tours from Iquitos every single day with no fixed departure dates – accommodating your schedule, not ours!
Our Iquitos jungle tours begin at 9:00am on the first day and end at 5:00pm on the last day. Arriving late or departing early? No problem! We will accommodate your travel schedule and ensure that no activities are missed.
We can accommodate vegetarians, vegans upon request with no additional charge.
We accommodate groups as well as solo travelers. Small groups & solo travelers share excursions but accommodations are always private and group sizes are never more than 6 people.
Our Iquitos amazon tours & Pacaya Samiria camping tours are safe for travelers of all ages and experience level. We are licensed and insured with over 20 years of experience with guides that are fluent in English & Spanish.
