Join us to discover the customs and traditions of the indigenous communities of the Amazon on this boat trip from Iquitos. We'll sail along the Itaya and Amazon rivers and learn all about the region's wildlife and plant life.
Tour Details
At the designated time, we'll meet at the pier on the Iquitos Boulevard, where we'll board a traditional boat to visit the indigenous communities of the Amazon. An unforgettable journey awaits!
We'll sail along the Itaya River, taking in incredible views of the lush nature surrounding us and learning about the distinctive features of the jungle landscape that defines this part of South America.
After reaching the confluence of the Itaya and Amazon rivers, we'll head into the heart of the Amazon jungle. Sailing along the Nanay River, we'll visit the Bora and Kukama communities. We'll step off the boat and share the experience with members of these tribes, discovering their customs and traditions firsthand. Among them is the story of the famous masato, a traditional Amazonian drink made from fermented cassava. An ancestral ritual that will leave you fascinated!
We'll continue our boat trip along the shore of the Padre Cocha community, where we'll have the chance to try traditional piranha fishing, and visit the Pílpintuwasi butterfly farm, the perfect place to observe the wide variety of butterflies and exotic animals that inhabit the jungle.
Finally, we'll make our way back to the Iquitos pier, wrapping up the tour 6 to 7 hours later.
Tour Options
When booking, you can choose from the following options:
- Tour without pickup: corresponds to the description above.
- Tour with pickup: in this case, we'll pick you up from your hotel and take you back there at the end of the tour.
- Tour with pickup and admission tickets: as well as hotel pickup and drop-off, this option includes admission to the Pílpintuwasi butterfly farm and the various communities we visit.
- Tour with pickup, admission tickets, and lunch: if you'd like an even more complete experience, we recommend this option, which also includes a meal at a restaurant.
Pickup Info
If you choose any option that includes hotel pickup, please note that pickup is only available from hotels in central Iquitos, within a maximum of half a kilometer (0.3 miles) of the Plaza de Armas.
If you're staying in another area, you'll need to make your own way to the meeting point.