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Iquitos Tours and Activities

Iquitos contrasts the serenity of the Amazon riverbank with a lively market scene. Here, travelers can slip between local artisan stalls and enjoy riverboat excursions. Delve into a world of unique activities to enrich your experience.

The best Iquitos tour packages

Visit the bustling Belén Market and the tranquil Malecón, while enjoying traditional Peruvian dishes at a riverside café to immerse yourself in local culture.

Tour image of Belen Market and La Venecia Loretana Tour With A Local Guide
2.5 hours
4.99 (80)
Belen Market and La Venecia Loretana Tour With A Local Guide
$50
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3 days
4.98 (54)
Pacaya Samiria Mystical 3 Days
$390
Tour image of 3-Day All Inclusive Guided Jungle Tour from Iquitos at Maniti Eco-Lodge
3 days
4.51 (74)
3-Day All Inclusive Guided Jungle Tour from Iquitos at Maniti Eco-Lodge
$459
Tour image of Belen Market & Floating City 2-3 Hour Private Tour
3 hours
4.9 (48)
Belen Market & Floating City 2-3 Hour Private Tour
$55
Tour image of 2-Day All Inclusive Guided Jungle Tour from Iquitos at Maniti Eco-Lodge
1 to 3 days
4.56 (61)
2-Day All Inclusive Guided Jungle Tour from Iquitos at Maniti Eco-Lodge
$295
Tour image of 3-Day Iquitos Amazon Jungle Adventure at Heliconia Lodge
3 days
4.67 (54)
3-Day Iquitos Amazon Jungle Adventure at Heliconia Lodge
$482.5
Tour image of Monkey Island, Amazon River & Native Aquatic Species - All tickets included
7 hours
5 (39)
Monkey Island, Amazon River & Native Aquatic Species - All tickets included
$140
Tour image of Monkey Island, Amazon River, Amazonian Sunset
7 hours
5 (35)
Monkey Island, Amazon River, Amazonian Sunset
$135
Tour image of 4 Days Iquitos Peru Tour
4 days
4.89 (37)
4 Days Iquitos Peru Tour
$550
Tour image of Amazon Rescue Center - Manatees Conservation Center Admission Ticket
1 hour
4.42 (48)
Amazon Rescue Center - Manatees Conservation Center Admission Ticket
$8.08
Tour image of Amazing Jungle 3Days 2Nights - Amazon Wonder Expeditions
3 days
4.93 (30)
Amazing Jungle 3Days 2Nights - Amazon Wonder Expeditions
$330
Tour image of 15-Day Expedition to the Matses Indigenous Territory
15 days
5 (23)
15-Day Expedition to the Matses Indigenous Territory
$5200
Tour image of Amazon Adventure 4 Days
4 days
4.84 (25)
Amazon Adventure 4 Days
$515
Tour image of 4-Day Amazon Wildlife Tour in Pacaya Samiria National Reserve from Iquitos, Peru
4 days
4.76 (25)
4-Day Amazon Wildlife Tour in Pacaya Samiria National Reserve from Iquitos, Peru
$690
Tour image of Native Aquatic Species, Jungle Hike & Animal Rescue Center -All tickets included
7 hours
5 (21)
Native Aquatic Species, Jungle Hike & Animal Rescue Center -All tickets included
$100
Tour image of Private Tour in Belen Market, Floating City and Amazon River
4 hours
5 (19)
Private Tour in Belen Market, Floating City and Amazon River
$110
Tour image of Jungle Explorer Tour 5 days 4 nights
5 days
4.89 (19)
Jungle Explorer Tour 5 days 4 nights
$350
Tour image of 4-Day Amazon River Luxury Cruise from Iquitos on the 'Aria'
4 days
4.65 (17)
4-Day Amazon River Luxury Cruise from Iquitos on the 'Aria'
$4490
Tour image of Iquitos: Amazon Adventure: Nature and Wildlife | 2 Days
1 to 3 days
4 (24)
Iquitos: Amazon Adventure: Nature and Wildlife | 2 Days
$299
Tour image of 4 Days 3 Nights Private Amazonian Tour
4 days
5 (12)
4 Days 3 Nights Private Amazonian Tour
$600
Tour image of Narowé the Taste of the Amazon: Iquitos Foodie Adventure
4 hours
4.69 (13)
Narowé the Taste of the Amazon: Iquitos Foodie Adventure
$97
Tour image of 4-Day Amazon River Luxury Cruise from Iquitos on the 'Delfin II'
4 days
4.73 (11)
4-Day Amazon River Luxury Cruise from Iquitos on the 'Delfin II'
$4092.3
Tour image of Amazon wildlife explorations 3 days 2 night
3 days
4.31 (13)
Amazon wildlife explorations 3 days 2 night
$220
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3 days
4.07 (14)
amazon jungle experience 3 days 2 nights
$220
Tour image of The wild adventure 4 days "Green Wild Amazon Expedition"
4 days
4.78 (9)
The wild adventure 4 days "Green Wild Amazon Expedition"
$800
Tour image of Amazon Extreme Survival Course 8/ Days /7 Nights
8 days
5 (8)
Amazon Extreme Survival Course 8/ Days /7 Nights
$1200
Tour image of Full Nature 4 Days 3 Nights - Amazon Wonder Expeditions
4 days
5 (8)
Full Nature 4 Days 3 Nights - Amazon Wonder Expeditions
$436
Tour image of Amazon jungle expedition 4/ Days 3/ Nights 400 usd
4 days
4.25 (12)
Amazon jungle expedition 4/ Days 3/ Nights 400 usd
$400
Tour image of 3-Day Iquitos Jungle Adventure at Muyuna Lodge
3 days
5 (7)
3-Day Iquitos Jungle Adventure at Muyuna Lodge
$539
Tour image of Amazon Extreme Adventure 4/ Days /3 Nights 400 usd
4 days
4.18 (11)
Amazon Extreme Adventure 4/ Days /3 Nights 400 usd
$400
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3 days
4.44 (9)
amazon rainforest adventure 3/ Days 2/ Nights 300 usd
$300
Tour image of Kukamas Tribe, Butterfly Preserve & Sport Piranha Fishing - All tickets included
6 hours
4.44 (9)
Kukamas Tribe, Butterfly Preserve & Sport Piranha Fishing - All tickets included
$142.5
Tour image of Amazon tour adventure 3/ Days 2/ Nights 300 usd
3 days
4.86 (7)
Amazon tour adventure 3/ Days 2/ Nights 300 usd
$300
Tour image of 15-Day Jungle Survival Training by Amazon Explorer
15 days
5 (6)
15-Day Jungle Survival Training by Amazon Explorer
$3550
Tour image of 3-Days Tour in the Amazon Rainforest at Curassow Amazon Lodge
3 days
5 (6)
3-Days Tour in the Amazon Rainforest at Curassow Amazon Lodge
$565
Tour image of Amazon Wildlife Excursions 2/ Days /1 night 220 usd
1 to 3 days
4.22 (9)
Amazon Wildlife Excursions 2/ Days /1 night 220 usd
$220
Tour image of Amazon River Expeditions with Guide for 5 Days 4 Night Ecolodge
5 days
4.57 (7)
Amazon River Expeditions with Guide for 5 Days 4 Night Ecolodge
$600
Tour image of Amazon 4-Day Private Tour from Iquitos – Run by a Local Community
4 days
4.57 (7)
Amazon 4-Day Private Tour from Iquitos – Run by a Local Community
$591
Tour image of Piranha fishing experience in the Amazon jungle
2 hours
4.43 (7)
Piranha fishing experience in the Amazon jungle
$34
Tour image of Amazon 3-Day Private Tour from Iquitos – Run by a Local Community
3 days
4.67 (6)
Amazon 3-Day Private Tour from Iquitos – Run by a Local Community
$507
Tour image of 2 days Peruvian Amazon Tour from Iquitos
1 to 3 days
4.67 (6)
2 days Peruvian Amazon Tour from Iquitos
$310
Tour image of 3 days Amazon Jungle tour with Pink Dolphin watch from Iquitos
3 days
4.1 (8)
3 days Amazon Jungle tour with Pink Dolphin watch from Iquitos
$430
Tour image of 3 days Iquitos Amazon Jungle tour with Pink Dolphin watch
3 days
4.1 (8)
3 days Iquitos Amazon Jungle tour with Pink Dolphin watch
$430
Tour image of Amazing Amazon 2Days 1Night - Amazon Wonder Expeditions
1 to 3 days
5 (5)
Amazing Amazon 2Days 1Night - Amazon Wonder Expeditions
$220
Tour image of Amazon Jungle 4-Day Adventure from Iquitos
4 days
5 (5)
Amazon Jungle 4-Day Adventure from Iquitos
$743
Tour image of 5-Day Primary Rainforest Adventure at Curassow Amazon Lodge
5 days
4.8 (5)
5-Day Primary Rainforest Adventure at Curassow Amazon Lodge
$820
Tour image of Healing, Treatment with Medicinal Plants 7 Days "Green Wild Amazon Expedition"
7 days
4.8 (5)
Healing, Treatment with Medicinal Plants 7 Days "Green Wild Amazon Expedition"
$1250
Tour image of Full day tour amazon river 2020
9 hours
4.33 (6)
Full day tour amazon river 2020
$144.5
Tour image of 5-Day All Inclusive Guided Jungle Tour from Iquitos at Maniti Eco-Lodge
5 days
4.6 (5)
5-Day All Inclusive Guided Jungle Tour from Iquitos at Maniti Eco-Lodge
$725
Tour image of 8-Day Amazon River Luxury Cruise from Iquitos on the 'Zafiro'
8 days
5 (4)
8-Day Amazon River Luxury Cruise from Iquitos on the 'Zafiro'
$4307.7

Attractions in Iquitos

  • Amazon River Tour: Experience the wonders of wildlife-rich waterways.
  • Belén Market: Discover local crafts and fresh produce in the heart of Iquitos.
  • Nauta Day Trip: Explore nearby villages and traditional cultures on a guided journey.
  • Culinary Workshop: Learn to cook authentic Peruvian dishes from local chefs.
  • Pilpintuwasi Butterfly Farm: Engage with diverse butterfly species amid serene gardens.

Most popular destinations close to Iquitos

Day trips in Iquitos

Nauta

  • Duration: full-day loop
  • Highlights: Scenic river views, traditional communities, diverse wildlife
  • Best for: Nature lovers exploring indigenous culture

Pacaya Samiria National Reserve

  • Duration: full-day loop
  • Highlights: Pristine rainforest, rare animals, guided boat tours
  • Best for: Wildlife enthusiasts seeking adventure

Quistococha Zoo

  • Duration: 30 minutes
  • Highlights: Exotic animals, lush surroundings, educational experiences
  • Best for: Families or animal lovers looking for fun

Hidden gems

  • Visit the artisan workshops for handmade treasures.
  • Discover the peaceful atmosphere of Parque Francisco de Orellana.
  • Explore lesser-known galleries showcasing local artists' work.

Iquitos Expert Travel Tips

  1. Bring extra soles for local markets’ crafts.
  2. Download offline maps before exploring remote areas.
  3. Sample street food for an authentic taste experience.
  4. Use insect repellent to avoid mosquito bites.
  5. Respect local customs and dress modestly at religious sites.

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Outdoor Activities

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Seasonal & Special Occasions

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Best time to visit Iquitos

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Spring 2025

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With warm weather, springtime is ideal for exploring Iquitos' vibrant festivals like the Festival de la Amazonía.
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Summer 2025

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Summer brings humidity and abundant wildlife; enjoy unique boat tours through flooded jungles.
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Autumn 2025

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Autumn features cooler nights, perfect for nighttime wildlife spotting during guided tours.
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Winter 2025

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Rainy season offers lush greenery; consider river walks along scenic paths.
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FAQs

While not required, a guide enhances your experience and knowledge. Guided tours typically range from $50 to $100 per person.
Yes, Iquitos is walkable, with many attractions within a short distance. Enjoy picturesque strolls along the Malecón.
Consider booking a guided tour for seamless access to highlights and expert insights; typical excursions last around two days.
Entry is free; however, you might want to budget around $10 to $20 for food and souvenirs.
Yes, ATMs are common in Iquitos, primarily in commercial areas. Ensure you inform your bank about travel plans.

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