Iquitos Monkey Island Tour

Pickup in Iquitos

We start the day in total comfort—Iquitos Monkey Island Tour includes pickup from your accommodation at 9:30 AM. Once the group is complete, we head to Bellavista Nanay Port. This will be the starting point for our Amazon adventure. Here you’ll receive a brief introduction before boarding.

Boat ride on the Nanay and Amazon Rivers

We’ll board the boat and navigate the Nanay River, where we’ll witness its stunning confluence with the Amazon River and continue sailing along it. Along the way, the guide will share fascinating facts about the area’s flora, fauna, and history.

Visit to a native community

We’ll arrive at an Indigenous community living along the banks of the Amazon River. They’ll welcome us warmly, and you’ll get to immerse yourself in their customs, traditions, and way of life. The guide will explain key aspects of their culture: their language, traditional dress, dances, and how they coexist with the jungle. You’ll also have the chance to purchase handmade crafts as souvenirs, supporting their local economy.

Pink and gray dolphin spotting

During our journey along the Amazon River, we’ll pause in an area known to be a natural habitat for river dolphins. If the season allows, you’ll have the chance to spot gray dolphins and the remarkable pink Amazon dolphins, also known as botos. A magical moment!

Visit to Monkey Island

We arrive at the heart of the tour: Monkey Island, a primate rescue and rehabilitation center located on an island in the Amazon River. Here you’ll walk along natural trails surrounded by tropical vegetation while observing various species of monkeys in semi-freedom, such as squirrel monkeys, capuchins, and howler monkeys. Some may curiously approach you, others leap between trees, and each has a story that your guide will share.

You can take photos, observe their behavior, and learn about native species of the Peruvian jungle—all with respect and following the guidance of specialized staff.

Typical lunch and piranha fishing

Afterward, we’ll pause to enjoy a typical Amazonian lunch at a lodge surrounded by nature. To wrap up the day, we’ll go piranha fishing on the Amazon River.

Return to Iquitos

After a full day of activities in the Amazon rainforest, we’ll return to the city of Iquitos, ending the Monkey Island Tour at your accommodation around 6:00 PM.