The 4 Best Tours in Iquitos

1.Belen Market and La Venecia Loretana Tour With A Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $50Our pick

Join local guide Marlon Ashanga for a 2.5-hour visit to Belén Market and La Venecia Loretana. Ride a motokar, taste Amazonian fruits and local foods, learn about medicinal plants and market goods, then travel by boat through the floating and stilted homes of Belén. Small groups are limited to 10 people.

“Absolutely great experience! Our guides were real locals and it was very interesting to walk through the market listening their stories and explanations. The tour included some tastings, motortaxi ride and boat tour as well - all great!”

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2.3-Day All Inclusive Guided Jungle Tour from Iquitos at Maniti Eco-Lodge

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 74 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $459

Spend three days at Maniti Eco-Lodge near Iquitos with boat trips, Monkey Island, pink river dolphins, piranha fishing, night walks, caiman spotting, jungle hikes, and a local community visit. Guides such as Alfredo, Linder, Edwin, Ashoku, and Rene have led past departures. Lodging, meals, transfers, boots, and excursions are included.

“First off, I do want to say that this is not a private tour, but a group tour. Our tour guide Rene was very friendly and knowledgeable, and everyone really enjoyed him. Monkey Island was amazing to see, as were the dolphins. I think we were quoted a more expensive price for the butterfly habitat than is normal when the woman taking the entrance fee was trying to give us change back, but our guide is telling her no.”

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3.2-Day All Inclusive Guided Jungle Tour from Iquitos at Maniti Eco-Lodge

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 62 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $295

Spend two days exploring the Amazon near Iquitos with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. Cruise for wildlife, fish for piranha, watch pink dolphins, hike after dark, visit Monkey Island and a Yaguas community, and sleep at Maniti Eco-Lodge. Guides including Segundo, Edwin, Alfredo, and Linder have earned strong praise, though comfort and service can vary.

“I thoroughly enjoyed my tour. We got to do a lot in just two days. We saw many animals and hiked the jungle. Our guide Edwin was fantastic. I would do another tour with him. The accommodations are basic and fine for a night. The meals were yummy. We even got to eat our own piranha caught earlier that day. Be sure to bring cash tips for different things.”

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4.3-Day Iquitos Amazon Jungle Adventure at Heliconia Lodge

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 54 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $482

Spend two nights at Heliconia Amazon River Lodge, about 80 km from Iquitos by river. You’ll fish for piranha, search for pink dolphins, hike the Yanamono Reserve, watch birds, explore after dark, and visit a sugarcane mill. Guides such as Manuel, Freddy, Victor, and Anthony have earned special praise for their local insight.

“The lodge was really comfortable, the staff really nice and the food delicious ! Ou guide, victor, was amazing!! Totally recommend.”

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