Amazon + Itaya Rivers Boat Tour
Description
Are you ready for an exciting boat excursion along the Amazon and Itaya rivers? While in Iquitos, this is the perfect experience for you. You'll have the opportunity to visit an animal breeding facility and explore a snake exhibit.
Discover the Jungle
At the designated hour, the group will gather at the Iquitos pier, then proceed to the Amazon River to appreciate the rich natural beauty surrounding this northern Peruvian city. Are you prepared for this adventure?
You will board a traditional vessel and embark on a journey through the confluence of the Amazon and Itaya rivers. On this trip, you will learn about these waterways while observing the incredible wildlife and plant life native to the area.
To gain deeper insights into this ecosystem, you'll visit an animal hatchery, where you can observe a variety of creatures such as lizards, piranhas, paiches, turtles, and the striking Victoria Amazonica flowers. Following this, a stop at a vantage point will provide stunning vistas of the connecting rivers.
Afterward, we’ll venture into the Amazon rainforest on a hike to encounter the magnificent Giant Tree, a remarkable symbol of resilience in the jungle. The experience will culminate with a visit to the Amazon Serpentarium, a conservation area where you'll have the chance to see anacondas, boas, and even sloths. You’ll also learn about various snake species and other reptiles, which can be some of the most fascinating yet misunderstood animals in the Peruvian rainforest.
In conclusion, your adventure will end with a return boat ride down the Amazon and Itaya rivers, concluding after a remarkable 6 to 7 hours.
Ticket Options
When you reserve your ticket, you can choose from two optional enhancements:
Tour with Lunch
If you'd like to wrap up your tour with a meal, you have the option to enjoy lunch served on board, featuring Peruvian juane and beverages. Delicious!
Tour with Hotel Pickup and Lunch
For a more complete experience, consider the option that includes pickup from your hotel along with lunch. In this case, you will be collected from your accommodation in Iquitos, and afterward, you’ll embark on the boat tour as previously described, including visits to the animal hatchery and snake exhibit.
What's included
- Pickup and drop–off to and from your hotel (depending on selection)
- Boat tour
- English–speaking guide
- Food on board (depending on selection)
Cancellation policy
Cancellazione gratuita fino a 48 ore prima (local time)
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible. Security system and visual and audible alarm.
Important information
At the scheduled time, you'll be picked up from your hotel in Iquitos. If you have selected the tour option without pickup, please meet at Boulevard, Iquitos pier located on the first block of Calle Napo, just next to the Anaconda Artisan Centre.
In both cases, it's recommended to be at the meeting point or ready in the reception of your hotel at least 15 minutes before the indicated start time of the tour.
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