Iquitos
The jungle city



Famous for being accessible only by air or boat, Iquitos lies in Peru's distant north-eastern Amazon with a distinct frontier vibe to match.
The city itself is a lot of fun to explore, particularly the jungle markets, the lively riverfront boulevard and ramshackle stilted neighbourhoods. But its main draw is as the departure point for trips to remote jungle lodges and luxurious river cruises on the mighty Amazon River.
Iquitos became an important jungle settlement in the late 1800s, when the rubber boom brought Europeans to this part of Peru. The rubber boom days have long since ended, but people from across the world still come to Iquitos to explore the surrounding jungle. Luxury river cruises depart on a daily basis, and jungle lodges are dotted all across the surrounding jungle. Iquitos is also an access point to Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve, one of the largest protected areas in Peru. Many foreigners come to Iquitos to take ayahuasca, the hallucinogenic jungle vine that has long been part of traditional Amazonian rituals and medicine.
The Peruvian Amazon
An essential travel guide to the Peruvian Amazon
The Andes mountain range runs north to south through Peru, a giant spine splitting the country into distinct geographic regions. To the west of the Andes lies the coastal strip, a rain shadow area of deserts and large coastal cities. Head east of the Andean highlands and you’ll drop down into the vast and sparsely populated Peruvian Amazon, first to the cloud forested foothills, known as the selva alta, or high jungle, before plunging down into the lowland jungles further east...read more
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Northern Peru beyond Machu Picchu
Amazon river cruises and archaeological wonders
Iquitos Tours

Peru Amazon Adventure
Adventure by riverboat to the Peruvian Amazon
7 daysFrom $5,200Lima, Iquitos, Peruvian Amazon | |
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Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
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Cruise & Sailing, Luxury, Honeymoon, Adventure, Active, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Culinary, Food |

Amazon Rainforest & Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu and Amazon riverboat adventures
10 daysFrom $5,125Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Iquitos, Peruvian Amazon | |
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Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
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Cruise & Sailing, Luxury, Honeymoon, Adventure, Active, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Culinary, Food |

Ceiba Tops Lodge
Family friendly Amazon lodge
3 daysFrom $576Iquitos, Peruvian Amazon | |
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Small group tour |
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Family, Adventure, Water Sports, Kayaking, Active, Swimming, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Solo Travel |

Tahuayo Lodge
Pioneering biological research lodge
4 daysFrom $885Iquitos, Peruvian Amazon, Tamshiyacu-Tahuayo Reserve | |
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Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
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Family, Adventure, Water Sports, Kayaking, Ziplining, Active, Camping, Fishing, Swimming, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Solo Travel |

Treehouse Lodge
Pioneering biological research lodge
3 daysFrom $694Iquitos, Peruvian Amazon, Tamshiyacu-Tahuayo Reserve, Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve | |
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Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
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Family, Adventure, Water Sports, Kayaking, Active, Fishing, Swimming, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Solo Travel |

Muyuna Amazon Lodge
Intimate Amazon Lodge on Yanayacu River
3 daysFrom $405Iquitos, Peruvian Amazon, Tamshiyacu-Tahuayo Reserve | |
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Small group tour |
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Family, Adventure, Water Sports, Kayaking, Active, Fishing, Swimming, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Solo Travel |
Iquitos Travel Companies


Lost World Adventures
Custom tours to Latin America
Central America, South America | |
Custom itinerary, Private guided tour | |
Cruise & Sailing, Luxury, Family, Nature & Wildlife, Culture |


South American Vacations
Custom tours to Latin America since 2002
Central America, South America, Antarctica | |
Custom itinerary, Private guided tour | |
Cruise & Sailing, Luxury, Honeymoon, Beach, Family, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Horseback Riding, Snorkelling, Swimming, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Archaeology, Museums & Galleries, History, Culinary, Food, Wine |


Rainforest Cruises
Exotic Riverboat & Small Ship Cruises
South America, South Asia, Southeast Asia | |
Custom itinerary, Private guided tour | |
Cruise & Sailing, Safari, Luxury, Honeymoon, Beach, Family, Adventure, Active, Nature & Wildlife, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Culinary, Food |


PeruNorth
Boutique trips to Peru's lesser-visited corners
Peru | |
Small group tour | |
Cruise & Sailing, Safari, Family, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Overlanding, Camping, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Archaeology, Cities, History, Solo Travel, Budget |
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