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3 Day Iquitos Amazon Jungle Adventure at Heliconia Lodge
Iquitos, Peru
From $469.00
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-You will not receive a refund if you cancel.
- 3 days
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Explore the enchanting scenery and diverse wildlife of the Amazon jungle on an exhilarating 3-day excursion from Iquitos. Cruise along the tranquil Amazon River on a rustic canoe; see vibrant birds and raucous monkeys frolic in the treetops; and visit a traditional sugarcane distillery to learn of ancient agricultural methods. Absorb the scenic spectacle of the landscape while enjoying all-inclusive meals, round-trip airport transportation and comfortable overnight accommodation on this adventurous tour.
- Cruise down the Amazon River on a fishing trip
- Hike through the Amazon Rainforest and admire breathtaking views
- Visit a sugarcane distillery with your expert guide
- All meals, two nights’ accommodation, and round-trip airport transfer included
What's Included
- Round-trip airport transfers
- Two nights' accommodation at the Heliconia Amazon River Lodge
- Bilingual English- and Spanish-speaking guide
- Gratuities
- Other lodge services
- Alcoholic drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup point
- C.F. Secada AirportIquitos Peru
Start time
09:00 AM
Pickup details
Arrival flight: Take a LATAM or Sky flights arriving to Iquitos before 09:00 hrs. Departure flight: We recommend to take flight departing to Lima after 17:30 hrs.
What To Expect
Arrive at C.F. Secada Airport (IQT) in Iquitos and transfer to the pier, for your cruise down the mighty Amazon River to the lodge, where you'll spend two nights surrounded by the lush rainforest.
On the first day, after lunch, hike through the Communal Reserve of Yanamono, identifying diverse plant species and exploring the mystical nocturnal world along Quebrada Manco.
Day two features bird watching, a boat ride in search of pink dolphins, fishing, and a visit to Yanamono Island's lakes. The evening includes a night walk to observe tarantulas and fireflies.
On your final day, explore an artisanal mill to taste regional sugarcane beverages before departing for Iquitos. Enjoy drop-off at the airport to continue on to your next destination.
On the first day, after lunch, hike through the Communal Reserve of Yanamono, identifying diverse plant species and exploring the mystical nocturnal world along Quebrada Manco.
Day two features bird watching, a boat ride in search of pink dolphins, fishing, and a visit to Yanamono Island's lakes. The evening includes a night walk to observe tarantulas and fireflies.
On your final day, explore an artisanal mill to taste regional sugarcane beverages before departing for Iquitos. Enjoy drop-off at the airport to continue on to your next destination.
Day 1
Heliconia Lodge
1 Stop
Amazon River
4 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodation: Heliconia Lodge
Meals: DinnerLunch
Day 2
Heliconia Lodge
1 Stop
Amazon River
12 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodation: Heliconia Lodge
Meals: LunchDinnerBreakfast
Day 3
Heliconia Lodge
1 Stop
Iquitos
4 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodation: Not included
Meals: BreakfastLunch
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Arrival flights must arrive before 9 am for transportation
- Recommended to bring a backpack or small suitcase with only essential items
- Lodge is a tourist lodge located on the banks of the Amazon River 80 km from the city of Iquitos via river.
- Most travelers can participate
- This Eco Amazon Lodge doesn`t have air conditioning and wifi. Enjoy the ecosystem.
Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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4.5
49 reviews
Michael_A, Sep 2023
The staff were very helpful, especially our guide Manuel, who was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Our only disappointment was we didn’t get to see many animals but to be fair to do this you need to do a multi day trek deeper into the jungle which we weren’t prepared to do.
Huang_C, Mar 2023
We stayed at the Heliconia Lodge near Iquitos for three days. It was a unique and truly magnificent experience. The tour operators really know how to efficiently schedule the various activities, so on day one I was immediately surprised by how much we were able to get done and still not feel dead-drop tired.
Our guide, Freddie, deserves special recognition for his spirit of service and immense knowledge of the region. I could not think of a single time where I had a question that he could not answer. He also made the tour feel very personal, as if we were visiting an old friend. He went out of his way to play his guitar everytime we had a meal and that was truly memorable!
Some of the activities included a magical nighttime boat ride in the Amazon, a fun excursion to La Isla La Des Los Monos, a stroll through the Amazon (safe and with boots provided), and a visit to a local village.
Obviously, the quality of the lodge and service will not change the fact that you are in the Amazon, so be ready for limited (but in my opinion enough) WiFi time mosquitoes when leaving the lodge. Electricity is also provided most of the day, but with breaks. I did not feel like that affected my experience in a negative way. The boat ride from Iquitos to the lodge is around two hours, but chances are you'll fall asleep for most of the ride.
Overall I'm very satisfied with the experience and would definitely recommend it.
Carl_H, Oct 2022
Most boring thing I have done in latin america. Expect good accommodation and food but nothing more. The 1 hour excursions are a joke. We saw 1 spider in 3 days (and no pink dolphins). Saw 20+ animals in Costa Rica Monteverde in only 2 hours. No Idea why this is called adventure. They completely waste the excellent spot in the jungle & amazonas! Not to forget it's super expensive!
JaySong, Oct 2022
I was first so surprised to see how well-maintained this lodge is. It is super clean, and the rooms are protected by bugs by double nets and seals under the door. You can walk on the wooden corridor with bare foot, and the pool area is also absolutely well maintained. The shower in the pool area does not smell like rust (water smelling like rust is standard in Amazon), which was amazing!! Different from less expensive lodges, this lodge supplies electricity three times a day, and especially in the evening from 6 to 11 p.m., which was great. The meals are great too, and I was impressed at the fish menu.
Most importantly, I have to mention how hard-working the guides are at this lodge. Our guide, Anthony, was so helpful and so knowledgeable, so I learned from Anthony quite a lot about Amazon river, animals and insects in the jungle, and the life in Amazon. If your team is paired up with Anthony, you are lucky!
Jessica_S, Sep 2022
Our stay at Heliconia River Lodge was definitely a highlight of our Peru trip! We were quite nervous going into it because we are not that outdoorsy (we like hiking but are not campers, etc) and we were afraid of the bugs and critters that may be there. However, we had a great time and felt completely safe during our stay!
We were with a small group (8 total) who we started the journey with and stayed with the entire time -- along with our experienced guide. After being picked up at our Iquitos hotel via van, we were taken to a dock to board a small boat. The boat ride is about 2 hours total, but they stop halfway at Mokey Island which is a local monkey rescue. We LOVED visiting this place - there were baby monkeys everywhere and they crawl on you (if you want) and love to snuggle with you. Do not wear bug spray before visiting Monkey Island because it is dangerous to the monkeys.
After the rest of the boat ride, we arrived at the lodge. It is a beautiful place! Wear hiking sneakers on the boat because you will have to walk a bit to get to Monkey Island and there are stairs leading to and from each dock that you will need to navigate. I have had knee surgery and was a bit nervous about some of the stairs, but I felt very supported by the staff and guide while walking on them -- bringing hiking poles if your balance is not good (especially on the jungle hike because you will need to navigate uneven terrain).
The lodge itself is magical. It is very simple but clean and comfortable. Each room is a little bungalow raised on stilts and you are surrounded by trees and nature. One of the walls in each room is made up of mosquito netting so you feel like you are in the outdoors even when you are in your room. Throughout our stay (2 nights and 3 days) we saw a few small beetles in the room but did not see any other bugs in our space the whole time. There is a clean bathroom with a shower (only cold water) and an overhead fan. They do limit electricity - you will have it in the morning, afternoon, and evening for a few hours each time. It is enough time to charge your devices but you will not be able to keep the ceiling fan on past 11 pm. It is extremely hot and humid in the jungle but it does cool down overnight. There is also NO cell service or WiFi there so be prepared to be unplugged. There are a lot of neat animals right at the lodge so keep an eye out! We had a sloth that visited in the early morning next to our room and there is a parrot that comes into the dining area around dinner each day for a snack.
After checking into our rooms and the welcome drinks, you have some downtime before the next activity. We did about 4 activities each day (all well planned and included) but still felt like we had ample time to relax and rest in between each one. There are water filling stations throughout the lodge and food and non-alcoholic drinks are included in your stay. There is also a bar if you would like to purchase alcoholic drinks. The food was simple but incredibly delicious - all locally sourced and each meal is a bit different. In addition to the fish, fruit, rice, and sides they serve at each meal, they provide delicious freshly made juices. There is a tea/coffee station available 24/7 as well as a game area with a pool, board games, and more.
Some of the activities we did were a 2-hour jungle hike (wear long sleeves and bug spray), a sunset boat ride, morning bird watching, fishing/dolphin watching, visiting a local sugar cane distillery, a nighttime hike, and visiting a local tribe to learn about native history. I felt very safe on the excursions and they provide tall rubber boots to wear whenever you go hiking. There is also a pool at the lodge for swimming. We were very nervous and bugs, etc but we felt very comfortable when we were there.
My friend got extremely sick on our second day there (due to an unrelated infection) and the staff took wonderful care of us! I would definitely go back in a heartbeat!
Frederik_W, Jul 2022
Monky island was amazing! But what made the entire trip fantastic was our guide Victor with his astonishing insight in everything! From trees, animals and food! Thank you
Ins_M, May 2022
The lodge was really comfortable, the staff really nice and the food delicious ! Ou guide, victor, was amazing!!
Totally recommend.
Tracy_W, May 2022
This trip was amazing!!! We loved every part of it. Our guide, Freddy, was so knowledgeable, informative, and showed us all the sights and then some. We saw pink river dolphin, caught piranha, walked through the Amazon at night seeing tarantulas and a boa. We also got to learn so much and loved the place!
Ross_U, Feb 2020
00the : location , friendly staff , food , tours were all great . I was amazed when our guide whistled and 2 pink dolphins came . The visit to the rum distillery was a lot of fun as well . The boat ride too and from the lodge is worth the trip ! The only thing is that when it rains there isn't much to do . Over all the trip was all A's . Thank you for the great time .
sibeguy, Feb 2020
The location was fabulous. The guides were wonderful. The excursions were fun and enjoyable. The staff took care of every need.
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