Tropical Cedar Tour

We begin our adventure with a transfer from the airport or your hotel in Iquitos to our agency, and from there to the dock to start our boat journey along the Nanay River, navigating toward the majestic Amazon River, the largest river in the world by volume.

Along the way, we will witness the confluence of the Nanay, Itaya, and Amazon Rivers. Our first stop will take us to the Kukama or Yagua indigenous community, where you can immerse yourself in their culture through traditional songs, dances, and handicrafts. We then continue to Fundo Pedrito, a breeding center for Amazonian wildlife where we will feed paiches, piranhas, and caimans, and observe the impressive Victoria Regia plant.

At midday, we will arrive at Avatar Amazon Lodge & Canopy Park, where we will enjoy a typical lunch and settle into our cabins. In the afternoon, we will visit a wildlife reserve in its natural habitat, where you will have the opportunity to interact with monkeys and observe macaws, sloths, anacondas, and more.

After a delicious dinner, we will venture into the jungle on a night excursion to discover wildlife under the moonlight, listening to the mysterious sounds of the rainforest and spotting tarantulas, cicadas, scorpions, and praying mantises.

Before sunrise, we will set out to witness a unique spectacle: the sunrise in the Amazon rainforest. During this early morning excursion, we will also have the chance to spot birds in their natural habitat. After returning to the lodge and enjoying breakfast, we will head to Avatar Canopy Park, an adventure park with platforms 35 meters high, zip lines, hanging bridges, and more—ideal for adrenaline seekers (maximum allowed weight: 100 kg).

After this exciting experience, we will relax in the lodge’s pool before enjoying a typical lunch. In the afternoon, we will experience piranha fishing using traditional techniques and, for the more adventurous, take a swim in the warm waters of the Amazon River. During the dry season, we can also enjoy a natural mud treatment on the islands formed in the river.

Before dinner, we will take a boat ride to observe the enigmatic pink and gray dolphins, central figures in many Amazonian legends. We will end the day with a delicious dinner and an Amazonian mythology session, where our guides will share local stories and legends.

After breakfast, we will take a botanical walk to learn about the flora and fauna of the region, exploring medicinal, fruit, and timber trees, and discovering the majesty of the Lupuna tree, one of the most impressive in the rainforest.

After lunch at the lodge, we will visit the Morphosapi Butterfly Farm, where we can observe the fascinating life cycle of these colorful species in different enclosures. We will end the day with dinner at the lodge and a well-deserved rest surrounded by the tranquility of the jungle.

Our final day begins with breakfast at the lodge before embarking on an expedition along the Amazon River until we reach the Yanayacu River, a blackwater tributary surrounded by lush biodiversity. We will explore the area by boat and on foot, observing wildlife and visiting the community of San Juan de Huachalado, where you will learn about their customs and the process of distilling traditional beverages in an artisanal sugar mill.

At midday, we will return to the lodge for lunch and prepare for the transfer back to Iquitos. At 2:30 p.m., we will board the boat once again along the Amazon River toward the city, with an approximate arrival at 4:00 p.m., bringing this unforgettable experience in the heart of the Amazon rainforest to an end.