Explore Peru’s Amazon in 4 days from Iquitos—city tour, medicinal plants walk, birdwatching, giant Ceiba tree, ayahuasca ceremony, Yagua tribe visit, and Monkey Island. Designed for U.S. travelers seeking authentic rainforest and cultural immersion.
OVERVIEWLocation: Peru This Peru Mystic Tour is gaining acceptance as a kind of ‘medicine for our times’, giving hope to people with ‘incurable’ diseases like cancer, HIV, addiction, self-hatred, depression, hopelessness and misanthropy. Ayahuasca has been said to be inspiring answers like achieving peace and solving the problems we seem be having being good caretakers of our planet. |
Andean Ancestral Medicine (4 Days)
Ayahuasca Ceremony is not for everybody this experience should NOT be entered into without much consideration. Only those who have researched it thoroughly and read or spoke to others about their experience with Ayahuasca should consider embarking on this powerful inner journey of self-discovery. Ayahuasca Ceremony should ONLY be experienced under a trusted shaman’s guidance in a safe, controlled environment.
| Day 1: City Tour Iquitos |
| Day 2: Walk and learn about medicinal plants in the Amazon |
| Day 3: Bird watching, jungle walks, see giant trees and Ayahuasca ceremony |
| Day 4: Yagua tribe |
ITINERARY DETAILSDay 1: City Tour Iquitos.Upon arrival you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel in Iquitos. First take a tour around the center of the city to get to know the most significant landmarks, many from the rubber boom. After the tour have dinner in one of the nice restaurants in the city center. Day 2: Walk and learn about medicinal plants in the AmazonAfter breakfast in the hotel transfer to the lodge by boat down the Amazon River. Visit a ‘paiche’ fish farm. Paiche is one of the largest freshwater fish in the world. During the transfer we will note various different communities on the banks of the Amazon. After arriving at the Amazon Botanical Lodge we will be welcomed with a local drink and will be shown our rooms to settle in. Later we will take the ‘medicinal plant’ walk and get to know such plants as ‘uña de gato’, ‘sangre de grado’ and ‘clavo huasca’ amongst others. Enjoy spectacular views of the Amazon from a well placed viewpoint and finish the day with a night walk to see tarantulas, insects and alligators. Day 3: Bird watching, jungle walks, see giant trees and Ayahuasca ceremonyAfter breakfast see the local birds in their natural habitat. Take a walk deep into the jungle to find the giant trees – including the voluptuous and impressive Ceiba-Lupuna. Take in the local flora and fauna then tour down the river to see an artisan press in which juice is extracted from the sugar cane and where various derived products are manufactured like rum and molasses. Take a night trip in a canoe around the lodge and enjoy the sounds of the forest at night. Ayahuasca ceremony begins at approx 21:00. Day 4: Yagua tribeVisit the native Yagua tribe and discover their methods of manufacturing artisan products and their abilities with the blow-pipe. Visit the monkey island before returning to the airport.
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FAQs – Your Iquitos & Amazon Lodge Tour Questions Answered
| When is the best time to take this tour? The Amazon can be visited year-round; June–October is drier, November–May is wetter but lush. What destinations are included? Iquitos city tour, Amazon River boat transfer, medicinal plant walk, birdwatching, jungle hikes, Ayahuasca ceremony, Yagua tribe, and Monkey Island. Do I need prior jungle experience? No—all activities are guided and suitable for beginners. What wildlife can be observed? Paiche fish, tarantulas, alligators, tropical birds, monkeys, and giant trees like the Ceiba-Lupuna. Is accommodation included? Yes—hotel in Iquitos and lodge stay in the Amazon. Are transfers included? Yes—airport transfers, boat rides, and guided tours are covered. Is the Ayahuasca ceremony optional? Yes—participation is voluntary and guided by local shamans. What should I pack? Lightweight clothing, rain jacket, insect repellent, sunscreen, hat, and comfortable shoes. Is this tour family-friendly? Yes—though Ayahuasca is for adults only, other activities are suitable for families. Can the itinerary be customized? Yes—extra nights in Iquitos or lodge extensions can be arranged. |
