Birding · Guided Tour

Full-Day Amazon Birding Tour from Iquitos

A day in the field in a region with more than 500 species.

Duration

1 day (dawn to late afternoon)

Difficulty

Easy

Departs from

Iquitos, Peru

Price per person

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Scarlet macaw perched in the Amazon
Hoatzin in Pacaya-Samiria
Black-collared hawk
Capped heron
Cocoi heron standing on driftwood

About This Trip

A full day in the field with an expert local birding guide, in a region home to more than 500 species.

You work the rivers, lake edges and flooded forest for macaws, hoatzin, herons, kingfishers and raptors, at a relaxed pace built around the best light and bird activity.

Boat transport, meals and your guide are all included. Bring binoculars and a long lens if you have them.

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Highlights

  • 500+ species around Iquitos
  • Expert-led dawn & dusk outings
  • Macaws, herons & the hoatzin
  • By boat and on forest trails

Wildlife you may see

HoatzinScarlet macawCapped heronBlack-collared hawk

What's Included

  • Round-trip transport from Iquitos
  • Expert local birding guide
  • Boat transport with a boatman
  • Meals and drinking water
  • Rubber boots

Prices are per person based on two or more travelers. Solo travelers and larger groups: contact us for a quote. Every itinerary can be customized — see the full list of excursions.

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About trip difficulty

Easy — a relaxed pace, comfortable for all ages and fitness levels.

Moderate — longer days with more time on jungle trails and the water, which asks a little more of your body.

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