7-Day Amazon Rainforest Tour Packages

A visit to the Amazon means true jungle immersion beyond quick superficial visits. Are you ready? There are sections in Ecuador, Peru, or Brazil, each with a different take on nature. Try lodge stays or camping, canoe trips, night walks spotting wildlife, meet indigenous communities, and try piranha fishing. You’ll see the beauty of the majestic Amazon properly, and you’ll never forget it.

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7 Days in Ecuador, incl. Quito and Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve
Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve welcomes LGBT+ travelers with 3 nights in jungle lodges. Rich cultural exchanges await at Seoqueya, while 10 monkey species and Laguna Grande's waters provide natural highlights.
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- Days 1-2
  Quito
  Begin your journey in Ecuador's capital, situated at 9,350 feet. Start day one slowly to adjust to the altitude. Walk through Plaza Foch and take the TelefériQo cable car up to Cruz Loma for panoramic city views. Try to book your cable car ride in the early morning before clouds roll in and block the view. On day two, explore colonial Quito's UNESCO Heritage sites, including La Compañía church with its stunning gold-leaf interior. Visit the Equator monument at Mitad del Mundo early to avoid crowds and get clear photos between the hemispheres. Get your Amazon gear ready for evening departure - quick-dry clothes and closed-toe water shoes are essential.
- Days 3-6
  Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve
  Take a night bus to El Puente, then travel by motorized canoe for 3 hours into the reserve. The narrow river routes offer great wildlife viewing opportunities. Keep your camera ready but safe from water spray. As one traveler said: "The morning river mist created an ethereal atmosphere as we spotted our first troops of squirrel monkeys swinging through the canopy." Life in Cuyabeno follows natural patterns. The best wildlife viewing happens on early morning walks (starting at 6 AM). When the afternoon heat sets in and animals rest, you'll visit local indigenous communities or swim in Laguna Grande. Bring a reliable headlamp for night walks - lodge equipment can be unreliable. Night excursions show you a different jungle, with tree frogs, kinkajous, and possibly caimans visible in your light beam.
- Days 6-7
  Return to Quito
  Start your return early with another river transfer. Book an afternoon flight from Quito on Day 7 to account for possible delays. If time allows, many visitors spend their final morning shopping at Otavalo Market.
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6 Day Ecuador Amazon Itinerary, incl. Cuyabeno Reserve and Coca
Rich experiences unfold across Quito, Lago Agrio, Cuyabeno Reserve, and Coca. Waita Lodge hosts 5 nights of jungle walks, canoe expeditions, and wildlife viewing, concluding at Torre Orquidea in Coca.
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- Day 1
  Quito to Cuyabeno Reserve
  Take the 7-hour bus ride from Quito to Lago Agrio followed by a 2-hour drive to Tierras Orientales. If you get motion sickness on winding roads bring some medication. After lunch hop on a 2.5-hour motorized canoe to Waita Lodge. Watch for pink river dolphins and monkeys along the way. A recent visitor shared: "The lagoon in front of the lodge offered incredible wildlife viewing opportunities right from our doorstep."
- Day 2
  Cuyabeno Wildlife Exploration
  Get up before sunrise for the best birdwatching. You'll need binoculars - pick up a pair in Lago Agrio if you don't have them. Spend the morning on a 3-hour jungle walk learning about medicinal plants and survival skills from your guide. In the afternoon go canoeing through flooded forest areas. Pack quick-dry clothes since humidity hits 90%. End your day spotting caimans by flashlight.
- Day 3
  Parrot Clay Licks & Observation Tower
  Start at 5:30 AM with a 1.5-hour boat ride to see the morning parrot gathering. Bring a light jacket for the chilly morning river ride. After breakfast look for river dolphins at a river convergence point. Later climb the 28-meter observation tower. Wear shoes with good grip as humidity makes the steps slippery.
- Day 4
  Deep Jungle Expedition
  Spend the full day exploring by canoe through narrow channels and hiking a 3-hour terra firme trail. Pack extra socks as trails stay muddy even in dry season. Your guide will point out birds and explain the rainforest ecosystem. The lodge provides rubber boots but bring your own thick socks.
- Day 5
  Final Wildlife Viewing & Transfer to Coca
  Take one last morning canoe ride for wildlife spotting before the 3.5-hour journey back to Tierras Orientales. Transfer to Coca and stay overnight at Torre Orquidea. Consider flying back to Quito instead of taking the 10-hour bus ride given road conditions.
- Day 6
  Return to Quito
  Leave Coca early for Quito. You can take the 10-hour bus ride or opt for a 45-minute flight (around $90) to save time. No accommodation included tonight.
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7 Days in the Amazon Rainforest, incl. Iquitos and Maniti Lodge
The Amazon reveals its secrets during 5 nights at Maniti Eco-Lodge and 1 night camping at Mirador Palo Alto. Highlights include Nanay Market, Monkey Island, Rio Napo, and Yaguas village visits.
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- Day 1
  Iquitos to Maniti Lodge
  Leave Iquitos in the morning for Port Nanay, then take a 2-hour riverboat trip 70km downstream. Look for pink river dolphins and caimans along the way. Stop at Monkey Island, just 15 minutes from the lodge, to see sloths and capuchin monkeys. Bring a waterproof camera to capture your afternoon swim with river dolphins.
- Day 2
  Wildlife Spotting
  Get up before dawn to catch stunning sunrise views over the Amazon River. Spend the morning spotting animals by boat. Try piranha fishing in the afternoon with guide-provided equipment. In the evening, take a canoe trip to spot black caimans. Dark clothing will help you blend in for better caiman viewing.
- Day 3
  Village Visit & Lagoon Exploration
  Visit a local village in the morning to experience the culture. Your afternoon options include jungle hiking, canoeing or swimming in lagoons. The lodge's nearby tributaries are perfect for bird watching. When night falls, take a guided hike to find nocturnal animals. Wear closed-toe shoes since spiders and snakes come out after dark.
- Day 4
  Palo Alto Observation Tower
  Take a 30-45 minute morning hike to the three-story Palo Alto tower. Sleep in either a tent or hammock 15 meters up. The high vantage point offers unique wildlife viewing. Pack light but bring warm clothes for cool nights at height.
- Day 5
  Bird Watching & Lagoons
  Start bird watching at Palo Alto at dawn. Later, visit the lagoons near Río Napo to see diverse palm species and swim in clear spots. Go caiman spotting by boat in the evening. Bring binoculars to spot shy but colorful birds.
- Day 6
  Río Napo Camping
  Take a private boat to Río Napo early. Choose between camping on the riverbank in provided tents or heading back to the lodge. Spend the afternoon hiking and fishing. Night brings amazing jungle sounds and wildlife viewing opportunities. Remember to charge your camera batteries.
- Day 7
  Final Explorations
  Take one last morning jungle walk to spot monkeys and birds. Visit a native tribe to learn traditional customs before returning to Iquitos. Book afternoon flights since morning river fog can delay boats.
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Amazon Rainforest 7 Day Tour Packages You'll Love

What people love about 7-day Amazon Rainforest tours

PauloTraveled in September
4
The experience of the jungle in itself was great. However, the Lodge was far from acceptable facilities that are today minimum acceptable conditions, 3 hours electricity each day, the room just 1 small level above camping. The guide was excellent, he was very competent and available, with a lot of know-how about wild animals and plants. Local staff was also very friendly and meals that were served, even if repeated, were tasty and healthy. In the end, my objective of watching and photographing large number of bird species came short, also even in 7 days did not have the chance to watch more monkeys, caimans, snakes, sloths, that I believe would be great. Still a great experience and ready and willing to go back there.
7-Day Iquitos Jungle Tour at Maniti Eco-Lodge
SarahTraveled in November
5
What an incredible week it was. I would recommend this G Adventure tour again and again. The homestay family was incredible, Maria Sol (our guide) was beyond exceptional and I felt relaxed for the first time in years while being pushed and challenged to do things like white water rafting and hiking up waterfalls. Truly worth every penny.
Local Living Ecuador - Amazon Jungle
CarolTraveled in May
5
In December 2020, I was lucky enough to be able to travel to Peru. It had always been on my wish list and they just opened to Americans with no quarantine; only a negative test. I had no idea what to expect with COVID, but I knew I would be either outside or in open air screened buildings so I jumped at the chance. I was the first tourist, they had had since March 2020. I arrived in Iquitos the afternoon before my tour, taking the exhilarating open tuktuk ride to my hotel. I tucked my money pouch inside my sun dress and felt very safe walking down to the water, where I had a pleasant evening people watching and drinking pisco sour. I took a tuktuk back, as it is never good for anyone, especially a woman , to walk alone at night in most places. I was picked up on time in the morning by my guide, Segundo. To get to the boat we walked through the busy market of vendors selling all kinds of fresh catches and other essentials. I felt like I was an explorer going on a real adventure. I was the only guest, as I was in most of what I did in Peru. It was so exciting to arrive at the lodge. The cabins are very basic, but it’s really all you need. A comfortable bed and running cold water and toilet. If you want to see the rainforest on a budget and can manage without hot water or AC, this is the trip for you. Think camping but with walls around you and a toilet of your own. The cool showers don't really matter when it is so hot. Carry a small towel to wipe your perspiration and have the most powerful bug spray you can and you will be fine. I would advise spraying your whole body before you put on clothes as the only bites I got were inside my shorts. The food was amazing. Everything was so fresh and tasty. I have never had fish so tender, simply seasoned and free of bones. I never realized how good pineapple could be when it is that fresh. Our boat driver and Jordi, the guide in training ,were very capable and Segundo, the guide, was so knowledgeable. He could call any bird and spot anything and explain the natural history of the plants and animals so well. Through his interactions with the locals I got a feel for life there and despite not having the advantages we have at home, they do not have all the negatives of urban life. My favorite times were in the boats on the Amazon, and especially on the smaller rivers leading into it. So much can be seen up close canoeing in the narrow waters. I loved the monkeys climbing on me on Monkey Island and the night paddle into the lagoon. I was not very good at Piranha fishing being outshined by an adorable young boy. Like, many tours in this price range, you will find yourself with afternoon down time and not much to do, which can be difficult if you are a person that wants to be on the go all the time. Bring a book to read, maybe some guide books to the plants and animals of the area. I mostly sat on my cabin porch and listened to the natural sounds in the quiet. And, it was so peaceful and quiet. Peru is a magical country with so much diversity. The Andes, the coast and the Amazon; short flights can enable you to see it all. Don’t miss the amazon rainforest.
6-Day Iquitos Jungle Tour at Maniti Eco-Lodge