Our guided tour is special because your guide keeps you well-informed throughout the entire journey—not just taking you places, but explaining what you’re seeing, the cultural context, and river life. We also choose indigenous communities where the experience is authentic and respectful, with no pressure to buy crafts and without overpriced entrance fees that take advantage of travelers. We protect our guests from unexpected or excessive costs, keeping everything clear, fair, and safe. The tour is well-organized and starts at the Boulevard, a clean, calm, and safe area—so you begin the adventure with complete peace of mind. And because it’s almost a private tour (small groups of up to 6 pass...
Highlights
From 5 hours to 6 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
From 5 hours to 6 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour
incluye tickets colaborativos a las comunidades nativas
Driver/guide
Fuel surcharge
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Yakumama Amazon Tours - Iquitos
Meeting point: Iquitos Boulevard – 1st block of Calle Napo, lower part of the riverside promenade (boarding dock). Landmark: in front of Fitzcarraldo Restaurant.
Return
Important Information
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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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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Our guided tour is special because your guide keeps you well-informed throughout the entire journey—not just taking you places, but explaining what you’re seeing, the cultural context, and river life. We also choose indigenous communities where the experience is authentic and respectful, with no pressure to buy crafts and without overpriced entrance fees that take advantage of travelers. We protect our guests from unexpected or excessive costs, keeping everything clear, fair, and safe. The tour is well-organized and starts at the Boulevard, a clean, calm, and safe area—so you begin the adventure with complete peace of mind. And because it’s almost a private tour (small groups of up to 6 pass...
Highlights
From 5 hours to 6 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
From 5 hours to 6 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour
incluye tickets colaborativos a las comunidades nativas
Driver/guide
Fuel surcharge
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Yakumama Amazon Tours - Iquitos
Meeting point: Iquitos Boulevard – 1st block of Calle Napo, lower part of the riverside promenade (boarding dock). Landmark: in front of Fitzcarraldo Restaurant.
Return
Itinerary
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Yakumama Amazon Tours
embarque del tour
15 minutes
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Iquitos Amazon Region
Along the way we cruise on the Itaya, Amazon, and Nanay Rivers. The journey to the first stop (Bora Community) takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes, depending on river level and navigation conditions.
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Bora Indians
Upon arriving at the Bora community, we are welcomed with a traditional greeting and invited into their maloca (communal house). There, the community introduces itself and the families that make up the tribe, followed by a presentation in their native dialect, sharing their identity and worldview.
During the visit, you’ll see traditional face painting and a showcase of cultural dances. In two dances, guests who wish to can join in respectfully, guided by the community. At the end, they present their handicrafts and handmade items, which are an important part of their livelihood—those who want to may support the community by purchasing crafts or contributing directly.
1 hour
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Comunidad kukama los TAYRAS DE PADRE COCHA
In the Kukama community, another Amazon indigenous group, we also enjoy a traditional welcome and a cultural presentation similar to the Bora visit. Your hosts share their history, customs, and the importance of river life in their culture.
As part of the experience, they introduce (and when available, offer a tasting of) a traditional fermented drink made from cassava (yuca), prepared using ancestral community methods. The visit includes cultural exchange, demonstrations, and an optional chance to support the community.
