Pink River Dolphin Tour on the Amazon near Iquitos
From €81 per person
See availability →A pink river dolphin tour from Iquitos: three hours by private boat along the Itaya to where it meets the Amazon, with a local guide and the option of a sunset trip.
This pink river dolphin tour from Iquitos is built around a single goal, finding the dolphins where two rivers meet. A private boat follows the Itaya to its confluence with the Amazon, where fish gather and the dolphins tend to follow. A local captain who knows how the river moves through the seasons steers you there.
On the way you watch the currents, the wildlife along the banks and the signs that dolphins are close. They are wild animals, so a sighting is never guaranteed. The months from February to May are the migratory season with the best chance, because of the river level. In other months, weather and the river decide.
You can book the outing in the afternoon and sail back at sunset, as the sky and the water change colour. It suits couples, and it suits anyone short on time who wants a real river trip without hikes or a long programme. The route may shift a little with water level, river traffic and animal activity.
- Private boat and experienced local guide
- Port taxes included
- Hotel pick-up can be added; snacks, food and tips are extra
The tour lasts about three hours.