iquitos

Iquitos is the largest city in the Peruvian rainforest, with a population of 370,962. It is the capital of Loreto Region and Maynas Province. It is generally considered the most populous city in the world that cannot be reached by road.

Located on the Amazon River, it is a mere 106 m (348 ft) above sea level even though it is more than 3,000 km (1,864 mi) from the mouth of the Amazon at Belém in Brazil, on the Atlantic Ocean. It is situated 125 km (78 mi) downstream of the confluence of the Ucayali and Marañón rivers, the two main headwaters of the Amazon River. Iquitos has long been a major port in the Amazon Basin. It is surrounded by three rivers: the Nanay, the Itaya, and the Amazon.

Day One: Iquitos/City Tour/Momon River/Lodge

Our Guide collects you from the airport or your hotel in our private bus.
You will be accompanied by a permanent English speaking Guide during the whole trip
City tour of the principal attractions of Iquitos:
The Main Square, The Catholic Cathedral,
The cast Iron House built by Eiffel, The Boulevar
Visit the Municipal Museum
We board our speedboat for the trip up the Nanay and Momon rivers.
Visit the Boras Indigenous Tribe
Visit to the Serpentarium to see snakes and other exotic animals.
Upon arrival at the Lodge we are warmly greeted with a welcome drink made of local tropical fruits.
Canoe rides on the river

Day Two: Lodge

(Optional) we rise at the crack of dawn, around 5:30 am, for an hour long canoe ride upriver to enjoy the great variety of bird life.
Hike through the jungle to explore the rainforest.
Visit the Jibaro Indigenous Tribe.
Visit to the small villages of Gen Gen and Centro Fuerte to learn their customs and habits.
Visit the “Chullachaki” Mini- Zoo
Visit the JARDIN BOTANICO
Our Guide fascinates us with tales of the jungle

Day Three: Lodge

Taking a hike to the Trapiche where you will taste delicious sugarcane liquor.Excursión de pesca
Fishing to harvest the abundant variety of fish in the river.
We have a musical jungle jam session using a variety of local acoustic instruments.

Day Four: Lodge/Full Day Amazonas river

Full Day in the Amazonas river
Visit to the Monkey Island
Excursion on the Amazon river to see the pink or grey dolphins

Day Five: Lodge//Yagua Indians/Pilpintuwasi/Iquitos

Visit the Yagua Indigenous Tribe
Visit to Pilpintuwasi Butterfly Farm
We head back to the city of Iquitos.
Observation of the meeting of the waters Nanay and Momon River
Tour Amazonas and Itaya rivers.
City Tours:
The floating city of Belen also known as the Venice of the Jungle,
Quistococha Zoo and Lake.
• Airport.
 

Our service includes:

• Free transport from the hotel or airport in our private bus to the port of Bellavista on the Nanay River. Boat ride in our own boat to the lodge.
• Transport by boat to the Yahua and Bora indian villages and the Serpentarium and back to the port of Bellavista. Transport by our own private bus back to the hotel or to the airport.
• Free use of all the installations at the lodge which include the swimming pool, the look-out tower, the musical instruments, the games room, the hammocks, the canoes, etc.
• Three meals a day during the whole period that the tourist is inside the lodge: breakfast, lunch and dinner. If the tourist arrives mid-morning then lunch will be served, if he/she arrives mid-afternoon then dinner will be served. The same applies for the final day.
• Bottled water from a water fountain next to the bar and swimming pool, fresh fruit juices during breakfast and lunch.
• A permanent English speaking guide will be assigned to the tourists during their visit to the lodge and will stay with them until they leave. Guides are available in other languages upon request.
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• All tours mentioned in the program are included in the price.

Our service doesn’t include:

• Plane tickets, airport taxes.
• Food and drinks in the city of Iquitos the first and last day.
• All consumption at the bar, which includes bottled soft drinks and alcoholic beverages.
• Use of our satellite Internet Service.
• Adult channels (available in three of the 22 Bungalows)
• Purchases made from the Indian tribes for their handicrafts
• Tips to the lodge staff on the final day (for good service if you are happy) and tips to the guide for his service ( again, if you are happy).
• Any other personal costs not mentioned in this program.

We advise you to bring:

• Binoculars.
• Camera and films (ASA 200 and 400 for the inner forest).
• Warm clothing (in case of a cold front), long sleeve shirts and long pants (cotton) wide brim hat and sun glasses for sunny day 100% waterproof rain gear (long poncho or rain wear)
• Insect repellent (at least 50% DEET).
• Sunscreen lotion.
• One pair of lightweight ankle height boots (hiking boots) and sandals.
• Flashlight, enough batteries (alkaline) and bulbs.
• Towel, swimming suit.
• Personal medicines and/or supplies (liquid for contact lenses for example).
• One day pack and one back pack or duffel bag of luggage.

 PRECIO: USD 450.00