Wild Iquitos

DESCRIPTION

The Explora Iquitos 04 days experience is undoubtedly the opportunity to disconnect from the world in a natural way. During our tour, we explore the lush Amazon rainforest and immerse ourselves in the fascinating culture of the region. We will understand that we are in one of the most beautiful and biodiverse places in the Peruvian Amazon, where you will have the opportunity to spot wild animals such as river dolphins, monkeys, sloths and caimans. 

This tour is a unique experience not to be missed if you visit Iquitos!

WHY BOOK?

• Observe the impressive Amazon River.
• Disconnect from the world and immerse yourself in nature.
• Walk through the night jungle.

EXPLORE IQUITOS 04 DAYS – 03 NIGHTS

DAY 01: AMAZON RIVER – PAICHE HATCHERY

Our experience begins with our meeting either at the Iquitos airport or at the hotel where you are staying. First we take a pedestrian city tour, to see some of the attractions of the city. Afterwards, we will go to our private pier to board the fast boat that will take us to the beautiful lodge in the middle of the jungle. On the way, we will have the opportunity to observe the floating houses and the union of the Itaya and the majestic Amazon rivers, as well as different villages settled on its banks. We will make a stop to visit the Paiche Hatchery, observe the impressive aquatic plant “Victoria Regia”, a caiman hatchery and to enjoy a refreshing coconut water or soft drinks. 

We will arrive at the lodge where we will welcome you with a typical drink and assign you a personal bungalow. After the typical lunch, we will have time to relax and enjoy the refreshing pool. At 15:00 pm we will take a walk to learn about the plants and trees with medicinal properties used by the locals to cure their ailments and ailments, such as Sangre de Grado, Chirick Sanango, Uvos, Uña de Gato, Ajo Sacha, Pichirina and Clavo Huasca. If weather conditions permit, you will be able to enjoy a beautiful sunset from a privileged place. After dinner, we will go on an exciting canoe paddle or jungle hike, depending on the river season, and then return to rest at the lodge.

• Overnight at the jungle lodge

DAY 02: GIANT TREE – VISIT TO RIVERSIDE HAMLET

We start the day with an exciting canoe adventure or a relaxing morning walk, depending on the season, to enjoy bird watching in their natural habitat. Afterwards, we enjoy a delicious breakfast and continue the exploration with a hike into the lush jungle, where you can meet the impressive and majestic Ceiba (Lupuna) and other varieties of timber trees, and discover the rich flora and fauna of the place. This exciting expedition lasts approximately 4 hours.

After returning to the lodge, we enjoy a typical traditional lunch. In the afternoon we will take a boat tour on the Amazon River and visit the picturesque riverside village of San Juan, where you can learn about the small school and the daily activities of its inhabitants, as well as the fruit plants and banana and yucca plantations, among others. We will enjoy an impressive sunset from a privileged place.

At night, live a unique experience with a night canoe ride, where you can listen to the fascinating sounds of the rainforest. Afterwards, enjoy a delicious dinner and spend the night at the beautiful lodge.

• Night at the jungle lodge

DAY 03: VISIT TO ARTISAN MILL – NAPO RIVER

We start the day with a delicious breakfast before departing on an exciting boat excursion on the Amazon River to the mouth of the Napo River, in the charming town and district of Francisco de Orellana, who discovered the Amazon in 1535. Enjoy a delicious Box Lunch on board the boat while you have the opportunity to fish and observe dolphins in their natural habitat.

On the way back, visit a local Amazonian inhabitant, who will show you how his artisanal sugar cane mill works and you will be able to participate in the extraction of sugar cane juice, which the inhabitants use to produce derivatives such as sugar cane rum and molasses. After this unique experience, return to the lodge and enjoy a well-deserved rest while you cool off in the pool.

In the evening, delight your palate with a delicious dinner and enjoy a relaxing night at the beautiful lodge.

• Night at the jungle lodge

DAY 04: JUNGLE LODGE – MONKEY ISLAND – IQUITOS

Our last day begins with a delicious breakfast. Then we will visit a riverside villager to learn about their customs and daily life, and then return to the lodge to pack up, enjoy our lunch and say goodbye to the whole team, on the way back to the city we will visit the impressive private conservation project called “Monkey Island”. Here, you will see several species of endangered monkeys, such as the Choro Monkey, the Spider Monkey, the Howler Monkey, the Tocon and Musmuky Monkey, and the Red and Black Huapo Monkey. 

Finally we arrive in Iquitos for transfer to the hotel or airport, ending this exciting trip.

• We end our experience back in the city of Iquitos.

INCLUDES – DOES NOT INCLUDE

OUR PROGRAM INCLUDES:

• Briefing: One day before the service, a meeting is held at the hotel where we will have a complete orientation about the experience.
• Personalized groups: The groups are small and personalized to provide a better shared experience.
• Professional guide: A professional tour guide specialized in wildlife and nature tourism, with English and Spanish skills.
• Tourist transportation: An ideal transportation from Iquitos – Port – Iquitos.
• Specialized transportation: Motorized boat that will help us cross the river and get to the lodge.
• Jungle Lodge: 02 nights in a comfortable ecological lodge with all services included and breakfast the next day (Ask for the accommodation you want).
• Food: Includes all food services during the stay (no drinks).
• Complete equipment: Complementary equipment for the activities (boots, flashlights, binoculars, fishing equipment and others).

OUR PROGRAM DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• Meals: Food not mentioned in the itinerary.
• Extra expenses: Some expenses such as purchase of handicrafts, clothes or drinks, are also not included in the tour. Tips are also not included and are voluntary.
• Travel insurance: This is extremely important to enjoy a safe trip.

RECOMMENDATION

• Travel documents (Passport, Income and others provided).
• Small backpack.
• Warm clothes (recommended for the afternoon).
• Second additional change of clothes for the rest of the days.
• Personal water bottle.
• Sun protection: hat, sun block and sunglasses.
• Cash in soles or dollars.
• Snacks.
• Camera.