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Iquitos Wonderful 3D / 2N

Iquitos, Peru
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Duration

3 days 2 nights

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

Languages

English, Español

Overview

IQUITOS WONDERFUL

3D / 2N

 

The word “Iquito” contains the prefix ik-, which means river, lagoon, well, although it also means separation, remoteness. Etymologically, by combining the two meanings, you get: «Crowd separated by the waters». Iquitos is a fantastic city to visit at all times of the year but if you’re sensitive to hot temperatures, you may want to miss the hottest months of September, October and November. However, many people find these months an enjoyable time to visit. On average, temperature in the day goes up to around 32°C (90°F) and falls back down to about 22°C (72°F) at night.

There is a slight difference between the wetter and drier months, but this is only by one or two degrees with the wetter season being slightly hotter. The temperature is usually pleasant from day to day and warms to its daily maximum around noon. This means you can enjoy some of the top Iquitos Amazon River tours at all times of year, but there are some differences.

We’re in the tropics so there isn’t a normal cycle of seasons and instead you will experience just a wet and dry season, but if you want to get really accurate, there isn’t even a dry season in Iquitos. As with other tropical areas, the water is drawn up into the clouds throughout the morning (mid- morning convection) and then drops back down in the late afternoon and sometimes throughout the night. This usually clears up by the following morning for a sunny day.

 

LOCATION: Province of Maynas and the department of Loreto.

Highlights

  • PASSPORT - very important!
  • Students: ISIC card!
  • Lightweight long-sleeved cotton pants and shirts.
  • Slim shorts or shorts.
  • Cotton t-shirts or short sleeve shirts.
  • Sunscreen.
  • Cap with visor or light hat.
  • Camera and / or camcorder with rechargeable battery.
  • Repellent lotion or cream for mosquitoes (OFF!).
  • Poncho or lightweight waterproof jacket.
  • Comfortable walking shoes or booties.
  • Personal flashlight.
  • Swimwear.
  • Binoculars are optional.

Itinerary

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DAY 1: JUNGLE LODGE (Lunch and Dinner)
DAY 1: JUNGLE LODGE (Lunch and Dinner)

Our staff will receive you and greet you at the airport or pick you up at the hotel. Transfer to the river pier where the trip to our hostel will begin. Along the way, Iquitos will travel briefly, observing the most important tourist sites of this representative city of Peru, founded in the 19th century.

Navigate the largest river in the world, the Amazon, aboard comfortable and safe boats. Trip
will allow you to see a wonderful panorama in which the magnificence of the Amazon makes its
I walk through the exuberance of the jungle, where picturesque villages with their particular color and
Joy appears on the banks of the river. Arrival at the Amazon Lodge. Our Lodge built in the native style is surrounded by trees, plants and flowers, a true tropical garden where birds and butterflies abound. While your guide explains the Lodge's facilities and activities to come, our staff will serve you a refreshing "welcome drink" made with some exotic fruits.

ECO CULTURAL Program (The basin ecosystem)

Start with a short walk or canoe ride, depending on the rainy season, to a community of the Yagua tribe,
One of the oldest ethnic groups in the Amazon. Whose ancestors were discovered by Francisco de
Orellana in her first exploration of the Amazon in 1541. Visiting these friendly people will allow you
Know their customs, see their unique clothing made of palm fibers and even try their "pucuna" or
blowgun. Lunch. Specialized food products in the Amazon include fruits of the river and the countryside.
Dorado fillets (Brachyplatystoma flavicans) with cocona sauce (Sissiliflorum), fresh
Palms, beans, fried yucca and banana are delightful. Do not hesitate to ask the chef for
recipe!

In the afternoon, continue with the ethnobotanical tour of the hostel, you can
Distinguish certain species from the plant kingdom. Visit to the "naturist" who will explain about the
particularities of the regional flora and its applications.
Visit the farmland of Santa María del Ojeal, where you will see the artisanal grip of sugarcane. Your
You will also visit a fish farm to observe native ichthyological species and walk through a typical town on the shores of the Amazon. You can interact with the villagers by passing through their houses, schools, churches and typical shops; You will also see the sustained development projects of the community that are possible thanks to the support of ecotourism.
Night excursion ... / Legends of the Amazon ...
At the indicated time, canoe ride at night or hike to feel the jungle after dark. Return to the lodge.
After enjoying a delicious meal, the guide will have fun with stories and legends of the rich Amazonian myths. In addition, if you wish, our staff will share with you a moment for music and singing. Overnight.

DAY 2: FULL DAY RIO YANAYACU (Breakfast lunch dinner)
DAY 2: FULL DAY RIO YANAYACU (Breakfast lunch dinner)

Fresh fruit juices and jam from local products (orange, melon, cocona) along with hot meals and drinks to start the day. After breakfast, you will board the boat that will take you to the opposite side of the Amazon or "huashalado" river, as it is known locally.
FLORA AND FAUNA Program (The ecosystem of the Yanayacu basin).
Full day exploring the primary jungle reserve in the Yanayacu River ecosystem. Open navigation
ships on the Amazon River to see pink dolphins, main characters of tales and fantastic legends
told by the people of the river.
Arrival to the town of Huashalado, from where you will walk to the Yanayacu River, where another boat will be waiting to take you on this excursion.
You will enter the "Kingdom of the giant trees", which has been given this name due to the size reached by some specimens including the "lupuna" or ceiba tree. This is a favorite place for birds, since it is in the river where they find the fish and fruits that grow on their edges; even more, the thick forest offers ideal nesting possibilities. With a little luck, you could also see monkeys that move in the treetops or perhaps a sloth that hangs on a branch and, therefore, mimics and makes it almost impossible to be seen.

Box lunch at the boat or at the edge of the river.
Primary jungle walk along a trail or canoe ride, depending on the season, in which you will observe
Particularities of plants and trees of this ecosystem such as Victoria Regia, which reaches 1.80 m. diameter.

Return to the Amazon Lodge. Along the way you will have the opportunity to fish in the native style of piranhas and other species. Arrival at the Amazon Lodge. If you wish, there will be a canoe ride at night or if you decide not to do so, you can comfortably rock in a hammock or enjoy an exotic drink at the "Clavohuasca Bar". Dinner. Overnight.

DAY 3: AMAZON LODGE - IQUITOS- LIMA (Breakfast lunch)
DAY 3: AMAZON LODGE - IQUITOS- LIMA (Breakfast lunch)

Visit to the Wildlife Project, recently called Centro de Custodia Fundo to observe some of the varieties of wild animals, such as sloths, monkeys, achunis, macaws, toucans, boas and lizards. It will be an interesting way to learn to appreciate and respect the typical wildlife of our Amazon.

After our educational tour, your guide will take you to a strategic point where you will plant a tree, so you can participate in the conservation of our Amazon. Return to the Amazon Sinchicuy Lodge for lunch. At the appropriate time we will take our boat to go to Iquitos, where a representative will be waiting to take us to our hotel in Iquitos or to the airport.

Included/Excluded

  • Pick up from Iquitos Airport to the Port.
  • Transfer from Iquitos Port to the Lodge.
  • 02 nights of staying in the Lodge Amazonas.
  • All foods in the lodge (07 meals).
  • Excursions like in the program.
  • Guide in English or Spanish.
  • Transfer back to Iquitos City or Airport.
  • Airplane tickets.
  • Airport taxes.
  • Tips.
  • Laundry.
  • Drinks in the bar.

Durations

Multi day

Tour's Location

Iquitos, Peru
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