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Native Iquitos 4d/3n

Code:
TE-134
Difficulty:
Easy moderate, Moderately difficult, Very difficult
Activities:
Ecological, Hiking, Cultural
Departures:
Daily
Locations:
Iquitos Region
 

Introduction

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 more 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.

Itinerary

Day 1: 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.

-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 2: 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 3: Lodge

-Taking a hike to the Trapiche where you will taste delicious sugarcane liquor.
-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 4: 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.

 What is included:

  • 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.
  • All tours mentioned in the program are included in the price.

What is not included:

  • 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.

What You need to bring/carry:

  • Insect repellant
  • Good walking shoes that cover the heals (to avoid twisting your ankle)
  • Large sun hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun cream
  • Camera with plenty of film and batteries
  • Flashlight/torch to use at nighttime (plus spare batteries)
  • Lightweight raincoat with rainproof hat
  • Umbrella in case of rain
  • A good book to read, plenty of magazines (to read while you relax)
  • Pair of Binoculars
  • Water flask (fresh drinking water for jungle treks)
  • Swimming costume (for swimming in our large pool or in the river)
  • ALL FRIENDLY PETS ALLOWED
  • (For couples) Bring protection (there are no pharmacies nearby!!)  

*Please note that most of our animals roam around the lodge freely

**The native Indian tribes in the area are very poor and love to receive gifts of used clothing, old toys or anything at all that the tourist does not need and wishes to donate. Also, any items for children such as paper, pencils and pens are very gratefully received.
 
RATES 2010
Native Iquitos 4d/3n
Price USD
    370.00**

**Reservations can be held valid until one month prior to arrival. At that point a 50% prepayment is required for confirmation. Remnant due to be cancelled upon arrival.

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