5 Days/4 Nights |
Nonstop jets hop over the Andes from Lima to Iquitos. The busy port was built in the rubber-boom days of the Amazon and is now a base for river-boat departures to rustic but comfortable jungle camps up and down river.
Two to five-night programs are available. By day, guests take boat trips up small tributaries, walk along rain forest trails and visit Indian villages. By night, alligator hunting in dugout canoes is a favorite pastime. Large vessels carry passengers on three-night cruises. |
Day 1: LIMA - IQUITOS - EXPLORAMA LODGE
 Transfer to Lima airport.
Upon arrival in Iquitos transfer to pier and motor boat ride en route to Explorama Lodge, 80 kms/ 50 mls, down the Amazon river. After lunch, walk into the jungle and explore the river surroundings in dugout canoes by night.
Day 2: AMAZON RIVER - NAPO RIVER - EXPLORNAPO CAMP - LAKE SHIMIGAY
Early wake-up for a boat trip down the Amazon and up the Napo river to Explornapo Camp, located 160 kms/100 mls from Iquitos. Hike on various secluded primary rainforest trails and excursion to Lake Shimigay, a black water lake where the unusual Hoatzin bird can be seen. Dinner and overnight at Explornapo Camp.
 Day 3: AMAZON BIOSPHERE RESERVE - ACEER
Enjoy "a walk on the high side", the canopy walkway, currently 200 meters/650 feet long, over 30 meters/100 feet above the ground and extending through six of the area's largest trees. After lunch, walk on trails throughout the Amazon Biosphere Reserve surrounding the ACEER Laboratory (Amazon Center for Environmental Education and Research), which now includes over 500,000 acres; overnight at the ACEER lodge.
Day 4: NAPO RIVER
Enjoy additional ecological excursions. Boat trip down the Napo river to Explorama Lodge for overnight.
Day 5: IQUITOS - LIMA
Morning free for relaxation or to enjoy additional ecological excursions. After lunch boat trip back to Iquitos; transfer to the airport. Upon arrival in Lima transfer to selected hotel. |
Sagitar Travel VACATIONS PACKAGE PRICES INCLUDE (unless added):
Accommodation in single or double room with private bath in the suggested hotels or of similar category
Breakfast Daily
Lunch when noted
Dinner when noted
All Domestic Airfares
Transfers
Tours & Excursions as per itinerary (based on shared services with local)
English Speaking Guides |
Sagitar Travel VACATIONS PACKAGE PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE:
Meals not specified in this itinerary
International air tickets
All Airport taxes
Personal expenses such as telephone calls, laundry expenses, drinks, tipping, etc. Insurance against theft, loss, illness or accident
International air fare
We do offer special discount air from any gateway in the United States |
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