IQUITOS Loreto: It is located in the Northeast region of the Peru, being the most extensive department in the country, their capital is the city of Iquitos. Their climate is Tropical, Warm and Humid, the temperature average is of 28ºC and an altitude of 106 m.s.n.m. Among the main tourist attractiveness.: The Principal Square, House of Iron, Hotel Palace, Pier Tarapacá, Port of Nativity, Municipal Museum, Amazon Museum. Complex Tourist of Quistococha: It is a national tourist park of 369 hectares, located around the lagoon of Quistococha 13.5 Km to the south of Iquitos, it is also appreciated a series of facilities like the museum, aquarium, serpentario, small zoological, trails around the lake, and a small pier where it can be let boats. Tomás Sacred: Beside the Lake Mapacocha to 15 Km. to the Northeast of Iquitos, place where they are devoted to the fishing and the elaboration of crafts in clay. Clara Sacred: Beside the river Nanay, to 12 Km. of Iquitos, where they are beaches of white sand. Nanay Beach: To 3 Km. to the east of the city. Zungarococha: Lake located in the right riverbank of the river Nanay, you can appreciate the beautiful landscape and to go for a walk in canoe. Pacaya - Samiria National Reserves: An extension of 2'080,000 hectares and it is the area of bigger reservation of the country, it contains a flora and varied and abundant fauna. Lake Rimache: Located in the High Amazons, in the basin of the river Pastaza, has a perimeter of 75 Km. and 10 mts. of depth and the biggest lake in the Peruvian amazonía is considered. CEIBA TOPS HARBORS WITH LUXURY CEIBA TOPS, the newest in the housings of Explorama, opened up in the 2000, it is located to 40 km (25 my) of Iquitos traveling through the River Amazons. Ceiba Tops, with rooms with air conditioning, private bathrooms with hot and surrounded water of beautiful tropical gardens, it is the most luxurious in the housings in this part of the Amazons. Also bill with pool, toboggan of water, hydro-massage, marries of hammocks and the living room Esmeralda for recepcionar to all the passengers. Ceiba Tops is perfect for a demurrage of an or more nights. A trip of the whole day to the wonderful Hanging Bridge is available for the passengers spending the night 2 or more nights in the comfort of Ceiba Tops. Explore the myths, mysteries and magic of the most exotic forest in the world.
BM62: CEIBA TOPS 3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS DAY 1 - IQUITOS - CEIBA TOPS Reception in the airport, brief orientation of the city in route to the pier of Explorama. Travel of 40 kms in boat through the River Amazonas until Ceiba Tops, where the rooms with air conditioning and private bathrooms with hot water will provide them the house comfort, amid the Rainy Forest. In the afternoon excurci贸n walking for a beautiful surrounded primary forest of big hoists, as the giant tree of the Ceiba. After the dinner they can listen local music with guitar and flute in the Bar" The Toucan", or to the guides they are always clever to relate some of the many legends of the Amazonia.Lunch, dinner. spend the night in the Ceiba Tops. DAY 2 - CEIBA TOPS Trip early in the morning for those that want to observe birds. After the breakfast trip in boat to the native community of the Indian Yaguas, where there will be opportunity to appreciate some of the local crafts and also a demonstration of the use of the blowpipe that at the present time some of the Yaguas still use to hunt. Return to the housing one will be able to appreciate the dolphins of fresh water. In the afternoon trip to the riverside town of Indiana and if the time is good, one will be able to appreciate the setting of the sun in the River Amazonas. Breakfast, Lunch, dinner. Spend the night in Ceiba Tops. DAY 3. CEIBA TOPS - IQUITOS Trip walking or in boat to appreciate more than the Amazon Forest or free time to enjoy the facilities of the housing. We return to Iquitos for your flight to Lima. Breakfast, Lunch (if their flight allows it). BM63: CEIBA TOPS SUPER SPECIAL 3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS FRIDAY: IQUITOS/CEIBA TOPS Reception in the airport, brief orientation of the city in route to the pier of Explorama. Travel 40km in boat through the Amazonas river until Ceiba Tops, where the rooms with air conditioning and private bathrooms with hot water will provide them the house comfort, amid the Rainy Forest. Walk in the afternoon around a beautiful surrounded primary forest of big trees, as the giant tree of the Ceiba that gave name to the housing. After the dinner they can listen local music with guitar and flute in the Bar" The Toucan", or to the guides that are always clever to relate some of the many legends of the Amazonia. Lunch, dinner. spend the night in Ceiba Tops. SATURDAY: CEIBA TOPS Trip early in the morning for those that want to see birds. After the breakfast, trip in boat looking for the two types of dolphins of the river, gray and rosy, in the one in route to visiting a small community of the Native Yaguas, where their guide will explain about its culture. There will be opportunity to appreciate some of the local crafts and also a demonstration of the use of the blowpipe that at the present time some of the Yaguas still use to hunt. In the afternoon trip to the riverside town of Indiana and if the time is good, one will be able to appreciate the setting of the sun in the River Amazonas. Breakfast, Lunch, dinner, spend the night in Ceiba Tops.
DOMINGO: CEIBA TOPS/IQUITOS Trip or in boat to appreciate more than the Amazon Forest or free time to enjoy the facilities amid the forest. Return to Iquitos for your flight to Lima. Breakfast, Lunch (if their flight allows it). BM64: SPECIAL CEIBA TOPS & HANGING BRIDGE 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS
DAY 01: IQUITOS - CEIBA TOPS Reception in the airport, brief orientation of the city in route to the pier of Explorama. Travel in boat 40km through the River Amazonas until Ceiba Tops, where the rooms with air conditioning and private bathrooms with hot water will provide them the house comfort, amid the Rainy Forest. Walk in the afternoon around a beautiful primary forest formed by big trees, as the giant tree of the Ceiba that gave name to the housing. After the dinner you can listen local music with guitar and flute in the Bar" The Toucan", or the guides are always clever to relate some of the many legends of the Amazonia. Lunch, dinner. spend the night in the Ceiba Tops. DAY 02: CEIBA TOPS Trip early in the morning for those that want to see birds. After the breakfast, trip in boat looking for the two types of dolphins of the river, gray and rosy, in the one in route to visiting a small community of the Native Yaguas, where their guide will explain about its culture. There will be opportunity to appreciate some of the local crafts and also a demonstration of the use of the blowpipe that at the present time some of the Yaguas still use to hunt. In the afternoon trip to the riverside town of Indiana and if the time is good, you will be able to appreciate the setting of the sun in the River Amazonas. Breakfast, Lunch, dinner. spend the night in the Ceiba Tops. DAY 03: CEIBA TOPS / HANGING BRIDGE / CEIBA TOPS Left the Ceiba early Tops in a trip for the River Amazons in boat, crossing a narrow highway between the River Amazons and River Napo in motorcar and you continuous the trip for the River Napo in boat until ExplorNapo Lodge in time for the breakfast. A trip to the wonderful Hanging Bridge that has more than 500 meters long among the glass of the trees and the highest platform located to 35 mts of the floor. After the lunch a walk to the Garden Etnobotanico" ReNuPeRu" where you can appreciate but of 240 spices of Amazon medicinal plants cultivated by a shaman who will explain their uses. We return to the Ceiba Tops in the afternoon in time to relax himself enjoying the facilities of Ceiba Tops. Breakfast, Lunch, dinner. spend the night in the Ceiba Tops. DAY 04: CEIBA TOPS Walked trip or in boat to appreciate more than the Amazon Forest or free time to enjoy the facilities amid the forest. We return to Iquitos for their flight to Lima. Breakfast, Lunch (if their flight allows it) AMAZONAS SINCHICUY LODGE Harbor rustic natural located in a tropical garden with trees that flourish and you plant that attract the birds like the hummingbird and butterflies like the iridescent Blue Morfo. Located single 30 Kms. / 20 miles of the city of Iquitos in the gulch of the river Sinchicuy, navigating for the river Amazonas, the mightiest in the world. For the bank of the river it is our house of hammocks that allows to admire the exuberant landscape along the gulch of the Sinchicuy. It is an excellent place for demurrages of an or two nights, and being able to combine with a demurrage in the Tambo Yanayacu.
BM 65: AMAZONAS SINCHICUY LODGE 3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS It includes: Warm amazon welcome, transfers and visit panoramic to the city of Iquitos. Sailing for the mightiest river in the world, the Amazonas. Lodging for two nights in the housing Amazonas Sinchicuy Lodge with included complete feeding. Programs echo-cultural: Visits to the native of the tribe Yagua, having the opportunity to know their ancestral customs and to learn the use of the pucuna (blowpipe). Traveled etnobotรกnico in which the representative flora of the place will be appreciated.
Visits the naturist (shaman) who will explain about the properties of each one of the species of flora of the region and their multiple uses. Walk for the founded riverside of Santa María of Ojeal, where the handmade extraction of the juice of the cane of sugar will be witnessed. You will also visit one another the piscigranja and the surroundings of the town. Very early observation of birds in the morning. Night trip, in canoe or on foot according to the station, to see and to feel the forest at night. Complete day of exploration to the reservation of primary forest in the ecosystem of the Kingdom of the giant trees with lunch type box lunch. Sailing until the strategic point where they are to the dolphins, main characters of fantastic histories and legends of the Amazonía. They fishes handmade of pirañas and other species, while one enjoys the typical one to grow dark wild. BM 66: AMAZONAS SINCHICUY LODGE / HOTEL CITY (1 NIGHT IN SINCHICUY LODGE / 1 NIGHT IN HOTEL CITY ) It includes: Warm amazon welcome, transfers and visit panoramic to the city of Iquitos. 1 night in the hotel of the city, included breakfast. Sailing for the mightiest river in the world, the Amazonas. One night in the housing Amazons Sinchicuy Lodge with included complete feeding. Programs ecocultural: Visits to the native of the tribe Yagua, having the opportunity to know their ancestral customs and to learn the use of the pucuna (blowpipe). Traveled etnobotánico in which the representative flora of the place will be appreciated. Visits the naturist (shaman) who will explain about the properties of each one of the species of flora of the region and their multiple uses. Walk for the riverside of Santa María of Ojeal, where the handmade extraction of the juice of the cane of sugar will be witnessed. You will also visit one another the piscigranja and the surroundings of the town. Observation very early d birds in the morning. Very early trip of birds in the morning. Night trip, in canoe or on foot according to the station, to see and to feel the forest at night. Ecological walk to the reservation of primary forest. Lunch (box lunch)
TAMBO YANAYACU LODGE The Kingdom of the Giant Trees At a distance of 60 Kilometers or 38 miles of the city of Iquitos Tambo is Yanayacu Lodge, a rustic housing beside the river Yanayacu, inside the well-known area as the Kingdom of the giant trees, a splendid area for the observation of an exuberant flora and it magnifies fauna. They can be carried out diverse activities in the place, being basic the walks inside the primary forest, aledaña to the housing, where it is habitual the avistamiento of birds, monkeys and pelejos. Also, they are carried out trips in search of specific animals as the hoatzin, one of the birds more peculiar of the amazonía, or the mysterious dolphin. The housing, quite comfortable and built in perfect harmony with the environment, capacidd for 20personas in double rooms with private bathroom and together to the other facilities for passage ways with palm roofs, and illuminated at night with lamparines and streetlights to kerosene. Also
bill with common areas that are lent to the rest and relax like the room of hammocks with a spectacular natural view. The demurrage in Tambo Yanayacu Lodge combines with nights in the Amazonas Sinchicuy Lodge. BM67: AMAZONAS SINCHICUY LODGE AND TAMBO YANAYACU LODGE 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS It includes: Warm amazon welcome, transfers and visit panoramic to the city of Iquitos. Sailing for the mightiest river in the world, the Amazonas. Lodging for one night in the housing Amazonas Sinchicuy Lodge, with included complete feeding. It programs echo-cultural: It visits to the native of the tribe Yagua, having the opportunity to know their ancestral customs and to learn the use of the pucuna (blowpipe). Traveled etnobotĂĄnico in which the representative flora of the place will be appreciated. It visits the naturist (shaman) who will explain about the properties of each one of the properties of each one of the species of flora of the region and their multiple uses. Walk for the founded riverside of Santa MarĂa Ojeal, where the handmade extraction of the juice of the cane of sugar will be witnessed. We will also visit one another the piscigranja and the surroundings of the town. Night trip, in canoe or on foot according to the station, to see and to feel the forest at night. Lodging for two nights in the housing Tambo Yanayacu Lodge, with included complete feeding. Expedition, in canoe or on foot according to the station, for the Kingdom of the giant trees where it highlights the lupuna (ceiba) of enormous proportions, the bijao and the ayauma. During the journey it is possible to see monkeys, pelejos and birds of the area. Trip to the dawn for the river Yanayacu to observe birds like the gray herons, the kingfisher fisherman, sparrow hawks, among other more. Exploration walk for the deep forest in the tropical humid forest to see the aquatic irises or regal victories, plants whose flowers are leaves of more than 1.80 diameter meters and that they cover small lagoons or marshy areas completely where at night it is possible to sight lizards and boas.
Visits to riverside communities as that of San Juan of Huachalado to know their way of life and to contemplate the techniques that use for the fishing. Sailing in search of the dolphins, where one can also swim and to enjoy a typical one to grow dark wild in the Amazonas river. HELICONIA It is an authenticate Ecolodge located in the Reservation Yanamono to 80 Km of the city of Iquitos. Peru. Ideal for those who want to enjoy a true adventure in the Amazonas. The facilities are rustic. The whole housing is built in wood using typical material of the region, the roofs are of palm leaves. BM68: HELICONIA LODGE PROGRAMS 3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS IN THE FOREST DAY 1: HELICONIA LODGE Arrival to Iquitos. Transfer to the Port of Bellavista, pier located to 3.5 Km. to the north of Iquitos beside the River Nanay, where we will approach our fluvial boat to visit a native community, where we will enjoy their dances and crafts. Later on we will navigate for approximately 1 hour and room for the River Amazons toward the Town of Yanamono (Black Monkey) to 80 Km. of Iquitos; place where Heliconia is located Amazon River Lodge.
At opportune hour, walk for the forest for approximately 2 hours accompanied by experts guides, identifying botanical species, plants medicinal and impressive trees like the" LUPUNA", coveted tree for their dimensions in the production of the triplay. We return to the housing and rest. At hour indicated observation of a beautiful one to grow dark Amazon. Later on, We walk nocturne for the Cochas of Yanamono, appreciating the constellations and enjoying the magic sounds of the forest. Dinner and spend the night in Lodge. DAY 2: HELICONIA LODGE Very early, tour of observation of birds and of the impressive aquatic plants Regal Victoria. Breakfast in the Lodge. To the 10:00 tour for the surroundings of Yanamono, where we will have the occasion of to visit a trapiche and to know the elaboration of the liquor or rum of Cane by means of the process of fermentation and distillation. Those that want can degustar this drink. We return to the Housing. Lunch. In the afternoon, at opportune hour, fishing tour for approximately 2 hours in the gulches or" cochas" of the Amazonas River accompanied by an expert guides. The most experienced fishermen will feel the emotion of fishing giant pira単as and other varieties of fish. During the journey one will be able to appreciate with luck to the shy rosy dolphins or snort you of river. We return to the Lodge. Dinner and spend the night in the Lodge. DAY 3: IQUITOS / LIMA Very early breakfast in the housing. At 09:00 o'clock a.m. We return to Iquitos and transfer to the airport for the return flight to the City of Lima.
HOTELES IQUITOS FS EL DORADO PLAZA HOTEL www.eldoradoplazahotel.com ALBERGUES: CEIBA TOPS www.explorama.com
AMAZONAS SINCHICUY LODGE www.paseosamazonicos.com
HELICONIA www.amazonriverexpeditions.com
BM 69: HELICONIA LODGE PROGRAMS 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS IN THE FOREST DAY 1: HELICONIA LODGE Arrival to Iquitos. Transfer to the Port of Bellavista, pier located to 3.5 Km. to the north of Iquitos beside the River Nanay, where we will approach our fluvial boat to visit a native community, where we will enjoy their dances and crafts. Later on we will navigate for approximately 1 hour and room for the River Amazonas toward the Town of Yanamono (Black Monkey) to 80 Km. of Iquitos; place where Heliconia is located Amazon River Lodge. At opportune hour, walk for the forest for approximately 2 hours accompanied by experts guides, identifying botanical species, plants medicinal and impressive trees like the" LUPUNA", coveted tree for their dimensions in the production of the triplay. We return to the housing and rest. At hour indicated observation of a beautiful one to grow dark Amazon. Later on, We walk nocturne for the Cochas of Yanamono, appreciating the constellations and enjoying the magic sounds of the forest. Dinner and spend the night inthe Lodge. DIA 2 : HELICONIA LODGE Very early, tour of observation of birds and of the impressive aquatic plants Regal Victoria. Breakfast in the Lodge. To the 10:00 tour for the surroundings of Yanamono, where we will have the occasion of to visit a trapiche and to know the elaboration of the liquor or rum of Cane by means of the process of fermentation and distillation. Those that want can degustar this drink. We return to the Housing. Lunch.
In the afternoon, at opportune hour, fishing tour for approximately 2 hours in the gulches or" cochas" of the River Amazons accompanied by an expert it guides. The most experienced fishermen will feel the emotion of fishing giant pira単as and other varieties of fish. During the journey one will be able to appreciate with luck to the shy rosy dolphins or snort you of river. We return to the Lodge. Dinner and spend the night in the Lodge. DAY 3: HELICONIA / IT VISITS TO A RIVERSIDE TOWN Breakfast in the housing. Full day to a riverside town with the posibilidd of having a lunch typical camping site, knowing the customs and the villagers' traditions. We return to the housing and rest. Walk in canoe for those" Tahuampas" (flooded forest), during one hour, enjoying the beauty of the wild landscapes. Dinner and spend the night in the housing. DAY 4: IQUITOS /LIMA Breakfast in the housing. To the 09:00 am return to Iquitos and transfer to the airport for the return flight to the City of Lima. CRUISE FOR THE AMAZONAS RIVER The Ship badge of our fleet, the M/V Amazonas river, it is a ship of helmet of iron from Edinburg in 1896 and it was originally used to transport rubber in the Amazons. Remodeled totally in 1994 and been in the 2001 again, now it is an elegant ship, comfortable and ideal to navigate in the rivers of the Amazons. The M/V Amazonas river, it transports 44 passengers in 21 booths with airconditioned and with appropriate
itineraries that allow us to explore the Amazons and its people. The room of the passengers' demurrage is totally open, the dining room has air-conditioned and in turn the ship has very wide, protected and not protected areas, where you will find seats and very comfortable hammocks so that it can delight observing the life in the the Amazons rivers . The booths located in the main cover have all air-conditioned one, private shower bath, panoramic windows, two low beds with reading lamps, and a small clothier. The booths located in the third cover are lightly bigger, they have two low beds and a clothier. The ship also bill with a covered with bedrooms for passengers that travel with a limited expense. The cruises waters under the Amazons operate from Iquitos, Peru toward Leticia, Colombia and Tabatinga, Brazil leaving the days Sundays and arriving on Wednesdays. The cruises of waters up of the Amazons it is the opposite, leaving Leticia/Tabatinga on Wednesdays and arriving to Iquitos on Saturdays The foods are combinations of the best thing of the regional and international kitchen including meats and fresh fish, salads and exotic fruits. We also count I approach with coffee, tea and it dilutes purified the 24 hours of the day. Special diets can be offered if they communicate us in advance. The ship has a provided bar that includes a variety of drinks and juice of fruits. All our guides are multi-lingues, with a lot of personality and experience. The company approaches it is very friendly and helpful. The ship also has small boats with motors outside of overboard to use them during the trips. The ship is the 24 hours of the day in communication via radio with our office of Operations in Iquitos.
BM70: IQT-30 M/V AMAZONAS RIVER Cruise of Iquitos to Leticia / Tabatinga 4 days / Left 3 nights on Sundays of Iquitos at 1200 in the noon Day 01. Sunday: Transfer from the airport to the hotel to the pier to approach the M/V Amazonas river, while we navigate waters below, we will appreciate the variety and beauty of the different
landscapes along the riverside. In the afternoon, it visits to a local still of cane of sugar in the area of Yanamono, followed by a walk for the forest in the Island Chameleon to see the plants called acúaticas Regal Victoria. Day 02. Monday: To the dawn, trip in boat to observe birds in the River Ampiyacu. Visits to the community Bora and Huitoto. Visits to the town of Pevas, the oldest community in the Peruvian Amazonía. In the afternoon, walk for the forest in the area of the River Shishita with wide opportunities of observing animal life. Day 03. Tuesday: In the morning walk for the forest and visit to the village of Paranaquiro; followed by a trip in boat to fish pirañas in one of the near lakes. In the afternoon, brief visit to the town of Cabacho Cocha. After the sunset, we will cross the lake to observe caymen and to listen the sounds of the forest. Day 04. Wednesday: Very early in the morning, arrival to the Island Santa Rosa, Peru, opposed to the cities of Leticia/Tabatinga. Transfer * to the hotel or Leticia's airports or Tabatinga
BM 71: IQT-31 M/V AMAZONAS RIVER Cruise Leticia/ Tabatinga to Iquitos 4 days / 3 nights LETICIA/ TABATINGA Day 01. Wednesday: When concluding the morning transfer from the hotel, of Leticia's airport or Tabatinga to the Island Santa Rosa in Peru to approach the M/V Amazonas river. If the time allows it we will make a trip for boat when concluding the afternoon or when beginning the evening. Day 02. Thursday: In the morning, walk for the forest in the area of Chimbote to observe a wide flora variety and fauna. In the afternoon, it visits to San Pablo's riverside town. At night, trip for boat dilutes up of the River Peruate to listen the sounds of the forest and to observe caymen. Day 03. Friday: In the morning it visits to the community Yagua to exchange products manufactured by articles of crafts. At dusk, trip for boat in the River Apayacu to see the black waters of this beautiful river and in turn the numerous surrounded lakes of leafy vegetation Day 04. Saturday: Early in the morning, arrival to Iquitos on time for the transfer * to the airport and to connect with their flight to Lima or simply to move to a local hotel. BM72: IQT-32 M/V THE AMAZONAS RIVER 7 days / 6 nights Exit of Iquitos Sundays at 1200 in the noon Arrival to Iquitos Saturdays at 0700am o'clock It combines the programs up mentioned for a better observation of the life in the Amazons. The morning of Wednesday while the ship is in the island Santa Rosa, Peru, it will be taken by boat for the River Amazons toward the cities of Leticia,Colombia and Tabatinga,Brazil. Time to make purchases or so alone to walk in these two cities to their pleasure. It could visit the zoo and museum (NOT included in our cruise price). At noon, We return to the ship to continue their trip to Iquitos.
To take note of the different trips that are made in both segments. The Amazons have a lot to offer to our clients who want to enjoy a little bit of this fantastic paradise, full with flora and fauna, as well as their incredible people.