Peru - Iquitos

Iquitos

Iquitos is the capital and gateway for excursions into the northern Peruvian Amazon. This portside city was historically important during the rubber trade and is now a hub of activity. Some wildlife attractions native to this region include pink dolphins, caimans and macaws, but are best viewed further down the river. Only a couple of hours up or downstream along the Rio Amazonas, you can access some of the best and most established jungle lodges in Peru or you can cruise your way along this mighty river for an unforgettable adventure.

Ceiba Tops 3 Days / 2 Nights

The Ceiba Tops lodge is a deluxe jungle resort where you can relax in style in a jungle setting. The lodge offers extensive gardens, a swimming pool, water slide, Jacuzzi, a hammock house as well as modern facilities such as air conditioned rooms and cottages. Various excursions are available.

Day 1 (L, D)

Pick up from airport and tour of Iquitos. Boat transfer to the lodge and afternoon excursion of surrounding primary rainforest.

Day 2 (B, L, D)

River boat ride for some pink dolphin spotting and visit to a local Indian village. Afternoon excursion to the community of Indiana and visit to the enormous ceiba tree.

Day 3 (B,L)

Choice of walking or boat excursion in the morning. Afternoon boat transfer to Iquitos and to airport.

Includes:

• Accommodation at Ceiba Tops
• All meals at lodge
• Excursions led by bilingual guides
• Return airport and boat transfers

Explorama Lodge 3 Days / 2 Nights

The Explorama Lodge was established in 1964, and is some 80 km down the river from Iquitos, deep in the heart of the primary rainforest.

Romantic kerosene torches and lamps illuminate palm-thatched houses containing 10-17 private sleeping rooms. Covered connecting walkways lead to the Tahuampa Bar, the dining room, the sun porch and two hammock houses. Showers & toilet facilities adjoin each house. A variety of treks are offered, including the Seven Bridges Trail.

Day 1 (L, D)

Pick up from airport, brief city orientation and boat transfer to the Explorama dock. Afternoon hike through the lake trail and night walk/ boat ride through the forest.

Day 2 (B, L, D)

Morning walk through the Bushmaster trail. Afternoon boat trip for dolphin spotting and possibly a chance for a swim.

Day 3 (B, L)

Morning hike to visit the river people and a local sugar cane rum factory. Transfer back to Iquitos for flight to Lima.

Includes:

• Accommodation at Explorama Lodge
• All meals excluding beverages
• Jungle excursions/activities with bilingual guides
• Return airport transfers.

Explornapo Lodge 5 Days / 4 Nights

Located on the Napo River, Explornapo is even deeper into the jungle, some 160 KM (100 Mi) from Iquitos and in the Sucusari Nature Reserve. This lodge is close to a privately owned plant & animal reservation, and is home to the Amazon Canopy Walkway, the longest treetop walkway in the world with 500m of trails that offer views from 36 metres above the jungle. With similar facilities as the sister Explorama lodge, this program combines stays at both resorts, offering more in terms of forest excursions and wildlife viewing possibilities.

Day 1 (L, D)

Pick up at airport, city tour and transfer to the Explorama dock. Afternoon jungle hike and night walk/boat ride.

Day 2 (B, L, D)

After breakfast, boat ride down the river from Explorama to Explornapo lodge. Afternoon hike to the Renuperu Ethnobotanical Garden and lecture by local shaman. Evening excursion down the Sucusari stream.

Day 3 (B,L,D)

Morning hike to the Canopy Walkway. Afternoon boating excursion along one of the many Napo tributaries for some bird and sloth spotting.

Day 4 (B, L, D)

Morning excursion to surrounding lake systems and afternoon boat trip back to Explorama Lodge.

Day 5 (B, L)

Morning visit to a local river community and sugar cane rum factory. Afternoon river transfer to Iquitos and transfer to airport.

Includes:

• 2 nights accommodation at Explorama, 2 nights at Explornapo
• All meals, excluding beverages
• Jungle excursions/activities with bilingual guides
• Return airport transfers.