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3 Days in the Amazon Jungle at Lodge
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Duration
3 days and 2 nights
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24 hours before the trip
Idioma
Spanish / English
Minimum of Passengers
2 passengers
3 Days in the Amazon Jungle at Lodge
3 days and 2 nights full of adventure at Heliconia Amazon River Lodge, located on the banks of the Amazon River 80 km from Iquitos, totally away from urban development and where you will discover an amazing and effervescent biodiversity of flora and fauna.
Jungle walks, canoe rides, pink dolphin watching, piranha fishing , etc. and much more awaits you in the Amazon River Jungle- Iquitos.
Jungle walks, canoe rides, pink dolphin watching, piranha fishing , etc. and much more awaits you in the Amazon River Jungle- Iquitos.
Departure place
- From Iquitos. Lobby of Victoria Regia Hotel.
- Once booked, it coordinates with the operator.
Itinerary
Day 1
Lima / Iquitos / Heliconia Amazon River Lodge / Island of monkeys / Jungle trek / Night boat ride (A, C)
- You will be welcomed and welcomed in the baggage area of the Iquitos International airport, where representatives of the lodge will assist you and transfer you to our office in Iquitos.
- You will be offered a small induction about the route, our services, what you should and should not do in the jungle, as well as some important tips.
- After a short wait, you will be transferred to the Port of Iquitos where you will be embarked on one of our fast boats that will transfer you to the Heliconia Amazon River Lodge through the Amazon River.
- During the tour you can observe the convergence of the murky brown waters of the Amazon River with the dark waters of the Nanay River. Enjoy the wonderful landscapes of the Peruvian jungle accompanied by the small rural houses located on the banks of the rivers.
- After a few minutes of travel, we will make a short stop on Monkey Island , in which species of monkeys in danger of extinction of the Peruvian Amazon are protected and preserved (in times of emptying of the rivers, the Pedrito Fundo will be visited)
- The objective of this family company is to show its visitors the work that is done every day in the process of reintegration of primates into their natural habitat, as well as the development of their survival instinct in nature. Appreciate the different species of monkeys that are completely free within this reserve; without cages, where your stay will depend on the development of your ability to re-adapt to nature.
- After appreciating the enormous effort of this group of people, we will continue our tour for approximately 60 minutes by boat. Upon arrival at the lodge, our staff will welcome you and receive you with a refreshing fruit juice from the region . Then, you will proceed with the check-in and location in your respective room, so that you can cool off and immediately after passing through the lodge's restaurant and thus enjoy your first Amazonian meal.
- In the afternoon, start your first excursion accompanied by our experienced guides walking through the Yanamono reserve , for an approximate time of 2 hours. There they will teach you to identify various species of flora such as; heliconia flowers, medicinal plants and giant trees.
- During the journey you can observe various species of birds such as TurkeyVulture (Cathartes Aura), Black FrontedNunbird (Monasa-Atia), and with luck you may be able to observe some family of small monkeys such as marmosets (saguinusfusicollis ), Titi (CallicebusMollockMollock) and the squirrelmonkey (SaimiriBoliviense) .
- We will leave back to the lodge to enjoy some hours of rest and relaxation, and also be captivated by your first sunset in the Amazon.
- At nightfall, especially in the growing season of the rivers, we will enjoy a magical open boat tour through one of the tributaries of the Amazon River, without any lighting , accompanied only by some glimpses of the flora and jungle fauna. If we find a clear sky, we can appreciate the splendid moonlight, as well as the stars and constellations. With a little luck, you can ask for what you most crave in the face of the appearance of a shooting star, which are common in this area and tend to dazzle us with their brilliant journey. Back to the lodge for dinner and also rest and recover energy for the next morning start activities from dawn.
Day 2
Heliconia Amazon River Lodge / Bird watching / Visit to the Yagua Community / Artisanal piranha fishing / Observation of Pink Dolphins / Night walk / (B, L, D)
- We start the day with the bird watching excursion, appreciating how the various birds gather in search of their morning food, will start very early by boat transfer to one of the ravines where you can appreciate the greatest variety of birds. You can observe various species such as Tuki (Jacana Jacana), RingedKingfisher (Ceryle-Torquata), Black-CollaredHawk (Busarellusnigricollis), among others.
- After returning to the lodge for an energizing breakfast and a short rest, we prepare to visit the community of the Yaguas where we can appreciate their customs and traditions of their culture, we will have the opportunity to participate in the use of the “pucuna” main instrument of hunting.
- Return to the lodge and lunch .
- In the afternoon we prepare to be part of the Artisanal Fishing expedition , for which we will move to one of the tributaries of the Amazon River, where we will learn about artisanal fishing techniques, as well as piranha fishing. If the expedition was a success, you can take the fish to the lodge for preparation during lunch. Also, during this excursion we will also have the opportunity to appreciate the friendly pink river dolphins (IniaGeoffrensis). We return to the lodge to enjoy dinner.
- At night , dare to walk through nature within the perimeters of the lodge and witness the enchanting transformation of the jungle to a nighttime environment. While adapting in the dark jungle environment you will appreciate how nature adopts a different character and observe the diverse habits of the nocturnal animals of the jungle. It is the best time to appreciate frogs, shy snakes and other creatures that only move during the night .
- We can differentiate a completely different range of fauna from what is usually found during the day, listening to the magical sounds of insects, birds, felines and owls. After 30 minutes we will proceed to return to the lodge to enjoy dinner and rest pleasantly.
Day 3
Heliconia Amazon River Lodge / Observation of the giant lily "Victoria Regia" / Lunch / Check out / Iquitos / Lima (D, A)
- Enjoy an excellent breakfast before starting the observation tours of the majestic Victoria Amazonia, the queen of water lilies.
- Currently known as Victoria Regias, this shallow water native flower of the Amazon River basin grows mostly in lakes and swamps. We will probably be able to appreciate some white flowers on their first day of flowering, to turn pink on their second day.
- This imposing plant of lakes and swamps can grow to 40 cm in diameter and is pollinated by beetles. Victoria Regia is well known for its immense circular blade, which is usually shown with a child sitting in the center of its blade in order to appreciate its magnitude and strength.
- Return to the Lodge to enjoy a delicious lunch and then proceed with the Check-out , and depart for Iquitos. Depending on the schedules of your return flight to Lima, the transfer to the airport will be made.
Include
- Roundtrip airport / hotel / airport transfers.
- Overnight at Heliconia Amazon River Lodge.
- Fullboard Home drinks during meals.
- Guided service in English and Spanish.
- Excursions and scheduled activities.
- Basic equipment for excursions.
- Guided service in English and Spanish.
- Excursions and scheduled activities.
- Basic equipment for excursions.
Not included
- Ticket or air taxes.
- Travel or personal insurance.
- Personal expenses.
- Tips
Activities
- Bird watching (incluida)
- Flora, wildlife observation (incluida)
- Boat rides (incluida)
Notes
- Service is provided in Shared Mode (with more passengers in the group).
- The tours and activities carried out by this Operator have a low level of risk and difficulty and provide the necessary security.
- Service is subject to variation without prior notice, due to weather conditions (rains, huaycos, overflows, etc.), strikes and / or demonstrations and any other event that does not allow the normal development of the itinerary.
- Any cancellation of the service for the reasons indicated, no refund applies.
- In this case, the Operator could carry out a contingency plan with an alternative tour and / or vary the itinerary at its discretion, always to guarantee the safety of the traveler and the best development of the service as a whole.
- If you decide to withdraw before the end of the service, no refund applies.
- If you do not attend the day of the service, it will be considered as "Done" with no place for Claims, Postponements or Returns.
- Seats in transfer mobility are not reserved, they are taken according to the order of arrival / pick-up
Departures * from Iquitos to Heliconia Lodge:
- First game: 09:30 hrs
- Second game: 3:00 p.m.
- First game: 07:30 hrs. (After breakfast; lunch and excursions will be lost)
- Second game: 2:00 p.m.
- (*) Subject to change without notice.
Accommodation
lodge
Heliconia Amazon River Lodge - Heliconia Amazon River Lodge is a tourist hostel located on the banks of the Amazon River, 80 km from the city of Iquitos.
- In the middle of the jungle, the Lodge is the perfect base to start your adventure in the Amazon. We assure you the best experiences of your life, with the comfort of a resort.
- Relax, skip the routine and escape all the distraction of the city.
- A perfect place to enjoy an Amazon adventure and get carried away by all its wonders.
Cancellation Policy
FREE cancellation as long as the guest cancels at least 7 days before the tripSimilar tours
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