Arrival in Lima, reception and transfer to your hotel.
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for the flight to
Iquitos. Reception and transfer to your hotel.
After breakfast, transfer to the dock on the Amazon
river. Fifty mile journey down the Amazon to Yanamono Stream
and to the lodeg. Afternoon hike along the "Lake Trail" through
lowland rainforest which is seasonally flooded. This trail
is traversed by open boat during high water months.
Morning hike along the "Bushmaster Trail". Scientific
studies by the Missouri Botanical Gardens have found one of
the world's highest biodiversity of trees per square hectare.
Your guide will point out many examples of native plants used
as remedies by local people. Afternoon canoe trip along the
Amazon in search of either of the two species of freshwater
dolphin found in the river.
After breakfast, a boat ride down the Amazon and up the Napo
River to a deep reserve and lodge. Afternoon hike through
primary rainforest. Evening excursion by open boat along the
Sucusari Stream in search of caiman and to enjoy the night
sounds and stars of the southern sky. Free evening.
Morning hike to the Canopy Walkway, a suspended bridge
spanning 500 meters (one-third of a mile), connected by tree
platforms and reaching a height of over 35 meters (115 feet)
above the forest floor. Here there is time to observe a part
of the rainforest rarely seen by man but accessible without
any type of climbing skill or equipment. Afternoon excursion
to a black water oxbow lake formed when water from the Napo
River became separated from the main flow of the river. These
lakes are often covered with giant Victoria Regia water lilies
and can offer a view of the elusive Hoatzin bird.
Morning boating excursion along one of the Napo tributaries
spotting for sloth, birding and fishing for piranha. Also
a chance to visit some of the local river people called "ribereños"
whose houses are seen along the river. Afternoon boat trip
back to Ceiba Tops where private rooms with electricity and
air conditioning begin your return to "civilisation". On the
return trip you will pass the town of Francisco de Orellana,
where a statue is erected to the intrepid explorer who in
1542 at the mouth of the Napo River became the first European
to see the Amazon River.
Morning visit to the neighboring Yagua Indian Community,
an explanation of their native culture, blow gun demonstration
and a chance to purchase or trade for their crafts. Afternoon
hike in the beautiful primary rainforest reserve surrounding
Ceiba Tops where many huge trees are festooned in epiphytes.
Your choice of open boat ride, hike for the morning
or a chance to relax in a hammock and enjoy the sounds of
the surrounding rainforest. Transfer to Iquitos by boat and
bus to the airport for your departure to Lima. Arrival in
Lima and transfer to your hotel.
Leisurely day with plenty of opportunity for shopping before
your transfer to the airport and your return flight home.
We are also able to offer special jungle tours for
people with mobility concerns offering special wheelchair
facilities and ramps - Contact us for further information.
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