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TUESDAY -
IQUITOS EVENING ARRIVAL
Arrival in Iquitos from Lima on any flight. Meeting service
and transfer to your hotel. No meals included this day.
WEDNESDAY - IQUITOS – EXPLORAMA LODGE
Reception at your hotel and transfer to the Explorama dock.
Fifty mile journey down the Amazon River to Explorama Lodge.
Afternoon hike along the "Lake Trail" through lowland
rainforest which is seasonally flooded. During high water
months, we use a canoe for this trail. Breakfast, Lunch,
Dinner
THURSDAY - EXPLORAMA LODGE
Morning hike along the "Bushmaster Trail". Scientific
studies by the Missouri Botanical Gardens have found the
highest biodiversity of trees per square hectare in the
world along this trail. 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.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
FRIDAY - EXPLORAMA LODGE - EXPLORNAPO
After breakfast, a boat ride down the Amazon and up the Napo
River to the 250,000 acre Amazon Rainforest Reserve and
ExplorNapo. Afternoon hike through primary, terra firme
rainforest. Evening excursion by open canoe along the
Sucusari Stream in search of caiman and to enjoy the night
sounds and stars of the Southern sky. Breakfast, Lunch,
Dinner
SATURDAY - EXPLORNAPO
Morning hike to the Canopy Walkway, a suspended bridge
spanning 500 meters, connected by tree platforms and
reaching a height of over 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.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
SUNDAY - EXPLORNAPO - EXPLORAMA INN
Morning canoeing 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 Explorama Inn where individual cabins with
electricity and private baths begin your return to "civilization".
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. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
MONDAY - EXPLORAMA INN
Morning visit to the neighboring Yagua Indian Community, an
explanation of their native culture, blow gun demonstration
and trading. Afternoon hike in the beautiful primary
rainforest reserve surrounding Explorama Inn where many huge
trees are covered in epiphytes. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
TUESDAY - EXPLORAMA INN - IQUITOS
Your choice of canoe ride or 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 or Miami.
Breakfast, Lunch (if departure flight permits).
Due to the everchanging nature of the rainforest, day-by-day
activities are subject to change due to weather, trail or
river conditions.
One week Combination Program (FAP): US$ 899.00 per person.
Single Room supplement: $ 170.00
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