BBEAUTIFUL IQUITOS (TAMBO YANAYACU LODGE)

ITINERARY:

DAY 01: Iquitos / Amazonas Sinchicuy Lodge

Our personnel will meet and greet you at the Airport. Transfer to the River dock where you will begin the trip to our Lodge.

Along the way you will briefly sightsee Iquitos, looking at the most important tourist sites of this representative Peru's Easternmost City founded in the XIXth Century.

Navigate on the greatest river in the world, the Amazon, aboard comfortable and safe motorboats. The trip will allow you to see a marvellous panorama in which the magnificence of the Amazon makes its way through the exuberance of the jungle, where picturesque villages with their particular colour and joy appear on the banks of the River.

Arrival at the Amazonas Sinchicuy Lodge. Our Lodge built in the native style is surrounded by trees, plants and flowers, a true tropical garden where birds and butterflies are abundant.

While your expert naturalist guide explains about the Lodge facilities and the activities to come, our staff will serve you with a refreshing "welcome drink" made with some exotic fruit.

Ecocultural Program

It starts with a short walk or canoe ride -according to the rainy season- to a Yagua Native Community, one of the most ancient ethnic groups of the Amazon Rainforest. Here you will have the chance to try the "pucuna" or blowgun. Return to the Lodge. Lunch.

In the afternoon you will proceed with Ethno Botanic tour around the Lodge, during which you will be able to distinguish certain species of the plant kingdom. Visit to the "Shaman" who will explain about the particularities of the regional Flora and its applications.

Tour the Santa María del Ojeal farmlands where you will see the artisan Sugar Cane mill. You will also visit a Fish Farm to observe native fish species and walk around a typical village on the banks of the Amazon.

You will delight at the sight of the sunset .

Evening excursion. / Amazon legend.

At indicated time, evening canoe ride or walk to sense the jungle after dark. Return to the Lodge. Supper. After enjoying a delightful meal, the guide will amuse you with tales and legends from the rich Amazon myths.

Also, if you desire, our personnel will share with you a time for music and singing.

Meals Included: Lunch and Dinner.

DAY 02: Amazonas Sinchicuy Lodge / Tambo Yanayacu Lodge

Breakfast.

Flora and Fauna Program

Primary Rainfores Reserve exploring in the Yanayacu River ecosystem. Sail on the Amazon in an open boat to spot Pink Amazon River Dolphins, main characters of fantastic stories and legends from the Amazon myths. Arrival in the Huashalado Village proceeding with a short walk to the Yanayacu River, where another boat will be waiting to take you to our Tambo Yanayacu Lodge. As you sail, you will enter the "Kingdom of the Giant Trees" so called because of the size some found species reach, among them the "Lupuna" or Ceiba tree. This is an ideal place for birds since the fish found in the river and the fruit from plants that grow on its banks are their main source of feeding; also, the thick forest offers the best possibilities for nesting. With a bit of luck, you may spot monkeys moving along the high tree tops or a sloth or "pelejo" hanging form a branch, mimetising and thus making itself almost unseen.

Arrival in the Tambo Yanayacu Lodge.

Lunch.

Hike in jungle-trail or canoe ride -according to the season- through primary jungle in which you will observe the particularities of plants and trees from this ecosystem, just to mention the Victoria Regia, water lilac found in lakes or oxbows which reaches a 6-foot diameter. In this area it is also possible to see the "Hoatzin" or "Shansho", a particular bird with primitive features which feeds on tree leaves. Return to the Tambo Amazonico Lodge. Supper.Comments with your guide about what was seen today.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

DAY 03: Tambo Yanayacu Lodge

Early morning bird watching on the Yanayacu River to observe the existing variety of birds, just to mention: Egrets, Kingfishers, Hawks and others.

Breakfast at the Tambo Yanayacu Lodge.

Excursion to Yagua Cocha (Oxbow Lake) and its surroundings. Walk in lower forest where you will see a variety of plants and insects.

Return to the Lodge.

Lunch.

In the afternoon visit to a local village to observe their customs and way of life.

Return to the Lodge. Supper.

Overnight.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

DAY 04: Tambo Yanayacu Lodge / Iquitos / Lima

Breakfast

Return to Iquitos.

At a convenient time transfer to the airport or hotel.

Meals Included: Breakfast.

Tour Inclusions

INCLUDED:

1 Night`s accommodation at the Amazonas Sinchicuy Lodge.

2 Nights accomodation at the Tambo Yanayacu Lodge.

In and out transfers.

All applicable taxes.

Bilingual guides (English / Spanish).

All entrance tickets for the excursions mentioned above.

All meals as indicated in the itinerary will be provided in the lodges.

Note: Due to the ever-changing nature of the Peruvian jungle, day-by-day activities may vary due to local conditions.

NOT INCLUDED:

Baggage excess.

Adicional nights or flights cancelation.

Alcoholic drinks, soda or bottled mineral water.

Snacks.

Laundry.

International or National personal telephone calls.

National and International Flights. (Lima / Iquitos / Lima: $ 212 aprox.)

Airport taxes ($28 for International flights and $5 for Domestic flights).

THINGS YOU SHOULD BRING ALONG ON A TRIP TO THE JUNGLE

•  Binoculars,

•  Camera and films (ASA 200 and 400 for the inner forest)

•  Hiking boots, sneakers and shoes for the shower

•  Warm clothing, long sleeve shirts and long pants (cotton) wide brim hat and sun glasses for sunny days

•  100% waterproof rain gear (long poncho or rain wear)

•  Insect repellent (at least 50% Deet),

•  Sunscreen lotion

•  One pair of lightweight ankle height boots and sandals

•  Flashlight, enough batteries (alkaline) and bulbs

•  Towel, swimming suit

•  Personal medicines and/or supplies (liquid for contact lenses for example)

•  A day pack and one back pack or duffel bag of luggage

•  One bottle of water for the first day, plastic bags. 

SOME SUGGESTIONS

- It is necessary to use boots the whole time in the walks.

- It is essential to take a lot of quantity of liquids during their demurrage in the forest.

- To maintain a Sep of dry clothes in the housing.

- Eminently tropical, warm, humid and rainy climate, with a temperature averages yearly of the order of the 28ºC.

- Months of rain from December to March.

- Months of summertime from May to September.