Jungle Trips

OVERVIEW:

Enjoy the warm hospitality of Iquitos, the most important town in the northeast of the Peruvian Amazon Rainforest.

Meet the Amazon Rainforest and its inhabitants, their customs, traditions, and daily activities in a 38-mile trip in two ecosystems (the Sinchicuy and the Yanayacu Watersheds); experience the encounter with the river, the flora and fauna, the natural environment on which the Amazon people depend for their living.

DAY 1: LIMA / IQUITOS / AMAZONAS SINCHICUY LODGE.

Our personal, meet and greet you at the Iquitos Airport, from where you will be transferred to the city (you will briefly sightsee the tourist highlights of Iquitos along the way).

Transfer in the morning from your hotel to the river wharf.

Speedboat trip on the Amazon, the largest river in the world.

During the trip, you will see the magnificence of the Amazon, the exuberance of the jungle and the picturesque villages appearing on the shores with their particular color and joy.

Arrival and accommodation in the Amazonas Sinchicuy Lodge, located 45 minutes from Iquitos city.

The native style lodge, built with natural materials, is upon high ground, surrounded by trees, plants and flowers, where birds and butterflies roam.

Refreshing (welcome drink) made with regional fruit (cocona, camu camu, copoazu and others) and brief instructions about the sustained conservation standards that must be observed in the lodge and its surroundings to make your tour as enjoyable as possible.

Eco-cultural Circuit / The Sinchicuy Watershed Ecosystem.

Short walk or canoe ride in the afternoon (depending on the season) to “Nuevo Peru”, where a Yagua community has been established.

You will get acquainted with their customs, see their unique apparel made of palm fibers, and even try their “pucuna” or blowgun.

We will have Lunch at the Amazonas Sinchicuy lodge.

The Gastronomy in the lodge is based upon the ample use of natural and fresh products from the river and the local farmlands.

Guided ethno-botanic walk in the afternoon.

You will be able to identify species of the Amazon plant kingdom (Cat’s Claw, Sour Cane, Copaiba, Aguaje and even Ayahuasca, the hallucinogen vine).

Visit the local “shaman” who will explain the marvelous healing properties and use of some of these plants and roots.

Tour the Santa María del Ojeal farmlands where you will visit the sugar cane squeeze, the fruit orchard, the fish culture pond; see the Amazon breed cattle and artisanal dugout canoe fishing performed on the river by locals.

We will visit a typical village on the shores of the Amazon, see the homes, schools, churches, shops, and interact with its people.

We are going to visit the community’s sustained development projects and the Wildlife Rescue Center that are being made possible with ecotourism support.

Observe the beautiful sunset on the Amazon River.

In the Evening, canoe ride or walk to discover the awesome world of night insects, spiders, praying mantis, etc. Listen to the owls and take photos.

We will have dinner at the Amazonas Sinchicuy lodge.

Tales and legends from the rich Amazon myths told by the guides after dinner and/or a short pleasant musical performance by our lodge staff.

DAY 2: AMAZONAS SINCHICUY LODGE / TAMBO YANAYACU LODGE / AMAZONAS SINCHICUY LODGE.

Bird watching during the early morning hours (before 06:00 am).

At the scheduled time, we will have breakfast at the Amazonas Sinchicuy.

Flora and Fauna Circuit / The Yanayacu Watershed Ecosystem.

After breakfast, you will motorboat to the opposite side of the Amazon River.

During the trip, you might spot river dolphins, main characters of fantastic tales and legends of the Amazon Myths.

We will see typical riverside landscape plantations.

Walk on a tropical rainforest trail and boat or canoe on the Yanayacu River to the Tambo Yanayacu Lodge located in the “Kingdom of the Giant Trees”.

Watch the rich avian fauna of the area.

We are going to see the diverse medicinal plants, epiphyte plants (bromeliads) growing high on the trees, and giant flora like the “lupuna” or ceiba tree species over 150 feet high.

Search for primates and sloths that mimic the forest canopy.

We will have lunch at the Tambo Yanayacu (38 miles from Iquitos).

Native style fishing on the river for piranhas and other species.

We will return to the Amazonas Sinchicuy in the afternoon.

After a few minutes to rest in the Amazonas Sinchicuy, you will be part of the reforestation program activity: plant a tree in an area near the lodge.

We will have dinner at the Amazonas Sinchicuy and accommodation.

DAY 3: AMAZONAS SINCHICUY LODGE / IQUITOS / LIMA.

We will have breakfast at the Amazonas Sinchicuy lodge.

Afterward, Excursion to an Amazon River village.

We will have lunch at the Amazonas Sinchicuy lodge, returning by boat in the afternoon to Iquitos and transferred back to your hotel or to the airport at a convenient time to board your flight.

ENDING OF OUR SERVICES.

WHAT IS INCLUDED:

• Transfers airport/hotel/lodge/airport (overland and river boat).
• 02 nights’ accommodation in Amazonas Sinchicuy Lodge.
•  All meals in lodge.
• Excursions as detailed in the program.
• Professional speaking Guide (English/Spanish).

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED:

• FLIGHTS: International or Domestic air tickets.
• Airport taxes.
• Tips for the staff.
• Laundry service.
• Drinks in the bar.
• Personal care items.
• Other services not specified in the program.

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING:

• Raincoat or rain poncho.
• Repellent with a minimum of 33% DEET.
• Binocular.
• Camera with extra batteries.
• Flashlight with extra batteries.
• Sunscreen lotion.
• Pocket Money.
• Water bottle.
• Sun hat.
• Sandals.
• Toilet paper.
• Dark clothes.
• Swimming suit
• Personal things and towel.
• Personal medicines and/or supplies (liquid for contact lenses, for example).
• One day pack and one backpack or duffel bag of luggage.

PAYMENT DETAILS:

For this tour, we require a Prepayment (60%) of the total, payable via a secure online payment link that we will send you. Please note that an additional 5% fee will be charged to cover the cost of the payment link. On the day of the tour, you must pay the remaining balance in cash. We accept both US Dollars and Peruvian Soles (local currency).

NOTE: We can assist you in purchasing your flight tickets from Lima to Cusco. We are happy to customize your trip. You may combine the existing packages with your desires to create your perfect itinerary. Alternatively, complete the form below with your requests, giving us as much detail as possible, and we will provide a tailor-made itinerary.

 IMPORTANT NOTE:

•   The sequence of the itinerary is subject to change due to weather conditions.
•  Feel free to ask for extra services; this tour is customizable.
• Your passport details are required (Full Name and Passport Number). Please provide your passport details in the additional request box when booking. In the event you do not provide your passport details, we reserve the right to not confirm your arrangements.
• Custom-made programs may be prepared for groups with special interests. Like extra nights, optional starting and ending points, or additional tours. Extra flight reservations may be arranged upon request. All tours may be provided privately upon request.
• Airfares not included, available upon request.