Price per person in USD   2012  2013
Double/Triple  $ 755  $
Single  $ 845  $
Child policy:

-Child aged 11 or under will receive a 30% discount.

Puentes Colgantes , Canopy Walkway

Special Program, departures on Thursday or Friday only

4 Days 3 Nights

Program’s Code: AMAZON 400

 

Day 01:Lima / Iquitos / Heliconia Amazon River Lodge (L,D)

Reception at the luggage claim area of the Iquitos Int’l Airport, where our staff will be waiting for you.  Then we will take you to our operative offices in Iquitos where we will give you an orientation of our services in accord with your program.  Afterwards, we will take you to the Bellavista Port, where we will use one of our speedboats to take you to the Heliconia Lodge along the Amazon River.

During this boat ride you will have the opportunity to observe the convergence of the brown turbid waters of the Amazon River with the dark waters of the Nanay River. You will enjoy the impressive jungle landscapes with the rustic small houses of the riverside towns.

A  visit to a native community is also scheduled in this part of the boat ride to the Lodge. In this community we will have the opportunity to hear about their way of life and to see their customs, dances and handcrafts.

After 1:30 hrs. boat ride we will arrive to the Lodge where our staff will welcome you with a  complimentary and exotic jungle drink. Lunch.

After a rest we will take a open boat along  the Amazon River  to  have the opportunity to looking  for the famous Pink River Dolphin (Inia Geoffrensis). Return to the Lodge.

Dinner

 

Day 02: ExplorNapo Lodge -Sucusari River (B,L,D)

Breakfast at Heliconia Lodge. Then transfer by boat on the Amazon and Napo Rivers to the 250,000 acre Amazon Rainforest Reserve and ExplorNapo Lodge. Lunch.

Afternoon hike through primary, terra firme, non-flooding rainforest including a visit to the ReNuPeRu Medicinal Plant Garden adjoining the lodge.

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.

Dinner and overnight in the Lodge.

 

Day 03: ExplorNapo Lodge -Canopy Walkway (B,L,D)

Early morning birding excursion.  Morning hike to the Canopy Walkway, a suspended bridge spanning over  500 meters (one-third of a mile), connected by tree platforms  and reaching a height of over 35 meters (115 feet) above  the ground. 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 boating excursion along one of the Napo tributaries spotting for sloth , birding and having a try at fishing for  piranhas.

Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

 

Day 04: ExplorNapo Lodge – Iquitos (B,L)

Early morning birding by boat or foot. Morning excursion to visit some of the local river people called  “ribereños” whose houses and schools can be seen along the river. They will be pleased to show you their simple way of life  dominated by the movements of the mighty rivers that surround them.  Early lunch (if departure flight permits)  and start on your return to civilization by boat on the Amazon and Napo Rivers back to Iquitos. Transfer to the airport or hotel.

 

RECOMMENDATIONS

For the lodges, it is recommended to take a small suitcase or a backpack. We have a storage room for your convenience in our offices in Iquitos.

IMPORTANT  NOTES

  • Meet our driver in his booth # 5 at the luggage claim area.
  • Our Programs may vary according to flight arrival / departure changes or weather conditions.
  • For this program we recommend to take morning flights to Iquitos and your returning flight to Lima in the afternoon.
  • Departures from Iquitos to Heliconia Lodge: just in the morning ( max. 09:30 am)
  • Departures from ExplorNapo Lodge to Iquitos is at 14:00 pm
  • Check in: 13:00 pm / Check out: 12:00 pm

 

This program includes:

  •  01 night at Heliconia Amazon River Lodge with all the meals included (01 breakfast, 01 lunches and 01 dinner).
  • 02 nights at ExplorNapo Lodge with all the meals included ( 02 breakfasts, 02 lunches and 02 dinners).
  • Hiking in the jungle.
  • Night boat ride along the Amazon River, Napo and Sucusari River.
  • Pink Amazon River Dolphin’s watching tour.
  • Bird watching tour.
  • Visit to the ReNuPeRu Medicinal Plant Garden
  • Hiking  on the Canopy Walkway.
  • Fishing tour.
  • Ground and river transportation

 

This program does not include:

  • Beverages:  juices, sodas, soft drinks and alcoholic drinks.
  • Flight tickets Lima/Iquitos/Lima and airport taxes.
  • Tips

 

What to bring, what to wear?

Pack light, drip-dry cotton or safari clothing, including one long-sleeved shirt and sweater, several pairs of socks and t-shirts, raincoat. Include as well a small flashlight, an extra set of batteries, a good pair of binoculars, a camera ( essential) a  insect repellent  with 35% DEET ( we suggest OFF) ,  sunglasses, Sun block , a wide brimmed hat, water bottle,   Hiking shoes or sneakers resistant to humidity (Rubber boots is provide by Heliconia Lodge only), Bathing suit.