Caminatas en la Selva - Heliconia Lodge

WHAT TO BRING,  WHAT TO WEAR?

When making a trip to the jungle, a slight luggage with indispensable items is recommended specially if it is a short visit. If you wish to store your luggage and take only the most important, we have a storeroom in our office in Iquitos.

  • Raincoat
  • A flashlight.
  • An extra set of rechargeable batteries.
  • Cotton clothes, pants and long sleeve shirt.
  • Several pairs of socks and t-shirts.
  • Hiking boots or walking tennis shoes resistant to humidity.
  • Bathing suit.
  • Personal medicine
  • A  sweater (sometimes the temperature goes down considerably when it rains or during the trips by boat.

There are certain items that are necessary for all excursions:

 

  • Hat/ Cap (preferably with large visor to protect neck)
  • Sunscreen/ Sunblock
  •  Insect Repellent (OFF brand is recommended)
  • Camera / Film
  • Sunglasses
  • Water
  • Long Sleeve shirt
  • Binoculars

REGULATIONS DURING JUNGLE HIKING

Groups of no more than 10 visitors are led by a guide and please consider these recommendations:

  •  Follow your guide
  • Do not disturb or remove any native plant or animal.
  • Always follow the trails that are marked out by the guides
  • Take at least 1 bottle of water.
  • Do not take food to the jungle
  • Do not smoke
  • Do not litter
  • Try to wear light-colored clothes and avoid wearing jewerly

 

WEATHER

The weather in Iquitos is warm and humid with temperatures of 31°C (88°F) and 21°C (70°F).

The low water season (June-November) and the high water season ( December- May) feature particular differences in the plant and animal life as well as in the climate.

Conditions on the river change with the seasons but each rewards visitors in different ways. During the high water season, the river and estuaries grow, allowing launch boats to venture deeper into the flooded forest. During the low water season, the river recedes and beautiful sandy river beaches are formed.

 

ITINERARIES 

We request our guest to read the itinerary according the program hired. In case you do not wish to do an activity, please let it know to your guide.

Note: We reserve the right to alter itineraries due to weather conditions or operational needs.

 

PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS

Passengers should be in good physical condition in order to make all the excursions.

 

SAFETY

Life vests are provided in the boats. It is mandatory by law to use them.

Be aware that all floors and ladders next to the docks are often wet. Please do not hesitate to ask for help to our staff.