DAY 01: Lima / Iquitos / Heliconia Amazon River Lodge Reception at the airport, transfer to our offices in Iquitos where we will give you a brief orientation of our services according with your program. Transfer to the dock for a 50 miles (1 hour 30 min.) journey down the Amazon River to the Heliconia Lodge. A native community visit is scheduled during this journey also. At the Lodge and after lunch, afternoon hike in the beautiful primary rainforest reserve surrounding the lodge which includes big trees, medical plants, observation of the fauna and of course our collection of Heliconias. Night boat ride along the Amazon River where magical sounds of the jungle can be listened and constellations can be observed. Dinner. DAY 02: Heliconia Amazon River Lodge / Iquitos Morning boat ride for birdwatching in lagoons next to the Lodge where it is also possible to observe the world famous Victoria Regia plant (Giant Water Lilies). Return for breakfast to the Lodge. After a little rest we will take a small fishing tour into small tributaries of the Amazon River where the fishing of piranhas is very usual. During this excursion it is also possible to see the Pink River Dolphins (Inia Geoffrensis). Transfer to Iquitos and according with your flight schedule, transfer to the airport. IMPORTANT NOTES For the visit to the Lodge and for jungle hikes we recommend you bring a backpack or small suitcase with only essential items. All big luggage, documents, valuables and other items can be stored in our offices for your convenience. 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 is at 08:30 am Departures from Heliconia 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, 02 lunch and 1 dinner). This program does not include: Beverages: juices, sodas, soft drinks or any alcoholic drinks. (Tea and coffee are complimentary) Flight tickets Lima/Iquitos/Lima and airport taxes. Tips.