Trip Overview
Start your trip to jungle lodges and tribal villages of the Northern Amazon at the port city of Iquitos.
This short trip to the Amazon will take you first to Monkey island, a family social enterprise focused on conserving and protecting endangered monkey species. Identify floral and bird species on a jungle hike into the Yanamono primary rainforest reserve, where with a little luck, you will be able to view families of small monkeys. As the darkness of evening comes around, take a boat ride along one of the Amazon River’s tributaries and listen to the magical sounds of the jungle.
Rise early in the morning for some exciting bird watching to see the birds flocked together during their morning feeding, visit an indigenous Yaguas river village community, learn native fishing techniques and go on an enchanting night hike to see stunning tree frogs. Finish this trip with a boat ride to catch a glimpse of the Giant Water Lily, the Victoria Regia, the “queen of water lilies”.
This short trip to the Amazon will take you first to Monkey island, a family social enterprise focused on conserving and protecting endangered monkey species. Identify floral and bird species on a jungle hike into the Yanamono primary rainforest reserve, where with a little luck, you will be able to view families of small monkeys. As the darkness of evening comes around, take a boat ride along one of the Amazon River’s tributaries and listen to the magical sounds of the jungle.
Rise early in the morning for some exciting bird watching to see the birds flocked together during their morning feeding, visit an indigenous Yaguas river village community, learn native fishing techniques and go on an enchanting night hike to see stunning tree frogs. Finish this trip with a boat ride to catch a glimpse of the Giant Water Lily, the Victoria Regia, the “queen of water lilies”.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Welcome to Iquitos!
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A driver will meet you at Iquitos airport. Soon after, you will board a speedboat for a 60-minute ride to the Heliconia River Lodge. There is a short stopover at Monkey Island. In the afternoon, set out on a guided jungle hike into the Yanamono Primary Rainforest Reserve. Return to the lodge for some relaxation and be enthralled by the first sunset of your trip to the Amazon. With no lights, listen to the magical sounds of the jungle and with some luck, you can also see some falling stars.
Accommodation
Heliconia Amazon River Lodge★3 star
Activities
Monkey Island Stopover
Yanamono Primary Rainforest
Evening Jungle Boat Ride
Transportations
Minivan from Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport to Iquitos
Boat from Iquitos to Heliconia Lodge
Meals
Lunch and dinner
Destinations
Barrio Florido
Indiana
Loreto
Day 2
Bird Watching, Yaguas Village, Native Fishing and Evening Hike
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Rise early in the morning for a bird watching boat ride. Return to the lodge for a scrumptious and energizing breakfast. Then you will visit an indigenous Yaguas village to learn about their way of life along the Amazon River. In the afternoon, you will set off on a native fishing expedition, and you can try to fish for piranhas. In the evening, go on an enchanting 30-minute evening trek before dinner. It’s the best time to see nocturnal animals such as the stunning tree frogs.
Accommodation
Heliconia Amazon River Lodge★3 star
Activities
Morning Bird Watching Boat Ride
Comunida Nativa Yaguas
Native Fishing Expedition
Night Hike
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Indiana
Loreto
Day 3
Giant Water Lily, Lunch and Departure
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Enjoy a delicious breakfast before you board the boat towards a lake in Yanamono Island where you will be able to glimpse of the giant water lily. Now renamed to Victoria Amazonica, this native flower in the shallow waters of the Amazon River basin are mostly found in oxbow lakes and bayous. Return to the lodge for lunch & check-out. Your remarkable trip to the Amazon is over. After lunch, you will be transferred to Iquitos city and according to your departure, you will be taken to the airport.
Activities
Yanamono Island
Transportations
Boat from Heliconia Amazon River Lodge to Iquitos
Private Driver from Iquitos to Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
Indiana
Loreto
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What’s included?
- 2 nights accommodation
- 8 activities
- 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 2 dinners
- Airport transfer
- Entrance fees
- Ground transportation
- Licensed English speaking guides
What’s not included?
- Alcohol beverages
- Domestic flights
- Entry visas / airport departure tax
- Gratuities
- International flights
- Laundry
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Trekking permits
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AU$ 732/ per traveller sharing
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Benefits of this trip
Peru in 3 days
3-star accommodation
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Unique local experiences you can’t find elsewhere
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