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EXPLORAMA & EXPLORNAPO LODGE 4 DAYS TOUR |
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The Explorama Lodge Reserve, located 80
kilometers down the Amazon from Iquitos, has been protected by Explorama
since 1964
The rainfall here may be at highest in any month of the year, depending
upon the year studied. This lack of a defined dry or wet season, through
which many species of plants and animals would be unable to survive, is
believed to be the major reason for the extremely high diversity in both
flora and fauna, which has given this part of the Amazon Basin the title
of "The Biodiversity Capital of the World".
The ExplorNapo reserve includes the area occupied by ExplorNapo which
started as a very rustic palm-thatched covered split-palm sleeping
platform and is now a lodge with rooms, a large hammock house and
screened dining room. The newest of the Explorama reserves in this area
is the Sucusari Reserve, a recently purchased piece of land with over
50% secondary forest which we hope to nurture back to primary status. |
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Daily Departures
Per Person Prices:$1095 based on Single Occupancy
Per Person Prices:$1020 based on Double or Triple occupancy |
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Note: We require minimum two
passengers traveling together If single traveler ask for the supplement. |
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Duration 4 Days & 3
Nights
Departures Daily departures
Airfares Not included, available upon request
Customizable YES, feel free to ask for extra services |
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DAY 1 IQUITOS - EXPLORAMA LODGE
 Reception at the airport, brief city orientation and transfer to
the Explorama dock. Fifty mile journey down the Amazon River to
Yanamono Stream where Explorama Lodge is located. Afternoon hike
along the "Lake Trail" through lowland rainforest which is
seasonally flooded. During the high water season, this excursion
is done by open boat! After dinner, there is a chance to visit
the Lodge's "Bar Tahuampa" where local musicians often play
guitar and flute music or the guides will also be pleased to
have you invite them to relate some of the many legends of the
Amazon forest. Overnight at Explorama Lodge (L, D)
DAY 2
EXPLORAMA LODGE - EXPLORNAPO LODGE
 After breakfast, a boat ride down the Amazon and up the Napo
River to the ExplorNapo Reserve and ExplorNapo Lodge. Afternoon
visit to the RenuPeru Ethno-botanical Garden located next to
ExplorNapo and tended by a local shaman. This garden is used to
show visitors rainforest plants used in modern medicine as well
as examples of native plant remedies which science may utilize
in the future. 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. Overnight at ExplorNapo Lodge (B, L,
D)
DAY 3
EXPLORNAPO LODGE
 Morning hike to the Canopy Walkway, a suspended bridge spanning
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 you encounter a "bird's eye view" of 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
many Napo tributaries spotting along the way for birds and sloth.
A stop is included for a try at river fishing with cane poles or
a chance to swim. Overnight at ExplorNapo Lodge (B, L, D)
DAY 4
EXPLORNAPO LODGE - IQUITOS
Morning excursion to a black water oxbow lake formed when water
from the Napo River became separated from the main flow of the
river. These lakes are often covered with giant Victoria Regia
water lilies and sometimes offer a glimpse of the elusive
Hoatzin bird. Afternoon boat trip back to Iquitos passing the
town of Francisco de Orellana, where a statue is erected to the
intrepid explorer who became the first European to see the
Amazon River in 1542. Transfer to the airport for departure. (B,
Lunch if departure flight permits)
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the ever-changing nature of the
rainforest, day-by-day activities may vary due to local
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INCLUDES: All hotel and lodge
accommodations based on double occupancy. All scheduled land, lake and
river transportation. All transfers. All scheduled excursions with
English-speaking guide services. All entrance fees. Meals as specified
in the itinerary. B=Breakfast; L=Lunch; D=Dinner.
NOT INCLUDED IN THE FEE
International or Domestic airfares, airport departure taxes or visa fees,
excess baggage charges, additional nights during the trip due to flight
cancellations, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages or bottled water,
snacks, insurance of any kind, laundry, phone calls, radio calls or
messages, reconfirmation of International or Domestic flights and items
of personal nature. |
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Mon-Fri 9 Am - 6 Pm ET
please allow pop-ups
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Call Centers |
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NORTH AMERICA TOLL FREE
Monday - Friday
From 9 am to 6 pm ET
1 888 671 2852 voice
1 888 671 2853 voice
Discounted Airfares Toll Free
1-866-856-8368
1 480 247 4242 Fax
United Kingdom - TOLL FREE (Freephone)
0-800-098-8450
Australian Customers TOLL FREE
1-800-194078
Rest of the world
+51 1 4443027 - 4457704
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