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Puerto
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Overview |
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FULL WEEK COMBINATION PROGRAM 7 DAYS AND 6 NIGHTS 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
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.
Located 40 km (25 miles) from Iquitos, Ceiba Tops offers the luxury of
air-conditioned rooms, private bathrooms and elaborate tropical gardens
surrounding the pool, water slide, hammock house, Esmeralda Coffee
Lounge, dining room and Toucan Bar. |
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Daily Departures
Per Person Prices:$1410 based on Single Occupancy
Per Person Prices:$1250 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 7 Days & 6 Nights
Departures Daily
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 your hotel or airport 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. This trail is traversed by open boat during high water
months! Overnight at Explorama Lodge (L, D)
DAY 2 EXPLORAMA LODGE
Morning hike along the "Bushmaster Trail" where scientific
studies by the Missouri Botanical Gardens have found one of the
world's highest biodiversity of trees per square hectare. Your
guide will point out many examples of native plants used as
remedies by local people. Afternoon canoe trip along the Amazon
in search of either of the two species of freshwater dolphin
found in the river. Overnight at Explorama Lodge (B, L, D)
DAY 3 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
hike through primary, terra firme rainforest. 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 4 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
forest floor. 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 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 can offer a
view of the elusive Hoatzin bird. Overnight at ExplorNapo Lodge
(B, L, D)
DAY 5 EXPLORNAPO LODGE - CEIBA TOPS
Morning boating excursion along one of the Napo tributaries
spotting for sloth, birding and fishing for piranha. Also a
chance to visit some of the local river people called
"ribereños" whose houses are seen along the river. Afternoon
boat trip back to Ceiba Tops where private rooms with
electricity and air conditioning begin your return to "civilization".
On the return trip you will pass the town of Francisco de
Orellana, where a statue is erected to the intrepid explorer who
in 1542 at the mouth of the Napo River became the first European
to see the Amazon River. Overnight at Ceiba Tops Lodge (B, L, D)
DAY 6 CEIBA TOPS
Morning visit to the neighboring Yagua Indian Community, an
explanation of their native culture, blow gun demonstration and
a chance to purchase or trade for their crafts. Afternoon hike
in the beautiful primary rainforest reserve surrounding Ceiba
Tops where many huge trees are festooned in epiphytes. Overnight
at Ceiba Tops Lodge (B, L, D)
DAY 7 CEIBA TOPS - IQUITOS
Your choice of open boat ride or hike for the morning or a
chance to relax in a hammock and enjoy the sounds of the
surrounding rainforest. Transfer to Iquitos by boat and bus to
the airport for your departure to Lima. (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
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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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