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IQUITOS
TWO ECOSYSTEMS
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Day 1: Iquitos - Amazonas
Sinchicuy Lodge |
You will be met at the airport by one of our native guides
trained in Amazon ecology. On the way to the dock you will
make a brief tour of this XIX century colonial city, and its
main places of interest. At the dock you board a typical "Pamacari"
boat and start your trip of an hour and a quarter down the
Amazon. The Amazon River is 4,000 miles long, and you will
see interesting places during the boat ride to the Amazonas
Sinchicuy Lodge, which is built in the native style, and is
set in the middle of a tropical garden surrounded by thick
vegetation. Here you will be welcomed with a drink, and will
get a description of the Lodge’s facilities, and comfortable
accommodations with private bathroom. Kerosene flares light
the way to the lodge.A visit to the Yagua community. Here
begins your eco-cultural walk that includes a visit to one
of the oldest communities in this region, the tribe of native
Yaguas, where you will learn how they have adapted to the
demands of the jungle and modern life. Return to the Lodge.
Lunch. Afterwards a visit to a riverside family to observe
the agricultural techniques that have permitted them to survive
in this fragile and difficult environment. Here you will see
the rudimentary extraction of sugar cane and then enjoy a
beautiful trip back in the sunset to the Lodge.
Evening trip/Amazon Legends. This is a trip in the world of
shadows, enjoying the different sounds of the symphony of
the night. Return to the Lodge for dinner. After dinner, the
guide will entertain you with histories and legends of Amazon
mythology". You will also be invited to share some musical
instruments of the region with the guide. |
Day 2: Amazonas Sinchicuy
Lodge - Tambo Yanayacu Lodge |
You will take an excursion at dawn by canoe or on foot
to do some bird watching, and to seek the pink dolphin (Inea
Geofrensis). Your guide will try to attract them by emitting
their peculiar call. Return to the Lodge. Breakfast.
All day exploration of the Primary Forest Reserve in the Tambo
Yanayacu Lodge ecosystem, on the river by boat. You will visit
the ecosystem called "The Kingdom of Giant Trees"
where species of trees such as the Lupuna flourish. This Reserve
is renowned world wide for its excellent wild life. You will
travel there by canoe to see the abundant flora and fauna
of this leafy low forest where you can find medicinal plants,
varieties of insects, butterflies, etc. along the trail. You
will visit "Shansho Cocha" where the prevailing
birds are the hoatzin, well-known as "shanshos"
for their peculiar call, and which feed on leaves.
Arrive at Tambo Yanayacu Lodge, built in the native style,
and standing on the banks of the Yanayacu River. Lunch.
Tour of handmade fishing gear. See the handmade piranhas,
with rustic canes and instruments that the local villagers
use, and learn something about the ichthyological fauna.
Return to the Tambo Yanayacu Lodge. Dinner. Free evening. |
Day 3: Tambo Yanayacu
Lodge |
Birdwatching Dawn excursion Yanayacu River, to observe
the variety of birds, breakfast in the Tambo. Excursion to
Yagua Cocha and surroundings. Walk in a leafy low Forest,
where you can appreciate, insects and plants, until you arrive
at the Cocha and can observe the ichthyological fauna. Lunch.
Visit a village to observe their customs. Return to the Lodge.
After dinner your guide will entertain you with stories of
the Amazon mythology. |
Day 4: Tambo Yanayacu
Lodge - Amazonas Sinchicuy Lodge |
Breakfast at the Lodge. Fishing tour.... you will see handmade
piranhas, with rustic canes and instruments that the villages
use. Lunch at the Lodge. Transfer to the Amazonas Sinchicuy
Lodge. Dinner. Your guide will entertain you with stories
and legends of Amazon mythology. Lodging. |
Day 5: Amazonas Sinchicuy
Lodge - Iquitos - Lima |
Breakfast at the Lodge. Return trip to Iquitos city on
the Amazon River.
At the right time transfer to the airport.
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IATA
(International Air Transport Association)
Affiliation Code: 91-5-008-0
Telephone Number: (+511) 222-4353
COTAL
(Latin America Confederation of Travel Organizations)
Affiliation Code: AC1812
Telephone Number: (+5411) 4393-5696 (based in Argentina)
APAVIT
(Peruvian Association of Travel Agencies)
Affiliation Code: AO683
Telephone Number: 011-511-433-1111
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