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3-Day Northern Amazon

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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”.
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Culture & Arts
Hiking & Trekking

Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to Iquitos!

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Welcome to Iquitos!

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.

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    Accommodation

    Heliconia Amazon River Lodge3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Monkey Island Stopover

    Yanamono Primary Rainforest

    Evening Jungle Boat Ride

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    Transportations

    Minivan from Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport to Iquitos

    Boat from Iquitos to Heliconia Lodge

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    Meals

    Lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Barrio Florido

    Indiana

    Loreto

Day 2

Bird Watching, Yaguas Village, Native Fishing and Evening Hike

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Bird Watching, Yaguas Village, Native Fishing and Evening Hike

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.

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    Accommodation

    Heliconia Amazon River Lodge3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Morning Bird Watching Boat Ride

    Comunida Nativa Yaguas

    Native Fishing Expedition

    Night Hike

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Indiana

    Loreto

Day 3

Giant Water Lily, Lunch and Departure

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Giant Water Lily, Lunch and Departure

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.

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    Activities

    Yanamono Island

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    Transportations

    Boat from Heliconia Amazon River Lodge to Iquitos

    Private Driver from Iquitos to Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Indiana

    Loreto

Included in Price

  • 2 nights accommodation
  • 8 activities
  • 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 2 dinners
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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