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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.
2012 Rates
Daily Departures
Per Person Prices:$950based
on Single Occupancy
Per Person Prices:$919based
on Double or Triple occupancy
Note: We require minimum two passengers traveling together If
single traveler ask for the supplement.
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 conditions
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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