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FULL WEEK COMBINATION PROGRAM 7 DAYS
AND 6 NIGHTS TOUR
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.
2012 Rates
Daily Departures
Per Person Prices:$1181based
on Single Occupancy
Per Person Prices:$1150based
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 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 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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