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CUMACEBA LODGE" ECOLOGICAL PRIVATE RESERVE located 21
miles from Iquitos city. At the shore of the majestic Amazon River. The Transfer
is by speedboat approximately 1 hour down river.
The construction of the lodge is typical, is designed with a palm roof and
wooden structure, similar to the houses of the early Amazonian settlers, built
without disturbing the jungle. There is a reception house, hammocks for relaxing,
dining room and private bungalows, all of which are protected with mosquito nets.
Each cabin has its own toilet and shower. In the evening kerosene lamps are used,
There is also a bar where you can try the local drinks, some of which are said
to have aphrodisiac effects! We also have sodas, beer , wine, whisky, rum, Vodka
etc.
2012 Rates
Daily Departures
Per Person Prices:$409based
on Single Occupancy
Per Person Prices:$352based
on Double Occupancy
Per Person Prices:$346based
on Triple Occupancy
Note: We require minimum two passengers traveling together If
single traveler ask for the supplement.
DAY 1: IQUITOS - CUMACEBA LODGE
Transfer to the pier to board our speed boat and visit the floating town of
Bethlehem (Nov-Jul). Navigating the Amazon observing the different villages.
Typical drink upon arrival at Cumaceba Lodge. Allocation of private rooms.
Short trip knowing orchids. Typical lunch, walk through the jungle knowing
flora and fauna. Sunset on the Amazon River. Night walk, insects, frogs,
tarantulas etc. Amazon myths. Dinner and overnight. (L, D)
DAY 2: CUMACEBA LODGE
Morning tour and birdwatching in Shansho cocha, Breakfast, visit to the
native group Yagua to know their typical dress, dialect, lifestyle,
demonstration of old way of hunting, with the "Blowgun", make crafts that
can be redeemed or purchased. Typical lunch, tour down the Amazon river
visiting a family who preserve some varieties of animals such as sloths,
monkeys, turtles, "Anacondas" or boa constrictors. Dolphin watching gray and
pink river. Night trip by canoe to enjoy the sounds typical of the tropical
rainforest. Dinner and overnight (B, L, D)
DAY 3: CUMACEBA LODGE - MONKEY ISLAND (JUL-NOV) 1HR WALK.
Breakfast. Tour the Amazon River and visit the private project of
preservation of monkeys in it with 5 different endangered. Walk through the
jungle knowing some of the coastal plantations. Visit a family who produces
sugar cane and its derivatives processed through a mill, such as sugar cane
rum, molasses. Return to Cumaceba Lodge. Amazonian tales and myths. Dinner
and overnight. (B, L, D)
DAY 4: CUMACEBA LODGE - PAICHE & CAIMANES
Breakfast and Aquatic Lila observation of the world's largest Victoria.
Recreational fishing Regia species such as catfish, sardines and voracious "Piranha."
Typical lunch. Visit coastal estate which preserves the largest fish of the
freshwater "PAICHE" Arapiama Gigas, largest fish in fresh water. observe
them the fish as food. Alligators of various sizes. Walk through the small
town knowing their daily work. Return to Cumaceba Lodge. Dinner and
overnight. (B, L, D)
DAY 5. CUMACEBA LODGE - IQUITOS
Morning walk. Breakfast. Basic guidelines for survival in the jungle. Paddle
boating depending on the season. Cumaceba proper time return to Lodge. Lunch.
14.30 return to the city of Iquitos. Transfer to hotel or airport. (B, L)
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the ever-changing nature of the rainforest,
day-by-day activities may vary due to local conditions
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Take the first flight in the morning, tour starts 09:30 / Ret. Last Flight
Repellent, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, water bottle, light dark clothing,
flashlight, camera, camcorder, objects to trade (barter with natives)
What to bring ?
Light clothing preferably cotton.
Long-sleeve shirts, preferably of neutral colors.
Hat or Cap
Snickers or trekking shoes
Sunscreen lotion
Mosquito repellent with 35% DEET.
Sunglasses.
Binoculars.
Flashlight.
Raincoat
Vaccination ?
*It is recommended to be vaccinated against yellow fever; however it is not
mandatory.*
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 flights and items of personal nature.
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