Highlights
3 day / 2 night Weekend Adventure
Spot a group of pink river dolphins
Experience a tree alive with monkeys
Be amazed by jaw-dropping sunset/sunrise
Catching your own piraña for dinner
Description
Take a trip to ‘the lungs of the earth’ and the largest forest in the world: The Amazon Jungle. On this three day, two night adventure we’ll stay at a lodge in the heart of the Peruvian rainforest. Explore the rich ecosystem with hikes through the trees, boat trips on the river, and night excursions to spot nocturnal species. Every day is unique. Unbelievable beauty and adventure await in the Amazon Jungle
This experience is for nature lovers, those in search of quiet and biodiverse places, willing to live the adventures of the river and jungle, as well as learn more about the indigenous culture and environment of the Peruvian jungle
Who This Experience Is Good For
If you're interested in exploring, being in nature and going to a place like no other then the answer is yes!
Meet Our Local Host
Luis and Allen are a father and son from Iquitos. They have extensive experience guiding tours all over the Amazon jungle. This is a family based company, both are very proud of their roots and love sharing this part of Peru with the world.
Itinerary
DAY 1
8:30AM: Pick-up at the Iquitos Airport
9AM: Breakfast in the city of Iquitos
10AM: Transport to the lodge by van and boat
1PM: Lunch at the lodge
3:30PM: Visit the monkey island
7PM: Dinner
DAY 2
7:30AM: Breakfast
8:30AM: Excursion to the black water river to see different variety of animals and plants
1PM: Lunch
3:30PM: Excursion to the jungle, piraña fishing and sunset in the Amazon
7PM: Dinner
8PM: Night excursion to the jungle
DAY 3
5:30AM: Sunrise in the Amazon
7:30AM: Breakfast
8:30AM: Visit to a community and swim in the Amazon river
12PM: Lunch
12:45PM: Transport to the Iquitos airport
What's Included
Transfer from Iquitos Airport or hotel to the port and sailing to the lodge
Transfer from the lodge to the Iquitos Airport after lunch
Accommodation - The 2 nights at the lodge
Entrance Fee / Tickets
Local Guide
Food - All meals once at the lodge
Drinks - Soft drinks and water
Boots for the rain, toiletries (shampoo, soap and toilet roll)
Night and day excursions - by boat or walking
What's Not Included
Breakfast on Day 1
Drinks - Alcoholic beverages
Tips for vendors
Transportation - Flights Lima > Iquitos > Lima
Souvenirs
Poncho for rain (available for purchase at the lodge)
Know Before You Go
Minimum Needed: 03 people
Maximum Capacity: 18 people (subject to availability)
Booking Deadline: 5 days before the event
Weather Dependent: No
Difficulty Level: Easy to Medium
Special Clothing Required: Bring bathing clothes, long-sleeved t-shirts or shirts with hoods that are dark colored to avoid the mosquitoes. short-sleeved shirts for boat excursions and to the village. light pajamas. comfortable shorts. long trousers, not leggings because mosquitoes can pass through them. various changes of clothing due to humidity, especially underwear clothing. Accessories: small backpack for supplies used during excursions and walks. sunglasses. mosquito repellent. sunscreen. a good book. toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant. a hat that provides shade.
Special Dietary Restrictions: Most dietary needs are catered for. Please inform the city team upon booking.
Extra Cash: Needed for tipping, donation, additional services, cash (soles) for purchases in the town, tips, and bar consumption
Ground Transportation: Transfer from Iquitos Airport or hotel to the port and sailing to the lodge. Transfer from the lodge to the Iquitos Airport after lunch
Additional Info: Accommodation: Lodges are both simple but comfortable. No AC. Private rooms don't mean bigger beds, it only means, a private room
Flights: Flights are $100-130 approx. and you can use airlines such as viva air, LATAM, and Peruvian Airlines. More details will be shared in your specific group
Schedule: Please know that the schedule can change or be modified. You will be notified if that is the case.
Liabilities: The liability for any injury, loss, or damage incurred by participants is not assumed by Remote Year or its affiliates.
There will be no refund in case of delayed flights, train delays, bad weather or other external factors
