Sinchicuy Amazon Lodge 3 days

Upon arrival in Iquitos, our staff will be waiting for you at the airport, or if you are already in Iquitos, pick-ups will be from the hotel. We will begin with a tour of the city of Iquitos, we will observe the main tourist places of the city in eastern Peru that in the 19th century went from a small town to the most important river port in the Amazon. Transfer to the pier to begin our boat trip to the Lodge. We will navigate the largest river in the world, the Amazon River, aboard comfortable and safe boats.
We will visit the Pedrito farm, in the town of Barrio Florido. Here we appreciate different species of local flora and fauna. We appreciate the paiche, the largest fish in the Amazon, we will also see a breeding ground for lizards and piranhas.
After 45 minutes, we will be arriving at the Amazonas Sinchicuy Lodge. The lodge was built in the native style with natural materials and is surrounded by trees, plants and flowers, a tropical garden on high non-flood terrain. Our staff will welcome us with a pleasant welcome drink made with local fruits.
A brief explanation of the rules of our lodge so that you can make your visit and participation in ecotourism activities more rewarding. Accommodation according to the type of room chosen.
Lunch time. Our gastronomy stands out because it includes natural and fresh products produced by the river and the farm. Dorado fish fillets accompanied by Cocona sauce, regional vegetable salads, beans, yucca and fried plantains, delicious stews that constitute another attraction of the jungle.
ECOCULTURAL CIRCUIT (Sinchicuy River Basin Ecosystem)
Walk or canoe trip (depending on the season) to “Nuevo Perú), where the community of the Yagua ethnic group is located, whose ancestors were discovered by the Spaniard Francisco de Orellana in his first exploration of the Amazon in 1541. This tour will take you It will allow you to learn about their ancestral customs, appreciate their original clothing made from palm fiber and also try your aim with the pucuna (deer), an instrument that the Yaguas have been using for centuries for hunting. We will continue with an ethnobotanical excursion. We will get to know very particular species of the plant kingdom such as sour cane, cat’s claw, aguaje, copaiba and even the so-called Ayahuasca (dead man’s rope).
We will continue with a tour through the riverside farm of Santa María de Ojeal, here we will observe some productive activities carried out by its residents; fish farms with native species, livestock raising, fruit orchards. We will be able to interact with the residents while we observe their typical homes, churches, schools and shops.
Night excursion
When night comes, the jungle allows us to enjoy unique sounds and sensations. Our guide will tell us when we will begin the excursion by canoe or on foot. By the light of a flashlight, we will observe the world of nocturnal insects, spiders, cicadas, praying mantises, etc. We will also distinguish the song of the owls and the “ayaymamas” interpreted as the language of fantastic beings in the local imagination.
To end the night, we will enjoy our delicious dinner. The guide will give us the details for the next day’s activities.

Bird watching: It is done during the early hours of the morning (05:00 – 06:00 am).
Next we will go on to enjoy our delicious breakfast. We will have fruit juices and jams produced in the region (orange, papaya, cocona, melon), dishes and hot drinks to start the morning.
After breakfast, we will board our boat that will take us to the opposite end of the Amazon or as it is said locally to the “huashalado”.
We will observe pink dolphins, it is necessary to have some patience and be attentive to spot them, since by their nature, they are somewhat shy.
Upon reaching the community of Huashalado, we will be able to see plantations of cassava, banana, papaya and other typical products of riverside agriculture.
By boat or canoe we will follow the course of the Yanayacu River to explore this area rich in avian fauna, among whose species there are hawks, herons, kingfishers, etc. We will continue through the dark waters of the Yanayacu River until we reach our Lodge.
A walk through the jungle will take us to know the Kingdom of Giant Trees, we will see some species of medicinal plants such as the “Sachajergón”, the “tree bread”, the “ojé” and the well-known “cat’s claw”; It is also possible to find bromeliads growing high up in the trees. Of course, without a doubt the one that provokes the greatest admiration among the trees is the “Lupuna” (Ceiba Pentandra) which can exceed 50 meters in height. Depending on the season and climate, we will visit the Yaguacocha lagoon, where it is possible to observe the representative aquatic plant, the “Victoria Regia” and the hoatzín or “shansho” (Opisthocomus hoatzin), a showy species of bird that feeds on the aquatic flora. Return to the Lodge to enjoy a filling lunch.
Fishing afternoon. Using native techniques we can fish for piranhas, mullets, mojarras or other ichthyological species. After this adventure, we will return to the Lodge. We will have time to rest in the hammocks, in the viewpoint or in the Clavohuasca Bar, cooling off with a pleasant ice-cold drink or experiencing different sensations with a regional aphrodisiac drink. We will also have some canoes available to take trips on the Sinchicuy River to capture an image of a beautiful sunset. Dinner and overnight.

After a comforting breakfast, our guide will invite us to participate in the “Plant a Tree” project in the reforestation area near the lodge.
We will visit the “Rony” Craft Center, here we appreciate the artisanal extraction of sugar cane juice. We will also find the local naturist, an expert in the secrets of nature and their application for the treatment of ailments of the body and spirit. The naturopath will explain about the wonderful properties and uses that some plants and roots have.
Observation of a variety of wild animals found in semi-captivity, such as: monkeys, sloth bears, macaws, toucans, boas, lizards and achunis.
After an educational visit, we will return to the Lodge for lunch. At the indicated time, we will take our boat back to Iquitos, where a staff will be waiting for us to take us to the hotel or to the airport.
NOTE: The order of activities may vary due to weather conditions or operational situations.