If you arrive in Peru and have extra days, you cannot miss visiting our Amazon Jungle, getting to know its inhabitants, the activities they carry out, connecting with the great mother nature, learning about the properties of its healing plants and learning about the animals, their cultural life. In Peru, we have several places to offer these kinds of tours, these are: Puerto Maldonado, Pucallpa, Tarapoto, Manu and one more that is Iquitos, this is the place that we will detail in an itinerary below.
itinerary
DAY 1: IQUITOS – AMAZON SINCHICUY LODGE
Arrival in Iquitos, our staff will be waiting for you at the airport, or if you are already in Iquitos, you will be picked up from the hotel. We will begin with an Iquitos city tour, we will observe the main tourist places of the city in eastern Peru. Transfer to the pier to start our boat trip to the Lodge. We will navigate the mightiest river in the world, the Amazon River, aboard comfortable and safe motorboats.
We will visit the Fundo Pedrito, in the Barrio Florido town. Here we will appreciate different species of local flora and fauna. We will 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-floodable ground. Our staff will receive us with a pleasant welcome drink made with fruits from the region.
A brief explanation of the rules of our lodge in order to make your visit and participation in ecotourism activities more rewarding. Accommodation according to the chosen room.
Lunchtime. Our gastronomy at the lodge stands out because we use natural and fresh products produced by the river and the farm. Dorado fish fillets accompanied by Cocona sauce, regional vegetables, salads, beans, cassava and fried bananas, delicious stews that constitute yet another attraction of the jungle.
ECOCULTURAL CIRCUIT (Ecosystem of the Sinchicuy River Basin)
Hike or canoe ride (depending on the season) to “Nuevo Perú”, where the Yagua ethnic group is located, the Yagua ancestors were discovered by the Spanish Francisco de Orellana in his first exploration of the Amazon in 1541. This tour will let you learn about their ancestral customs, appreciate their original clothing made from palm fiber and also try aiming with the pucuna (blowgun), 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.
Tour the Santa María del Ojeal farmlands, here we will observe some productive activities carried out by its inhabitants; fish farms with native species, cattle raising, fruit orchards. We will be able to interact with the inhabitants while we observe their typical houses, church, schools and shops.
Night Tour
When night arrive, the jungle allows us to enjoy unique sounds and sensations. Our guide will tell us the moment when we will start the excursion by canoe or on foot. By the light of a flashlight, we will observe the nocturnal world of insects, spiders, cicadas, etc. We will also hear 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.
DAY 2: SINCHICUY LODGE – YANAYACU – GIANT TREES – SINCHICUY LODGE
Bird watching: It is done during the early hours of the morning (05:00 – 06:00 am).
Then we will 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 side of the Amazon or, as they say locally, “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 shy.
Arrival in Huashalado, we will be able to observe plantations of cassava, papaya and other typical products of riverside agriculture.
By motorboat or canoe we will follow the course of the Yanayacu River to explore this area rich in avian fauna, whose species include: hawks, herons, kingfishers, etc. We will continue through the dark waters of the Yanayacu River until we arrive to our Lodge.
A hike through the jungle, will take us to know the Kingdom of the 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) that can exceed 50 meters in height. Depending on the season and the weather, we will visit the Yaguacocha lagoon, where it is possible to see the representative aquatic plant, the “Victoria Regia” and the hoatzin or “shansho” (Opisthocomus hoatzin), a colorful species of bird that feeds on the aquatic flora. Return to the Lodge to enjoy a refreshing lunch.
Afternoon fishing. Using native techniques we will be able to fish 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 be able to take hie¿kes on the Sinchicuy river to capture an image of a beautiful sunset. Dinner and overnight.
DAY 3: AMAZON – SINCHICUY LODGE – IQUITOS
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” Artisan Center, here we will appreciate the artisanal extraction of sugar cane juice. We will also find the local naturist, an expert in the secrets of nature and its application for the treatment of ills of the body and spirit. The naturist will explain about the wonderful properties and the use that some plants and roots have.
Observation of a variety of wild animals found in semi-captivity, such as: monkeys, sloths, 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 return boat 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.
Included
INCLUDED:
- Transfer airport or hotel/Lodge/Airport or hotel(car and motorboat)
- Bilingual professional guide (English – Spanish)
- 02 nights at the Amazon Sinchicuy Lodge
- Meals: 02 breakfast, 03 lunches, 02 dinners
- Excursions like they are detail in the program
NOT INCLUDED:
- Flight tickets
- Laundry service
- Drinks at the bar
- Tips
recomendations
WE RECOMMEND TO BRING:
- Long-sleeved lightweight cotton shirts and pants
- Bermuda shorts or skinny shorts.
- Cotton polo shirts or short-sleeved shirts
- Sunscreen
- Cap with visor or light hat
- Camera and/or camcorder with rechargeable battery
- Mosquito repellent lotion or cream
- Rain poncho or light waterproof jacket
- Comfortable walking shoes or boots
- Personal flashlight
- Swimwear
- Binoculars are optional.
FLIGHT RECOMMENDATIONS:
- First arrival flights: Lima – Iquitos (Take flights that arrive before 09:00 am)
- Last departure flights: Iquitos – Lima (Take flights that leave after 6:00 p.m.)
- If you arrive or leave on another flight, you will have to add USD 73.00 extra boat per section.
