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ESOTERIC PROGRAM - THE AYAHUASCA
   CEREMONY HELICONIA AMAZON RIVER LODGE MYSTIC 300 

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HELICONIA AMAZON RIVER LODGE 
AMAZON 100-B 
02 DAYS / 01 NIGHTS

DAY 01: LIMA/ IQUITOS/ HELICONIA AMAZON RIVER LODGE
-Reception at the airport, transfer to our offices in Iquitos where we will give you a brief orientation of our services according with your program. Transfer to the dock for a 50 miles (1 hour 30 min.) journey down the Amazon River to the Heliconia Lodge.
-A native community visit is scheduled during this journey also.
-At the Lodge and after lunch, afternoon hike in the beautiful primary rainforest reserve surrounding the lodge which includes big trees, medical plants, observation of the fauna and of course our collection of Heliconias.
-Night boat ride along the Amazon River where magical sounds of the jungle can be listened and constellations can be observed.
-Dinner.

DAY 02: HELICONIA AMAZON RIVER LODGE/ IQUITOS
-Morning boat ride for birdwatching in lagoons next to the Lodge where it is also possible to observe the world famous Victoria Regia plant (Giant Water Lilies).
-Return for breakfast to the Lodge. 
-After a little rest we will take a small fishing tour into small tributaries of the Amazon River where the fishing of piranhas is very usual. During this excursion it is also possible to see the Pink River Dolphins (Inia Geoffrensis).
-Transfer to Iquitos and according with your flight schedule, transfer to the airport. 

IMPORTANT NOTES 
For the visit to the Lodge and for jungle hikes we recommend you bring a backpack or small suitcase with only essential items. All big luggage, documents, valuables and other items can be stored in our offices for your convenience.
Programs may vary according to flight arrival / departure changes or weather conditions.
For this program we recommend to take morning flights to Iquitos and your returning flight to Lima in the afternoon.
Departures from Iquitos to Heliconia Lodge is at 08:30 am
Departures from Heliconia Lodge to Iquitos is at 14:00 pm
Check in: 13:00 pm / Check out: 12:00 pm.

THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES: 
01 night at Heliconia Amazon River Lodge with all the meals included (01 breakfast, 02 lunch and 1 dinner). 

THIS PROGRAM DOES NOT INCLUDE: 
Beverages: juices, sodas, soft drinks or any alcoholic drinks. (Tea and coffee are complimentary)
Flight tickets Lima/Iquitos/Lima and airport taxes.

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HELICONIA AMAZON RIVER LODGE
AMAZON  200
03 DAYS / 02 NIGHTS IN THE JUNGLE

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IQUITOS AND THE AMAZON RIVER
AMAZON 201
03 DAYS/ 02 NIGHTS

DAY 01: LIMA/ IQUITOS/ HELICONIA AMAZON RIVER LODGE
-Reception at the luggage claim area of the Iquitos International Airport, where our staff will be waiting for you. Then we will take you to our operative offices in Iquitos where we will give you an orientation of our services in accord with your program.
-Afterwards, we will take you to the Bellavista Port, where we will use one of our speedboats to take you to the Heliconia Lodge along the Amazon River.
-During this boat ride you will have the opportunity to observe the convergence of the brown turbid waters of the Amazon River with the dark waters of the Nanay River. You will enjoy the impressive jungle landscapes with the rustic small houses of the riverside towns.
-A visit to a native community is also scheduled in this part of the boat ride to the Lodge. In this community we will have the opportunity to hear about their way of life and to see their customs, dances and handcrafts.
-After 1:30 hrs. boat ride we will arrive to the Lodge where our staff will welcome you with a complimentary and exotic jungle drink. Lunch. In the afternoon we will start with our first excursion: a jungle hike into the Yanamono Reserve, which is a primary rainforest reserve, for approximately 2 hours accompanied by our expert guides, they will be able to identify several botanical species such as heliconia flowers, medicinal plants and giant trees such as the White silk-cotton tree (Ceiba Pentandra) whose dimensions are so big that 25 persons can circle it holding their hands.
-During this excursion you will also see several birds species such as the Turkey Vulture (Cathartes Aura), Black Fronted Nanbird (Monasa-Atia), etc., and with a little luck you will be able to see small monkeys such as marmosets (saguinus fusicollis) , and the Titi Monkey (Callicebus Mollock
-Return to the lodge for rest. Free time. After observing the Amazon Sunset, we will take a night boat ride to a stream , if the river is high enough, or along the Amazon River where you will enjoy the magical sounds of the jungle, the light of the moon or, if it is a clear night, you will observe the stars and constellations.
Dinner.

DAY 02: HELICONIA AMAZON RIVER LODGE
-Early birdwatching. We will start very early going by boat to one of the several streams (if the water level allows us ). We will be looking for birds such as the Tuki (Jacana Jacana), Ringed Kingfisher (Ceryle-Torquata), Black-Collared Hawk (Busarellus nigricollis), etc.
-Return to the lodge, where a delicious breakfast will be waiting for you.
-After a little rest we will take a small fishing trip into small tributaries of the Amazon River. The most daring can try for fishing Piranhas. During this excursion you can also have the opportunity to look for the famous Pink River Dolphin (Inia Geoffrensis).
-Return to the Lodge.
-After Lunch, transfer to Iquitos and accommodation at the Hotel. Overnight at the Hotel.

DAY 03: IQUITOS/ LIMA
-After breakfast you will be taken to the airport for your return flight back to Lima

THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES:
01 night at Heliconia Amazon River Lodge with all the meals included (01 breakfast, 02 lunches and 01 dinner).
01 night at the selected hotel with breakfast included.
Hiking in the jungle.
Night boat ride along the Amazon River.
Pink Amazon River Dolphin’s watching tour.
Bird watching tour.
Fishing tour.
Transfers.

THIS ROGRAMA DOES NOT INCLUDE:
Beverages: juices, sodas, soft drinks and alcoholic drinks.
Flight tickets Lima/Iquitos/Lima and airport taxes.
Tips

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UNFORGETTABLE RIVER AMAZONAS
HELICONIA AMAZON RIVER LODGE
  AMAZON  300 
04 Days / 03 Nights in the jungle 

HELICONIA AMAZON RIVER LODGE
AMAZON 301
04 DAYS/ 03 NIGHTS

DAY 01: LIMA/ IQUITOS
-Reception at the luggage claim area of the Iquitos International Airport, where our staff will be waiting for you. Then we will take you to the selected Hotel in Iquitos where we will give you an orientation of our services in accord with your program.
-Overnight at the hotel

DAYS 02: IQUITOS/HELICONIA AMAZON RIVER LODGE
-Breakfast in the hotel. Afterwards, we will take you to the Bellavista Port, where we will use one of our speedboats to take you to the Heliconia Lodge along the Amazon River.
-During this boat ride you will have the opportunity to observe the convergence of the brown turbid waters of the Amazon River with the dark waters of the Nanay River. You will enjoy the impressive jungle landscapes with the rustic small houses of the riverside towns.
-A visit to a native community is also scheduled in this part of the boat ride to the Lodge. In this community we will have the opportunity to hear about their way of life and to see their customs, dances and handcrafts.
-After 1:30 hrs. boat ride we will arrive to the Lodge where our staff will welcome you with a complimentary and exotic jungle drink. Lunch.
-In the afternoon we will start with our first excursion: a jungle hike into the Yanamono Reserve, which is a primary rainforest reserve, for approximately 2 hours accompanied by our expert guides, they will be able to identify several botanical species such as heliconia flowers, medicinal plants and giant trees such as the White silk-cotton tree (Ceiba Pentandra) whose dimensions are so big that 25 persons can circle it holding their hands.
-During this excursion you will also see several birds species such as the Turkey Vulture (Cathartes Aura), Black Fronted Nanbird (Monasa-Atia), etc., and with a little luck you will be able to see small monkeys such as marmosets (saguinus fusicollis) , and the Titi Monkey (Callicebus Mollock Mollock) and the squirrel monkey (Saimiri Boliviense).
-Return to the lodge for rest. Free time.
-After observing the Amazon Sunset, we will take a night boat ride to a stream , if the river is high enough, or along the Amazon River where you will enjoy the magical sounds of the jungle, the light of the moon or, if it is a clear night, you will observe the stars and constellations.
Dinner.

DAY 03: HELICONIA AMAZON RIVER LODGE
-Early birdwatching. We will start very early going by boat to one of the several streams (if the water level allows us ). We will be looking for birds such as the Tuki (Jacana Jacana), Ringed Kingfisher (Ceryle-Torquata), Black-Collared Hawk (Busarellus nigricollis), etc.
-Return to the lodge, where a delicious breakfast will be waiting for you.
-After a little rest we will take a small fishing trip into small tributaries of the Amazon River. The most daring can try for fishing Piranhas. During this excursion you can also have the opportunity to look for the famous Pink River Dolphin (Inia Geoffrensis).
-Return to the Lodge for lunch.
-In the afternoon, you will also be able to see the very impressive giant Victoria Regia plant (Giant Water Lily) on the lakes inside the Yanamono Island (if the water allows us).
-At night the adventurers can take a hike around the perimeter of the Lodge to look for tarantulas, fire flies, bats and other jungle nocturnal animals.
-Dinner.

DAY 04: IQUITOS/ LIMA
-After breakfast, we will visit a rustic sugar cane destillery where you can try different exotic beverages made from sugar cane liquor and also you will see how they use horses in the process of obtaining this liquor.
Return to the Lodge.
-After Lunch, transfer to Iquitos City and according with your flight schedule, transfer to the airport.

THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES:
02 nights at Heliconia Amazon River Lodge with all the meals included (02 breakfasts, 03 lunches and 02 dinners).
01 night at the selected hotel with breakfast included.
Hiking in the jungle.
Night boat ride along one of the several streams of Yanamono or the Amazon River.
Pink Amazon River Dolphin’s watching tour.
Victoria Regia’s watching tour.
Bird watching tour.
Fishing tour.
Excursion to the rustic sugar cane distillery.
Ground and river transportation

THIS PROGRAM DIES NOT INCLUDE:
Beverages: juices, sodas, soft drinks and any alcoholic drinks. (Tea and coffee are complimentary)
Flight tickets Lima/Iquitos/Lima and airport taxes.
Tips.

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HELICONIA AMAZON RIVER LODGE AND THE CANOPY WALKWAY
WEEKEND SPECIAL PROGRAM
AMAZON 400
04 DIAS/ 03 NOCHES
(Departure on Thursday or Friday only)

DAY 01:LIMA / IQUITOS/ HELICONIA AMAZON RIVER LODGE
-Upon arrival to Francisco Secada Vigneta Airport in Iquitos you will be taken to the river port of Bellavista Nanay, on the Nanay River, where we will then board a boat to start your trip down the Majestic Amazon River towards the Heliconia Amazon River Lodge.
-You will be welcomed with a cold jungle drink upon your arrival at the jungle lodge.
-Afterwards, you will be shown to your rooms and then we’ll have lunch. -After a brief rest we’ll take a guided hike through the forest as the guide identifies various botanical species such as medicinal plants and the amazing giant trees such as the Lupuna (Ceiba Pentandra). Return to the Lodge for rest and free time.
-After observing the Amazonian Sunset, we'll take a night boat ride on the Yanamono Lagoons. We´ll enjoy the magical sounds of the jungle .
-Dinner and overnight at the Lodge.

DAY 02: HELICONIA /MAZAN/ SUCUSARI
-Breakfast at Heliconia Lodge. Taken to another Lodge located 18 miles away.
-Lunch. After a brief rest, we will take a riverboat to the Mazan trail which marks the shortest distance between the Amazon and Napo Rivers. When we arrive on the Napo River, a riverboat will be waiting for us to take us to the ExplorNapo Lodge.
-Afternoon hike through non-flooded, terra firme, primary rainforest, including a visit to the ReNuPeRu Medicinal Plant Garden adjoining the lodge.
-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. -Dinner by kerosene lamps and overnight in the Lodge.

DAY 03: CANOPY WALKWAY
-Very early-morning bird watching. Breakfast. Afterwards we will take a trek on the “Canopy Walkway”, a suspended bridge spanning over 1,640 feet, connected by 17 platforms on the tree tops and reaching an altitude of more than 121 feet above ground. From here we will be able to see a part of the rainforest rarely seen by man.
-Lunch.
-After a brief rest, we will take an excursion on a riverboat along one of the Napo tributaries looking for sloth, birds and trying your luck fishing for piranhas.
-Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

DAY 04: IQUITOS/LIMA
-Very early-morning bird watching. by boat or by foot. Breakfast. Morning excursion to visit some of the local river people called “ribereños” whose houses and schools can be seen along the river.
-They will be pleased to show you their simple way of life as they live along the edge of the Mighty Amazon River. Early lunch. Return to Iquitos by boat and taken to the airport.
IMPORTAN NOTICE:
• Luggage restriction on weekend special: one small or medium size bag per person.
• Due to the everchanging nature of the rainforest, day-by-day activities may vary due to weather, trail or river conditions

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HELICONIA AMAZON RIVER LODGE AND CANOPY WALKWAY
Weekend Special Program
AMAZON 400-B
05 DAYS/ 04 NIGHTS
(Days of the week: Thursday – Sunday or Wednesday - Saturday)

DAY 01: LIMA/ IQUITOS/ HELICONIA AMAZON RIVER LODGE
-Arrival and reception at our kiosk inside the Iquitos International Airport, Amazon River Expeditions.
-Then we will take you to our office of operations in the city where you will be given an orientation of our services, according to your particular voucher.
-Then, we will go to the Port of Bellavista Nanay, where we will board a speed boat to the Heliconia Amazon River Lodge via the Amazon River. During this ride of 01 hour and 15 minutes approximately we will be able to observe the convergence of the brown turbid Amazon River with the dark waters of the Nanay River. We will enjoy the impressive jungle landscape and the rustic small houses of the riverside towns. We will visit a native community where we will have an opportunity to hear about their way of life and to see his customs, dances and handy crafts.
-Arriving to the Lodge you will be welcoming with a complimentary jungle drink. Allocation of rooms.
-Lunch.
-In the afternoon we will start a jungle hike into the Yanamono Reserve, which is a primary rainforest reserve, for approximately 2 hours accompanied by expert guides, where they will identify various botanical species such as the Heliconia plant, medicinal plants and giant trees such as the White silk-cotton tree (Ceiba Pentandra) whose dimensions are so large that 25 persons can circle the giant tree. During this time we will also see various birds such as the Turkey Vulture (Cathartes Aura), Black Fronted Nanbird (Monasa-Atia), etc., and with a little luck we will be able to see small monkeys such as marmosets (saguinus fusicollis), and The Titi Monkey (Callicebus Mollock Mollock) and the Frailes Monkey (Saimiri Boliviense). Return to the lodge and rest. After observing the Amazonia Sunset, we will take a night boat ride to the Manco Gulch, if the river is high enough, or along the Amazon River where we will enjoy the magical sounds of the jungle and the light of the moon. Or, if it’s a clear night, we can observe the constellations.
-Dinner and overnight at the Lodge.

DAY 02: HELICONIA AMAZON RIVER LODGE
-Early birdwatching. We will start off very early and go by boat Cáceres Gulch or a similar gulch (if it's high water). We will be looking out for birds such as the Tuki (Jacana Jacana), Ringed Kingfisher (Ceryle-Torquata), Black-Collared Hawk (Busarellus nigricollis), etc. Return to the lodge where a tasty, delicious breakfast will be waiting.
-During this morning, we will take a small fishing trip into small tributaries of the Amazon River. The most daring can try for Piranhas. During this time we can also have the opportunity to look out for the Pink Amazon River Dolphin (Inia Geoffrensis), they can be very shy.
-Return to the lodge for lunch.
-In the afternoon, we will also be able to see the very impressive giant Victoria Regia (Giant Water Lily) located inside the lakes that are on Yanamono Island (if the water level permits).
-At night the daring can take a hike around the perimeter of the Lodge to look for tarantulas, fire flies, bats and other jungle nocturnal creatures. -Dinner and Overnight at the Lodge.

DAY 03: HELICONIA/ MAZAN / SUCUSARI
-Breakfast at Heliconia Lodge and then transfer to another Lodge located at 18 miles away.
-Lunch.
-After a brief rest, a riverboat will take us toward the Mazan trail which marks the shortest distance between the Amazon and Napo Rivers. When we arrive to the Napo River, a riverboat will be waiting for us to take us to the ExplorNapo Lodge.
-Afternoon hike through non-flooded, terra firme, primary rainforest, including a visit to the ReNuPeRu Medicinal Plant Garden adjoining the lodge. 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.
-Dinner by kerosene lamps and overnight in the Lodge.

DAY 04: CANOPY WALKWAY
-Early morning bird excursion. Breakfast.
-Afterwards, trek in the “Canopy Walkway”, a suspended bridge spanning over 1640 feet, connected by 17 platforms on the tree tops and reaching an altitude of more than 121 feet above ground. From here, we will be able to observe the part of the rainforest rarely seen or known by man.
-Lunch.
-After a brief rest, excursion in a riverboat along one of the Napo tributaries looking for sloths, birds and having a try at fishing for piranhas.
-Dinner and spend the night.

DAY 05: IQUITOS/ LIMA
-Early morning bird watching by boat or by foot. Breakfast. Morning excursion to visit some of the local river people called “ribereños” whose houses and schools can be seen along the river. They will be pleased to show you their simple way of life as they live along the edge of the Mighty Amazon River.
-Early lunch.
-Return to Iquitos by boat and transfer to the airport.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
• Luggage Restriction on Weekend Special: one small or medium size bag per person.
• Due to the everchanging nature of the rainforest, day-by-day activities may vary due to weather, trail or river conditions.

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BIRDWATCHING
BIRDS OF   ALLPAHUAYO- MISHANA
03 DAYS/ 02 NIGHTS

DAY 01: LIMA/ IQUITOS - QUISTOCOCHA
- Reception in the Airport the Dried International Jose Vigneta de Iquitos and transfer to the Hotel Regal Victory.
- Lunch in the evening and transfer until the lagoon of Quistococha to observe different species from birds of easily flooded forest. The route is realised in the neighborhood of the Lagoon and lasts approximately 2 hours where it is possible to observe the Amazonian Parrotlet, small parrotlet previously only known the Peruvian Southeast extending its rank of distribution the nororiente of the Country. In the environs we will observe the Lesser Swallow - tailed Swift, Point - tailed Palmcreeper, Sulphury Flycatcher, Olivaceus Woodcreeper, Lettered Aracari, Chestnut-eared Aracari, White-lored Euphonia, Network Vireo, Spotted Tody-Flycatcher In the leaves of the palms we will observe birds like the Short-tailed Swifts reproducing or resting.
- Of return to Iquitos, we will be able to observe in I fly over to Zone - tailed Hawk and Pearl Kites.
- Dinner and spends the night in the Hotel in Iquitos.

DAY 02: NATIONAL RESERVE ALLPAHUAYO - MISHANA NATIONAL RESERVES (RNAM)/ZUNGAROCOCHA LAGOON
- Wake up 4:15 a.m. and it gives of the refreshment to each member of the expedition.
- To the 4:45 game towards the Reserve Allpahuayo - Mishana until km 25 of the Iquitos-Nauta Highway.
-5:30 a.m. beginning of our route accompanied by an expert in birds of Allpahuayo Mishana and with knowledge of the terrain that will explain the differences to us of the Forests that grow locally on the white sand well-known like “varillales”. In a route of hardly 100 mts. of the highway a approximate one of 15 will be able to be listened 20 species, among them some nocturnal birds as well as different varieties from amphibians and with luck some species of monkeys.
- Continuing with the route we turned aside by the trails or narrow ways to arrive at different zones from the white sand forest where they are possible to be observed birds like the Ancient Antwren, Gray-legged Tinamou (this bird is only possible to try to observe it enters the months of December March), Mishana Tyrannulet, Zimmer's Antbird, Pompadour Cotinga, Allpahuayo Antbird, Bronw-banded Puffbird, Citron-belied Attila, Safron-crested Tyran-Manakin, Yellow-throated Flycatcher and with much luck recently described Iquitos Gnatctacher (Polioptila clementsi).
- Return by the highway towards the comfortable Zungarococha Bungalows to rest in a natural environment and to take rustic lunch.
- By afternoon in the lagoon of Zungarococha it is possible to be observed birds that inhabit forests flooded by black waters or Igapó, like the Orange-crowned Manakin, the rare species Amazonian Scrub-Flycatcher and Black-crested Antshrike and the Pied Puffbird. In the flooded palms we will be able to observe the Point- tailed Palmcreeper and the Sulphury Flycatcher.
-Dinner and spends the night in Zungarococha Lodge.

DAY 03: NATIONAL RESERVE ALLPAHUAYO-MISHANA /CIUDAD OF IQUITOS
- Wake up 4:15 a.m. and it gives of the refreshment to each member of the expedition. - Started off for the Reserve Allpahuayo- Mishana to visit the forest of varillal and power again to observe other species of birds in the white sand forests like the Pearly Antshrike, White-plumed Antbird, White-browed Purpletuft and to try again to look for the rare Iquitos Gnatcatcher. - Return by the highway towards Iquitos.
- Lunch.
- Transfer to the Airport.

THE PROGRAM INCLUDES:
- Transfers Airport/Hotel/Airport
- Transfers Iquitos/RNAM/Iquitos
- Fullday in RNAM
- Halfday in Quistococha
- Breakfasts in RNAM
- Lunch, has dinner and spends the night in Zungarococha Lodge
- Lunch and Dinner in Hotel
- Specialistic Guide in birds
- Checklist of birds

SUGGESTED FLIGHTS:
Of going to IQT : First flight
Of return to LIM : Last flight.

INVENTORY OF BIRDS (AT THE MOMENT REGISTERED)
New for science open pies and described species of birds in the National Reserve Allpahuayo - Mishana

Scientific Name                                      English Name

Herpsilochmus gentryi                                Ancient Antwren
Zimmerius villarejoi                                    Mishana Tyrannulet
Percnostola arenarum                                 Allpahuayo Antbird
Myrmeciza castanea centuculorum             Zimmer’s Antbird

Species of birds with new registries for Peru or very rare registered in the National Reserve Allpahuayo - Mishana

Crypturellus duidae                                    Gray-legged Tinamou
Nyctibius leucopterus                                 White-winged Potoo
Nyctibius bracteatus                                   Rufous Potoo
Nyctibius aethereus                                    Long-tailed Potto
Nyctiprogne leucopyga                                Band-tailed Nighthawk
Notharchus ordii                                         Brown-banded Puffbird
Megastictus margaritatus                             Pearly Antshrike
Hemitriccus minimus                                  Zimmer's Tody-Tyrant
Platyrinchus saturatus                                Cinnamon-crested Spadebill
Conopias parvus                                         Yellow-throated Flycatcher
Neopelma chrysocephalum                         Saffron-crested Tyrant-Manakin
Xipholena punicea                                      Pompadour Cotinga
Neopipo cinnamomea                                 Cinnamon Tyrant-Manakin
Attila citriniventris                                      Citron-bellied Attila
Xyphorinchus ocellatus                               Ocelleted woodcreeper
Hypocnemis hypoxanta                              Yellow-browed antbird
Cnemutriccus  sp. nov.                               Chamizal Fouscous Flycactcher

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 THE AMAZON RIVER BIRDING ROUTE

BIRDS IN ALL   ALLPAHUAYO-MISHANA NATIONAL AND THE YANAMONO FOREST

05 DAYS/04 NIGHTS  (02 NIGHTS HELICONIA AMAZON RIVER LODGE, 02 NIGHTS IN IQUITOS WITH FULLDAY IN ALLPAHUAYO MISHANA

DAY 01: LIMA/ IQUITOS - QUISTOCOCHA
- Reception in the Airport the Dried International Jose Vigneta de Iquitos and transfer to the Hotel Regal Victory.
- Lunch in the evening and transfer until the lagoon of Quistococha to observe different species from birds of easily flooded forest. The route is realised in the neighborhood of the Lagoon and lasts approximately 2 hours where it is possible to observe the Amazonian Parrotlet, small parrotlet previously only known the Peruvian Southeast extending its rank of distribution the nororiente of the Country. In the environs we will observe the Lesser Swallow - tailed Swift, Point - tailed Palmcreeper, Sulphury Flycatcher, Olivaceus Woodcreeper, Lettered Aracari, Chestnut-eared Aracari, White-lored Euphonia, Network Vireo, Spotted Tody-Flycatcher In the leaves of the palms we will observe birds like the Short-tailed Swifts reproducing or resting.
- Of return to Iquitos, we will be able to observe in I fly over to Zone - tailed Hawk and Pearl Kites.
- Dinner and spends the night in the Hotel in Iquitos.

DAY 02: NATIONAL RESERVE ALLPAHUAYO - MISHANA NATIONAL RESERVES (RNAM)/ZUNGAROCOCHA LAGOON
- Wake up 4:15 a.m. and it gives of the refreshment to each member of the expedition.
- To the 4:45 game towards the Reserve Allpahuayo - Mishana until km 25 of the Iquitos-Nauta Highway.
-5:30 a.m. beginning of our route accompanied by an expert in birds of Allpahuayo Mishana and with knowledge of the terrain that will explain the differences to us of the Forests that grow locally on the white sand well-known like “varillales”. In a route of hardly 100 mts. of the highway a approximate one of 15 will be able to be listened 20 species, among them some nocturnal birds as well as different varieties from amphibians and with luck some species of monkeys.
- Continuing with the route we turned aside by the trails or narrow ways to arrive at different zones from the white sand forest where they are possible to be observed birds like the Ancient Antwren, Gray-legged Tinamou (this bird is only possible to try to observe it enters the months of December March), Mishana Tyrannulet, Zimmer's Antbird, Pompadour Cotinga, Allpahuayo Antbird, Bronw-banded Puffbird, Citron-belied Attila, Safron-crested Tyran-Manakin, Yellow-throated Flycatcher and with much luck recently described Iquitos Gnatctacher (Polioptila clementsi).
- Return by the highway towards the comfortable Zungarococha Bungalows to rest in a natural environment and to take rustic lunch.
- By afternoon in the lagoon of Zungarococha it is possible to be observed birds that inhabit forests flooded by black waters or Igapó, like the Orange-crowned Manakin, the rare species Amazonian Scrub-Flycatcher and Black-crested Antshrike and the Pied Puffbird. In the flooded palms we will be able to observe the Point- tailed Palmcreeper and the Sulphury Flycatcher.
-Dinner and spends the night in Zungarococha Lodge.

DAY 03: RESERVE ALLPAHUAYO-MISHANA/FOREST OF YANAMONO-HELICONIA LODGE
- Wake up 4:15 a.m. and it gives of the refreshment to each member of the expedition. Game towards the Reserve Allpahuayo- Mishana to visit the forest of varillal and power again to observe other species of birds in the white sand forests like the Pearly Antshrike, White-plumed Antbird, White-browed Purpletuft and to try again to look for the rare Iquitos Gnatcatcher. - Return by the highway towards Iquitos soon to continue towards the Port of Bellavista, (NanayI River) where we will approach a fast boat and we will initiate a trip by the Amazon River towards the Communal Reserve of Yanamono where is Heliconia Amazon River Lodge. During this trip we are going to be able to observe the first Large-billed and Yellow-billed Terns and Lesser Yellow-headed Vulture sometimes.
- Lunch.
- By afternoon we will realise a long walk by the Forest of Yanamono near the Lodge looking for specialistic birds in varzea like the Pale-legged Hornero, Warbling antbird, Violaceus trogon, White-eared Jacamar, Buff-throated Woodcreeper. In Mainland we will find some species of Manakin, like Golden Delicious Manakin, that is replaced in the South part of the Amazonia by Network Manakin, Blue-headed Manakin, Reddish Hermit, Golden Delicious Toucanet, Fasciated Antshrike and Short-billed Antwren -In this excursion we will be able to also see giant trees like the Lupuna.
- Return to the Lodge and rest. Dinner. It spends the night in Heliconia Lodge.

DAY 04: YANAMONO FOREST
- Very early observation of birds in the broken Cáceres or similar (if the level of the water in allows it to the river) where we will observe birds like Wattled Jacana, White-eared Jacamar, Black Capped Donacobius, Network Capped Cardinald, Amazon Kingfisher, Green Kingfisher, Ringed Kingfisher, Black-Collared Hawk, Amazonian Antshrike, Amazonian-streaked Antwrent, Black Caracara, Plumbeus Antbird, Great Egret, Greater Ani, Squirrel Cuckoo and Oriole Blackbird. - Later of the breakfast, we will realise a long walk by the Forest of Yanamono water and mainland where we hoped to observe birds like, Black Fronted Nunbird, Blue Gray Tanager, Roadside Hawk, Yellow Haded Caracara, Chachalaca, Cuvier's Toucan, Yellow Rumped Cacique and others.
-In afternoon we will take a fast boat towards the Napo River. In this affluent of the Amazon but it is adapted to observe species of edge of river like the Black-necked Network Cotinga, Orange - eyed Flycatcher, Swallow-wing, Cestnut-crowned Becard.
-Soon we will visit a lake to observe Hoatzins, Plum-throated Cotinga, among others species. Also we will look for birds like Black-collared Wawk, Great Black-Hawk, Capped Heron and three and three species of Kingfishers (American Pygmy Kingfisher, Green and rufous Kingfisher, Green Kingfisher), during this time also we will be able to observe the timid Pink Dolphin (Inia Geoffrensis).
-Return to the Lodge. Dinner.
-By the Night we will realise a long walk by the environs of the Lodge having looked for tarántulas, fireflies, bats and other species of nocturnal birds like the Great Potoo, Common Potoo, Tropical Screech owl, Laadder tailed to nightjar, Pauraque, etc.

DAY 05: FOREST OF YANAMONO/IQUITOS
-Very early we will look for birds like the Wattled Jacana, White-eared Jacamar, Black Capped Donacobius, Network Capped Cardinald, Amazon Kingfisher, Green Kingfisher, Ringed Kingfisher, Black-Collared Hawk, Gilded Barbet, Scarlet-crowned Barbet, Crimson-crested Woodpecker, Cream-colored Woodpecker, Striped Woodcreeper, Band-tailed Manakin among others species.
-Later of the lunch , return to the City of Iquitos.
-Transfer to the Airport.

THE PROGRAM INCLUDES:
-Transfers Airport/Hotel/Airport
-Transfers Iquitos/RNAM/Iquitos Transfers
- Fullday in RNAM
- Halfday in Quistococha
- Breakfasts in RNAM
- Lunch, has dinner and spends the night in Zungarococha Lodge
- Lunch and Dinner in Hotel
- Specialistic Guide in birds
- Checklist of birds

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FISHING 300-B
SPORT FISHING PROGRAM
04 DAYS/ 03 NIGHTS

Heliconia lodge, located 80 miles down the Amazon river from Iquitos offers an unique sport fishing program specially design for all those experienced and non-experienced fisherman from all over the world, feel free to join un in this fantastic fishing experience

DAY 01: IQUITOS/ HELICONIA LODGE/ ATUN CAÑO
-Reception at the international airport of Iquitos and transfer to the operation office of Heliconia, after a few moments we shall proceed to the docks to take a boat. On route, we will visit a community of Bora indians and afterwards we will keep on our trip navigating on the majestic Amazon river observing its grandeur and magnificence.
-After 2 hour boat ride we will arrive To Heliconia Lodge where we will be welcomed with a typical refreshment.
-At proper time a delicious lunch will be served and then we shall proceed to take the boat again to navigate downriver till we reach the community of "Santa Rosa" on the shore of "Atun caño creek"´. The place we are going to stay is a built on style jungle hut for you to have a clear idea of how river people live their whole lives, learn about their customs, ways of life and have an authentic experience.
-We will sleep on foam mattresses, under a huge mosquitoe net.
Dinner as well as other meals are cooked hygienically.
-For the adventurous one we can organize a short canoe ride at night on the nearby lake called "Isana" to be able to hear the sounds of the insects, frogs, nocturnal birds, try to spot some wildlife like alligators, etc.

DAY 02: FISHING AT ATUN CAÑO
-Very early in the morning a delicious breakfast will be served. Dawn at the lake is magnificent, your guide will make a prayer to the jungle Gods while smoking a blalck tobacco cigar(river people believe that each lake of the jungle has its God that takes care of them and helps protect the fisherman and helps them and catch lots of fish). In the oxbow lake, while the sun rises, we will be able to enjoy the sounds of the surroundings of the lake and start catching different species of fish, like the powerful and awsome "large mouth peacock bass" a real fíghter and a challenge for fisherman.
-This fish is locally known as "Tucunare" and has beautiful colors all over its body and three black stripes and kind of an eye on its tail! Besides the "Dragon fish" (Arawana) another game fish with great similarity with the "Paiche" (Arapaima Gigas) though this fish is not possible to catch with lures. Also, we can try to hook small mouth bass, the famous "Red bellied piranha" (Serraselmus nattereri) and several other species of game fish.
-Enjoying fishing and at the same time the enchanting area around the lake, the songs of many birds, monkeys, etc is enhancing and encouraging!
-Return to the jungle hut for a delicious and nourishing lunch. Drinking water as well as cold soft drinks will be offered.
-In the afternoon, we will go back to the lake for a few more hours of fishing and before it gets dark, we will go back to the jungle hut.
-Dinner and overnight.

DAY 03: FISHING AT ATUN CAÑO/ HELICONIA LODGE
-Early morning breakfast, and then we will proceed to the lake for another beautiful fishing day. Be aware that there are chances to catch 16 to 18 pounder(or more) Peacock bass on this lake. Please, every cast brings you hope and excitement that you will be able to hook and land one of this big fish, even though the average weigth is 4 to 8 pounds.
-Return to the base hut, where another delicious lunch will be ready.
-Afterwards we will get ready to take the boat to navigate upriver arriving late afternoon to "Heliconia Lodge".
Upon arrival, your guide will give you some hints about the lodge facilities, nice rooms with comfortable beds will be provided, each room with private bath and shower.
-Dinner and overnight.

DAY 04: HELICONIA LODGE / IQUITOS
-Breakfast.
-After breakfast we will offer you a jungle walk where you will be able to see several species of trees, including one of the biggest trees of the Amazon locally known as "Lupuna" (Ceiba Petandra), some bird species and luckily one or two species of monkeys, learn about medicinal plants and tree barks, etc.
-After 2 hours and a half approximately, return to the lodge. Lunch. At proper time, we will take the boat back to Iquitos. Upon arrival you will be transferred at proper time to the airport or to the hotel according to your program or itinerary.
-Come and visit us, we can assure you will never forget this fantastic sport fishing adventure in the Amazon!
THE PROGRAM INCLUDE:
- Sport fishing with professional guide
- Appropriate fishing boats
THIS PROGRAM DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Beverages: juices, soft drinks and alcoholic drinks.
- Flight tickets Lima/Iquitos/Lima and airport taxes.
- Tips
RECOMMENDED SEASON TO GO FISHING:
Dry Season: July to November.
FISHING EQUIPMENT RENT:
In case you can not bring your own fishing equipment, the rent is US$ 100.00 per person.
WHAT TO BRING:
* Mid-action sport fishing rod , fishing reels.
* Lures: spinner, baits, (triangles), silver spoons, joint or single rapalas, balliciosos or ground lures.
* Triple fishhooks and all the necessary fishing equipment.
* Personal belongings like , raincoat, camera , insect repellent, sun protector, binoculars, l ong-sleeve shirt, shorts or fast-dry pants, hats, t-shirts.
IMPORTANT NOTES
1. For your trip to the Lodge and for the jungle hikes we recommend that you take a backpack or small suitcase with only essential items. All big luggages, documents or values and other items can be stored in our offices for your convenience.
2. Programs may vary according to flight arrival / departure changes or weather conditions.
3. For this program we recommend to take morning flights to Iquitos and your returning flight to Lima in the afternoon.
4. Departures from Iquitos to Heliconia Lodge is at 08:30 am
5. Departures from Heliconia Lodge to Iquitos is at 14:00 pm

ARRIBA

FISHING 300
SPORT FISHING PROGRAM
07 DAYS/06 NIGHTS

Heliconia lodge, located 80 miles down the Amazon river from Iquitos offers an unique sport fishing program specially design for all those experienced and non-experienced fisherman from all over the world, feel free to join un in this fantastic fishing experience

DAY 01: IQUITOS/ HELICONIA LODGE/ ATUN CAÑO
-Reception at the international airport of Iquitos and transfer to the operation office of Heliconia, after a few moments we shall proceed to the docks to take a boat. On route, we will visit a community of Bora indians and afterwards we will keep on our trip navigating on the majestic Amazon river observing its grandeur and magnificence.
-After 2 hour boat ride we will arrive To Heliconia Lodge where we will be welcomed with a typical refreshment.
-At proper time a delicious lunch will be served and then we shall proceed to take the boat again to navigate downriver till we reach the community of "Santa Rosa" on the shore of "Atun caño creek"´. The place we are going to stay is a built on style jungle hut for you to have a clear idea of how river people live their whole lives, learn about their customs, ways of life and have an authentic experience.
-We will sleep on foam mattresses, under a huge mosquitoe net.
Dinner as well as other meals are cooked hygienically.
-For the adventurous one we can organize a short canoe ride at night on the nearby lake called "Isana" to be able to hear the sounds of the insects, frogs, nocturnal birds, try to spot some wildlife like alligators, etc.

DAY 02: FISHING AT ATUN CAÑO
-Very early in the morning a delicious breakfast will be served. Dawn at the lake is magnificent, your guide will make a prayer to the jungle Gods while smoking a blalck tobacco cigar(river people believe that each lake of the jungle has its God that takes care of them and helps protect the fisherman and helps them and catch lots of fish). In the oxbow lake, while the sun rises, we will be able to enjoy the sounds of the surroundings of the lake and start catching different species of fish, like the powerful and awsome "large mouth peacock bass" a real fíghter and a challenge for fisherman.
-This fish is locally known as "Tucunare" and has beautiful colors all over its body and three black stripes and kind of an eye on its tail! Besides the "Dragon fish" (Arawana) another game fish with great similarity with the "Paiche" (Arapaima Gigas) though this fish is not possible to catch with lures. Also, we can try to hook small mouth bass, the famous "Red bellied piranha" (Serraselmus nattereri) and several other species of game fish.
-Enjoying fishing and at the same time the enchanting area around the lake, the songs of many birds, monkeys, etc is enhancing and encouraging!
-Return to the jungle hut for a delicious and nourishing lunch. Drinking water as well as cold soft drinks will be offered.
-In the afternoon, we will go back to the lake for a few more hours of fishing and before it gets dark, we will go back to the jungle hut.
-Dinner and overnight.

DAY 03: FISHING AT ATUN CAÑO/ HELICONIA LODGE
-Early morning breakfast, and then we will proceed to the lake for another beautiful fishing day. Be aware that there are chances to catch 16 to 18 pounder(or more) Peacock bass on this lake. Please, every cast brings you hope and excitement that you will be able to hook and land one of this big fish, even though the average weigth is 4 to 8 pounds.
-Return to the base hut, where another delicious lunch will be ready.
-Afterwards we will get ready to take the boat to navigate upriver arriving late afternoon to "Heliconia Lodge".
Upon arrival, your guide will give you some hints about the lodge facilities, nice rooms with comfortable beds will be provided, each room with private bath and shower.
-Dinner and overnight.

DAY 4: HELICONIA LODGE/IQUITOS
-Breakfast.
-Later of the breakfast we will initiate a long walk by primary forest where we will appreciate a great variety of trees of great size, between which it emphasizes one of greatest known locally like " LUPUNA" (Ceiba Petendra), a great variety of trees timber, to observe diverse species of birds of the zone, and with just a little bit of luck, to sight 1-2 at least species of small monkeys. Also, we will learn the use of the diversity of plants medicines and crusts of the forest. After 2 hour and a half of long walk we will be of return in the Lodge.
-Lunch .After to contemplate the beautiful one to get late amazonian, we initiated an interesting stroll nocturne in boat by the Broken Manco (If the flood of allows it to the river) or by the Amazon River, to delight to us of the magical sounds of the forest and in the light of the Moon observing the constellations.
-Dinner and spends the night in the shelter.

DAY 05: HELICONIA AMAZON RIVER LODGE
- Of dawn, we initiated tour of observation of birds by the Broken Cáceres or similar (if it allows it to the flood) where we will observe species like the Tuki (Jacana Jacana), Fishing Martin (Ceryle- Torquata), Boundary Sparrowhawk or sparrowhawk of black neck (Busarellus nigricollis), etc.
-Return to the Lodge where it waits for a comforting breakfast to us.
-Excursion during all the morning by the River Amazon and in its gorges in search of Pink Dolphins (Inia Geoffrensis) and Tours of artisan fishing where the most experienced fishermen they will feel the emotion to fish pirañas and other varieties of fish.
- By afternoon; observation of the impressive Victories Regal (to water lilies) in the Lagos located within the Island of Yanamono (if it allows it to the flood).
- By the night, most adventurous they will have the opportunity to initiate a nocturnal long walk around the shelter to look for and to observe tarántulas, fireflies and other nocturnal species of our Amazonia.
-Dinner and spends the night in the Lodge.

DAY 06: IT VISITS A COASTAL TOWN
-Breakfast in the shelter.
-To scheduled time, we will initiate a program of “existential tourism” that includes/understands the visit to a coastal town knowing the customs and traditions people. During our trip we will have the opportunity again to look for and to observe the Pink Dolphins and because no; to return to fish pirañas.
-Return to the shelter and rest.
-Dinner and spends the night in the Lodge.

DAY 07: IQUITOS/LIMA
- Later of the Breakfast, it visits trapiche artisan where we will be able to taste different made regional drinks with the juice from the sugar cane. Return to the shelter.
- Lunch.
- Transfer towards the City of Iquitos and/or to the airport to approach the flight from return to the city of Lima.

THE PROGRAM INCLUDES:
- fishing professional guides.
- suitable boats to fish
-04 nights of lodging in Albergue Heliconia Lodge
-02 nights of Camping
- Complete Feeding.
- Long walk by the forest.
- Stroll nocturne in canoe.
- Search of pink dolphins.
- Tour of observation of birds.
- Tour of fishing.
- Visit to trapiche artisan.
- Visit to a coastal town

THE PROGRAM DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Drinks generally: refreshments, juice, soda waters and/or liquors.
- Tickets aerial Lima/Iquitos/Lima.
- Tax of airports in Lima and Iquitos.
- Gratuities to maleteros in airport and/or person

RECOMMENDED SEASON TO GO FISHING:
Dry Season: July to November.
FISHING EQUIPMENT RENT:
In case you can not bring your own fishing equipment, the rent is US$ 100.00 per person.
WHAT TO BRING:
* Mid-action sport fishing rod , fishing reels.
* Lures: spinner, baits, (triangles), silver spoons, joint or single rapalas, balliciosos or ground lures.
* Triple fishhooks and all the necessary fishing equipment.
* Personal belongings like , raincoat, camera , insect repellent, sun protector, binoculars, l ong-sleeve shirt, shorts or fast-dry pants, hats, t-shirts.
IMPORTANT NOTES
1. For your trip to the Lodge and for the jungle hikes we recommend that you take a backpack or small suitcase with only essential items. All big luggages, documents or values and other items can be stored in our offices for your convenience.
2. Programs may vary according to flight arrival / departure changes or weather conditions.
3. For this program we recommend to take morning flights to Iquitos and your returning flight to Lima in the afternoon.
4. Departures from Iquitos to Heliconia Lodge is at 08:30 am
5. Departures from Heliconia Lodge to Iquitos is at 14:00 pm

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CEIBA TOPS
02 DAYS/ 01 NIGHT

DAY 01: LIMA/ IQUITOS- CEIBA TOPS
-Reception at the airport, brief city orientation and transfer to the Explorama dock. Twenty-five mile journey down the Amazon River to Ceiba Tops, where rooms with air conditioning and private bathrooms provide the comforts of home in the rainforest.
- Afternoon hike in the beautiful primary rainforest reserve surrounding the lodge including many huge trees festooned with epiphytes.
- After dinner there may be local flute or guitar music at the El Toucan Bar or the guides are always ready to relate some of the many legends of the Amazon forest.

DAY 02: IQUITOS-CEIBA TOPS/LIMA:
-Morning boat ride, spotting for dolphins, to visit a small village of Yagua Indians where your guide will explain the local Yagua Indian culture and how it has been affected by the arrival of Europeans and the passing of time. There will also be an opportunity to see some of the local crafts and for a demonstration of the blowgun which some of the Yagua elders still use for hunting.
-Afternoon transfer back to Iquitos for your departure flight to Lima.

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CEIBA TOPS
03 DAYS/ 02 NIGHTS

DAY 01: LIMA/ IQUITOS- CEIBA TOPS
-Reception at the airport, brief city orientation and transfer to the Explorama dock. Twenty-five mile journey down the Amazon River to Ceiba Tops, where rooms with air conditioning and private bathrooms provide the comforts of home in the rainforest.
- Afternoon hike in the beautiful primary rainforest reserve surroundingthe lodge which includes many huge trees festooned with epiphytes.
- After dinner there may be local flute or guitar music at the El Toucan Bar or the guides are always ready to relate some of the many legends of the Amazon forest . Lunch y dinner
DAY 02: CEIBA TOPS
-Morning boat ride, spotting for dolphins, to visit a small village of Yagua Indians where your guide will explain the local Yagua Indian culture and how it was affected by the arrival of Europeans and the passing of time. There will also be an opportunity to see some of the local crafts and for a demonstration of the blowgun which some of the Yagua elders still use for hunting.
- Afternoon walking excursion to the neighboring town of Indiana. Originally a Franciscan mission, Indiana has grown into a large river community with its own market, high school and small hospital. Breakfast, lunch y dinner.
DAY 03: CEIBA TOPS-IQUITOS/ LIMA
-Your choice of morning walking or boating excursion to further enjoy the rainforest and Amazon River. Afternoon transfer to Iquitos and to the airport
- Breakfast, Lunch (if departure flight permits)

*Due to the everchanging nature of the rainforest, day-by-day activities may vary due to local conditions*

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EXPLORAMA LODGE
03 DAYS/ 02 NIGHTS

This itinerary is not available until March 2010 due to Lodge upgrades.
We suggest the Ceiba Tops 03 Days - 02 Nights itinerary as a great substitute.

DAY 01: IQUITOS/ EXPLORAMA LODGE
-Reception at the airport, brief city orientation 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. During the high water season, this excursion is done by open boat! Night walk or open boat ride to enjoy the sounds of the rainforest and stars of the Southern sky. Lunch . Dinner

DAY 02: EXPLORAMA LODGE
-Morning walk along the "Bushmaster Trail", where scientific studies by the Missouri Botanical Gardens have found the world's highest biodiversity of trees per square hectare. Your guide will point out many plants used in medicine today and many that we may use in the future.
-Afternoon open boat trip along the Amazon in search of either of the two species of freshwater dolphin found in the river and a chance for an afternoon swim. Breakfast, lunch, dinner
DAY 03: EXPLORAMA LODGE / IQUITOS
-Morning walk along a local river trail with stops along the way to visit the "ribereños" or river people, visit a river school, see the local sugar cane rum "factory" or visit our resident American medical doctor in her clinic sponsored by the Rotary Club.
-Transfer back to Iquitos for your departure flight to Lima. Breakfast, Lunch (if departure flight permits)

*Due to the everchanging nature of the rainforest, day-by-day activities may vary due to local conditions

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CANOPY WALKWAY
WEEKEND SPECIAL
03 DAYS/ 02 NIGHTS

DAY 01: LIMA/ IQUITOS-EXPLORNAPO LODGE
-Reception at the airport or hotel and transfer to the Explorama dock. Twenty-five mile journey down the Amazon River to Ceiba Tops where your Amazon adventure begins.
-Transfer by boat on the Amazon and Napo Rivers to the 250,000 acre Amazon Rainforest Reserve and ExplorNapo Lodge.
- Afternoon hike through primary, terra firme, non-flooding rainforest including a visit to the ReNuPeRu Medicinal Plant Garden adjoining the lodge.
-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. Lunch, Dinner

DAY 02: EXPLORNAPO LODGE
- Early morning birding excursion. Morning hike to the Canopy Walkway, a suspended bridge spanning over 500 meters (one-third of a mile), connected by tree platforms and reaching a height of over 35 meters (115 feet) above the ground. 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 boating excursion along one of the Napo tributaries spotting for sloth, birding and having a try at fishing for piranha.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

DAY 03: EXPLORNAPO LODGE-IQUITOS/ LIMA
-Early morning birding by boat or foot. Morning excursion to visit some of the local river people called "ribereños" whose houses and schools are seen along the river. They will be pleased to show you their simple way of life dominated by the movements of the mighty rivers that surround them.
- Early lunch and start on your return to civilization by boat on the Amazon and Napo Rivers back to Iquitos.
- Transfer to the airport or hotel. Breakfast, Lunch (if departure flight permits)
*Due to the everchanging nature of the rainforest, day-by-day activities may vary due to local conditions

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EXPLORAMA LODGE
EXPLOR NAPO LODGE
04 DAYS/ 03 NIGHTS

DAY 01: IQUITOS/ EXPLORAMA LODGE
-Reception at the airport, brief city orientation 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. During the high water season, this excursion is done by open boat! Night walk or open boat ride to enjoy the sounds of the rainforest and stars of the Southern sky. Lunch . Dinner
From November 2009-March 2010, this overnight will be exchanged from Explorama Lodge to Ceiba Tops with similar excursions. Lunch, Dinner

DAY 02: EXPLORAMA LODGE- EXPLOR NAPO LODGE
-After breakfast, a boat ride down the Amazon and up the Napo River to the ExplorNapo Reserve and ExplorNapo Lodge.
- Afternoon visit to the ReNuPeRu Ethnobotanical Garden located next to ExplorNapo and tended by a local shaman. This garden is used to show visitors rainforest plants used in modern medicine as well as examples of native plant remedies which science may utilize in the future.
- 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. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

DAY 03: 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 ground. Here you encounter a "bird's eye view" of part of the rainforest rarely seen by man but accessible without any type of climbing skill or equipment.
- Afternoon boating excursion along one of the many Napo tributaries spotting along the way for birds and sloth. A stop is included for a try at river fishing with cane poles or a chance to swim. Breakfast, lunch, dinner.

DAY 04: EXPLORNAPO LODGE-IQUITOS/ LIMA
-Morning 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 sometimes offer a glimpse of the elusive Hoatzin bird.
- Afternoon boat trip back to Iquitos passing the town of Francisco de Orellana, where a statue is erected to the intrepid explorer who became the first European to see the Amazon River in 1542.
- Transfer to the airport for departure. Breakfast, Lunch (if departure flight permits)
*Due to the everchanging nature of the rainforest, day-by-day activities

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CEIBA TOPS & CANOPY WALKWAY SPECIAL
04 DAYS/ 03 NIGHTS

DAY 01: LIMA/ IQUITOS- CEIBA TOPS
-Reception at the airport, brief city orientation and transfer to the Explorama dock. Twenty-five mile journey down the Amazon River to Ceiba Tops, where rooms with air conditioning and private bathrooms provide the comforts of home in the rainforest.
- Afternoon hike in the beautiful primary rainforest reserve surroundingthe lodge which includes many huge trees festooned with epiphytes.
- After dinner there may be local flute or guitar music at the El Toucan Bar or the guides are always ready to relate some of the many legends of the Amazon forest . Lunch y dinner

DAY 02: CEIBA TOPS
-Morning boat ride, spotting for dolphins, to visit a small village of Yagua Indians where your guide will explain the local Yagua Indian culture and how it was affected by the arrival of Europeans and the passing of time. There will also be an opportunity to see some of the local crafts and for a demonstration of the blowgun which some of the Yagua elders still use for hunting.
- Afternoon walking excursion to the neighboring town of Indiana. Originally a Franciscan mission, Indiana has grown into a large river community with its own market, high school and small hospital. Breakfast, lunch y dinner.

DAY 03: CEIBA TOPS/ CANOPY WALKWAY/ CEIBA TOPS
-Early morning departure from Ceiba Tops by boat to the narrow motorcar crossing connecting the Amazon and Napo Rivers to continue by boat to ExplorNapo Lodge for breakfast. Hike to the spectacular Canopy Walkway spanning over 500 meters (one-third of a mile), connected by tree platforms, and reaching a height of over 35 meters (115 feet) but accessible without any type of climbing skill or equipment. After lunch, visit the "ReNuPeRu" Ethnobotanical Garden where over 240 medicinal plants are cultivated by a local shaman who will explain the nature of Amazonian natural healing and the uses of some of the plants.
-Return to Ceiba Tops in time to enjoy the pool or hammocks before dinner.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

DAY 04: CEIBA TOPS/IQUITOS
-Your choice of a morning walking or boating excursion to further enjoy the rainforest and Amazon River or time to relax by the pool until departure time.
-Afternoon transfer to Iquitos and to the airport. Breakfast, Lunch (if departure flight permits)
*Due to the everchanging nature of the rainforest, day-by-day activities may vary due to local conditions.*

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EXPLORAMA LODGE & CANOPY WALKWAY SPECIAL
04 DAYS/ 03 NIGHTS

This itinerary is not available until March 2010 due to Lodge upgrades.
We suggest the Ceiba Tops & Canopy Walkway Special 4 Days-3 Nights itinerary as a great substitute.

DAY 01: LIMA/IQUITOS-EXPLORAMA LODGE
-Reception at the airport or hotel, brief city orientation 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.
-During the high water season, this excursion is done by open boat! Night walk or open boat ride to enjoy the sounds of the rainforest and stars of the Southern sky. Lunch, Dinner.

DAY 02: EXPLORAMA LODGE
- Early morning birding excursion. Morning walk along the "Bushmaster Trail", where scientific studies by the Missouri Botanical Gardens have found the world's highest biodiversity of trees per square hectare.
- Continue on to visit a small village of Yagua Indians where your guide will explain their culture and how it has been affected by the passing of time. There will be an opportunity to trade for or purchase some of their local crafts and for a demonstration of the use of the blowgun which some of the Yagua elders still use for hunting.
- Afternoon boating excursion in search of sloth, found in Cecropia trees at the water’s edge, and the two species of freshwater river dolphin, pink and grey, found in Amazonian waters. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

DAY 03: EXPLORAMA LODGE/CANOPY WALKWAY/ EXPLORAMA LODGE
- Early morning departure from the Lodge by boat to the mouth of the Napo River where in 1542, the intrepid explorer Francisco de Orellano, became the first European to discover the Amazon River. Continue on the Napo River to ExplorNapo Lodge for breakfast. Hike to the spectacular Canopy Walkway spanning over 500 meters (one-third of a mile), connected by tree platforms, and reaching a height of over 35 meters (115 feet) but accessible without any type of climbing skill or equipment.
- After lunch, visit the "ReNuPeRu" Ethnobotanical Garden where over 240 medicinal plants are cultivated by a local shaman who will explain the nature of Amazonian natural healing and the uses of some of the plants. - Return to Explorama Lodge in time to relax in the hammock house or at the Tahuampa Bar before dinner. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

DAY 04: EXPLORNAPO LODGE-IQUITOS/ LIMA
-Morning walk along a local Amazon River trail stopping at a "ribereños" house, corner store and sugar cane rum factory.
-Afternoon return to Iquitos and on to the airport or hotel. Breakfast, Lunch (if departure flight permits)
*Due to the everchanging nature of the rainforest, day-by-day activities may vary due to local conditions.*

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EXPLOR NAPO LODGE
BASIC PROGRAM
05 DAYS/ 04 NIGHTS

DAY 01: IQUITOS/ EXPLORAMA LODGE
-Reception at the airport, brief city orientation 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. During the high water season, this excursion is done by open boat! Night walk or open boat ride to enjoy the sounds of the rainforest and stars of the Southern sky. Lunch . Dinner
From November 2009-March 2010, this overnight will be exchanged from Explorama Lodge to Ceiba Tops with similar excursions. Lunch, Dinner

DAY 02: 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 visit to the ReNuPeRu Ethnobotanical Garden located next to ExplorNapo and tended by a local shaman. This garden is used to show visitors rainforest plants used in modern medicine as well as examples of native plant remedies which science may utilize in the future.
- 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. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

DAY 03: 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 ground. Here you encounter a "bird's eye view" of part of the rainforest rarely seen by man but accessible without any type of climbing skill or equipment.
- Afternoon boating excursion along one of the many Napo tributaries spotting along the way for birds and sloth. A stop is included for a try at river fishing with cane poles or a chance to swim. Breakfast, lunch, dinner.

DAY 04: EXPLORNAPO LODGE- EXPLORAMA LODGE
-Morning 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 sometimes offer a glimpse of the elusive Hoatzin bird.
- Afternoon boat trip back to Iquitos passing the town of Francisco de Orellana, where a statue is erected to the intrepid explorer who became the first European to see the Amazon River in 1542.  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
From November 2009-March 2010, this overnight will be exchanged from Explorama Lodge to Ceiba Tops with similar excursions. Lunch, Dinner

DAY 05: EXPLORAMA LODGE/ IQUITOS
-Morning walk along a local river trail with stops along the way to visit the "ribereños" or river people, visit a river school, see the local sugar cane rum "factory" or visit our resident American medical doctor in her clinic sponsored by the Rotary Club.
- Transfer back to Iquitos for your departure flight to Lima. Breakfast, Lunch (if departure flight permits)
*Due to the everchanging nature of the rainforest, day-by-day activities

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EXPLOR TAMBOS CAMP
05 DAYS/ 04 NIGHTS

DAY 01: IQUITOS/ EXPLORAMA LODGE
-Reception at the airport, brief city orientation 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. During the high water season, this excursion is done by open boat! Night walk or open boat ride to enjoy the sounds of the rainforest and stars of the Southern sky. Lunch . Dinner
From November 2009-March 2010, this overnight will be exchanged from Explorama Lodge to Ceiba Tops with similar excursions. Lunch, Dinner

DAY 02: 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 visit to the ReNuPeRu Ethnobotanical Garden located next to ExplorNapo and tended by a local shaman. This garden is used to show visitors rainforest plants used in modern medicine as well as examples of native plant remedies which science may utilize in the future.
- 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. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

DAY 03: EXPLOR NAPO LODGE- EXPLOR TAMBOS CAMP
-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 ground. Here you observe a "bird's eye view" of part of the rainforest rarely seen by man but accessible without any type of climbing skill or equipment.
-Afternoon hike to the secluded Tambo clearing where small sleeping shelters offer an intense overnight camping experience in the rainforest.
- A night walk provides the possibility of seeing animals rarely seen during the day. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

DAY 04: EXPLOR TAMBOS CAMP- EXPLORAMA LODGE
-Morning return to ExplorNapo for a 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 Explorama Lodge passing the town of Francisco de Orellana, where a statue is erected to the intrepid explorer who became the first European to see the Amazon River in 1542.

DAY 05: EXPLORAMA LODGE/ IQUITOS
-Morning walk along a local river trail with stops along the way to visit the "ribereños" or river people, visit a river school, see the local sugar cane rum "factory" or visit our resident American medical doctor in her clinic sponsored by the Rotary Club.
- Transfer back to Iquitos for your departure flight to Lima. Breakfast, Lunch (if departure flight permits)
*Due to the everchanging nature of the rainforest, day-by-day activities

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CEIBA TOPS WITH CANOPY WALKEAY & PUENTE COLGANTE
EXPLORAMA LODGE EXCURSION SPECIAL
05 DAYS/ 04 NIGHTS

DAY 01: LIMA/ IQUITOS-CEIBA TOPS
-Reception at the airport or hotel, brief city orientation and transfer to the Explorama dock. Twenty-five mile journey down the Amazon River to Ceiba Tops where private rooms with air conditioning provide Amazon adventure in luxury.
-Afternoon hike in the beautiful primary rainforest reserve surrounding Ceiba Tops that includes many huge trees festooned with epiphytes.
-After dinner enjoy local flute or guitar music at the "El Tucan" Bar or the guides are always ready to relate some of the many legends of the Amazon forest. Lunch, Dinner.

DAY 02: CEIBA TOPS/EXPLORAMA LODGE/BEIBA TOPS
-Early morning birding excursion. After breakfast board boats to continue down the Amazon River to the rustic Explorama Lodge and hike the "Bushmaster Trail" where scientific studies by the Missouri Botanical Gardens have found the world's highest biodiversity of trees per square hectare.
- Continue on to visit a small village of Yagua Indians where your guide will explain their culture and how it has been affected by the passing of time. There will be an opportunity to trade for or purchase some of their local crafts and for a demonstration of the use of the blowgun which some of the Yagua elders still use for hunting.
- After lunch walk along a local Amazon River trail stopping at a "ribereños" house, corner store and sugar cane rum factory.
-Return by boat to Ceiba Tops. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 03: CEIBA TOPS
-Early morning birding. Morning boat excursion to “Monkey Island”, a private reserve where more than five species of tropical primates including small tamarins, saki, titi and large woolly monkeys are protected.
-Afternoon boating excursion in search of sloth, found in Cecropia trees at the water’s edge, and the two species of freshwater river dolphin, pink and grey, found in Amazonian waters.
-Weather permitting, enjoy a beautiful Amazonian sunset on the river. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 04: CEIBA TOPS/ CANOPY WALKWAY/ CEIBA TOPS
-Early morning departure from Ceiba Tops by boat to the narrow motorcar crossing connecting the Amazon and Napo Rivers to continue by boat to ExplorNapo Lodge for breakfast. Hike to the spectacular Canopy Walkway spanning over 500 meters (one-third of a mile), connected by tree platforms, and reaching a height of over 35 meters (115 feet) but accessible without any type of climbing skill or equipment. After lunch, visit the "ReNuPeRu" Ethnobotanical Garden where over 240 medicinal plants are cultivated by a local shaman who will explain the nature of Amazonian natural healing and the uses of some of the plants.
-Return to Ceiba Tops in time to enjoy the pool or hammocks before dinner. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

DAY 05:CEIBA TOPS-IQUITOS/ LIMA
-Boating or walking excursion to further enjoy the rainforest surrounding Ceiba Tops, or if you prefer, time to relax at the hammock house or enjoy the pool and lodge gardens.
-Afternoon journey back to Iquitos and on to the airport or to a local hotel. Breakfast, lunch ( if departure flight permits)
*Due to the everchanging nature of the rainforest, day-by-day activities may vary due to local conditions.

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EXPLORAMA LODGE WITH CANOPY WALKWAY &
CEIPA TOPS EXCURSION SPECIAL
05 DAYS/ 04 NIGHTES

This itinerary is not available until March 2010 due to Lodge upgrades.
We suggest the Ceiba Tops & Canopy Walkway Special 5 Days-4 Nights itinerary as a great substitute

DAY 01: LIMA/ IQUITOS-EXPLORAMA LODGE
-Reception at the airport or hotel, brief city orientation 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.
-During the high water season, this excursion is done by boat! Night walk or boat to enjoy the sounds of the forest and stars of the Southern sky. Lunch, Dinner.

DAY 02: EXPLORAMA LODGE
-Early morning birding excursion. Morning walk along the "Bushmaster Trail", where scientific studies by the Missouri Botanical Gardens have found the world's highest biodiversity of trees per square hectare. Continue on to a small village of Yagua Indians where your guide will explain their culture and how it has been affected by the passing of time. There will be an opportunity to see their local crafts and for a demonstration of the use of the blowgun which some of the Yagua elders still use.
-Afternoon boating excursion in search of sloth, found in Cecropia trees at the water’s edge, and the two species of freshwater river dolphin, pink and grey, found in Amazonian waters. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 03: EXPLORAMA/ CANOPY WALKWAY/EXPLORAMA LODGE
-Early morning departure from the Lodge by boat to the mouth of the Napo River where in 1542, the intrepid explorer Francisco de Orellano, became the first European to discover the Amazon River. Continue on the Napo River to ExplorNapo Lodge for breakfast. Hike to the spectacular Canopy Walkway spanning over 500 meters (one-third of a mile), connected by tree platforms, and reaching a height of over 35 meters (115 feet) but accessible without any type of climbing skill or equipment.
-After lunch, visit the "ReNuPeRu" Ethnobotanical Garden where over 240 medicinal plants are cultivated by a local shaman who will explain the nature of Amazonian natural healing and the uses of some of the plants.
- Return to Explorama Lodge in time to relax in the hammock house or at the Tahuampa Bar before dinner. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

DAY 04: EXPLORAMA LODGE/CEIBA TOPS-EXPLORAMA LODGE
-Early morning birding. Morning boat excursion to “Monkey Island”, a private reserve where more than five species of tropical primates including small tamarins, saki, titi and large woolly monkeys are protected. Lunch will be served at Ceiba Tops luxury lodge.
-Afternoon hike in the beautiful primary rainforest reserve surrounding Ceiba Tops that includes many huge trees festooned with epiphytes or, if you prefer, time to enjoy the pool, water slide, Jacuzzi and lovely gardens around Ceiba Tops. Return to Explorama Lodge in time to once again enjoy the hammock house or Tahuampa Bar. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 05: EXPLORAMA LODGE/ IQUITOS
Morning walk along a local Amazon River trail stopping at a "ribereños" house, corner store and sugar cane rum factory. Afternoon return to Iquitos and on to the airport or hotel. Breakfast, Lunch (if departure flight permits)
*Due to the everchanging nature of the rainforest, day-by-day activities may vary due to local conditions

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FULL WEEK COMBINATION PROGRAM
07 DAYS/ 06 NIGHTS

DAY 01: LIMA/ 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¡. Lunch, Dinner.
From November 2009-March 2010, this overnight will be exchanged from Explorama Lodge to Ceiba Tops with similar excursions.

DAY 02: 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. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
From November 2009-March 2010, this day will be a full day excursion with lunch at Explorama Lodge and the overnight will be exchanged from Explorama Lodge to Ceiba Tops

DAY 03: 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. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

DAY 04: EXPLORNAPOLODGE
-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. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

DAY 05: EXPLORNAPO LODGE-CEIBA TOPS/LIMA
-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. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 06: 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. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 07: CEIBA TOPS-IQUITOS/LIMA
-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. Breakfast, Lunch (if departure flight permits)
*Due to the everchanging nature of the rainforest, day-by-day activities may vary due to local conditions.*

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BIRDWATCHING HOLIDAY SPECIAL
08 DAYS/ 07 NIGHTS

During 2010 Explorama Lodges is sponsoring weekly Amazon Rainforest Birdwatching Holidays. These holidays are led by native Amazonian Naturalist Guides and feature Birdwatching from the Spectacular Amazon Canopy Walkway, the longest walkway of its type in the world. Other habitats that will be visited range from the Amazon River edge to interior black water lakes and from pastures and small open fields to environments deep within the Primary Rainforest. Each program begins upon arrival in Iquitos on any Saturday, on any airline flight, all year long!
DIA 01: SATURDAY
- Upon arrival in Iquitos, you will be met and transferred to the Hotel Dorado Plaza, a 5 star hotel in the very center of Iquitos. For early arrivals there will be time to walk to the banks of the Amazon to see your first Amazonian birds.
- In addition to the ubiquitous Greater Kiskadee and Black Vultures you are likely to see several of the more common seed finches. In the evening both the Plaza de Armas and the "Boulevard" are great places to watch people strolling along and imagine yourself as a great rubber baron. Lunch, dinner (if arrival flight permits). Overnight Dorado Plaza Hotel.

DAYS 02: SUNDAY
-After breakfast a short bus ride takes you to the Explorama boat docks. A voyage down the Amazon (80 KM/50 mi/1½ hrs) takes you to Explorama Lodge where you will have your first exposure to Amazonian forest birds as you search the camp grounds for the Black-fronted Nunbird and the Thrush-like Wren. Near the stream where the "La Tahuampa" Bar is located you will likely see habituated Sun Bittern. Scarlet and Blue and Gold Macaws, some of which have been coming to the feeding station near the dining room for the Lodge's 40 year existence, will provide some spectacular shots as they fly screaming along the Yanamono and Yanacaño Streams which pass through the Lodge grounds.
-After lunch you will hike along the "Lake Trail" looking for varzea (flood plain) specialists like the Silvered Antbird and Pale-legged Hornero. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Overnight Explorama Lodge.
From November 2009-March 2010, this overnight will be exchanged from Explorama Lodge to Ceiba Tops with similar excursions.

DAY 03: MONDAY
-Before sunrise, take an early morning walk on the Bushmaster Trail in terra firma forest where the highest diversity of tree species of any location in the world has been discovered. With luck, a mixed flock of birds feeding over an army ant column will be found. At times these flocks have over 40 species of birds.
-After breakfast, you will return to the Bushmaster to hopefully observe Golden-headed and Bearded Manakins on their display leks.
-During the afternoon, there will be an open boat trip on the Amazon looking for river edge species like the Black-collared Hawk, Capped Heron and three species of Kingfishers. We will also search for both pink and gray freshwater river dolphins commonly found where tributaries of the river meet. Breakfast, Lunch, dinner. Overnight Explorama Lodge.
From November 2009-March 2010, this day will be a full day excursion with lunch at Explorama Lodge and the overnight will be exchanged from Explorama Lodge to Ceiba Tops

DIA 04: TUESDAY
-After breakfast, you will board an Explorama boat for a trip on the Amazon and Napo Rivers (80 KM/50 mi/1½ hrs) to ExplorNapo Lodge. The trails in the 250,000-acre reserve surrounding ExplorNapo are innumerable and offer an opportunity for birdwatching in almost every rainforest habitat. This is the best location in the world to see rarities like Nocturnal Currasow and the Black-necked Red Cotinga.
-This evening you will enjoy an open boat ride in search of caiman and frogs while listening to the night sounds and, if it is a clear night, viewing the overwhelming number of stars of the Southern sky. Breakfast, Lunch, dinner. Overnight Explorama Lodge.

DAY 05: WEDNESDAY
-Early morning birding. Morning excursion in open boat and hiking 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 sometimes offer a glimpse of the elusive Hoatzin bird.
-Afternoon boating excursion along one of the Napo tributaries spotting for sloth, birding and having a try at fishing for piranha. Breakfast, Lunch, dinner. Overnight Explorama Lodge.

DAY 06: THURSDAY
-Early morning birding walk. Morning hike to Amazon Conservatory Field Station, and 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 ground. Here there is time to observe a part of the rainforest rarely seen by man.
-Afternoon excursion along the Medicinal and Useful Plants Trail where your guide will explain the uses of many of the rainforest plants.
-In the late afternoon you will be up at canopy level when the birds return to roost and to watch the sunset from the treetops.
-After dark there is the opportunity to rediscover the canopy dwellers at night. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Overnight ACTS Forschungsstation.

DAY 07: FRIDAY
-Departure to the Canopy Walkway in time to welcome the day from high in the treetops, an unforgettable natural history experience, as mixed species flocks form and their morning chorus begins. Motmots, woodcreepers, antbirds, flycatchers, barbets, toucans and even Red-Throated Caracara add to the cacophony.
-After breakfast you hike out to the Sucusari Stream and board the boat to Ceiba Tops (120 KM/75 miles/2¼ hrs) where private air conditioned rooms and hot water showers gently ease your way back to civilization. At Ceiba Tops you may see a Great Potoo on the short walk between the boat dock and the main Ceiba Tops building.
- After lunch, you will visit islands that were formed at different times by the meandering Amazon River forming unique habitats where some species of birds spend their entire lives. Returning to Ceiba Tops you will travel close to the shore where both gray and pink dolphins are often seen, and, with luck, there will be a colorful sunset on the Amazon River. Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight Ceiba Tops.

DAY 06: SATURDAY
-Early morning birdwatching on a short walk to the huge Ceiba Tree for which the lodge is named. Many organisms spend their entire lives in this single rainforest giant.
-Depending on your departure flight from Iquitos, there may be time for an open boat ride on the channels of the Amazon in front of Ceiba Tops before lunch. Whatever your departure flight, a boat ride will return you to Iquitos (40 KM/25 mi/3/4 hrs) and then by bus you'll be at the airport in time for your departure flight to Lima. Breakfast, Lunch (if departure flight permits)
*Due to the everchanging nature of the rainforest, day-by-day activities may vary due to local conditions.*

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