3 Day Iquitos Amazon Jungle Adventure At Heliconia Lodge
What your day looks like
Experience a stay in a natural reserve in Iquitos, Heliconia Lodge features pool and lobby-bar service besides, it is located in Yanamono reserve. Do not miss this amazing opportunity to be surrounded by the natural environment.
The experience, in brief
- Discover the Amazon and Enjoy the facilities of Heliconia Lodge
- Sail on the Amazon River, the largest river of the World
- Hike the Communal Reserve of Yanamono, where we will identify various botanical species
- At night, boat ride along Quebrada Manco to discover the nocturnal of the rainforest
- Birdwatching tour in the vicinity of Quebrada Caceres
- Flora and Fauna Circuit (The Yanamono Heliconia Ecosystem)
- Native style fishing for Piranhas at Nanay River
- Night walk to observe and find tarantulas, fireflies, and other species
Your day, step by step
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Arrival in the city of Iquitos, assistance and transfer to the pier to head to the lodge. We will sail down the Amazon River, the largest river in the world, witness the magnificence of the river, the lush rain forest, and the picturesque riverside villages. Arrival and accommodation at the lodge.
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Lunch.
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Hiking. We will hike the Communal Reserve of Yanamono, where we will identify various botanical species such as heliconias, medicinal plants and the giant lupuna tree.
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Boating. At night, we will take a boat ride along Quebrada Manco to discover the mysterious nocturnal world of the rainforest.
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Dinner.
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Overnight at the lodge.
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Birdwatching. Early in the morning, we will have a bird watching tour in the vicinity of Quebrada Cáceres to see various species of local birds, like the tuki, kingfisher, coto hawk, among others.
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Boating. Return to the lodge. We will carry on with a boat ride along the Amazon River in search of pink dolphins. Enjoy fishing using native techniques. In the afternoon, we will go toward the lakes located in the Yanamono Island to see the stunning "Victorias Regias".
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Nature Walks. After dinner, we will go on a night walk through the lodge surroundings to observe and find tarantulas, fireflies, and other nocturnal Amazonian species.
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Overnight at the lodge.
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Lunch at the lodge.
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At arranged time, transfer to the airport to board your departure flight.
What to know before booking
Included
Transfer airport / Lodge / airport (car and boat) Excursions like they are detailed in the program Guide in English or Spanish
Not Included
Flight tickets Airport taxes Tips * Laundry * Drinks at the bar * Personal Expenses
What to Bring
Light cotton trousers and long-sleeve shirts Light Bermudas o shorts Cotton short-sleeve polo or T-shirts Sun screen lotion Cap or hat Photo or movie camera with rechargeable battery Mosquito repellent lotion (OFF!) Light water-proof poncho or rain jacket Snickers or hiking boots Rubber boots for rainy condition walking Personal flashlight Swimming outfit Binoculars are optional
Restrictions
If at the end of your program you decide to stay in Iquitos, please send your hotel information so that we know where to drop you off.
Meeting & Pickup
Hotel Pickup available. The program includes roundtrip transfer from Iquitos airport to your Lodge and vice-versa in Iquitos. Kindly notice that as the service is provided in group tours, you must arrive at a proper time. Please book flights from Lima arriving at Iquitos before 09:00hrs and for the flights from Iquitos to Lima flights that leave after 17:00hrs. If at the end of your program you decide to stay in Iquitos, please send your hotel information so that we know where to drop you off. Please send your flight information as soon as possible.
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Automatic