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Day
1 : 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 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.
Overnight Ceiba Tops. (L,D)
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Day
2 : 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.
Overnight Ceiba Tops. (B,L,D)
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Day
3 : Ceiba Tops / Iquitos
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) |
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| Due
to the everchanging nature of the rainforest, day-by-day activities are
subject to change due to weather, trail or river conditions. Bring rain
gear and sunscreen as for all Explorama Rainforest programs. |
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| Departures:
Daily |
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Tour
includes:
- All city
and river transfers.
- Experienced multilingual,
local naturalist guides.
- All meals in rainforest
Lodges.
- 24 hour self-service
coffee, tea and potable water at all lodges.
- All fully guided
rainforest and river excursions.
- Entrance fee to
the Canopy Walkway on Explornapo, Explortambos & ACTS programs.
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| 2008
Rates per person : $308 in double room, $308 in triple room.
Single supplement: $50 |