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Day
1: Iquitos - Ceiba Tops / 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. Overnight
ExplorNapo Lodge. (L,D)
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Day
2: 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. Overnight ExplorNapo
Lodge. (B,L,D)
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3: ExplorNapo Lodge / Iquitos
Early morning birding
by boat or foot. Morning excursion to visit some of the local river
people called "ribereņos" 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. (B,L)
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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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Friday or Saturday, all year |
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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: $395 in double room, $395 in triple room.
Single supplement: $40 |