IQUITOS SINCHICUY

EP5 IQUITOS "Sinchicuy Discover the Jungle" 3 Days - 2 Nights

- Reception at the Airport.
- Transfer by canoe from Iquitos to the Lodge.
- Guided tours.
- Lodging in double room bedrooms with bath at the lodge.
- All meals.
- Transport from and to the local Airport.

DOES NOT INCLUDE : PLANE TICKETS ( Lima - Iquitos - Lima )

ITINERARY

Day 1 - IQUITOS /AMAZONAS SINCHICUY LODGE

You will be met at the airport by one of our native guides trained in Amazon ecology. On the way to the dock you will make a brief tour of this XIX century colonial city, and its main places of interest. At the dock you board a typical “Pamacari” boat and start your trip of an hour and quarter down the Amazon.

The Amazon river is 4,000 miles long, and you will see interesting places during the boat ride to the Amazonas Sinchicuy Lodge, which is built in the native style, and is set in the middle of a tropical garden surrounded by thick vegetation. Here you will be welcomed with a drink, and will get a description of the Lodge’s facilities, and comfortable accommodations with private bathrooms. Kerosene flares light the way to the lodge.

A visit to the Yagua community. Here begins your eco-cultural walk that includes a visit to one of the oldest communities in this region, the tribe of native Yaguas , where you will learn how they have adapted to the demands of the jungle and modern life.

Return to the lodge . Lunch. Afterwards a visit to a riverside family to observe the agricultural techniques that have permitted them to survive in this fragile and difficult environment. Here you will see the rudimentary extraction of sugar cane and then enjoy a beautiful trip back in the sunset to the lodge.

Evening trip/Amazon Legends. This is a trip in the world of shadows, enjoying the different sounds of the symphony of the night. Return to the lodge for dinner. After dinner, the guide will entertain you with histories and legends of Amazon mythology. You will also be invited to share some musical instruments of the region with the guide.

Day 2 - AMAZONAS SINCHICUY LODGE / FULL DAY TAMBO YANAYACU LODGE

You will have an excursion at dawn by canoe or on foot for bird watching, or go in search of the pink dolphin, which your guide will try to attract by emitting their peculiar call. Return to the lodge.

Breakfast

Full day exploration of the primary Forest Reserve in the ecosystem of the Tambo Yanayacu Lodge, by boat on the AMAZON river.

We will visit the ecosystem called “The Kingdom of Giant Trees” where species of trees such as the Lupuna flourish.

This is renowned world wide for its excellent wild life. You will travel to the reserve by canoe to see the abundant flora and fauna of this leafy low forest where you can find medicinal plants, varieties of insects, butterflies, etc along the trail.

Arrive at the Tambo Yanayacu Lodge, which is built in the native style on the banks of the Yanayacu waters.

Lunch

Tour of handmade fishing gear. Handmade piranhas, with rustic canes and instruments that the local villagers use, and learn something about the ichthyologic fauna.

Return to the Amazonas Sinchicuy Lodge.

Dinner

Free evening.

Day 3 - AMAZONAS SINCHICUY LODGE / IQUITOS / LIMA

Breakfast a the lodge.

At the right time transfer to the airport.