Amazon Explorama Lodges
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 private rooms with air conditioning and hot water provide all of the comforts of home. Afternoon hike in the beautiful primary rainforest reserve surrounding Ceiba Tops 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, Dinner
Overnight Ceiba Tops

Day 2 – Ceiba Tops
Morning boat ride, spotting for dolphins, to visit a small village of Yagua Indians where your guide will explain the 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, Dinner
Overnight Ceiba Tops

Day 3 – 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
Overnight Ceiba Tops

Day 4 – 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.

Rates 2008 & 2009
Ceiba Tops & the Canopy Walkway US$565 per person (minimum 2 people).
Single room supplement $90

The “Ceiba Tops & Canopy Walkway” Special starts any day of the week.
Additional Nights At Ceiba Tops can be added to the “Ceiba Tops & Canopy Walkway Special” Program for $115 per person per night, single supplement $30 per night

 



Toll Free USA / Canada: 1 (800) 707-5275
© Copyright 1997 - 2008 Amazon Explorama Lodges, Amazon River, Iquitos - Peru.

Amazon Lodges, Amazon Travel, Amazon Tours, Amazon River, Pink Dolphins, Amazon Rainforest, Amazon Reserves, Peru Travel, Travel Peru, Iquitos travel, Travel Iquitos, Amazon Jungle tours, Amazon Adventure travel, Amazon Canoeing, Amazon tribes, Amazon wildlife, Amazon Ecolodges, Canopy Walkway, Birdwatching, Amazon Birdwatching, Amazon Guides, Piranha fishing, Amazon Medicinal Garden, Amazon Camping, Amazon monkeys, Amazon Bed and Breakfast, Amazon Hotels, Amazon trips, Iquitos Peru, Iquitos tours, Iquitos travel, Amazon, Amazon River Tours, Amazon Tours, Amazon Jungle