Amazon Explorama Lodges -

Day 1 – Iquitos / Explorama Lodge
Reception at the airport or hotel, brief city orientation and transfer to the Explorama dock. Fifty mile journey down the Amazon River to Yanamono Stream where Explorama Lodge is located. Afternoon hike along the "Lake Trail" through lowland rainforest which is seasonally flooded. During the high water season, this excursion is done by boat! Night walk or boat to enjoy the sounds of the forest and stars of the Southern sky.

Lunch, Dinner

Overnight Explorama Lodge

Day 2 – Explorama Lodge
Early morning birding excursion. Morning walk along the "Bushmaster Trail", where scientific studies by the Missouri Botanical Gardens have found the world's highest biodiversity of trees per square hectare. Continue on to a small village of Yagua Indians where your guide will explain their culture and how it has been affected by the passing of time. There will be an opportunity to see their local crafts and for a demonstration of the use of the blowgun which some of the Yagua elders still use. Afternoon boating excursion in search of sloth, found in Cecropia trees at the water’s edge, and the two species of freshwater river dolphin, pink and grey, found in Amazonian waters.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight Explorama Lodge

Day 3 – Explorama Lodge / Canopy Walkway / Explorama Lodge
Early morning departure from the Lodge by boat to the mouth of the Napo River where in 1542, the intrepid explorer Francisco de Orellano, became the first European to discover the Amazon River. Continue on the Napo River 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 Explorama Lodge in time to relax in the hammock house or at the Tahuampa Bar before dinner.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight Explorama Lodge

Day 4 – Explorama Lodge / Ceiba Tops / Explorama Lodge
Early morning birding. Morning boat excursion to “Monkey Island”, a private reserve where more than five species of tropical primates including small tamarins, saki, titi and large woolly monkeys are protected. Lunch will be served at Ceiba Tops luxury lodge. Afternoon hike in the beautiful primary rainforest reserve surrounding Ceiba Tops that includes many huge trees festooned with epiphytes or, if you prefer, time to enjoy the pool, water slide, Jacuzzi and lovely gardens around Ceiba Tops. Return to Explorama Lodge in time to once again enjoy the hammock house or Tahuampa Bar.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight Explorama Lodge

Day 5 – Explorama Lodge / Iquitos
Morning walk along a local Amazon River trail stopping at a "ribereños" house, corner store and sugar cane rum factory. Afternoon return to Iquitos and on to the airport or hotel.

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 Explorama Lodge with the Canopy Walkway & Ceiba Tops Excursions US$615 per person (minimum 2 people). Single room supplement $100 The 05 Days / 04 Nights “Explorama Lodge & Canopy Walkway” Special starts any day of the week. Additional Nights at Explorama Lodge or Ceiba Tops can be added to the “Explorama Lodge with the Canopy Walkway and Ceiba Tops Excursions” Special Program for $98 per person per night at Explorama Lodge or $115 per person per night at Ceiba Tops. Single supplement $25 per night at Explorama Lodge or $30 per night at Ceiba Tops.

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