Duration 4 Days & 3 Nights
Departures Daily departures
Airfares Not included, available upon request
Customizable YES, feel free to ask for extra services
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. Overnight at
Ceiba tops Lodge (L, D)
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. Overnight at Ceiba tops
Lodge (B, L, D)
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"
Ethno-botanical 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. Overnight at Ceiba tops Lodge (B, L, D)
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 to the
airport. (B, Lunch if departure flight permits)
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the ever-changing nature of the
rainforest, day-by-day activities may vary due to local
conditions