5 Day Amazon Jungle Tour in Cumaceba Curaka INN

Iquitos, Perú

Duration

5 Days - 4 Nights

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Tour Itinerary

Day 1

We will pick you up from the airport or your hotel. Then, we will take a walk through the city center to visit the main church, the Iron House, Maldonado Boulevard, and historic houses from the rubber boom era.
Next, we will go to the river port and board a motorboat. We will travel along the Itaya River for about 15 minutes before reaching the Amazon River, the longest and largest river in the world. Along the way, your guide will share information about the Amazon and help you look for gray and pink river dolphins.
We will continue by boat to Curaka Expeditions, where you will be welcomed with a fresh seasonal fruit drink. After a short introduction, you will be assigned your private bungalow.
Lunch: Traditional Juane, a local dish made with rice and chicken wrapped in bijao leaves.
In the afternoon, we will take a walk through the rainforest to discover its plants, wildlife, and natural diversity.
At night, we will explore the jungle on foot, listening to the sounds of insects, frogs, birds, and other animals. Depending on the season, we may also take a canoe ride.
After dinner, your guide will share stories about life in the Amazon.
Overnight at the lodge.

Day 2

Early in the morning, we will go birdwatching on foot or by canoe to see birds in their natural habitat, including kingfishers.
Breakfast at the lodge.
Next, we will visit a local riverside resident, where we may see non-venomous boa constrictors, sloths, turtles, and other animals.
We will also learn how sugarcane juice is made using traditional methods. You will have the chance to taste fresh sugarcane juice and other products, such as sugarcane rum and molasses.
Return to the lodge.
Lunch: Traditional local fish dish.
In the afternoon, we will visit the riverside village of Gallito to learn about the daily activities of the local community.
Weather permitting, we will enjoy a beautiful sunset.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Day 3

We will go fishing along the banks of the Amazon River, where we may catch catfish, piranhas, and other local fish.
We will also see the Victoria Amazonica, the largest water lily in the world.
Return to the lodge for lunch. Enjoy a traditional Patarashca, a local dish made with fish wrapped in leaves and cooked over a fire.
In the afternoon, relax in the hammock area or enjoy the swimming pool.
Later, we will take a walk around the lodge to discover local plants and trees used by riverside communities for food and traditional medicine. We will see the historic rubber tree, cedar trees, and the impressive Lupuna tree.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Day 4

At the scheduled time, we will get ready to explore the rainforest.
We will walk for about 1 hour and 30 minutes, discovering local plants and wildlife along the way. We will make our first stop to prepare lunch before continuing our walk to the Yanayacu River.
There, we will set up camp and spend the night in tents with mosquito nets.
After dinner, we will take a night walk to discover the animals and other wildlife that become active after dark.
Overnight camping in the rainforest.

Day 5

In the morning, we will go fishing along the Yanayacu River, where we may catch piranhas, catfish, and other local fish.
Then, we will return to Curaka Lodge for lunch.
Enjoy some free time to read, relax in the hammock area, or take photos of the surrounding rainforest.
For lunch, we will enjoy a traditional dish of cecina (smoked pork) with tacacho (mashed green plantains).
Afterward, we will travel by boat back to Iquitos. Along the way, we will visit the Bora community to learn about their traditions, language, clothing, and traditional dances. You may bring small items to exchange for their handmade crafts.
Upon arrival in Iquitos, we will transfer you to the airport or your hotel.
End of services.

Covered in the package.

Meals: 3 breakfasts, 4 traditional lunches, and 3 dinners.
Guide and assistance throughout the tour.
Important note: Guests who prefer to enjoy the swimming pool may skip any activity after coordinating with their guide.