We will pick you up from the airport or your hotel. Then, we will take a walk through the city center to see 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. Your guide will share information about the river, and we will 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 receive your private bungalow.
Lunch: Traditional Juane, a local dish made with rice and chicken wrapped in leaves.
In the afternoon, we will walk through the rainforest to discover local plants, wildlife, and the natural beauty of the area.
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.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Day 2
Birdwatching and Local Culture
In the morning, we will go birdwatching on foot or by canoe to see birds in their natural habitat.
After breakfast, 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.
We will return to the lodge for lunch, featuring a traditional local fish dish.
In the afternoon, we will visit Gallito, a riverside village where you can learn about the daily life of the local community.
Weather permitting, we will enjoy a beautiful sunset.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Day 3
Fishing and Rainforest Plants
After breakfast, we will go fishing along the Amazon River, where we may catch piranhas, catfish, and other local fish.
We will also see Victoria Amazonica, the largest water lily in the world.
We will return to the lodge for lunch, featuring traditional Patarashca, a local fish dish cooked in leaves.
In the afternoon, you can relax by the swimming pool or in the hammock area.
Later, we will walk around the lodge to discover plants and trees used by local 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
Canoe Trip and Visit to the Bora Community
After breakfast, we will take a canoe trip along the Amazon River to observe birds, iguanas, and other wildlife.
After the excursion, you will have free time to read, relax in the hammock area, or take photos of the rainforest.
For lunch, we will enjoy cecina, a traditional smoked pork dish, served with tacacho, made from mashed green plantains.
After lunch, 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.