Day 1
We'll depart from Iquitos at 9:00 a.m. for the Amazon, the world's most famous river for its length and volume. We'll board a motorboat to explore this lung of the American continent, home to a dense rainforest, the largest on the planet. What trees grow in the Amazon? What animals inhabit this paradise? We'll find out!
Upon arriving at the Nanay River, we'll admire a curious natural phenomenon, as the colour of its waters differs from that of the Amazon. If we're lucky, we might spot some of the pink river dolphins that inhabit the rainforest.
Our animal adventure will continue at the caiman farm, where we'll also see paiches (a type of fish). On this tour, we'll discover all the details about this fish, which can reach up to 3 metres in length. Did you imagine that such a large fish roamed the rivers of Peru?
Around 1:30 p.m., we will head to the banks of the Amazon River, where we will stay in a two-story house built with materials from the rainforest. Once there, we will rest and recharge with a full meal.
We will resume our trek at 3:00 p.m. We will visit the Yagua people, whose economy is based on agriculture, fishing, and hunting. What is the mythology of the Yagua people? What are their rituals? Do they live in isolation? Our guide will answer these and other questions.
We will return to the lodge complex at 5:00 p.m. to rest and have dinner. We will take a night walk to listen carefully to the songs of birds and insects. We will learn which sound corresponds to each animal.
After the walk, we will spend the night in the heart of the Amazon rainforest.
Day 2
We will depart early in the morning to enjoy the sunrise over the Amazon (around 5:00 a.m.). We'll witness the colours begin to filter through the dense jungle at dawn—an unforgettable memory!
We'll spend the morning observing the colourful birds that inhabit the Peruvian rainforest. This opportunity will allow us to see unique species, such as the impressive scarlet macaw.
Before continuing, we'll refuel with a delicious breakfast. Afterwards, we'll head to the serpentarium, a sanctuary for rescued animals. Despite its name, it also houses sloths, ocelots, turtles, and parrots. Here, we'll refresh ourselves with delicious drinks.
We'll return to the lodge at 12:30 PM to rest before lunch. At 2:30 PM, we'll board a boat again that will take us back to Iquitos, where we'll arrive around 4:30 PM.
Accommodation: For this excursion, accommodation is in cabins with private rooms and bathrooms. You can choose between a double bed or two single beds in your room.
