Day 1

Iquitos - Cumaceba Amazon Lodge

Reception at the airport of the city of Iquitos.

We will make a short pedestrian city tour, depending on the time of arrival of the flight. Then, transfer to our private jetty to board our boat. From November to July, we will also visit the houseboats.

We will sail along the Amazon River, where we will observe the majesty of the bridge that crosses the Nanay River, which connects the city with the countryside and is considered the largest bridge in Peru. During the trip, we will see the different hamlets settled on the shore of the Amazon.

Upon arrival at Cumaceba Amazon Lodge, we will be greeted with a typical local drink and will proceed with the assignment of private cabins and a tour of the facilities.

Then, we will walk through the primary jungle to get to know the flora and fauna of the place. Lunch will be typical of the area and self-service. In the afternoon, we will take a tour of the Amazon River in search of gray and pink river dolphins. We will visit the Animal Rescue Center, where we can view species such as anacondas, lazy bears, turtles, monkeys, among others.

We will also have the opportunity to try typical aphrodisiac drinks with medicinal power. We will enjoy the sunset over the Amazon, followed by a night walk to observe insects, batrachians, tarantulas, etc.

After dinner, we will share stories and myths of the jungle. We will spend the night at Cumaceba Amazon Lodge.

Day 2

Cumaceba Amazon Lodge - Yaguas - Recreational fishing

Morning canoe tour through the Shansho Coha lagoon, watching birds in their natural habitat. We will meet the legendary Shansho (Hoatzin), a bird of varied and attractive colors, as well as herons, Jacamares, among other species.

Visit to the Yagua native group, where we will learn about their typical dress, dialect and way of life. There will be a demonstration with the blowgun or pucuna, used to hunt birds and small monkeys, and tourists will be able to participate. Return to the lodge for a typical self-service lunch.

In the afternoon, recreational fishing excursion of piranhas and other species with typical fishing canes. In the evening, canoeing to hear the sounds of the humid rainforest and the possibility of observing alligators/caiman.

To finally have dinner and spend the night at Cumaceba Amazon Lodge.

Day 3

Cumaceba Amazon Lodge - Monkey Island

After breakfast, we will take a tour of the Amazon River that includes a visit to the private monkey preservation project called Isla de los Monos, where we will observe five varieties of primates, some of them in danger of extinction.

We will return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, we will take a walk through the jungle to get to observe some plantations of the riparian zone and learn about their feeding methods. At the end of the walk, we will return to the lodge.

At night, we will enjoy stories and Amazonian myths. The night will be spent at the Cumaceba Amazon Lodge.

Day 4

Cumaceba Amazon Lodge - Paiches

We start the day with a breakfast, followed by the observation of the Victoria Regia, the world's largest aquatic lilac.

Then, we will make a recreational fishing excursion, where we can catch species such as catfish, sardines and piranha. Afterwards, we will enjoy a typical self-service lunch.

In the afternoon, we will visit a riverside farm dedicated to the preservation of paiche (Arapaima gigas), the largest freshwater fish. Next, we will take a walk through the small nearby town to learn about the daily work of its people.

Finally, we will return to the Cumaceba Amazon Lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 5

Cumaceba Amazon Lodge – Iquitos

In the morning, we will take a walk followed by a breakfast. Then, we will receive basic instructions for survival in the jungle. Depending on the season, we will row canoes to visit a hamlet through the Yanayacu River or the Negro River, an ideal activity to photograph. Afterwards, we will have lunch.

At 2 pm, we will return to the city of Iquitos. On the way, we will visit the Kukama native group, where we will appreciate its customs, dances, dialect and its typical jungle drink, the Masato.

Upon arrival in Iquitos, the transfer will be made to the hotel or airport.

Program Includes

• Reception at airport or hotel
• Land and river transfers In/Out
• Brief City Tour
• 03 Night of accommodation in Cumaceba Amazon Lodge
• 04 Lunches – 03 Dinner and 03 Breakfast
• Excursions, Tickets, Bilingual guidance and assistance

Not included

• Drinks at meals
• Consumption in bar
• Use of boots
• Plastic poncho for rains
• Tips